ADULT Assumption of Risks, Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims & Indemnity Agreement

BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, YOU WILL BE GIVING UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE

PLEASE NOTE:  A witness is required for this form. If one is not present, please arrange for a witness before completing it.

1. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

1.1 I am aware that my participating in the unsupervised activities of climbing, belaying, rappelling, rescue systems and bouldering (the “Activities”) in the climbing facility located in the Northern Rockies Regional Recreation Centre (the “Facility”) has many inherent risks, dangers and hazards, including but not limited to the following:

a) injury resulting from slips or falls on footholds, handholds, uneven floors, decks, floor padding or mats; 

b) injury resulting from collision with climbing wall features such as protruding rocks, ledges, edges, railings, outcroppings or access ladders;

c) injury resulting from the use, misuse, non-use and failure of any of the equipment used in the Facility, including but not limited to ropes, slings, harnesses, climbing hardware and anchor points or any part of the climbing structure (the “Equipment”);

d) rope abrasion, entanglement and other injury which results from the use of ropes;

e) injury resulting from collisions with other users of the Facility or other users of the Facility acting recklessly;

f) injury resulting from rock fall, falling climbers or dropped items or Equipment;

g) cuts and abrasions resulting from skin contact with the climbing wall; and

h) theft, vandalism or loss of personal property.

(Collectively, the “Risks”)

1.2 I freely and voluntarily accept and assume all of the Risks associated with the Activities and recognize that these Risks may result in property damage, all manner of personal injury (including serious injuries such as fractures, spinal cord injury and brain injury) and death.

1.3 I acknowledge that the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality does not provide any warranty as to the use or functionality of any Equipment that is not owned by the Municipality.

1.4 I will follow the Facility’s Climbing Centre Rules that can be found posted within the climbing gym space.

1.5 I recognize that the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is not responsible for the acts or omissions of other users of the Facility.