I hereby declare, assert, and affirm that my participation in the Grand Valley State University Outdoor Adventures (OA) trip (Trip) is done having voluntarily and knowingly assumed all risks involved in this event. The immediate physical risk(s) associated are those correlated with normal, vigorous physical activity. These risks include, but are not limited to, bodily discomfort and fatigue, muscular soreness, pulled or strained muscles, overuse injuries/soft tissue damage, bodily injury resulting from falls or misused equipment, environmental hazards such as extreme temperatures, weather, and encounters with flora/ fauna, and the rare instance of abnormal changes/responses of the cardiopulmonary system to exercise. Adverse responses include abnormal blood pressure, heart arrhythmias, and the very rare instance of heart attack, stroke, or sudden death.
In consideration of acceptance of this contract allowing my participation in the above stated Trip and intending to be legally bound thereby, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, WAIVE AND RELEASE any and all rights and claims for negligence, injuries, damages, or losses that I may incur involved in the above stated Outdoor Adventures Trip, specifically Grand Valley State University, its respective employees, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns for any and all activities connected with the above Trip. If I am a Grand Valley employee (faculty or staff member), I also understand that I do hereby WAIVE any and all rights or benefits under the State of Michigan Worker's Compensation laws for any injury incurred as a result of my participation in this event.
Should an accident or emergency occur, I hereby give permission to the OA staff that they may seek medical treatment on my behalf if in his or her judgement medical treatment is necessary. I agree to be responsible for any expenses incurred as a result.
By signing below I acknowledge that I have read and understand the acknowledgement of risk and release of liability and am voluntarily signing it. If any term or provision of this release shall be held illegal, unenforceable, or in conflict with any law governing the release, the validity of the remaining portions shall not be affected.
