Risk waiver form

I hereby declare that I understand all the risks associated with the practice of running, virtual races or events, yoga, zumba, bootcamp or any other sport activity offered by BougeBouge that is not federated or associated with a membership. The risks associated with the activity in which I will participate are, in particular, but not limited to: injuries due to falls or other movements (sprains, strains, fractures, etc.), injuries with a blunt or sharp object, injuries resulting from contact between participants or their sports equipment, heat-related disorders, etc. Consequences may include, but are not limited to, breakage or loss of equipment or materials, personal injury, trauma and even death.

  • I declare that I have the health and physical condition required for such an activity;
  • I declare that I do not have any heart problems;
  • I agree to conduct myself in a safe and responsible manner;
  • I agree to follow all instructions and guidelines given by the organizing committee at all times;
  • I agree not to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
  • I agree to comply with the COVID-19 health rules.

Except as otherwise provided by law, I acknowledge the risks associated with these sports practices and I release the municipality or city where the event is held, the organizing committee, its volunteers, officials, representatives, administrators, from any liability for any damage that I or my property may suffer as a result of the practice of running sports, regardless of the cause or nature thereof. To this end, I hereby waive all recourse against the above-mentioned persons. This declaration is binding on my heirs and legal successors. I also hereby grant any medical personnel at the event access to all of my or the minor participant’s medical records and authorize necessary medical treatment if required. I understand that I have the right to refuse medical care and advice from event medical personnel. I hereby accept responsibility for all medical expenses incurred as a result of training or participating in the event, including, but not limited to, ambulance transportation, hospital charges, care by medical personnel, and pharmaceutical products and services. I agree, whether I am a resident of Canada or not, that I will not hold the medical staff responsible for any damages resulting from required medical treatment(s) provided to me.

I hereby authorize the organizers to reproduce, distribute and publish the photos or videos taken during the event in which I appear for use in its communication tools such as publications, advertisements or on its website. This authorization is valid without restriction of time and territory for the uses mentioned above. I waive all legal recourse and claims against the organizers for the distribution and publication of the photos for the above-mentioned purposes. I agree to all of the terms and conditions contained in this form and if I am under 18 years of age, I declare that I have obtained the consent of my parent or guardian before completing this registration form. No refunds are possible for paid activities.

COVID-19

BougeBouge is committed to complying with all requirements and recommendations of the Quebec Public Health and other governmental authorities, and to implement and adopt all necessary measures to that effect. However, BougeBouge cannot guarantee that you (or your child, if the participant is a minor / or the person for whom you are the guardian or legal guardian) will not be infected with COVID-19. In addition, your participation in the activities may increase your risk of contracting COVID-19, despite all measures in place. ——————————————————

By signing this document,

1) I acknowledge the highly contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I (or my child, if the participant is a minor / or the person for whom I am the guardian or legal custodian) may be exposed to or infected with COVID-19 through my (his) participation in the running activities . Exposure or infection with COVID-19 may result in, but is not limited to, injury, illness or disease;

2) I declare that my (or my child’s, if the participant is a minor/ or the person for whom I am the guardian or legal custodian) participation in running activities is voluntary;

3) I declare that neither I (or my child, if the participant is a minor/ or the person for whom I am the guardian or legal custodian), nor anyone living in my household, has had any cold or flu symptoms (including fever, cough, sore throat, respiratory illness or breathing difficulties) in the past 14 days;

4) If I (or my child, if the participant is a minor/ or the person for whom I am the guardian or legal custodian), experience cold or flu symptoms after signing this declaration, I (or my child, if the participant is a minor/ or the person for whom I am the guardian or legal custodian) agree that I will not attend or participate in running activities for at least 14 days after the last occurrence of cold or flu symptoms.

5) I declare that neither I (or my child, if the participant is a minor/ or the person for whom I am the guardian or legal guardian), nor anyone living in my household, has travelled or stopped over outside of Canada within the last 14 days. If I (or my child if the participant is a minor/ or the person for whom I am the guardian or legal custodian) travel outside of Canada after signing this declaration, I (or my child if the participant is a minor/ or the person for whom I am the guardian or legal custodian) agree not to report to or participate in running activities for at least 14 days after the date of return from travel.

This document will remain in effect until such time as BougeBouge receives direction from provincial government authorities and Quebec Public Health that the undertakings contained in this declaration are no longer required.