ALL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES HAVE RISKS
Participating in the game of soccer is physically and mentally challenging. The undersigned, being the participant and the participant's parent/guardian, hereby acknowledge that they are aware of the risks and hazards associated with or related to participating in the programs, activities, and events of Ontario Soccer, its Districts, Leagues, and Clubs (the "Organization"). The risks and hazards include, but are not limited to:"
- Injuries from executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques in soccer;
- Injuries from dryland training including weights, running and massage;
- Injuries from grass, turf and other surfaces including bacterial infections and rashes
- Injuries from collisions with walls and soccer equipment
- Injuries resulting from failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment
- Spinal cord injuries which may render the participant permanently paralyzed
- Injuries from extreme weather conditions which may result in heatstroke, sunstroke or hypothermia
- Injuries from contact, colliding or being struck by other participants, spectators, equipment or vehicles
- Injuries resulting from vigorous physical exertion and strenuous cardiovascular workouts
- Injuries from exerting and stretching various muscle groups; and
- Travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events which are an integral part of the ORGANIZATION’S activities. Furthermore, the undersigned are aware:
- That injuries sustained in soccer can be severe;
- The participant may experience anxiety while challenging himself or herself during the activities;
- That the participant may come into close contact with other participants, including the possibility of accidental and unexpected contact;
- That the participant's risk of injury is reduced if the participant follows all rules established for participation; and That the participant's risk of injury increases as the participant becomes fatigued.
- The participant is participating voluntarily in the Organization's activities, events and programs. The undersigned agree that there are risks in soccer as described in this Agreement. By participating voluntarily in the Organization's events, activities and programs, the participant is exposed to these risks and hazards. The undersigned agrees to accept them and be responsible for any injury or other loss which the participant might receive while participating.
- If something happens to the participant, the undersigned releases the Organization from responsibility for any claims, demands, actions and costs which might arise out of the participant's participation. In this Agreement, the undersigned understand “Organization” to mean: Ontario Soccer, District Associations, Leagues, Clubs and their directors, officers, members, employees, volunteers, officials, participants, clubs, agents, sponsors, owners/operators of facilities and representatives.