Brandon Pickleball Club

IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY This Release Agreement applies to the current membership period only. Separate agreements must be executed for future membership renewals. By signing this document, you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident.

1. PARTIES AND DEFINITIONS

TO: PICKLEBALL CANADA ORGANIZATION (a federally incorporated non-profit organization), its affiliated provincial and territorial organizations, local member associations and clubs, and their respective directors, officers, employees, coaches, instructors, agents, representatives, and volunteers (collectively the "Releasees"). This release does not extend to independent contractors, subcontractors, sponsors, or facility owners/operators unless they are acting under the direct supervision and control of Pickleball Canada Organization.

ACTIVITIES include: participation in or attendance at practices, training, coaching, lessons, clinics, skill development, tryouts, leagues, tournaments, competitions, events, orientation, meetings, demonstrations, social activities, volunteering, officiating, administration, use of facilities and equipment, and related travel.

2. ASSUMPTION OF RISKS

I acknowledge that participating in pickleball and related Activities involves inherent and foreseeable risks, including:

1. Collision with persons or objects

2. Being struck by paddles, nets, posts, or balls

3. Overexertion, dehydration, cardiovascular events

4. Personal injury (strains, fractures, eye injuries, brain injury, spinal cord injury, death)

5. Loss of balance, slips, trips, falls

6. Inadequate first aid or equipment defects

7. Ordinary negligence by the Releasees in the conduct of Activities, but excluding gross negligence, willful misconduct, or reckless disregard for participant safety

I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

3. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS

In consideration of being permitted to participate, I agree to:

3.1 WAIVE AND RELEASE all claims against the Releasees for any loss, damage, injury, or death arising from my participation and caused by ordinary negligence of the Releasees, but excluding claims arising from gross negligence, willful misconduct, reckless disregard for safety, breach of statutory duties, or violations of consumer protection legislation.

3.2 INDEMNIFY the Releasees against any claims by third parties resulting from my own negligent or intentional conduct during participation, but excluding any indemnity for claims arising from the Releasees' own negligence, breach of duty, or failure to maintain safe conditions.

3.3 BINDING EFFECT - To the extent permitted by law, this Agreement binds my heirs, executors, administrators, and personal representatives, except where such binding effect would be contrary to public policy or applicable succession laws.

4. JURISDICTION-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

4.1 BRITISH COLUMBIA RESIDENTS - SPECIAL PROVISIONS

FOR MINORS: If the participant is under 19 (age of majority in BC), the parent/guardian acknowledges:

• • I have read and explained this Agreement to the minor

• • I consent to the minor's participation

• • I accept risks on the minor's behalf only to the extent permitted by BC law

• • I acknowledge that I cannot waive the minor's independent right to sue upon reaching the age of majority, and this waiver does not purport to do so

• • My indemnity obligations relate only to my own conduct, not the minor's independent rights

4.2 QUEBEC RESIDENTS - IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS

QUEBEC LEGAL PROTECTIONS: For Activities in Quebec or governed by Quebec law:

RISKS ACKNOWLEDGMENT: The assumption of risks is an acknowledgment of foreseeable risks and agreement to participate despite them.

LIABILITY LIMITATIONS: Any release or indemnity in this Agreement:

• • SHALL NOT exclude liability for bodily injury, death, or moral injury caused by intentional fault or gross fault (faute lourde), and any such exclusion is null and void under Quebec Civil Code Articles 1474 and 1475

• • SHALL NOT exclude liability that cannot be waived under Quebec's Civil Code or Consumer Protection Act

JURISDICTION: Quebec law governs, and Quebec courts have jurisdiction for Quebec Activities.

4.3 OTHER PROVINCES AND TERRITORIES

For Activities outside BC and Quebec, the governing law and jurisdiction will be:

• The province/territory where the Activity occurs, or

• If outside Canada, the jurisdiction where the Activity occurs

• Federal Court of Canada for matters within exclusive federal jurisdiction, subject to applicable provincial consumer protection and limitation of liability legislation

5. GENERAL PROVISIONS

5.1 SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law. However, if the invalid provision is fundamental to the Agreement's purpose, the entire Agreement may be void.

5.2 MAXIMUM ENFORCEMENT: This Agreement will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law in each jurisdiction.

5.3 JURISDICTION-SPECIFIC UPDATES: Releasees may provide additional jurisdiction-specific riders to ensure local compliance.

5.4 ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein. However, this provision does not exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation or misrepresentations that induce entry into this Agreement.

6. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND SIGNATURE

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT. I HAVE HAD SUFFICIENT TIME TO REVIEW IT AND SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE IF I WISHED TO DO SO. I KNOW I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS THAT I OR MY REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES, SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS SET OUT IN THIS AGREEMENT.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR BC AND QUEBEC RESIDENTS: Please review the jurisdiction-specific provisions above that may limit the scope of this waiver under your provincial laws.

Member Code of Conduct Policy:

The board has a Brandon Pickleball Club (BPC) Code of Conduct to which all members, their guests and visitors of the club must adhere.

Purpose: To create a positive atmosphere for the BPC, the Code of Conduct will allow members, their guests and club visitors to fully enjoy the benefits of the BPC events, services and facilities, while ensuring that other members may be afforded the same benefits without impairment.

Code of Conduct for Brandon Pickleball Club:

1. Members will be honest and show thoughtful interpersonal communication with demonstrated respect for the opinions and the sensitivities of other members.
2. BPC is a volunteer-run club where members pitch in and share in the responsibilities and tasks that are essential to run the club (e.g., setting up for play, cleaning up and storing equipment after play).
3. Members are encouraged to share with the board any recommendations for change to improve the workings of the club.
4. Members will treat all people that volunteer to help run the club with courtesy and respect and will respect the authority and decision-making vested in referees, ratings officials, tournament officials and volunteering members in leadership roles. Differences of opinion related to safety should be voiced immediately; other concerns or suggestions should be shared respectfully with those in the leadership role at an appropriate time.
5. If needed, members will point out to guests and visitors appropriate and expected conduct when participating in club activities.
6. Members will not damage the club’s reputation by words, actions or written communications.
7. Members will not speak, communicate or infer to speak on behalf of the club, unless specifically authorized by the board.
8. Members will respect the rules of the venue or public facilities being used, and will not complain, or give direction to venue staff, change set-ups, adjust thermostats, etc.
9. Members will seek to minimize use of volunteer’s time and their efforts.
10. Members will abide by the policies of the club.
11. Members recognize that, failure to abide by this Code may result in disciplinary action by the board. This may range from a simple discussion of the matter at hand, to a warning, to suspension, to revocation of membership.
12. Members will use the conflict and complaint resolution process to bring to the board unresolved policy breaches and other issues that have a detrimental effect on their or other members’ enjoyment of the club, or on the club itself.
13. Members are expected to create an environment that supports the dignity of, and equity for, all members and is free of discrimination and harassment.

Approved: Nov 2021

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