Assumption of Risk & Medical Authorization
No fee is charged for participation. Voluntary donations may be accepted to offset shared expenses (gas, campground fees, group equipment), but no participant is required to donate. Many participants are under 18 and will not always be in the immediate presence of their parents during training sessions, travel, or the multi-day camp. Volunteer adults will be responsible for supervision during scheduled activities and require parental authorization to obtain medical care if necessary.
The following activities are covered by this Waiver and Release. The Minor will participate in:
I understand and acknowledge that the activities listed carry inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken by volunteer coaches or other adults. Pursuant to Alaska Statute 09.65.290, a person who participates in a sports or recreational activity assumes the inherent risks of that activity. Inherent risks include, without limitation:
I, on behalf of myself and the Minor, knowingly and voluntarily assume all inherent risks of the Minor's participation in the Program.
I, , as parent or legal guardian of , a minor (the "Minor"), in exchange for the opportunity for the Minor to participate in the Program described above, and pursuant to Alaska Statute 09.65.292, hereby release, waive, and discharge the volunteer coaches and adult chaperones (including but not limited to Geoffrey Wright and any other adult volunteers acting on behalf of the Program), any host venues or property owners on whose land Program activities occur, and all of their agents, representatives, successors, heirs, and assigns (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all claims for negligence, including any claim, demand, action, cause of action, judgment, loss, liability, cost, or expense (including attorney's fees and court costs) arising out of or connected with the Minor's participation in the Program, including travel to and from any Program activity or location, and including any injury, illness, or property damage the Minor may incur or sustain.
I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claim brought by the Minor, by me, or by any other person on behalf of the Minor, on account of damages resulting from the Minor's participation in the Program, to the maximum extent permitted by Alaska law.
In the event of illness or injury to the Minor during the Program, I authorize the volunteer coaches and adult chaperones to:
I am financially responsible for any and all medical bills, transport costs, and related expenses incurred on behalf of the Minor during the Program. The Released Parties shall not be financially responsible for any such costs. I release the Released Parties from any liability arising out of the good-faith exercise of this medical authorization.
I confirm that the Minor will bring any prescription medications they currently take and will self-administer them at prescribed doses. I understand that the volunteer coaches and adult chaperones will not administer or supply prescription medications, though they may remind the Minor to take them. I will provide the volunteers with information about any condition that may require an emergency response (e.g., epinephrine auto-injector for severe allergies).
The Minor and I agree that the Minor will follow these rules during all Program activities, including travel and the multi-day camp:
- No use, possession, or distribution of alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, marijuana, or other controlled substances
- Respect for other participants, volunteers, members of the public, and property
- Compliance with instructions from volunteer coaches and chaperones related to safety
- No unsupervised departure from group activities or the camp location
- Use of helmets at all times when mountain biking and roller-skiing
- Use of seat belts at all times during transportation
- No harassment, hazing, bullying, or discrimination of any kind
Violation of these rules may result in the Minor being dismissed from the Program (including being sent home early from the camp at my expense) with no refund of any donation made.
I have read this Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Medical Authorization in its entirety. I understand its contents. I am aware that it releases the Released Parties from liability for negligence and contains my voluntary and knowing assumption of the risk of injury or illness to the Minor. I have signed this document voluntarily and of my own free will. The Minor has read this document and discussed its contents with me, and the Minor acknowledges and assumes the risks of participation.
Parent / Legal Guardian
Minor (if 13 or older)
Submit questions through the contact form at ecxc.ski. A completed and signed form must be returned to Geoffrey Wright before the Minor's first day of participation.