ICE RINK PARTICIPANT COMPREHENSIVE WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY,
ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY — THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT
In consideration for being permitted to enter, access, observe, participate in, or otherwise engage in any skating, hockey, figure skating, training, instruction, competition, clinic, camp, open skate, or other athletic or recreational activity (collectively, the “Activities”) conducted at or in connection with Big Celly, LLC DBA Summit Ice Center (the “Arena”), I, the undersigned participant, or parent/legal guardian of a minor participant, knowingly and voluntarily agree as follows:
1. Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk
I understand and expressly acknowledge that ice skating and related athletic activities are inherently dangerous. These risks include, but are not limited to: slips and falls; collisions with boards, ice surfaces, equipment, or other participants; contact with hockey sticks, pucks, skates, or protective gear; physical exertion; equipment failure; acts or omissions of other participants; and conditions of the ice, facility, or premises.
I further understand that serious injuries may occur, including fractures, concussions, paralysis, permanent disability, or death, and that these risks cannot be completely eliminated, even with safety rules, equipment, supervision, or instruction.
I knowingly, freely, and voluntarily assume all risks, both known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, arising out of or related to my participation in the Activities, including risks arising from the negligence of the Arena or any of the Released Parties, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
2. Participant Responsibilities
I agree to follow all posted rules, verbal instructions, safety requirements, and customary standards of conduct applicable to the Activities. I understand that failure to comply may result in removal from participation without refund.
If I observe any unsafe condition, hazard, or conduct that I believe presents an unreasonable risk of harm, I agree to immediately discontinue participation and notify Arena staff or officials.
3. Release of Liability and Covenant Not to Sue
On behalf of myself, my spouse, heirs, assigns, personal representatives, next of kin, and, if applicable, my minor child, I hereby irrevocably release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Arena, and its owners, members, managers, officers, directors, employees, coaches, officials, volunteers, contractors, agents, affiliates, sponsors, advertisers, other participants, and property owners or lessors (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, or liabilities of any kind, whether arising from negligence or otherwise, resulting from or related to participation in the Activities or presence at the Arena.
This release applies to claims for personal injury, illness, disability, death, property damage, or economic loss, to the maximum extent allowed by Illinois law.
4. Indemnification and Defense
I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to my participation, my conduct, or the participation or conduct of any minor for whom I am responsible.
5. Communicable Disease Acknowledgment (Including COVID-19)
I acknowledge that communicable diseases, including but not limited to COVID-19, may be present at the Arena. I understand that participation in the Activities involves potential exposure to infectious diseases through contact with surfaces, shared spaces, or other individuals.
While the Arena has implemented reasonable measures to reduce risk, no guarantee can be made that exposure or infection will not occur. I voluntarily assume all risks associated with exposure to communicable diseases, including illness, quarantine requirements, long-term health effects, or death, and I release the Released Parties from any related claims to the fullest extent permitted by law.
6. Marketing Communications
I consent to the Arena’s use of my email address for informational and marketing communications. I understand that I may opt out of such communications at any time.
7. Attorneys’ Fees and Prevailing Party
In the event of any dispute, claim, or litigation arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Activities, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover all reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses incurred, as determined by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.
8. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
9. Governing Law and Venue
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Venue for any legal action shall lie exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State of Illinois.
10. Acknowledgment of Understanding
I certify that I have read this Agreement in its entirety, fully understand its terms, understand that I am giving up substantial legal rights, including the right to sue, and that I am signing this Agreement freely, voluntarily, and without coercion or inducement.
If signing on behalf of a minor, I represent that I am the parent or legal guardian and agree to all terms on the minor’s behalf.
Participant Name: ___________________________
Signature: _________________________________
Date: ___________________
Parent/Guardian Name (if applicable): ___________________________
Signature: _________________________________