Informed Consent:
I (the member), declare that I intend to use some or all of the facilities, equipment, programs and services hereinafter called “activities” offered by the “Algonquin Fitness Zone*” located at A125-1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, On, K2G 1V8. I understand that each person (myself included) has a different capacity for participating in such activities. I am aware that all activities offered are educational, recreational or self-directed in nature. I assume full responsibility during and after my participation in such activities and for my choices to use or apply at my own risk any portion of the information or instruction I receive. I hereby declare that I am physically able to participate in any activities I choose to participate in at the Algonquin Fitness Zone.
I understand that part of the risk involved in undertaking any of the activities is relative to my own state of fitness or health (physical, mental or emotional) and to the awareness, care and skill with which I conduct myself in any of the activities of the Algonquin Fitness Zone. In addition, I understand that I am free to withdraw from, reduce or modify my involvement in any of the activities and I realize that I should do so on recognition of any signs of physical discomfort or illness, which may include; transient light headedness, fainting, chest discomfort, leg cramps, nausea, etc.
I further understand that personal injury or death are among the possible risks involved in participating in the activities offered by the Algonquin Fitness Zone. These possible risks may include and are not limited to; heart attack or stroke; aggravation of any existing or past injury; discomfort or problem with any other injury; discomfort or physical problem or injury associated with physical activity. I indicate with my initials at the end of this sentence that I have read and understood the above possible risks associated with participating in the activities offered by the Algonquin Fitness Zone and that I consent to taking all of the above noted risks by VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING.
Release of Liability:
I (the member) for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns release The Students’ Association of the Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology Corporation and the Board of Governors of the Algonquin College of Applied Arts Technology, hereinafter referred to as Algonquin College, their respective servants agents, employees, officers, directors, teaching staff, coaches, instructors, trainers and board members from any claims, demands, damages, actions or causes of action arising out of or in consequence of any loss, injury or damage to my person or property incurred while attending the Algonquin Fitness Zone and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, or while participating in activities at the Algonquin Fitness Zone notwithstanding that any such loss, injury or damage may have arisen by reason of the negligence of The Students’ Association of the Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology Corporation and/or Algonquin College their respective servants agents, employees, officers, directors, teaching staff, coaches, instructors, trainers and board members. I declare that I have read, understood and agree to the above and reverse contents of this RELEASE AND INFORMED
CONSENT AGREEMENT, in its entirety: