In consideration for my use of the University of Georgia athletic facilities and equipment including, but not limited to, strength and conditioning facilities and equipment, athletic training facilities and equipment, athletic fields, athletic courts, running track, and swimming and hydrotherapy pools, I hereby agree to release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the University of Georgia, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the University of Georgia Athletic Association, Inc., their members individually, and their officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, demands, rights, and causes of action of whatever kind, arising from or by reason of any personal injury or property damage, or the consequences thereof, including death, resulting from or in any way connected with my voluntary choice to use the athletic facilities and equipment.
I understand that use of the athletic facilities and equipment may expose me to the risk of property damage and bodily or personal injury including, but not limited to, broken bones, sprains, strains, concussions, and possibly death, as well as other risks that may not be foreseeable. To the best of my knowledge, I am in good physical condition and am not aware of any physical infirmity which would place me at risk in using these facilities and equipment or in receiving treatment. I acknowledge and assume any and all such risks to my personal health should I use the athletic facilities and their equipment with or without supervision at any time.
I agree to at all times follow all rules and regulations of the facilities as well as the directions of the University of Georgia athletic staff and strength and conditioning staff including, but not limited to, the Policy Regarding Treatment, Care, and Facility Access to Non-Team Member Athletes. I agree to leave the facilities if asked to do so by a member of the staff. I understand that failure to adhere to the policies of the University of Georgia, the University of Georgia Athletic Association, Inc., and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia may result in my barment from the facilities.
I acknowledge that accident/medical insurance is not provided to me by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the University of Georgia, or the University of Georgia Athletic Association, Inc. If injured while at University of Georgia athletic facilities, I understand that I am responsible for my own medical expenses and/or insurance coverage.
I further covenant and agree that for the consideration stated above I will not sue the University of Georgia, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the University of Georgia Athletic Association, Inc., its members individually, its officers, agents, or employees for any claim for damages arising out of my voluntary choice to use the athletic facilities or equipment. It is my express intent that this Acknowledgement, Release, Waiver of Liability, and Covenant Not to Sue shall bind the members of my family and spouse along with any heirs, assigns, and personal representatives. I further agree that this Acknowledgement, Release, Waiver of Liability, and Covenant Not to Sue shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia.
I understand that the acceptance of this Acknowledgement, Release, Waiver of Liability, and Covenant Not to Sue by the University of Georgia and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall not constitute a waiver, in whole or in part, of sovereign immunity by the University, the Board, or their respective members, officers, agents, and employees.