From: rpaulos@pmeh-po.pmeh.uiowa.edu
Subject: 1993 USCF Release (text of)
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 20:45:09 GMT
Organization: Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health, U of Iowa

For race organizers in the United States.  Here is the 1993 USCF Standard 
Athlete's Entry Blank and Release Form.  The USCF says to use this one as 
all previous releases are now obsolete.  Reformat as needed.

1993 Standard Athlete's Entry Blank and Release Form

TO THE PROMOTER: Please accept my entry in (race)_______________________ class 
and category____________ on (date)_______________ fee of $_____________ is 
enclosed

NOTICE: THIS ENTRY BLANK AND RELEASE FORM IS A CONTRACT WITH LEGAL 
CONSEQUENCES.  READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.

     In consideration of the United States Cycling Federation's (USCF) 
issuance of a license to me and the acceptance of my application for entry in 
the above event, I hereby freely agree to and make the following contractual 
representations and agreements.

     I acknowledge that cycling is an inherently dangerous sport and fully 
realize the dangers of participation in a bicycle race and fully assume the 
risks associated with such participation including, by way of example, and not 
limitation, the following: the dangers of collision with pedestrians, 
vehicles, other racers, and fixed or moving objects; the dangers arising from 
surface hazards, equipment failure, inadequate safety equipment, and weather 
conditions; and the possibility of serious physical and/or mental trauma or 
injury associated with athletic cycling competition.

     I hereby waive, release and discharge for myself, my heirs, executors, 
administrators, legal representatives, assigns, and successors in interest 
(hereinafter collectively "successors") any and all rights and claims which I 
have or which may hereafter accrue to me against the sponsors of this event, 
the USCF, the organizer and any promoting organization(s), property owners, 
law enforcement agencies, all public entities, special districts, and 
properties (and their respective agents, officials, and employees) through or 
by which the events will be held for any and all damages which may be 
sustained by me directly or indirectly in connection with, or arising out of, 
my participation in or association with the event, or travel to or return from 
the event.

     I agree it is my sole responsibility to be familiar with the race course, 
the USCF rules, and any special regulations for the event.  I understand and 
agree that situations may arise during the race which may be beyond the 
immediate control of the race officials or organizers, and I must continually 
ride so as to neither endanger 
myself nor others.

     I accept responsibility for the condition and adequacy of my competition 
equipment.  I will compete wearing a helmet which satisfies the requirements 
of the USCF Racing Rules and that can protect against serious head injury, and 
assume all responsibility and liability for the selection of such a helmet.  I 
have no physical or medical condition which, to my knowledge, would endanger 
myself or others if I participate in this event, or would interfere with my 
ability to participate in this event.

     I understand that drug-testing may be conducted for athletes registered 
for this event and that the use of blood boosting or substances prohibited by 
Federation rules would make me subject to penalties including, but not limited 
to, disqualification and suspension.  I agree to be subject to drug-testing if 
selected, and its penalties if I fail to comply with the testing or am found 
positive for the use of a banned substance.

     I agree, for myself and successors, that the above representations are 
contractually binding, and are not mere recitals, and that should I or my 
successors assert my claim in contravention of this agreement, I or my 
successors shall be liable for the expenses (including legal fees) incurred by 
the other party or parties in defending, unless the other party or parties are 
finally adjudged liable on such claim for willful and wanton negligence.  This 
agreement may not be modified orally, and a waiver of any provision shall not 
be construed as a modification of any other provision herein or as a consent 
to any other provision herein or as a consent to any subsequent waiver or 
modification.

Today's date_______________ Racing Age_____  USCF License No._______________
USCF Club/Team______________________________________________________________
Name (print)________________________________________________________________
Street__________________________ City, State and Zip________________________
Who to notify in case of emergency:_________________ Phone__________________
Signature of entrant________________________________________________________

     PARENT or GUARDIAN of a Minor: I, as parent or guardian of the below/
above named minor, hereby give my permission for my child or ward to 
participate in the event, and further agree, individually and on behalf of 
my child or ward, to the terms of the above.

Signature of parent or guardian of minor ___________________________________



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