I, HEREBY WAIVE AND RELEASE, indemnify, hold harmless and forever discharge Hephzibah Children's Association, the Chicago Park District and its agents, employees, officers, directors, affiliates, successors and assigns, of and from any and all claims, demands, debts, contracts, expenses, causes of action, lawsuits, damages and liabilities, of every kind and nature, whether known or unknown, in law or equity, that I ever had or may have, arising from or in any way related to my participation in any of the events or activities conducted by, on the premises of, or for the benefit of Hephzibah Children's Association provided that this waiver of liability does not apply to any acts of gross negligence, or intentional, willful or wanton misconduct. This waiver applies to the 1st Annual Hephzibah Dodgeball Tournament to be held on July 26th at North Avenue Beach. I understand that the activities and functions in which I participate may be considered (but do not have to be) of a volunteer nature, or for the benefit of a 501c (3), and/or dangerous and may cause serious or grievous injuries, including bodily injury, damage to personal property and/or death. On behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns and next of kin, I waive all claims for damages, injuries and death sustained to me or my property, that I may have against the aforementioned released party to such activity. By this Waiver, I assume any risk, and take full responsibility and waive any claims of personal injury, death or damage to personal property associated with Hephzibah Children's Association including but not limited to any volunteer activities, community events or leagues, using the facility and its equipment, practicing and/or engaging in organizational functions, philanthropic activities, other nonprofit or for profit engagements or functions and fundraisers or other related activities on and off the premises. This WAIVER AND RELEASE contains the entire agreement between the parties, and supercedes any prior written or oral agreements between them concerning the subject matter of this WAIVER AND RELEASE. The provisions of this WAIVER AND RELEASE may be waived, altered, amended or repealed, in whole or in part, only upon the prior written consent of all parties. The provision of this WAIVER AND RELEASE will continue in full force and effect even after the termination of the activities conducted by, on the premises of, or for the benefit of Hephzibah Children's Association, whether by agreement, by operation of law, or otherwise. I have read, understand and fully agree to the terms of this WAIVER AND RELEASE. I understand and confirm that by agreeing to this WAIVER AND RELEASE I have given up considerable future legal rights. I am 18 year of age or older and mentally competent to enter into this waiver. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT, AND I AM AWARE THAT BY CLICKING THE “I AGREE” ICON I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND ASSIGNS MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEE(S).