Participant Waiver & Assumption of Risk
Acknowledgement of the risks of recreational sport.
Draft text
Draft — requires review and approval by the appropriate Lehigh, City, insurance and/or legal representatives before production use.
This is a structural placeholder. The approved waiver text from the appropriate university office, insurance carrier and/or counsel must replace it before registration opens.
Sections the approved waiver is expected to cover 1. Voluntary participation in recreational sport activities. 2. Inherent risks (including contact, falls, collisions, equipment, weather and facility conditions). 3. Participant responsibilities: follow rules and safety instructions, use required safety equipment, report injuries, stop if unwell. 4. Medical treatment authorization in an emergency. 5. Release / assumption-of-risk language as approved by counsel. 6. Applicable law and severability.