For  and  in  consideration  of Texoma Sailing Club (the  “Organization”)  allowing  me,  the undersigned,  to  participate  in  any  capacity   in  an  Organization  sanctioned,  licensed  or  approved  event  or  activity  (“Event” or  “Events”);  I,  for  myself,  and  on  behalf  of  my  spouse,  children,  heirs  and  next  of  kin,  and  any  legal  and  personal representatives,  executors,  administrators,  successors,  and   assigns,  hereby  agree  to  and  make  the  following  contractual representations  pursuant  to  this  Agreement  (the  “Agreement”):

A.   RULES  AND  REGULATIONS:    I  hereby  agree  to   abide   by   the   rules,  regulations,  and  policies  of   the  Organization, including  any  and  all  COVID-­‐19  related  safety  measures   required  by  the  Organization.

B.   ACKNOWLEDGMENT  OF  RISK:    I  knowingly,  willingly,  and  voluntarily acknowledge  the  inherent  risks  associated with  the  sport  of  sailing,  and  that participation  in  any  Organization  involves  risks  and  dangers  including,  without limitation,  the  potential  for  serious  bodily  injury  (including  broken  bones,  head  or  neck  injuries),  sickness  and  disease (including  communicable  diseases),  trauma,  pain  &  suffering,  permanent  disability, paralysis  and  death;  loss  of  or damage  to  personal  property;  exposure  to  extreme conditions  and  circumstances;  accidents involving  other  participants, event  staff,  volunteers  or  spectators;  contact  or collision  with  other  participants  or  natural  or manmade  objects;  adverse weather  conditions;  facilities  issues  and  premises conditions;  failure  of  protective  equipment;  inadequate  safety measures;  participants  of  varying  skill  levels;  situations  beyond  the  immediate  control  of  the  Event  organizers  and competition  management;  and  other  undefined,  not  readily  foreseeable  and  presently  unknown  risks  and  dangers (“Risks”).

C.   ASSUMPTION  OF  RISK:    I  understand that  the  aforementioned  Risks  may  be  caused in  whole  or  in  part  or  result directly  or  indirectly  from  the  negligence  of  my  own actions  or  inactions,  the  actions  or inactions  of  others  participating in  the Events,  or  the  negligent  acts  or  omissions of  the  Released  Parties  defined  below,  and  I  hereby  voluntarily  and knowingly  assume  all  such  Risks  and  responsibility  for  any damages,  liabilities,  losses,  or  expenses  that  I  incur  as  a  result of  my  participation  in any  Events.    I  also  agree  to  be  responsible for  any  injury  or  damage  caused  by  me  or any  agents under  my  direction  and control at any Event.

D.   RELEASE:    In  consideration  of  my participation  in  any  Event,  I  hereby  release from  liability  and  waive  any  claims against  the  owner  or  organizer  of  the Event,  its  licensees,  competition  managers, promoters,  sponsors,  advertisers, beneficiaries,  venue  providers,  and supporting  organizations,  together  with  the officers,  directors,  employees, volunteers  and  contractors  of  them  (the  “Released Parties”  or  “Event  Organizers”), with  respect  to  any  liability,  claim(s), demand(s),  cause(s)  of  action,  damage(s), loss,  or  expense  (including  court  costs  and reasonable  attorney  fees)  of  any kind  or  nature  (“Liability”)  which  may  arise  out  of, result  from, or relate in any way  to my participation  in  the  Events, including claims  for  Liability  caused  in  whole  or  in  part  by  the  negligent  acts  or  omissions  of the  Released  Parties.

E.   COMPLETE  AGREEMENT  AND  SEVERABILITY  CLAUSE:    This  Agreement represents  the  complete  understanding between  the  parties  regarding  these  issues and  no  oral  representations,  statements  or  inducements  have  been  made apart  from this  Agreement.    If  any  provision  of this Agreement  is  held  to  be  unlawful,  void,  or  for  any  reason unenforceable,  then  that  provision  shall  be  deemed  severable  from  this  Agreement  and  shall  not  affect  the  validity  and enforceability  of  any  remaining  provisions.

I  HAVE  CAREFULLY  READ  THIS  DOCUMENT  IN  ITS  ENTIRETY,  UNDERSTAND  ALL  OF  ITS  TERMS  AND  CONDITIONS,  AND KNOW  IT  CONTAINS  AN  ASSUMPTION  OF  RISK,  RELEASE,  AND  WAIVER  FROM  LIABILITY.

By  signing  below,  I  (as  the  participant  or  as  the  Parent/Legal  Guardian  of  the  minor  identified  below)  hereby  accept  and agree  to  the  terms  and  conditions  of  this  Agreement  in  connection  with  my  (or  the  minor’s)  participation  in  any  Event.