- 1.0 *General Information*
- 1.1 Registration on this form entitles you to officiate sanctioned Cricket games under Alberta Cricket Association (ACA). Alberta Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association (ACUSA), and its members. This includes Cricket Canada games, ACA events, and Local League games.
- 2.0 Signature of Umpire/Scorer
- 2.1 You must sign the registration form before it can be processed.
- In addition, you are verifying that all the information is accurate and any falsifying or withholding of information may result in disciplinary action.
WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY – UMPIRES & SCORERS (To be signed by Umpires 18 years of age and older)
By signing this form, you give up important legal rights. Please read carefully!
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This is a binding legal agreement. As an Umpire/Scorer in the programs, activities and events of the Alberta Cricket Association (ACA), Alberta Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association (ACUSA), and its members, the undersigned acknowledges and agrees to the following terms:
Disclaimer:
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Alberta Cricket Association (ACA), Alberta Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association (ACUSA) and its members, their affiliated and associated league(s), their respective executives, officers, members, coaches, volunteers, officials, participants, clubs, agents, sponsors, owners/operators of facilities, and representatives (the “Organization”) are not responsible for any accidental or unintentional injury, damage or loss of any kind suffered by a Umpire/Scorer during, or as a result of, any program, activity or event of the Organization and caused by the risks described in paragraph 3.
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This disclaimer will not include intentional acts of the Organization to any injury, loss or damage suffered by a Umpire/Scorer during, or as a result of, any program, activity or event of the Organization.
Description of Risks:
- 3. In consideration of my participation as an Umpire/Scorer in the programs, activities and events of the Organization, I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks and hazards associated with or related to Umpiring/Scoring Cricket. The risks and hazards of Umpiring/Scoring include, but are not limited to injuries from:
- a) Grass, turf and other surfaces including bacterial infections and rashes;
- b) Falling to the ground due to uneven or irregular terrain or surfaces;
- c) Collisions with wickets, Cricket equipment;
- d) Failing to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment;
- e) Extreme weather conditions which may result in heatstroke, sunstroke or hypothermia;
- f) Accidental or unintentional contact, collision or accidentally being struck by other participants or equipment;
- g) Vigorous physical exertion and strenuous cardiovascular workouts;
- h) Exerting and stretching various muscle groups; and
- i) Travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events which are an integral part of the Organization’s activities.
- 4. Furthermore, I am aware:
- a) That injuries sustained in Cricket Umpiring/Scoring can be severe;
- b) That I may come into close contact with other participants, including the possibility of accidental contact;
- c) That I may experience anxiety while umpiring/Scoring during the programs, activities or events of the Organization;
- d) That my risk of injury is reduced if I follow all rules adopted by the Organization; and
- e) That my risk of injury increases as I become fatigued.
- Release of Liability:
- 5. In consideration of the Organization allowing me to participate as Umpire/Scorer, I agree:
- a) To assume all risks described herein and arising out of, associated with or related to Umpiring/Scoring;
- b) o be solely responsible for any injury, loss or damage that I might sustain while Umpiring/Scoring for the risks described herein; and
- c) To release the Organization from liability for any and all claims, demands, actions and costs that might arise out of my Umpiring/Scoring for the risks described herein, even though such risks, injuries, loss, damage, claims, demands, actions or costs may have been caused by the negligence of the Organization.
Acknowledgement:
6. I acknowledge that I have read this agreement, that I have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this agreement is to be binding upon myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and representatives.
