LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE

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Sports Group Melbourne Pty Ltd ( 'Provider')

ABN  62 662 934 036

This WAIVER AND RELEASE contain the entire agreement between parties, and supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between them concerning the subject matter of this WAIVER AND RELEASE. The provisions of this WAIVER AND RELEASE may be waived, altered, amended or repealed, in whole or in part, only upon the prior written consent of all parties.

I acknowledge that the tournament does not offer player accident insurance cover to any participant; players, parents and coaches choose to participate in the tournament at their own risk and will be liable for the costs that arise from suffering injury whilst participating. 

I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form will be used by the event holders, sponsors, and organizers of the event as stated above and that it will govern my/my child’s actions and responsibilities at said activity or event.

In consideration of my/my child’s application and permitting me/my child to participate in this event, I hereby take action for myself, my child, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows:

I HEREBY WAIVE AND RELEASE, on behalf of myself and my child, indemnify, hold harmless and forever discharge Sports Group Melbourne Pty Ltd, and its agents, employees, officers, directors, affiliates, successors and assigns, coaches, teachers and trustees of and from any and all claims, demands, debts, contracts, expenses, cause of action, lawsuits, damages, and liabilities, of every kind of nature, whether known or unknown, in law or equity, that I ever had or may have, arising from or in any way related to my participation in any of the events or activities conducted by, on the premises, of, or for the benefit of, Sports Group Melbourne Pty Ltd, provided that this waive of liability does not apply to any acts of gross negligence, or intentional, wilful or wanton misconduct.

I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING OR ATTENDING THIS ACTIVITY OR EVENT on behalf of myself and/or my child, including by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by the organisation, or because of their possible liability without fault. I certify that I am/my child is physically fit and have completed the medical questionnaire and/or have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional. I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems, which preclude my/my child’s participation in this activity or event.

I acknowledge, agree and represent, on behalf of myself and my child, that I understand the nature of the event. I further agree and warrant that if at any time I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE further participation in the activity of myself and/or my child.

I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE, on behalf of myself and/or my child, from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for my/my child’s death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to me or my child including travelling to and from this event

I INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND WILL NOT SUE the entity and/or persons organising this event and waive them from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this activity or event, whether caused by the negligence of release or otherwise. This includes participation in any hazardous activities. I indemnify the Sports Group Melbourne against any damage suffered by myself, my child/children and next of kin.

I understand that the activities, in which myself and/or my child will participate, are inherently dangerous and may cause serious or grievous injuries, including bodily injury, damage to personal property and/or death. On behalf of myself, my child, my heirs, assigns, administrators, executors and next of kin, I waive all claims of damage, injuries and death sustained to me or my property or my child and my childs property, that I may have against the aforementioned release party to such activities, including claims in tort, contract, equity or otherwise.

I acknowledge that this activity or event may test a person’s physical and mental limits and may carry with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. The risks may include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants, equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, spectators, coaches, event officials, and event monitors, and/or producers of the event, and lack of hydration. These risks are not only inherent to participants but are also present for volunteers. I hereby consent, on behalf of myself and/or my child, to receive medical treatment including calling an ambulance which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during this activity or event. The Sports Group Melbourne, or its First Aid Provider, is not liable for the cost of the ambulance or medical treatment should an injury/illness occur.

By this Waiver, I assume any risk, and take full responsibility and waive and of personal injury; death, damage, or loss of personal property, on behalf of myself and/or my child associated with Sports Group Melbourne Pty Ltd, including but not limited to recreational football activities.

I understand that at this event or related activities, I/my child may be photographed. I agree to allow my/my child’s photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, and assigns.

The accident waiver and release of liability shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.

The provision of this WAIVER AND RELEASE will continue in full force and effect even after the termination of the activities conducted by, on the premises of, or for the benefit of Sports Group Melbourne Pty Ltd, whether by agreement, by operation of law, or otherwise.

I have read, understood and fully agree to the term of this WAIVER AND RELEASE on behalf of myself and/or my child. I understand and confirm that by signing this WAIVER AND RELEASE, I have given up considerable future legal rights.

I certify that I have signed this agreement freely, voluntarily, under no duress or threat of duress, without inducement, promise or guarantee being communicated me. My signature is proof of my intention to execute a complete and unconditional WAIVER AND RELEASE of all liability to the full extent of the law on behalf of myself and/or my child.