Youth Football Clinic

Waiver:

In consideration of Participant’s attendance at and participation in the 2023 Independence Bowl Youth Football Clinic (“Clinic”) to be hosted by the Independence Bowl Foundation at Independence Stadium (the “Site”), Participant and his/her Parent/Guardian, on behalf of Participant, Participant’s heirs, personal representatives or assigns, hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl (“Bowl”), the Independence Bowl Foundation (IBF) and all event sponsors (SP), or any of them, and each of their respective affiliated companies and each of its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, sponsors, independent contractors, and agents from liability from any and all claims arising from the negligence of any of the aforementioned parties. This waiver agreement applies to (1) personal injury (including death) from accidents, injuries or illnesses arising from or a result of his/her participation in various activities at the Clinic including, but not limited to, football drills, training, travel, lessons, social interaction, and individual use of the Site’s facilities, premises, and/or equipment; and (2) any and all claims resulting from the damage to, loss of, or theft of property. Participant and Parent/Guardian consent to all recording and photographing (“Images”) of Participant at the Clinic and agree that these images are copyright of the Bowl and may be used at any time in promotional materials including the seasonal recreational brochure without payment to Participant and without Participant’s or Parent/Guardian’s approval.

Indemnification and Hold Harmless:

Participant and Parent/Guardian also agree to HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY the Site, Bowl, IBF and SP, or any of them, from all claims resulting from the negligence of Participant and/or his/her Parent/Guardian and to reimburse the Site, Bowl, IBF and SP, for any expenses incurred as a result of Participant’s participation in the Clinic, travel to and from, and presence at and use of the Site’s facilities. Further, Participant and Parent/Guardian agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Site, Bowl, IBF and SP, from all claims and amounts related to legal and other action brought against Site, Bowl, IBF and SP for damages caused by Participant (for example, for damages caused by Participant while fighting with another participant at the Clinic or destruction of property at the Site).

Severability and Venue:

Participant and Parent/Guardian further expressly agree that this waiver agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of Louisiana and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the remaining portion of the waiver will continue in full legal force and effect. Also, Participant and Parent/Guardian agree that all disputes will be resolved using binding arbitration (to the extent permitted by law) and take place at the office of the American Arbitration Association located nearest to Shreveport, Louisiana.

Acknowledgment of Understanding:

Participant and Parent/Guardian have read this waiver agreement and fully understand its terms. Participant and Parent/Guardian understand that Participant is giving up rights, including the right to compensation for injury resulting from negligence of the Site, Bowl, IBF and SP. Participant and Parent/Guardian acknowledge that they are signing this waiver agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend their signatures to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. In signing this waiver agreement as parent or guardian, I acknowledge that I am consenting to Participant’s participation in the Clinic at the Site and acknowledge that I understand that any and all risks, including that of negligence, whether known or unknown are expressly assumed by Participant and Parent/Guardian and all claims, whether known or unknown, are expressly waived in advance.