Liability Waiver & Release of Claims

PINELLAS BALL HOCKEY LEAGUE (PBHL) - ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the Pinellas Ball Hockey League (PBHL) athletic sports program, related events, and activities at Sprowls Horizon or any other facility used by the league, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

  1. Risk of Injury: The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death. While particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist.

  2. Assumption of Risk: I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation. I acknowledge that I am playing at my own risk and that the use of a helmet is highly recommended by the league. If I choose not to wear a helmet, I do so entirely at my own peril.

  3. Release and Waiver: I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS the Pinellas Ball Hockey League (PBHL), its commissioners, officials, agents, employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event ("RELEASEES"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by Florida law.

PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, AND MEDIA CONSENT

The PBHL relies heavily on digital media, multi-camera broadcasting, and social media promotion. By registering for and participating in the PBHL, the undersigned grants full permission to the Pinellas Ball Hockey League and its sponsors to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose, including but not limited to YouTube broadcasts, Instagram Reels, promotional materials, and commercial advertisements.

I understand that my name, likeness, and gameplay footage may be used in PBHL media without any compensation to me.