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LANGLAUF ASSOCIATION ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING

I understand that skiing in it's various forms, as well as preparation for participation in, coaching, volunteering,
officiating and related activities in Nordic, competitions and clinics (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Activities"), involve many RISKS, DANGERS and HAZARDS. These risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to, changing weather and snow conditions, variations insteepness or terrain, natural and man-made obstacles and structures, equipment failure, collisions with objects or structures, being struck by skiers/riders or equipment, and exceeding one's own abilities. I further understand that ski training and competition may be more hazardous than recreational skiing.

 I understand that INJURIES OF ALL TYPES ARE A COMMON AND ORDINARY OCCURRENCE of the Activities. I know that the risk of SEVERE INJURY and even DEATH exists in all training and competition locations and activities, including free skiing and riding. I also know that personal training, coaching, instruction, supervision and enforcement of rules by the Langlauf Association, its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, volunteers, employees, coaches, contractors and representatives, local ski clubs, competition organizers and sponsors, and ski and snowboard facility operators (hereinafter the term "Langlauf" shall be used to refer to all such persons and entities collectively) do not and cannot guarantee my safety.

With full knowledge and understanding of the RISK OF SEVERE INJURY AND  DEATH involved in ski and snowboard training and competition, I FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME THE RISK THAT I  MAY SUFFER TEMPORARY, PERMANENT OR EVEN FATAL INJURIES, even if I follow the instructions or advice of Langlauf. In partial consideration of Langlauf's acceptance of my membership application, and in spite of the risk of severe or permanent injury, or even death, the undersigned (hereinafter "Skier") agrees to comply with and be bound by the following terms at all times, whether training or
practicing for competition, or in competition.

1. Skier hereby unconditionally WAIVES AND RELEASES ANY AND ALL  CLAIMS, AND AGREES TO HOLD HARMLESS, DEFEND AND INDEMNIFY Langlauf (as defined above) FROM ANY CLAIMS, present or future, to Skier or his/her property, or to any other person or property, for any loss, damage, expense, or injury (including DEATH), suffered by any person from or in connection with Skier's participation in any Activities in which Langlauf is involved in any way, due to any cause whatsoever, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE and/or breach of express or implied warranty on the part of Langlauf Skier's sole remedy in the event of any injury shall be compensation for medical expenses under the Langlauf secondary accident insurance program (unless Skier waives such coverage by executing a Medical Exception Agreement).

2.Skier hereby RELIEVES Langlauf and WA State Parks OF ANY DUTY TO PROTECT Skier FROM HARM in connection with any Activities in which Langlauf is involved in any way.

3.Skier authorizes Langlauf to obtain medical care for, or transport
him/her to a medical facility or hospital if, in the opinion of Langlauf, medical attention is required and Skier is unable to make such decisions for himself/herself. Skier agrees to pay all costs associated with such medical care and related transportation and shall DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS Langlauf and WA State Parks of and from the consequences of such decision and from any such costs  incurred relating to the provision of medical care.

4.Skier agrees never to utilize any run, course or facility for any training, practice or competition without first conducting his/her own thorough visual inspection of the run, course or facility.

5. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with, and governed by the substantive laws of, the State of Washington, without reference to principles governing choice or conflicts of laws. In addition, Skier
agrees that all lawsuits for personal injury or related loss against Langlauf must be maintained in state courts sitting in Spokane County, Washington or federal district courts sitting in the District of Washington, Eastern Division and Skier consents and agrees that jurisdiction and venue for such proceedings shall lie exclusively with such courts. In the event any portion of this release is found to be unenforceable, the remaining terms shall be fully enforceable.

HAVING CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING AND UNDERSTANDING IT TO BE A
LEGALLY BINDING RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, Skier SIGNIFIES HIS
ASSENT TO THE ABOVE TERMS BY SIGNING BELOW:

Skier Signature:__________________________________________________________

Date Of Birth_____________

Printed Name:________________________________________________________________

Date Signed: ______________


SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN REQUIRED BELOW FOR MINOR SKIERS

As the parent or guardian of the minor Skier named above, I hereby make and enter into each and every agreement, representation, wavier and release described above on behalf of myself, the Skier, and any other
parent or guardian of the Skier, intending that they be binding on me, the Skier, and our respective heirs, executors, administrators and assigns. I intend to give up my right, the Skier's right and the right of any other parent or guardian to maintain any claim or suit against Langlauf arising out of the Skier's participation in any activities
involving Langlauf in any way.

Parent or Guardian's signature _______________________________________

Date _________

Printed Name ___________________________________________ Under age 18