In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in Haven’s Inline Hockey League ("HIHL"), including but not limited to league play, practices, clinics, camps, scrimmages, tournaments, open skate, training sessions, events, travel, and related activities (collectively, the "Activities"), the undersigned participant (and parent/legal guardian if the participant is a minor) agrees as follows:
1. ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I understand and acknowledge that inline hockey and related Activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to collisions with other participants, boards, goals, pucks/balls, sticks, falls, equipment failure, weather or surface conditions, and the actions or inactions of other participants, coaches, officials, volunteers, or spectators. These risks may result in serious injury, permanent disability, paralysis, death, or property damage. I knowingly and voluntarily assume all such risks, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, even if arising from the ordinary negligence of the Released Parties (defined below).
2. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Haven’s Inline Hockey League (HIHL), the East Haven Recreation Department, the Patsy DiLungo Ice Rink, the Town of East Haven, and the rink’s address and contact location at 71 Hudson Street, East Haven, CT 06512 | 203-468-3367, together with their respective officers, employees, agents, volunteers, coaches, officials, contractors, sponsors, partners, affiliates, successors, and assigns (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, or liabilities arising out of or related to participation in the Activities, including claims for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage, whether caused by the ordinary negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise.
3. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any claims, actions, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to my participation (or my child’s participation) in the Activities, including any claim brought by or on behalf of a participant or third party.
4. MEDICAL TREATMENT
I certify that I (or my child) am physically able to participate in the Activities. In the event of an emergency, I authorize the Released Parties to obtain emergency medical treatment deemed necessary, and I accept responsibility for all related costs.
5. RULES, CONDUCT, AND EQUIPMENT
I agree to abide by all HIHL rules, policies, and safety requirements, including proper conduct and use of required protective equipment. I understand that failure to follow rules or instructions may result in removal from Activities without refund.
7. SEVERABILITY & GOVERNING LAW
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Connecticut.
