Liability Waiver

1. Activity

This Waiver covers participation in any cricket-related activity organized, hosted, or facilitated by Challengers Cricket Club, including (without limitation):

• Practice sessions (indoor and outdoor)
• League matches (LCL T30, LPL T30, and other competitive leagues)
• Friendly matches, tournaments, and exhibition games
• Training drills, nets, and coaching sessions
• Travel to and from matches and events arranged by the Club
• Social and team-building events organized by the Club

2. Acknowledgement of Inherent Risks

I acknowledge that participation in cricket carries inherent risks that cannot be entirely eliminated, including but not limited to:

• Being struck by a hard cricket ball at high speed (causing bruising, lacerations, fractures, dental injury, eye injury, or concussion)
• Being struck by a cricket bat
• Collisions with other players, fielders, walls, fences, or stumps
• Falls, slips, sprains, strains, fractures, ligament tears, and muscle injuries
• Heat-related illness, hypothermia, or weather-related injury
• Concussion and head injury, including the possibility of long-term effects
• Aggravation of pre-existing medical conditions
• Catastrophic injury, including paralysis or death (rare but possible)
• Injury arising from the conduct of other players, officials, or spectators
• Injury during travel to or from cricket activities

I voluntarily assume these risks. I confirm I am physically and mentally fit to participate in cricket, or have been cleared by a qualified medical practitioner to do so.

3. Concussion Acknowledgement (Rowan's Law)

In accordance with Ontario's Rowan's Law (Concussion Safety), 2018, I confirm that I have read or had the opportunity to read the Government of Ontario's concussion awareness resources. I understand the signs and symptoms of concussion, and I agree:

• To report any suspected concussion to the Club's captain or board immediately
• To remove myself from play if I suspect I have a concussion
• Not to return to play after a concussion until cleared by a qualified medical practitioner

4. Release of Claims

In consideration of being permitted to participate in Club activities, I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, hereby release, waive, and discharge the following parties (collectively, the “Released Parties”):

• Challengers Cricket Club
• Its directors, officers, captains, coaches, and volunteers
• Its sponsors and partner organizations
• Owners and operators of any venue used by the Club
• Any league or governing body the Club competes within

From any and all claims, demands, actions, and causes of action arising out of or in any way related to my participation in Club activities, including injuries arising from the negligence of the Released Parties, except for injuries caused by their gross negligence or wilful misconduct.

5. Indemnity

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all claims brought against them by any third party as a result of my actions while participating in Club activities, except where caused by the gross negligence or wilful misconduct of the Released Parties.

6. Medical Authorization

In the event of a medical emergency, I authorize the Club's captains, board members, or appointed designates to seek emergency medical treatment on my behalf. I understand I am responsible for any costs associated with my medical care that are not covered by provincial health insurance or my own private insurance.

7. Insurance

I confirm that I am covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) or have alternative health insurance that will cover any injury sustained during Club activities. I understand the Club does not provide individual medical or accident insurance for players. The Club may carry general liability and accident insurance for organizational protection, but this does not replace personal coverage.

8. Voluntary Signing

I confirm that I am signing this Waiver voluntarily and of my own free will. I have not been pressured or induced to sign. I have had the opportunity to ask questions and seek independent legal advice before signing. I understand that I am free not to sign — but if I do not sign, I will not be permitted to participate in Club activities.

9. Severability

If any provision of this Waiver is found by a court to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

10. Governing Law

This Waiver is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable in Ontario. Any dispute arising from it shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario.

Signature

I have read this Waiver. I understand it. I agree to its terms.