2024 PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT
Please read this document carefully. It must be signed by all athletes. “Athletes'' includes adult and minor athletes, unless indicated otherwise. If the student is a minor (under 18 years of age in most states) parents and/or guardians (referred to below as Parent) must also sign, as evidence of Parent’s acknowledgement and agreement to the following, on Parent’s behalf and on behalf of the minor athlete. In consideration of the services provided by DrtPdlrs LLC, I agree to the following:
Activities and Risks
I understand that DrtPdlrs LLC provides mountain bike instruction, guide services, transportation to destinations and all logistics for all trips and camp. I further understand and acknowledge that the activities of the programs have risks, including certain risks which are inherent. Inherent risks are those which cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of the activities. The same elements that contribute to the unique character of these activities can cause loss or damage to equipment, accidental injury or illness, of, in extreme cases, permanent trauma, disability or death. The following describes some, but not all, of the inherent risks of DrtPdlrs LLC activities. Naturally occurring trail features, obstacles, exposure, abrupt changes in weather, trail conditions and environmental elements.
I have read and understand (ref written materials provided in course catalog/ web/ admin pack/ docs) I agree to the terms and policies stated in all the above-mentioned materials. The staff of DrtPdlrs LLC has been available to more fully explain the nature and physical demands of the activities in which I (or the minor athlete) will be engaged and certain inherent and other risks of my activity with DrtPdlrs LLC.
Acknowledgement and Assumption of Inherent and Other Risks
I understand and acknowledge that the description above (Activities and Risks) of the inherent risks of my activities is not complete and that other, including unknown or unanticipated risks, inherent and otherwise, may result in property loss, injury, illness or death. I acknowledge that my (or the minor athlete) participation in this program is purely voluntary, and i wish to (or have the minor athlete) participate in spite of and with knowledge of the inherent and other risks involved. I acknowledge and assume the inherent risks described above and all other inherent risks of my activity as well as any other risks of enrolling, participating in, or being present on any DrtPdlrs LLC day trips, regional camp and/or national camps. In addition, I expressly assume ALL risks of enrolling and participating in a program, inherent or otherwise, and whether or not described above.
AGREEMENT OF RELEASE OF INDEMNITY
If I am an adult athletes, or the parent of a minor athlete I agree, for myself and on behalf of the monitor athlete for whom I sign, as follows:
I hereby release, hold harmless and agree not to sure DrtPdlrs LLC, its officers, trustees, agents and staff including employees, volunteers and interns (Released Parties), with respect to any and all claims of loss or damage to person or property by reason of injury, disability, death, or otherwise, suffered by me or by a minor athlete for whom I sign, arising in whole or part from my, or the minor athlete’s, enrollment, participation, or presence on any and all DrtPdlrs LLC events and trips. I agree further to indemnify (indemnify meaning to defend, and to pay or reimburse, including costs and attorney’s fees) Released Parties against any claims by a member of my, or the minor athlete’s, family, a rescuer, another athlete, or any other person, arising in whole or part from an injury or other loss suffered by me or caused by me, or by the minor athlete, in connection with my, or the minor athlete’s, enrollment, participation in, or presence on an activity of DrtPdlrs LLC. These agreements of Release and Indemnity include claims of negligence of a Released Party, but not of gross negligence or intentionally wrongful conduct. They are intended to be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law. [any provision in terms of federal land here]
OTHER PROVISIONS
If I am an adult athletes, or the parent of a minor athlete I agree, for myself and on behalf of the monitor athlete for whom I sign, as follows:
I have verified with my or the minor athlete’s physician and other medical professional, or otherwise satisfied DrtPdlrs LLC, that I, or the minor athlete, have no past or current physical or psychological condition that might affect my, or the minor’s, participation in the program, other than as described on the health form submitted. I am, or the minor is, able to participate without causing harm to myself, or to himself or herself, or to others. The medical information given is accurate and all pertinent medical conditions have been disclosed. Prior to the commencement of the course, DrtPdlrs LLC will be informed of any medical condition that has not been previously disclosed. I understand that admission of me or the minor athlete to the course is not intended as a representation that DrtPdlrs LLC staff will be able to manage successfully a medical event or emergency related to a disclosed, or undisclosed, medical condition. The responsibility for determining an athlete’s suitability for a course is not DrtPdlrs LLC but, rather the right to refuse admission or to remove an athlete from a course for any reason it deems in the best interest of the athletes or the program.
DrtPdlrs LLC is authorized to obtain or provide emergency hospitalization, surgical or other medical care for me, or for the minor student. I understand that situations may arise in which third-party medical care is not available and which require staff to provide first aid and possibly more advanced procedures, employing wilderness first responder training. Such care will be provided under the guidance of the DrtPdlrs LLC Physician Advisor by way of written Medical Protocols. Any third-party medical care provider is authorized to exchange pertinent medical information with DrtPdlrs LLC. Cost reasonably associated with medical services, including evacuation, shall be borne by me.
If I am an adult athletes, or the parent of a minor athlete I agree, for myself and on behalf of the monitor athlete for whom I sign, as follows:
DrtPdlrs LLC may from time to time use the services of private contractors for certain tasks, including for example, transportation, instruction, guiding and coaching. DrtPdlrs LLC is not responsible for the acts or omissions of such contractors; if I voluntarily withdraw or am expelled, DrtPdlrs reserves the right to notify a parent, guardian, or emergency contact person.
DrtPdlrs LLC may share my or the minor athlete’s contact information with other athletes of graduates and/or strategic partners in which DrtPdlrs athletes may be interested. DrtPdlrs may use my or my minor athlete’s name, and photo or other image in promotional materials printed and digital, DrtPdlrs website, social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) and press releases in perpetuity. In consideration of the minor athlete’s engagement with any DrtPdlrs day trip, camp or any other organized event, I give DrtPdlrs LLC, legal representatives, and assigns irrevocable, perpetual, and unrestricted right to take and use photography and/or videography of the minor athlete named below taken by DrtPdlrs LLC or photographers on their behalf in all forms, media and manner, in conjunction with the child’s or a fictitious name, for advertising, trade, promotion, exhibition, or any other lawful purposes except pornographic or defamatory. I waive any right to review or approve the Photographs/Videography, the use of Photographs/Videography now and in the future, regardless of whether that use or matter is known to me. I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the photographs/videography. I release, discharge, and agree to hold harmless DrtPdlrs LLC, legal representatives, and assigns from any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form, whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking, processing, or publication of the photographs/videography. This release shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representative, and assigns.
I agree to be responsible for any damage I, or the minor athlete, may cause to facilities or gear. DrtPdlrs LLC is not responsible for loss, theft or damage to an athlete’s personal belonging stored at DrtPdlrs LLC facilities.
Any dispute between me, or the minor athlete, and DrtPdlrs LLC will be governed by the substantive laws (not including the laws which might apply the laws of another jurisdiction) of the State of Minnesota, and any mediation or suit shall occur or be filed only in the State of Minnesota.
If any part of this agreement is found by a court or other appropriate authority to be invalid, the remainder of the agreement nevertheless will be in full force and effect.
The athlete and the parent(s) or guardian(s) of a minor athlete have read this page and the previous pages of this document and understand and voluntarily agree to its terms, which shall be binding upon them, their heirs, estate, executors and administrators. The agreement may be modified only in writing.
Both parents or guardians must sign below, if applicable, if the athlete or participant is a minor. I agree for myself, and on behalf of the minor athlete, to all the terms in this agreement. I have legal authority to act on behalf of the minor athlete.