Accident Waiver and Release of Liability

I hereby assume all of the risks of participating in this BPA Pickleball Tournament, including by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault. I certify that I am physically fit and have not been advised to not participate by a qualified medical professional. I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude my participation in this activity. I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form will be used by the organizers of this BPA Pickleball Tournament and the City of Billings in which I may participate and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at this activity. In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in BPA Pickleball Tournament, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows: (A)I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to me including my traveling to and from the City of Billings facility for the BPA Pickleball Tournament THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS: Billings Pickleball Association, City of Billings, agents, representatives or volunteers. (B) I INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this BPA Pickleball Tournament, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. I acknowledge that this BPA Pickleball Tournament may carry with it the potential for death, serious injury, and personal loss. The risks may include, but are not limited to, those caused by facilities, condition of participants, equipment, actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, spectators and lack of hydration. I consent and agree that BPA representatives or volunteers may take photographs or digital recordings of me as I participant during this event and use these in any and all media for promotional purposes. I further consent that my identity may be revealed therein or by description text or commentary. I waive any rights, claims or interest and I understand that there will be no financial or other remuneration. The accident waiver, release of liability and image release shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.

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CODE OF CONDUCT

** Always display behavior that demonstrates good sportsmanship, respect, fairness, integrity and honesty to other players and spectators.

** Refrain from using obscene language or excessive anger (i.e. throwing a paddle) during play.

** No participant or spectator shall display behavior or action that constitutes harassment, where harassment is defined as verbal, written, digital or physical behavior directed towards an individual, which is offensive, abusive, racist, sexist, degrading or malicious.

** Always strive to make correct line calls, but if in doubt, call the ball "in".

I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT, AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND I SIGN IT ON MY OWN FREE WILL.

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