Waiver

WATERLOO COUNTY WANDERERS CYCLING CLUB WAIVER, RELEASE & INDEMNITY

*Purchase of our membership indicates agreement with this waiver.*

I understand and agree that my participation in events, programs, or activities organized, operated, and/or sanctioned by the Waterloo County Wanderers Cycling Club (WCW) is conditional upon my execution of this document.

  1. I am aware that cycling, involves the possibility of injury or death. I will ride safely at all times and will obey the Highway Traffic Act while riding with WCW. I understand that wearing a proper fitting bicycle helmet is mandatory. 
  2. I accept these risks, and all others arising from these events and programs, even if arising from the negligence, gross negligence or negligent rescue by those associated in any way with the WCW events and programs I may be involved in, the venues at which these events and programs takes place or by those organizing, officiating, or participating in these events and programs throughout the year, including their respective officers, directors, agents, volunteers and representatives (the “Releasees").
  3. I understand that all applicable rules for participation must be followed and that SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY PERSONAL SAFETY REMAINS WITH ME, including my physical and emotional preparation and fitness to participate in all events and programs throughout the year. 
  4. I undertake and agree to remove myself from participation if I sense or observe any unusual hazard or unsafe condition, or if, at any time, at any event or program, I feel unable or unfit to safety continue for any reason. 
  5. I give a FULL RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have, or may have in the future, against the Waterloo County Wanderers Cycling Club, and all other Releasees from all liability for any loss damage, injury or expense that I may suffer as a result of my participation in any part or parts of the events or programs or my presence at any venue at which they may take place, due to any cause whatsoever including the forms of negligence set forth in paragraph 2 above or from any breach of contract or statutory duty or other duty of care including any duty of care owed under the relevant Occupier’s Liability Act, on the part of the Releasees. 
  6. I AGREE NOT TO SUE and I further agree TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE HARMLESS the Releasees from all expenses, fees, liability or damage award or cost of any type whatsoever arising from my participation in these events or programs.

I understand and accept that the Waterloo County Wanderers are a volunteer run group that encourages cycling for recreational purposes. I understand that there are no support vehicles and that I am responsible for riding safely in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, wearing a properly fitting helmet and using a properly equipped bicycle. I am responsible for ensuring I carry sufficient water for each ride and basic repair equipment to enable tire patching if required. I agree that if my actions, improper helmet use or behavior do not meet these requirements I will change to meet club and Traffic Act requirements or cease riding with the club immediately when notified by one of the organizers

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS WAIVER, RELEASE AND INDEMNITY. I am aware that by purchasing a membership I'm in agreement I am waiving substantial legal rights (on my behalf and on behalf of my heirs, executors, administrators and next of kin), including the giving up of my right to sue.


PARENTAL CONSENT FOR MINOR PARTICIPANT AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT: I have read and understood the above waiver, release and indemnity, and have discussed the same with the minor person signing above. I am satisfied the said minor understands the waiver and release and his/her obligations as set out. In consideration of the participation of my minor child/ward I too agree to waive, release and indemnify the Releases in the terms set out above.  Every minor must be accompany their designated guardian.