RICHMOND HILL AREA TENNIS ASSOCIATION RELEASE

This agreement is signed by me, on behalf and/or on behalf of the minor participant named below (in all cases, “Participant”), for the benefit of the Richmond Hill Area Tennis Association (“RHATA”).

Participant understands and agrees that Participant’s engaging in athletic and other activities necessary involves the risk of injury and even death from various causes, including but not limited to accidents, falls, strenuous and prolonged physical activity, dehydration, illness, collision or dispute with other participants, weather related injuries, playing area and equipment defects, and negligence of coaches, volunteers, and referees. This release includes but is not limited to the following athletic activity: playing tennis on the Richmond Hill/Bryan County public tennis courts (the ‘Tennis Courts”).

Participant acknowledges and agrees that he/she is voluntarily engaging in activities that may involve a risk of serious injury or even death, the cause of which may or may not be due to Participants’ own negligence, that of RHATA, or others.

Participant assumes these risks and all risks associated with Participant’s use of the Tennis Courts and participation in any other RHATA activities or sponsorships. In consideration for being allowed to participate in RHATA activities, Participant hereby releases, waives, and discharges RHATA, and agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold RHATA harmless, from and against, any and all liability, claims, demands, fees, costs, and expenses arising out of Participant’s activities contemplated herein, and agrees not to sue RHATA for any of the foregoing, regardless of whether arising out of the negligence of RHATA or otherwise.

Participant acknowledges that RHATA has no duty to warn Participant of known or unknown risks on the Tennis Courts. Participant further acknowledges and agrees that he/she will inspect the facilities and equipment and if Participant believes anything to be unsafe, will refuse to participate, and/or refuse to allow the minor participant named below to participate.

Participant represents that he/she is in sufficiently good physical condition to participate in the programs and activities Participant desires to engage in through RHATA. If any provision in this Release is held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.