24-hour Access Weight and Cardio Room Waiver of Liability

In consideration of being granted access in and the right to use the facilities of McKendree University (“the University”) Weight & Cardio Room (“The Fitness Center”) I hereby:

  1. Agree to make myself familiar and comply with all rules and regulations of The Fitness Center, and to make myself aware of any changes. I understand that Student Affairs has the right to terminate my access if I fail to comply, or if I fail to follow the instructions of the University personnel.

  2. Agree that prior to participating, I will obtain instruction in the safe use of equipment and will inspect the equipment and facilities for dangerous conditions. I further agree that I will not participate in any activity or use equipment that I believe to be beyond my capabilities, and that I will report any dangerous or unsafe equipment to The Fitness Center’s personnel.

  3. Understand that I will be engaging in activities that involve the risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, which might result not only from my own action or inaction, but also from the action or inaction of others, the rules of play, or the condition of premises or equipment. I acknowledge that there may be other risks not known to me or foreseeable.

  4. Affirm that I am in good health and able to use the equipment provided and participate in the activities sponsored by the University. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to executing this release regarding any past or present illness or condition affecting my ability to participate in programs sponsored by the University and to restrict my participation in accordance with my physician’s recommendations.

  5. Grant permission, in the event of an injury, to have a doctor, nurse, athletic staff, or medical emergency personnel provide me with emergency medical treatment and agree that I will bear any costs associated with such treatment.

  6. Release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue McKendree University, its employees, instructors, trainers, or agents for any and all claims, demands, losses, or damages on account of injury, including permanent disability and death, or damage to property caused or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part by the negligence of the releasers or otherwise.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE, AND UNDERSTAND THAT I GIVE UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT AND AFFIRM THAT I DO SO VOLUNTARILY.

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