WARNING, WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration of being permitted to participate in anyway, including travel to and from Judo Tournaments and related events and activities of the Sakura Kodokan Judo Association Incorporated or the Australian Kodokan Judo Association or affiliate bodies, I hereby:
Acknowledge that I am familiar with the sport of Judo and understand the rules governing the sport of Judo and the importance of following these rules.
Agree that prior to participating; I will inspect the mats, equipment, facilities, competition pools or decisions, and the elimination or scoring system to be used. If I believe anything is unsafe or beyond my capability, I will immediately advise the Tournament Director or supervisor of such conditions & refuse to participate.
Acknowledge & fully understand that I will be engaging in a contact sport that might result in serious injury, including permanent disability or death, and severe social and economic losses. This may be due to not only my own actions, in-actions or negligence, but also to the actions, in-actions or negligence of others, the rules of the sport of Judo or conditions of the premises or of any equipment used.
Knowing the risks involved in the sport of Judo, assume that risk and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death.
I release, waive & discharge the Sakura Kodokan Judo Association Incorporated, Australian Kodokan Judo Association together with their affiliated bodies, their respective administrators, directors, agents, coaches and other employees or volunteers of the organisation, some examples being – event officials, referees, medical personnel, other participants, their parents, guardians, supervisors & coaches, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers & if applicable, owners, lessors, & lessees of the premises used to conduct the event, all of whom are herein referred to as “releasees” from any and all claims, demands, losses, or damages on account of injury, including permanent disability and death or damage to property caused or alleged to have been caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the “releasees” or otherwise.
I have read the above warning, waiver & release. I understand that I give up substantial rights by signing it, and knowing this. I agree to participate knowing the risks & conditions involved & do so entirely of my own free will.
