I, the undersigned acknowledge that I am signing this agreement in one or more of the following capacities:
A participant who is 18 years of age or older;
The parent or legal guardian of a participant under 18 years of age (the “Minor Participant”);
Team/Club Representative, including on behalf of team/club members;
Facility/Field Renter (individual or organization), including on behalf of participants during rental period;
An individual otherwise engaged by FTY LAB or accessing FTY LAB facilities
(collectively referred to as “Participants” and individually as “Participant”)
The Participant(s) wish(es) to participate, in one or more of the following: access to facilities, activities, programs, classes, rentals, leagues, camps, services, use of facilities, and events sponsored, organized, or hosted by FTY Lab Canada (“FTY LAB”), including but not limited to: games, tournaments, leagues, practices, training, personal training, dry land training, use of strength training and fitness conditioning equipment, machines and facilities, nutritional and dietary programs, orientational or instructional sessions or lessons, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning programs, camps and clinics, use of turf fields and rental spaces, field, team and club rentals, special events and recurring programming (collectively, the “Activities” and individually “Activity”). For greater certainty, the Activities include general athletic training, strength and conditioning programs, agility drills, speed training, fitness activities, performance assessments, technology-assisted training sessions, and any other sport or non-sport related programming conducted at FTY LAB.
I acknowledge that this agreement applies to all current and future participation in the Activities, unless expressly replaced by a subsequent written agreement signed by FTY LAB. I further acknowledge and agree that access to and presence within FTY LAB facilities, whether actively participating or not, is undertaken at my own risk
Disclaimer of Liability
I acknowledge and agree that FTY LAB, and its respective directors, officers, committee members, members, employees, coaches, volunteers, officials, participants, agents, independent contractors, subcontractors, sponsors, owners/operators of the facility in which the Activities take place, successors and assigns, and representatives (collectively, the “Organization”) is not responsible for any injury, property damage, expense, loss of income, damage or loss of any kind arising from participation in the Activities, however caused, including negligence on the part of the Organization.
Assumption of Risk
I understand and acknowledge that :
Participation in the Activities involves foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards and dangers that no amount of care, caution or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life;
FTY LAB operates a high-performance training facility that incorporates advanced performance environment and technology systems, which include but are not limited to: electronic and smart training systems, sprint timing systems and speed tracking devices, rebound and ball return systems, sensor-based reaction systems, projection systems, wearable and non-wearable performance tracking devices, strength and conditioning equipment, turf systems, mounted or suspended devices, cabling, displays, structural supports, and related infrastructure.
I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with or related to the Activities which could result in damage, loss, serious physical injury, or death. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to, injuries from:
Health: executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques, physical exertion, overexertion, stretching, dehydration, fatigue, cardiovascular workouts, rapid movements and stops, lack of fitness or conditioning, traumatic injury, bacterial infections, rashes, and the transmission of communicable diseases, including viruses of all kinds, COVID-19, bacteria, parasites or other organisms or any mutation thereof.
Premises: defective, dangerous or unsafe condition of the facilities; falls; collisions with objects, walls, equipment or persons; dangerous, unsafe, or irregular conditions on grass, turf or other surfaces, extreme weather conditions; travel to and from premises
Use of Equipment: mechanical failure of the equipment; negligent design or manufacture of the equipment; the provision of or the failure by the Organization to provide any warnings, directions, instructions or guidance as to the use of the equipment; failure to use or operate the equipment within the Participant(s)’ own ability.
Contact: contact with soccer balls, other equipment, poles, stands, soccer equipment, nets, fences, or other persons, whether intentional or unintentional, is a common part of soccer programs, and may lead to serious bodily injury, including but not limited to concussions and/or other brain injury, or serious spinal injury.
Advice: negligent advice regarding soccer programs
Ability: failing to act safely or within my own ability or within designated areas
Sport: the game of soccer and its inherent risks
Conduct: my conduct and conduct of other persons including any physical altercation between soccer participants
Travel: travel to and from the Activities
Negligence: my negligence and negligence of other persons, including NEGLIGENCE ON the PART OF FTY LAB, may increase the risk of damage, loss, personal injury or death. I understand that the FTY LAB may fail to safeguard or protect me from the risks, dangers and hazards of soccer programs, some of which are referred to above.
Participation Terms and Responsibilities
I hereby agree:
That the Participant(s)’ mental and physical condition is appropriate to participate in the Activities, and I ASSUME ALL RISKS related to the Participant(s)’ mental or physical condition;
That when the Participant(s) practice(s) or train(s), I am responsible for the Participant(s)’ surroundings and the selected location and equipment;
To comply with the rules and regulations for participation in the Activities;
To comply with the rules of the facility or equipment;
To immediately remove the Participant(s) if unsafe conditions arise, and to immediately bring such to the attention of a FTY LAB representative;
Not to participate or have the Participant(s) participate if impaired in any way;
That it is my sole responsibility to assess whether any Activities are too difficult for the Participant(s). By commencing an Activity, I acknowledge and accept the suitability and conditions of the Activity; and
That protective equipment selection and secure fitting of that equipment is my responsibility.
If signing as a team or club representative, I confirm that I am authorized to bind the team, club, league or organization and its participants and shall ensure that all participants sign FTY LAB’s individual WAIVER agreements, if required by FTY LAB, prior to participation in any Activities. I assume responsibility for supervision and agree to comply with all FTY LAB facility rules and safety requirements. I agree to INDEMNIFY and hold harmless FTY LAB from claims arising out of the team’s use of the FTY LAB facilities. I acknowledge that in the event individual WAIVERS are not obtained, the Team/Club agrees to defend and INDEMNIFY FTY LAB from any claims brought by or on behalf of participants.
If signing as a renter (individual or organization booking FTY LAB facilities), I confirm that during the rental period, I shall exercise care, custody and control over the rented FTY LAB facilities and activities conducted therein. I acknowledge that FTY LAB does not provide supervision, instruction, officiating, medical services, or participant screening unless expressly agreed in writing.