Park District of Highland Park Virtual Programs Waiver & Release
The Park District of Highland Park is committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities in a safe manner and holds the safety of participants in high regard . The Park District of Highland Park continually strives to reduce such risks and insists that all participants follow safety rules and instructions that are designed to protect the participant ’ s safety . However , participants and parents / guardians of minors registering for the above listed programs / activities must recognize that there is an inherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in recreational activities / programs .
You are solely responsible for determining if you or your minor child / ward are physically fit and / or skilled for the activities contemplated by this agreement . It is always advisable , especially if the participant is pregnant , disabled in any way or recently suffered an illness , injury or impairment , to consult a physician before undertaking any physical activity .
You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other fitness related program to determine if it is right for your needs . If you experience faintness , dizziness , pain or shortness of breath at any time while exercising you should stop immediately . If you choose to participate in any “ virtual ” activity , i . e . exercise to a video , you do so at your own risk and acknowledge that the exercises carry an inherent risk of physical injuries . To the extent permitted by law , the Park District of Highland Park and its affiliates disclaim any and all liability in connection with the exercises in this video and any instructions and advice provided .
WARNING OF RISK Recreational activities , including virtual programs are intended to challenge and engage the physical , mental and emotional resources of each participant . Despite careful and proper preparation , instruction , medical advice , conditioning and equipment , there is still a risk of serious injury when participating in any recreational activity . Understandably , not all hazards and dangers can be foreseen . Depending on the particular activity , participants must understand that certain risks , dangers and injuries due to inclement weather , slip and falls , poor skill level or conditioning , carelessness , horseplay , unsportsmanlike conduct , premises defects , inadequate or defective equipment , inadequate supervision , instruction or officiating , and all other circumstances inherent to indoor and outdoor recreational activities exist . In this regard , it must be recognized that it is impossible for the Park District of Highland Park to guarantee absolute safety .
WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in the virtual programs listed , you will be expressly assuming the risk and liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries , damages or loss which you or your minor child / ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with these programs ( including transportation services and vehicle operations , when provided ).
I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in these virtual programs , and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries , damages or loss , regardless of severity , that my minor child / ward or I may sustain as a result of said participation . I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child / ward may have ( or accrue to me or my child / ward ) as a result of participating in these programs against the Park District of Highland Park , including its officials , agents , volunteers and employees .
By participating in any of these listed activities you are confirming that you have read and fully understand the above important information , warning of risk , assumption of risk and waiver and release of all claims . If registering on-line or via fax , my online or facsimile signature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as an original form signature .