1. Every and all Team and Team members understand, accept and agree that as a condition of their participation in any activity organized by the ST. MICHAEL’S SOCCER CLUB/MAPLE LEAF SOCCER CLUB, a division of J&L ATHLETICS INC., that he, she, it and/or they, will truly save, defend and fully indemnify the said league from and against all manner of actions, suits, claims and demands which may be brought against or made upon it and against all loss, cost damages or other expenses which it may sustain, suffer, incur or be liable for as a result of their participation in any league activity.

2. It is clearly and unmistakably understood by the team representatives who constitute THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE on behalf of their Teams, that he, she, it, they have a responsibility to inform each and every member of their respective team of the aforementioned condition for participation in activities organized by the ST. MICHAEL’S SOCCER CLUB/MAPLE LEAF SOCCER CLUB, a division of J&L ATHLETICS INC., and to further obtain and file a signed indemnification agreement to this effect from each member.

3. It is clearly and unmistakably understood by every and all Teams and Team members participating in the ST. MICHAEL’S SOCCER CLUB/MAPLE LEAF SOCCER CLUB a division of J&L ATHLETICS INC., that they do so of their own free will and volition and fully cognizant of its rules and regulations and that he, she, it, they agree to abide by same. I also understand that I may be contacted via email by regarding general league information.

4. Further, it is understood that all decisions by the referees regarding the issuing of cards and/or the sending off of players in a match are final and may not be disputed with the league. It is understood that any unpaid fines as a result of the issuing of a card during a match from a referee will result in a suspension from playing in any further games until the fine is paid in full. It is also understood that any fighting in the league, before, during or after a match, may result in a ban from the league for the remainder of the season without refund. It is also understood that any violence against any referee or league official will result in a lifetime ban from the league without refund.

5. (a) confirm that at the time of signing this Covid-19 Acknowledgement, Waiver and Indemnification, that I am not experiencing, and have not experienced in the past fourteen (14) days, any Covid-19 symptoms;

5. (b)acknowledge, understand and agree:

5. (b) (i) to comply with all safety protocols put in place by the ST. MICHAEL’S SOCCER CLUB/MAPLE LEAF SOCCER CLUB a division of J&L ATHLETICS INC. for the Program;
5. (b) (ii) to immediately advise the ST. MICHAEL’S SOCCER CLUB/MAPLE LEAF SOCCER CLUB a division of J&L ATHLETICS INC. if I, or anyone I have come into close contact with, experience any symptoms of Covid-19;
5. (b) (iii) that I will no longer be permitted to participate in the Program should I, or anyone coming into close contact with myself, experience any symptoms of Covid-19, unless and until these are assessed and determined not to be Covid-19; and
5. (b) (iv) that the City of Markham and/or ST. MICHAEL’S SOCCER CLUB/MAPLE LEAF SOCCER CLUB a division of J&L ATHLETICS INC may use my contact information for the purpose of contact tracing by public health authorities should others in the Program test positive for Covid-19.

5. (c) acknowledge and understand that Covid-19 is an existing virus present in the general population and that participation in the Program activities may put myself, and anyone in close contact with me, at elevated risk of being exposed to Covid-19, which can lead to severe illness, personal injury, permanent disability, and death (the “Harms”);

5. (d) freely and willingly accept and assume the risk of and responsibility for any and all Harms whatsoever arising in connection with participation in the Program;

5. (e) along with my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns, or any other person who may claim on behalf of myself, agree to waive all claims that I have or may have in the future against the ST. MICHAEL’S SOCCER CLUB/MAPLE LEAF SOCCER CLUB a division of J&L ATHLETICS INC, the City of Markham and its elected officials, directors, officers, employees, subcontractors, volunteers and/or agents (collectively the “Releasees”) and release and forever discharge the Releasees from all liability for any Harms, or other loss and liabilities of whatsoever nature or kind arising out of or in any way connected with participation in the Program;

5. (f) agree to indemnify the Releasees for any and all actions, suits, claims and demands which may be brought against or made upon the Releasees and all loss, costs, damages, charges and expenses whatsoever which may be incurred, sustained or paid by the Releasees as a result of participation in the Program; and

5. (g) agree not to make any claims or take any proceedings against any person or corporation who or which might claim contribution and indemnity or relief from the Releasees.