THIS AGREEMENT MUST BE READ PRIOR TO PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT ACTIVITIES
OR REGISTRANT MUST CLICK YES AT TIME OF ONLINE REGISTRATION
1. I, __________________________, intend to participate in an event (the “Dip to Donate Polar Plunge 2025”) hosted and organized by the Deep River & District Health Foundation (the “Foundation”) on Sunday, December 7th, 2025.
2. I understand that the Event will involve the following activities: Jumping into freezing cold water, running on snow or ice, walking and lingering in snow and ice, standing near open fire
3. I am aware and understand that participating in the Event may be inherently dangerous and may expose me to a variety of foreseen and unforeseen hazards and risks, including but not limited to damage to my property or the property of others; serious physical injury; permanent disability; and/or death. Risks associated with this event include but are not limited to: exposure to large and sudden changes in environmental temperatures that can lead to loss of consciousness, hypothermia, heart attacks, and other life-threatening conditions; standing and moving about on frozen portions of the Ottawa River and on snowy, icy, or irregular terrain; hazards, and dangers which are inherent to the sport of cold plunging and being out of doors during winter.
4. I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in the Event and have considered the risks. I hereby expressly assume such risks, including any and all risk of injury, harm, or loss that may incur as a result of my participation in the Event.
5. I understand and acknowledge that Deep River & District Health and the Foundation take no responsibility or liability for any injury or harm to myself or loss or damage to my personal property arising or resulting from my participation in the Event.
6. I understand that in case of an emergency, 911 will be called.
7. I agree to comply with all rules, regulations and instructions provided by Deep River & District Health, the Foundation and Event organizers during the Event. I understand that failure to comply may result in Deep River & District Health and/or the Foundation revoking my privileges to participate in the Event and Deep River & District Health and/or the Foundation may at their discretion revoke my privileges to participate in future events.
8. I understand that during the Event, Deep River & District Health and/or the Foundation may collect and use my personal information, including my name, image and likeness in all forms of media, without compensation, for the purpose of the administration, management and promotion of Deep River & District Health and/or the Foundation and I consent to this collection and use.
9. I agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless, Deep River & District Health and the Foundation and their directors, officers, employees and agents from, and expressly waive, any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, that may arise from my participation in the Event. I agree not to make or bring any such claim or demand against Deep River & District Health and the Foundation.
I have read the above waiver and fully understand its contents. I voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated above. By clicking YES upon online registration, I understand this acts as my digital signature.
