WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
EVENT: Schrader 1600 Track & Field Meet
DATE: May 9, 2026
LOCATION: Southwest Williamson County Regional Park (3005 Co Rd 175, Leander, TX 78641)
This Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between the undersigned participant (and their parent/legal guardian, if a minor) and the Event Organizers.
DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Agreement, the term "Released Parties" refers to the organizers and directors of the Schrader 1600 Track & Field Meet, Williamson County, Texas (as the facility owner), and their respective elected officials, directors, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, sponsors, representatives, and assigns.
1. ASSUMPTION OF INHERENT RISKS
I acknowledge that participation in competitive track and field events, as well as travel to and from the Event, involves inherent and extraordinary risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, physical injury, severe illness (including exposure to communicable diseases), property damage, permanent disability, or death, even when reasonably supervised. I VOLUNTARILY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL RISKS, both known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, including those risks arising from the negligence or carelessness of the Released Parties.
2. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Event, I, on behalf of myself, my minor child (if applicable), my heirs, executors, representatives, and assigns, hereby irrevocably RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the Released Parties from any and all liability, claims, demands, causes of action, damages, costs, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees). THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE EXPLICITLY INCLUDES ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO MY (OR MY CHILD'S) PARTICIPATION OR PRESENCE AT THE EVENT, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES OR OTHERWISE.
3. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
I agree to DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, suits, losses, liabilities, expenses, or damages (including attorneys' fees and litigation costs) arising out of or related to my (or my child’s) participation in the Event, acts or omissions, or any breach of this Agreement. THIS INDEMNITY OBLIGATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF FAULT AND INCLUDES CLAIMS ARISING WHOLLY OR IN PART FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES.
4. MEDICAL CLEARANCE AND EMERGENCY TREATMENT
I certify that I (or my child) am physically fit, have sufficiently trained for participation in this Event, and have no medical conditions that contraindicate participation. I agree to comply with all Event rules and instructions from officials. In the event of a medical emergency, I authorize the Event organizers to secure emergency medical treatment on my behalf. I assume full responsibility for all costs related to medical transport and treatment. I HEREBY RELEASE AND DISCHARGE the Released Parties from any liability arising from first aid, medical treatment, or emergency response rendered (or the failure to render such treatment) during the Event.
5. PREMISES CONDITION AND "AS-IS" DISCLAIMER
I understand and acknowledge that the Event premises, including the track, field, and those facilities owned, operated, or utilized at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, are provided "AS-IS" and with all faults. I hereby RELEASE Williamson County and all other Released Parties from any liability for injury or damage arising from defective, dangerous, or unsafe conditions on the premises.
6. INSURANCE AND LACK OF WARRANTIES
I understand that the Released Parties do not carry health, accident, or liability insurance covering Event participants. I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for maintaining my own personal health, accident, and liability insurance. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise, are made by the Released Parties regarding the Event or the facilities used.
7. MEDIA AND PUBLICITY RELEASE
I grant the Released Parties full permission to photograph, videotape, record, and use my (or my child’s) name, image, voice, and likeness in any media (including print, digital, and social media) for promotional, educational, or commercial purposes in connection with the Event, in perpetuity, without any compensation or prior approval.
8. BINDING ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement or my participation in the Event shall be resolved by confidential, binding arbitration in Williamson County, Texas, administered under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). I EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL. I FURTHER WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION against the Released Parties.
9. GOVERNING LAW, VENUE, AND SEVERABILITY
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles. Subject to the mandatory arbitration provision in Section 8, any legal proceedings shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Williamson County, Texas. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The terms of Sections 2, 3, 5, 8, and 9 shall survive the conclusion of the Event and termination of this Agreement.
10. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, AND UNDERSTAND THAT I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE FOR NEGLIGENCE. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY, WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT OR GUARANTEE BEING MADE TO ME, AND I INTEND MY SIGNATURE TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.
