Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronoavirus/COVID-19
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state and local governments and health agencies recommend social distancing.
Greater Lehigh Valley Athletics (GLVA) has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, GLVA cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending GLVA events could increase your risk and your child(ren)’s risk of contracting COVID-19.
By acknowledging this waiver, I understand the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by attending GLVA events. Such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at GLVA events may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, GVLA directors, board members, volunteers and program participants and their families. I agree that I have read and acknowledge GLVA’s COVID-19 safety plan posted on the website and in the program registration process.
I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to personal injury, disability and death)), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)’s attendance at a GLVA event (“Claims”). On my behalf, and on the behalf of my child(ren), I herby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless GLVA, its directors, agents and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of GLVA, its employees, agents and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any GLVA program.