NATIONAL YOUTH RANCH RODEO ASSOCIATION WAIVER
PHOTO/VIDEO WAIVER
I hereby give permission for images of my child, captured during any National Youth Ranch Rodeo Association event through video, photo and digital camera, to be used solely for the purposes of NYRRA promotional material and publications, and waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto.
RELEASE, ASSUMPTION OR RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
We, the undersigned, do hereby request that we be granted permission: (1) to enter the arena area, (2) to participate as a contestant, assistant, official, or otherwise in Ranch Rodeo events, (3) to compete for money, prizes, recognition and/or reward.
In consideration of “permissive entry” to us into the restricted area, which is the area from which admission to the general public is restricted, which includes, but is not limited to, the rodeo arena, competition area, chutes, pens, adjacent walkways, concessions, and other appurtenances, we the undersigned, on our behalf and for ourselves, our personal representatives heirs, next of kin, spouses and assigns, do hereby:
1. RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND CONVENANT NOT TO SUE the National Youth Ranch Rodeo Association committee, stock contractor, sponsors, arena operators or owners, and each of them, their officers, agents and employees, (all hereinafter collectively referred to as “Releasees”) from any and all claim and liability arising out of strict liability or ordinary negligence of Releasees or any other participant which causes the undersigned injury, death, damages or property damage. We the undersigned, jointly, severally, and in common, covenant to hold Releasees harmless and to indemnify Releasees from any claim, judgment or expenses Releasees may incur arising out of any of our activities or presence in the restricted area.
2. Understand that our entry into the restricted area and/or participation in Ranch Rodeo events contain DANGER AND RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH, that conditions of the rodeo arena change from time to time and may become more hazardous, that rodeo animals are dangerous and unpredictable, and that there is INHERENT DANGER in Ranch Rodeo which we each appreciate and voluntarily assume because we choose to do so. Each of us is familiar with the types of events that we seek to participate in and understand their risk. We further understand that the arena surface, access ways or lack thereof, lighting or lack thereof, and weather conditions all change and pose a danger. We further understand that other contestants and participants pose a danger. WE VOLUNTARILY ELECT TO ACCEPT ALL RISKS connected with our entry into the restricted area and/or participation in any Ranch Rodeo events.
3. AGREE that this agreement shall apply to any incident injury accident or death occurring on the above date for a period of one (1) year or until the Statute of Limitations has expired on any claim that I might have except for this release.
4. The undersigned AGREE TO INDEMNIFY the Releasees and each of them from any loss, liability, damage or costs they may incur due to their presence or participation in the described activities whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise.
