CTR Membership Waiver

I agree that I, the undersigned member, am a member of Centennial Trail Runners, (hereinafter "the club"), and I know that running in and volunteering for organized group runs, social events, and races associated with the club are potentially hazardous activities, which could cause injury or death. I will not participate in any club organized events, group training runs or social events, unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform all activities associated with the club and am in good health, and I am properly trained. I consent to and agree to abide by all rules established by the club, as they are published and updated from time to time, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I attest that I have read the rules of the club, or will read them once they are published, and agree to abide by them. I consent to and assume all risks associated with being a member of the club and participating in all club activities, which may include but not limited to: falls, physical contact with other participants/members, volunteers, race personnel, contract service providers, employees, and spectators including the potential contraction of a communicable disease resulting from contact with other participants/members, volunteers, race personnel, contract service providers, employees, and spectators. I assume all risks including: the effects of the weather; high heat and/or humidity; freezing cold temperatures; traffic and the conditions of the road including surrounding terrain; trail conditions, including uneven terrain, roots, rocks, mud, loose gravel, water crossings, and changes in elevation; ice and snow; low light and darkness during early morning and evening runs; wildlife, insects, and plants, including bites, stings, and allergic reactions; dogs, strollers, and other equipment brought by other participants; becoming separated from the group; delayed emergency response in remote or wooded areas; and strength, stretching, and fitness exercises during indoor club fitness sessions, including muscle strain and overexertion. I further agree to abide by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) recommendations for the prevention of the spread of all communicable diseases. I consent to and assume all such risks being known, appreciated, and accepted by me.

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I understand that bicycles, skateboards, roller skates or inline skates are not allowed in club organized runs or events. Baby joggers/strollers, leashed dogs, and personal music players are allowed. Participants who bring a dog are responsible for keeping it leashed and under control at all times and for its behavior and cleanup, and participants using personal music players must keep the volume low enough to hear other runners, trail users, and traffic. I will abide by all rules of the club. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my membership, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Centennial Trail Runners; Kinetic Reform LLC and its owners, members, and managers; the club's organizers, coaches, and volunteer leaders; the Road Runners Club of America; Imperial Oak Brewing and all other club sponsors; and their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in the club activities, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or organizations named in this waiver. In addition, I acknowledge the contagious nature of communicable diseases and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 and/or other communicable diseases by participating in any activities associated with the club. I acknowledge that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and/or death. I understand the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 in connection with my participation in any club activities, and I personally assume this risk.

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I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of the club for any legitimate purposes. I understand that the club does not provide for refunds in the event of cancellations of services, and by signing this waiver, I consent that I am not entitled to a refund if any club activities including events are cancelled.

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Additional Terms for Centennial Trail Runners

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Membership fees, automatic renewal, and refunds. I understand that my membership renews automatically each year on my signup date, and the annual membership fee will be charged to my payment method on file unless I cancel before my renewal date. I may cancel at any time to stop future renewals. All membership fees are non-refundable once paid, including renewal payments. Cancelling stops my next renewal but does not entitle me to a full or partial refund for any part of a membership year I have already paid for. For example, if my membership renews in November and I cancel in December, I will not receive a refund for that membership year, and my membership will remain active until the end of that year.

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Alcohol at social events. Some club social events take place at Imperial Oak Brewing or other venues that serve alcohol. I understand that drinking alcohol is never required to participate in any club activity. If I choose to drink, I confirm that I am at least 21 years old, that I do so at my own risk, that I am solely responsible for my own conduct, and that I will not drive while impaired. The persons and organizations released in this waiver are not responsible for my consumption of alcohol or its consequences.

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Emergency medical treatment. If I am injured or become ill during a club activity and am unable to give consent, I authorize the persons and organizations released in this waiver to obtain first aid and emergency medical treatment for me, including calling 911 and arranging emergency transport. I understand that I am responsible for the cost of any such care.

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Photo and media opt-out. Members may opt out of club photos and media using the checkbox on the signature form below.

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Each member signs separately. Every member must sign their own waiver, including both members of a Family membership. Members under 18 must also have a parent or legal guardian complete the parent or guardian section of the signature form below.

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Electronic signature, severability, and governing law. I agree that my electronic signature on this waiver has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature. If any part of this waiver is found to be unenforceable, the remaining parts will continue in full force and effect. This waiver is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois.