STANDARD ATHLETE’S RELEASE FORM

In consideration of the acceptance of my application for the Lake Merritt Rowing Club, I hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims for damages for death, personal injury or property damage which I may have, or which may hereafter accrue to me, as a result of my participation in said Lake Merritt Rowing Club at any of its activities. The release is intended to discharge in advance the Lake Merritt Rowing Club Inc., a California corporation, its shareholders, Board of Directors, officers and members, its promoters and sponsors, the United States Rowing Association, and promoting clubs, the officials and any involved municipalities or other public entities and their respective agents and employees, from and against any and all liability arising out of or connected in any way with my participation in said Lake Merritt
Rowing Club or its activities, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of persons or entities mentioned above.

I further understand that serious accidents occasionally occur while engaged in rowing activities and that participants thereof occasionally sustain mortal or serious personal injuries and/or property damage as a consequence thereof. Knowing the risk of rowing participation, nevertheless, I hereby agree to assume those risks and to release and hold harmless all of the persons or entities mentioned above who, through
negligence or carelessness might otherwise be liable to me or my heirs or assigns for damages.

It is further understood and agreed that this waiver, release and assumption of risk is to be binding on my heirs and assigns.

Printed Name: __________________________
Date: ___________ Signature of Participant_______________________________________________
Date: ___________ Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian, if under 18 ___________________________

PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE

The Participant or his/her parent/legal guardian assigns to Lake Merritt Rowing Club. (“LMRC”) the
irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs and/or video of the Participant, or in
which Participant may be included, for editorial, trade, advertising and any other purpose and in any
manner and medium, to alter the same without restriction, and to copyright the same.

Date: __________ Signature of Participant________________________________________________

Date: ___________ Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian, if under 18 ___________________________