Adult Waiver Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes Code of Conduct and Complaint Procedure READ BEFORE SIGNING: In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (“MWABA”) sports programs, related events and activities, I acknowledge, understand and agree that: 1) The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and, 2) I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, 3) I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (“MWABA”), its officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, and host venues (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. Please Initial Below. CODE OF CONDUCT: The below code of conduct applies to all athletes and volunteers participating in Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA) activities, including tandem bike rides, hikes, classes, goalball practices, and competitions. This code is modeled on the Code of Conduct and Ethics Agreement of the United States Association of Blind Athletes, of which MWABA is a local sports club member. The procedures for filing a complaint under the Code of Conduct can be found on the MWABA website. I acknowledge that I am familiar with the Code of Conduct and understand that being bound by its provisions is a condition of participating in MWABA events. As a Member of MWABA, I hereby promise and agree that: • I will act in a sportsmanlike manner consistent with the spirit of fair play and responsible conduct; • I will respect the property of others whether personal or public; • I will respect members of my team, other teams, volunteers, spectators and officials, and engage in no form of discriminatory behavior or verbal, physical or sexual harassment or abuse; • If I am a coach or staff member participating in competitions, I will complete U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee SafeSport Program training and will comply with the full spirit and intent of the program; • I will act in a way that will bring respect and honor to myself, my teammates, MWABA and the United States; • I will not retaliate in any manner against any person who reports an allegation that I have violated this Code of Conduct; and • I will cooperate in the investigation of any complaint that is filed under this Code of Conduct, regardless of whether I am the person filing the complaint, the subject of the complaint, or a third person. Please Initial Below MEDIA RELEASE: I also agree that photographs and/or videos of my participation in this event may be used by the Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes for publicity efforts, including on its website or in social media postings, and I give the organization listed above permission to use my image in their written and online materials. Please initial below. COVID-19: I understand that participating in activities in close proximity to other people carries risk of contracting and/or spreading communicable diseases, including COVID-19, and I voluntarily assume that risk. I agree that I will not attend activities if I have recently shown symptoms, or if I have come in close contact with others who have tested positive. I agree to inform event organizers if I show symptoms or test positive in the days after attending MWABA activities. Please initial below. NameFirstLast Date Emergency Contact (Optional)NamePhone NumberSubmitReset
