WAIVER of LIABILITY/RELEASE for use of facilities for RECREATIONAL and/or WATER-BASED ACTIVITIES
I hereby acknowledge that participation in recreational and/or water-based activities involves an inherent risk of physical injury, property damage, and other dangers, including, but not limited to, hypothermia, broken bones, strains, sprains, bruises, concussions and drowning. I hereby acknowledge that I have voluntarily chosen to use the recreational facilities of Albany State University from 6/2/2025 to 7/18/2025. I understand that by providing said facilities, Albany State University does not accept and expressly disavows any responsibility for overseeing or monitoring any activities in which participant voluntarily engages while on its campus. If swimming and water-related activities are involved, I hereby agree to secure the services of a lifeguard, certified by the Red Cross, who will be on duty during the entire time that participants are permitted use of said facilities. I voluntarily accept total responsibility for engaging in the foregoing activities for which I have the prerequisite skills, qualifications, preparation, training and experience. In consideration for the use of said facilities, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (hereafter SOR) and Albany State University (hereafter ASU), theirs officers, servants, agents and employees from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or relating to any loss, damage or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, whether caused by the negligence of ASU and/or BOR, or otherwise, while using said facilities and participating in the said activities, while in transit to or from the premises, or in any place or places connected with the activity.
I understand that I am required to provide my own Accident and Medical Insurance. I hereby agree that I am financially responsible for all such accident and medical expenses that I may incur as a result of my participation in said activities. Accident and Medical insurance is not provided by ASU or BOR.
I understand that while present on the campus of ASU and/or BOR, I am subject to ASU and BOR regulations, guidelines and procedures, the laws of the United States and the laws and regulations of the State of Georgia. I hereby further agree that this release shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia.
I further acknowledge that no oral representation, statements or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreement, have been made and that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and fully competent. If I am under the age of eighteen (18), a parent shall sign as my legal representative, accepting fully each and every covenant, release, discharge and waiver of liability contained herein. I execute this Release for full, adequate and complete consideration, fully intending to be bound by same.