Kayak Signups

Please only check one. If you are not there 10 minutes before your time, we may give your spot to someone else on the list.

I understand and acknowledge that participation in Outdoor Adventure Trips can be physically and emotionally demanding and involves significant personal risks and hazards; such as injury, trauma, hypothermia, special medical conditions, and even drowning. I certify that I am fully capable of participating in this activity, and will and do assume the risk of all injury, accidents, death, and loss of equipment. I recognize the risks inherent in outdoor adventure activities, and that trips are located in an environment with cold water, inclement weather and numerous unpredictable hazards. I voluntarily and willingly choose to engage in this Outdoor Adventure Trip, and I fully understand and accept the risks associated with it. I am solely responsible for my medical condition and recognize that the Outdoor Adventure staff and are not trained in emergency medical procedures. I give my permission to MPT Outdoor Adventure personnel and other participants to seek emergency medical treatment for me, even in the event that I am unconscious or can’t otherwise consent. I agree to exercise all necessary caution during my time on Outdoor Adventure Trips including in or on the water, on land and at any presentation or instructional activity, and to obey the safety requirements of those assisting me. I also agree to inform the Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma, the presenters, staff and instructors of any significant aspects of my physical condition or medical history that might increase the risk to myself or to others. I understand that I (or my family, personal health, homeowners or accident insurance) will cover any costs or other liabilities I may incur during this trip, and I agree to be responsible for any equipment loss or breakage due to my negligence or inattention. In consideration for being permitted by the Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma to participate in this trip, I hereby waive, release, and discharge the Metropolitan Park District of Tacoma, its staff and volunteers, and all guides, instructors and participants from any and all claims for damages for personal injury, death, or property damage which I may have, or which may hereafter accrue, as a result of participation in said activity, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the above persons or entities. Knowing those risks I hereby assume those risks. I further agree that this waiver, release and assumption of risk is to be binding on my heirs and assigns. I agree to indemnify and to hold the above person or entities free and harmless from any loss, liability, damage, cost, or expense which they may incur as the result of my death or any injury or property damage that I may sustain while participating in this trip. If signing for a minor, I hereby consent that my son/daughter, named above, participates in the Outdoor Adventure Trip, and I hereby execute the above Agreement, Waiver, and Release on his/her behalf. I state that said minor is physically able to participate in said activity. I hereby agree to indemnify and hold the persons and entities mentioned above free and harmless from any injury or property damage that said minor may sustain while participating in said activity. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT, WAIVER, AND RELEASE AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN ME AND THE METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF TACOMA AND I SIGN IT OF MY FREE WILL.

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