Common use of Liability Insurance and Indemnification Clause in Contracts

Liability Insurance and Indemnification. The Athlete hereby: (a) acknowledges that there are risks, dangers and hazards in the Athlete participating in competition and in training, preparing for and travelling to and from such competition which include, but are not limited to: death, serious neck and spinal injuries which may result in complete and partial paralysis, brain damage, serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and other aspects of the body, and risks to general health and well-being. The Athlete acknowledges that some of these dangers and risks are inherent in the nature of the activities the Athlete engages in, while some may arise through the negligence on the part of other persons. The Athlete acknowledges that he or she will be undertaking all activities pursuant to this Agreement at his or her own risk and agrees, to assume all risks associated with, and incidental to, the Athlete's participation in BCS travel, training and competition; (b) acknowledges that participating in competition and in training, preparing for and travelling to and from such competition may result not only in serious injury, but in serious impairment of the Athlete’s future abilities to earn a living, to engage in other businesses, social, physical, intellectual and recreational activities, and generally to enjoy life; (c) acknowledges and agrees that BCS and its respective insurers, successors, assigns, administrators, directors, managers, members, shareholders, employees, agents and officers and their helpers and assistants and each of them and their respective administrators, heirs, and executors shall not be liable to the Athlete for any loss, damage or personal injury, however caused, including, without limitation, negligence on the part of BCS, nor shall BCS be liable to the Athlete or to any other party, including the personal representatives and assigns of the Athlete in the event of the Athlete’s death, for any loss or damage arising from an injury to, or death of the Athlete or any other person resulting from any activity undertaken by the Athlete; (d) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BCS and its directors, officers, employees, contractors, volunteers and agents from and against any and all liability, claims, losses, damages, and expenses which BCS may suffer or incur as a result, directly or indirectly, of the breach of any provision of this Agreement by the Athlete or as a result of any activity undertaken by the Athlete. This indemnification shall survive any termination or expiry of this Agreement; and (e) acknowledges that BCS carries limited liability and subscribes to an accident and sickness insurance program: the Canadian Athlete Insurance Program (“CAIP”). CAIP is a plan that is specifically designed to address accident/injury needs of national team athletes while training and competing in Canada and outside Canada. It is the Athlete's responsibility to acquire more coverage should they deem it necessary. Any additional coverage shall be considered optional and shall be at the Athlete's own expense.

Liability Insurance and Indemnification. The Athlete hereby: (a) acknowledges that there are risks, dangers and hazards in the Athlete participating in competition and in training, preparing for and travelling to and from such competition which include, but are not limited to: death, serious neck and spinal injuries which may result in complete and partial paralysis, brain damage, serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and other aspects of the body, and risks to general health and well-being. The Athlete acknowledges that some of these dangers and risks are inherent in the nature of the activities the Athlete engages in, while some may arise through the negligence on the part of other persons. The Athlete acknowledges that he or she will be undertaking all activities pursuant to this Agreement at his or her own risk and agrees, to assume all risks associated with, and incidental to, the Athlete's participation in BCS travel, training and competition; (b) acknowledges that participating in competition and in training, preparing for and travelling to and from such competition may result not only in serious injury, but in serious impairment of the Athlete’s future abilities to earn a living, to engage in other businesses, social, physical, intellectual and recreational activities, and generally to enjoy life; (c) acknowledges and agrees that BCS and its respective insurers, successors, assigns, administrators, directors, managers, members, shareholders, employees, agents and officers and their helpers and assistants and each of them and their respective administrators, heirs, and executors shall not be liable to the Athlete for any loss, damage or personal injury, however caused, including, without limitation, negligence on the part of BCS, nor shall BCS be liable to the Athlete or to any other party, including the personal representatives and assigns of the Athlete in the event of the Athlete’s death, for any loss or damage arising from an injury to, or death of the Athlete or any other person resulting from any activity undertaken by the Athlete; (d) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless BCS and its directors, officers, employees, contractors, volunteers and agents from and against any and all liability, claims, losses, damages, and expenses which BCS may suffer or incur as a result, directly or indirectly, of the breach of any provision of this Agreement by the Athlete or as a result of any activity undertaken by the Athlete. This indemnification shall survive any termination or expiry of this Agreement; and. (e) acknowledges that BCS carries limited liability and subscribes to an accident and sickness insurance program: the Canadian Athlete Insurance Program (“CAIP”). CAIP is a plan that is specifically designed to address accident/injury needs of national team athletes while training and competing in Canada and outside Canada. It is the Athlete's responsibility to acquire more coverage should they deem it necessary. Any additional coverage shall be considered optional and shall be at the Athlete's own expense.