COVID-19 Rowing Waiver and Release

While accessing Penn AC’s boathouse, docks and ramp (“Penn AC premises”), you must observe any and all COVID-related safety rules as recommended by the CDC, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Health, and the City of Philadelphia Department of Health. You must also observe any and all rules implemented by Penn AC governing COVID-19.

While using the Penn AC premises, it is possible that you may be exposed to and/or spread COVID-19. You therefore acknowledge that by using the Penn AC premises, you may be increasing your risk of exposure and/or spread of COVI-19. You further acknowledge that you have received, reviewed and agree to adhere to Penn AC’s rules governing COVID-19.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I have read and understood the above concerning COVID-19. I choose to accept the risk of exposure to and/or spread of COVID-19 while using the Penn AC premises.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY: I hereby forever release and waive my right to bring suit against Penn AC, its administrators, officers, directors, managers, officials, trustees, agents, employees, or any other representatives of Penn AC (“Released Parties”) in connection with exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID-19 related to my use of Penn AC’s premises. I understand that this waiver means I give up my right to bring any claims including for personal injuries, death, disease or property losses, or any other loss, including but not limited to claims of negligence by any or all of Released Parties and give up any claim I may have to seek damages, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen.

CHOICE OF LAW: I understand and agree that the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will apply to this release.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS RELEASE, AND FREELY AND KNOWINGLY ASSUME THE RISK AND WAIVE MY RIGHTS CONCERNING LIABILITY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

If you are the parent or legal guardian of the minor named in this form you have the legal right to consent to and, by agreeing, hereby do consent to the terms and conditions of this Release.

The following signature confirms that you have a clear understanding of the Philosophy and Requirements of the PennACRA HPG program. Even more importantly, your signature should represent your mutual commitment to adhere to the Philosophy and Requirements expressed in this agreement.