TO: The Kamloops Sports Council, the City of Kamloops and to their directors, officers, employees, agents, servants, contractors, volunteers and assigns (defined in this Agreement as the "Releasees").
I, Participant, acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate at Ribfest 2026 (the "Event").
I am aware that the Event involves certain inherent risks, dangers and hazards and that I could be seriously injured. I am voluntarily participating in the Event with knowledge of the danger involved and agree to assume any and all risks of bodily injury, death or property damage (including lost, stolen or damaged personal property), whether those risks are known or unknown.
I consent to emergency medical treatment if I am injured or taken ill during volunteer duties.
I forever release the Releasees from any and all actions, claims, or demands that I, my assignees, heirs, guardians, next of kin, spouse and legal representatives now have, or may have in the future, for injury, death, or property damage, related to (i) my participation in the Event, (ii) the negligence or other acts of the Releasees, whether directly connected to the Event or not, and however caused or (iii) the condition of the premises where the Event occurs, whether or not I am then participating in the Event. I also agree that I, my assignees, heirs, guardians, next of kin, spouse and legal representatives will not make a claim against or sue in connection with any of the matters covered by the foregoing release.
I further consent to complete a required orientation and training session and consent to the use of my photo in promotional materials for the event.
I further consent to receiving text messages and emails from Ribfest for the purpose of communicating information related to volunteering, emergencies, reminders, and general information for the event.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE RELEASEES, AND SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
If Signed by Parent or Guardian: I verify that the dangers of the activities and the significance of this Release and Waiver were explained to the Participant and that the Participant understood them. I agree to obey all guidelines, rules and/or regulations relating to the Event as directed by the Releasees and that SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY CHILD'S PERSONAL SAFETY REMAINS WITH ME. I AGREE NOT TO SUE and further agree TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE HARMLESS the RELEASEES from all expenses, fees, liability, damage awards or costs of any type whatsoever resulting from my child's participation in the Event.