Assumption of Risk & Release Form

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY TO: ALGONQUIN COLLEGE DEFINITION In this agreement the term “Outdoor Training Activities” shall include all activities in any way related to the Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Adventure Naturalist, Forestry Technician and Environmental Technician, Action Sports Park Development programs, including, but not limited to, orientation and instruction sessions; transportation or travel to and from program activities, loading and unloading of vehicles; all activities while participating in the program, and accommodation (if applicable). ASSUMPTION OF RISK I am aware that Outdoor Training Activities involve many risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to: interaction with all hazards found in natural, man-made, and outdoor settings; risks inherent in outdoor learning and activities; accidents which occur during transportation or travel to and from the activities; negligence of students, negligence of other parties participating in the Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Adventure Naturalist, Forestry Technician and Environmental Technician, Action Sports Park Development programs and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF ALGONQUIN COLLEGE TO SAFEGUARD AND PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF ACTIVITIES. I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH OUTDOOR TRAINING ACTIVITIES AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM. I am aware that the physical exertion required in Outdoor Training Activities and the forces exerted on the body can activate or aggravate pre-existing physical injuries, conditions, symptoms or congenital defects. I understand that if I know or suspect that my physical condition may be incompatible with Outdoor Training Activities that I should seek medical advice before undertaking the Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Adventure Naturalist, Forestry Technician, Environmental Technician, and Action Sports Park Development programs. RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT In consideration of Algonquin College agreeing to my participation in the Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Adventure Naturalist, Forestry Technician, Environmental Technician, or Action Sports Park Development program and permitting my use of its equipment, parking, and other facilities, and for other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, I hereby agree as follows: TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may have in the future against ALGONQUIN COLLEGE, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND REPRESENTATIVES (all of whom are hereinafter referred to as the “RELEASEES”) AND TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expenses or injury including death that I may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my participation in Outdoor Training Activities, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS’ LIABILITY ACT, R.S.O. 1990, C. 0.2, ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES AND FURTHER INCLUDING FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF THE OUTDOOR TRAINING ACTIVITIES REFERRED TO ABOVE.

I further agree to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the RELEASEES from any claim, and from all liability, loss, damages and expenses (including attorney’s fees) resulting from a claim brought forward on behalf of myself, arising out of or related to my participation in Outdoor Training Activities, including transportation and occurrences to and from the program. This indemnity includes any loss or damage claimed to be caused in whole or in part by negligence on behalf of the RELEASEES. 3. That this Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns, in the event of my death. 4. That this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and any litigation involving the parties to this Agreement shall be brought within the Province of Ontario. In entering into this Agreement I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of Outdoor Training Activities, other than what is set forth in this agreement. I have read and understood this agreement prior to signing it. I am aware that by signing this Agreement I am waiving certain legal rights which I or my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns may have against the Releasees. This agreement must be completed in full, dated and signed by the student and Witnessed, before the commencement of the Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Adventure Naturalist, Forestry Technician, Environmental Technician, or Action Sports Park Development Program.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY In this agreement the term “Outdoor Training Activities” shall include all activities in any way related to the Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Adventure Naturalist, Forestry Technician and Environmental Technician, Action Sports Park Development programs, including, but not limited to, orientation and instruction sessions; transportation or travel to and from program activities, loading and unloading of vehicles; all activities while participating in the program, and accommodation (if applicable). ASSUMPTION OF RISK I am aware that Outdoor Training Activities involve many risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to: interaction with all hazards found in natural, man-made, and outdoor settings; risks inherent in outdoor learning and activities; accidents which occur during transportation or travel to and from the activities; negligence of students, negligence of other parties participating in the Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Adventure Naturalist, Forestry Technician and Environmental Technician, Action Sports Park Development programs and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF ALGONQUIN COLLEGE TO SAFEGUARD AND PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF ACTIVITIES. I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH OUTDOOR TRAINING ACTIVITIES AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM. I am aware that the physical exertion required in Outdoor Training Activities and the forces exerted on the body can activate or aggravate pre-existing physical injuries, conditions, symptoms or congenital defects. I understand that if I know or suspect that my physical condition may be incompatible with Outdoor Training Activities that I should seek medical advice before undertaking the Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Adventure Naturalist, Forestry Technician, Environmental Technician, and Action Sports Park Development programs. RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT In consideration of Algonquin College agreeing to my participation in the Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Adventure Naturalist, Forestry Technician, Environmental Technician, or Action Sports Park Development program and permitting my use of its equipment, parking, and other facilities, and for other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, I hereby agree as follows: TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may have in the future against ALGONQUIN COLLEGE, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND REPRESENTATIVES (all of whom are hereinafter referred to as the “RELEASEES”) AND TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expenses or injury including death that I may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my participation in Outdoor Training Activities, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS’ LIABILITY ACT, R.S.O. 1990, C. 0.2, ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES AND FURTHER INCLUDING FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF THE OUTDOOR TRAINING ACTIVITIES REFERRED TO ABOVE.

As the parent(s)/guardian(s), I/we further agree to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the RELEASEES from any claim, and from all liability, loss, damages and expenses (including attorney’s fees) resulting from a claim brought forward on behalf of my child, arising out of or related to his or her participation in Outdoor Training Activities, including transportation and occurrences to and from the program. This indemnity includes any loss or damage claimed to be caused in whole or in part by negligence on behalf of the RELEASEES. 3. That this Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns, in the event of my death. 4. That this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and any litigation involving the parties to this Agreement shall be brought within the Province of Ontario. In entering into this Agreement I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of Outdoor Training Activities, other than what is set forth in this agreement. I have read and understood this agreement prior to signing it. I am aware that by signing this Agreement I am waiving certain legal rights which I or my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns may have against the Releasees. This agreement must be completed in full, dated and signed by the parent and Witnessed, before starting the Fall Camp for the Outdoor Adventure Program or commencement of the Outdoor Adventure Naturalist, Forestry Technician, Environmental Technician, and Action Sports Park Development Program.

BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, YOU ARE FORMALLY ACKNOWLEDGING AND CONSENTING TO ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR CHILD’S PARTICIPATION IN THE OUTDOOR TRAINING ACTIVITIES WITH ALGONQUIN COLLEGE’S OUTDOOR TRAINING PROGRAMS. PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY TO: ALGONQUIN COLLEGE DEFINITION In this document the term “Outdoor Training Activities” shall include all activities in any way related to the Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Adventure Naturalist, Forestry Technician, Environmental Technician, or Action Sports Park Development programs, including, but not limited to, orientation and instruction sessions; transportation or travel to and from program activities, loading and unloading of vehicles; all activities while participating in the program, and accommodation (if applicable). CONSENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK As the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the student noted below, I/we agree and consent to our child’s participation in Outdoor Training Activities, and in coming to this decision have informed myself of the risks associated with those activities. I/we extend this consent from the first day of the program until my child reaches the age of 18. REFERENCE TO SEPARATE DOCUMENT (Attached) I acknowledge and confirm that I/we have read, understood, and signed the separate document entitled RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT.

I am aware that by signing this form below, I am consenting to my child’s participation and acknowledge that I have assumed all risks associated with Outdoor Training Activities, and have agreed to indemnify Algonquin College, which is binding upon myself, my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns. This consent form must be completed in full, signed, dated, and returned to Algonquin College, along with the attached waiver form, before the first day of class.