All participants of any league, event, or other activity coordinated, hosted, or organized by or in partnership with First Coast Pickleball LLC or any of its affiliates agree to the following:

First Coast Pickleball shall represent any league, event, or other activity coordinated, hosted, or organized by or in partnership with First Coast Pickleball LLC or any of its affiliates.

Release and Waiver of Lawsuit/Liability.

In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in or with First Coast Pickleball LLC, I, for myself, my heirs or assigns, hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue First Coast Pickleball LLC or any of it’s partners, relationships, or affiliates, and their officers, directors, employees and agents, sponsors, volunteers, and/or other representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) for liability from fault in connection with any personal injuries, death, accidents, illnesses (such as communicable diseases including COVID-19), and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in the First Coast Pickleball. I understand that this release means that I give up my right to bring negligence claims against the Released Parties, including for personal injuries, death, disease or property losses, or any other loss, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen.

Assumption of Risk.

Participation in First Coast Pickleball carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries.  The specific risks vary but include 1) minor injuries such as bruises, sprains and dehydration, 2) major injuries such as eye injuries, joint or back injuries, heat stroke, heart attacks, and concussions, and 3) catastrophic injuries such as paralysis and death. By participating in First Coast Pickleball, I certify that I am physically fit for participation in First Coast Pickleball, and that if there are any questions about whether my participation is suitable, I will consult a health care provider prior to participating in First Coast Pickleball. I also understand that the use of protective equipment, including protective eyewear, is recommended during my participation in First Coast Pickleball, and that should I choose to forego wearing protective equipment I assume the risk of any injury resulting therefrom. I have read the previous paragraphs and I know, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in playing pickleball. I also know, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in being near to the play of pickleball. I assert that my participation is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks.

Indemnification and Hold Harmless.

I also agree to indemnify and hold First Coast Pickleball and all Released Parties harmless from any and all claims, actions, suits, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney’s fees brought as a result of my involvement in First Coast Pickleball.

Use Permission.

I also give USA Pickleball and its agents and designees permission to use or distribute, without limitation or obligation, my image, name, voice, and words for any purpose connected with First Coast Pickleball, including promotional, marketing, training, informational, and archival uses.

By participating or willing to participate in First Coast Pickleball I acknowledge that I have read and fully understood all provisions above and freely and knowingly assume the risk and waive my rights concerning liability as set out above. I also agree that the law of the State of Florida shall apply to this agreement.

Refund Policy.

I agree that I have reviewed and find acceptable the refund policy found on First Coast Pickleball’s website that can be found at:

https://firstcoastpickleball.org/refund-policy/

Rules, Code of Conduct, and more.

Furthermore, I agree that I have reviewed and found acceptable all information that is available on https://firstcoastpickleball.org/ and all linked pages. If I have found anything that I was not able to understand, I have contacted First Coast Pickleball and acknowledge that I do now understand. I will abide by all rules, policies, terms, notices, and disclaimers present on https://firstcoastpickleball.org/ and all linked pages.

Final Acknowledgement.

I acknowledge, agree, and understand that any and all information provided by First Coast Pickleball, here, on https://firstcoastpickleball.org/ and all linked pages, or by means of any contact, may, at any time, be changed without notice and that I do not hold First Coast Pickleball responsible for saving, backing up, or presenting any changes made.