Please Read and Sign Below Liability Release
In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Mississippi High School B.A.S.S. Nation fishing tournament series, I acknowledge and agree to the following:
1. The risk of injury, disability, death, loss or damage to person or property from the activities involved in the tournament(s) is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis, illness, injury and death to a person and destruction of equipment, and while compliance with particular MSBN rules, correct use of equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, such risk does exist.
2. If I am using my own boat in the tournament(s), I certify that I now have or will obtain prior to the tournament series, Combined Liability Boat Insurance (including coverage for third party property damage and bodily injury) with no Tournament Exclusion, having a minimum limit of at least $300,000 per occurrence. The insurance must be issued by a reputable insurer rated "A" or better by A.M. Best and Co. At MBN's request, I will provide satisfactory evidence of having such current insurance to any MSBN official upon their request.
3. I have been advised by the MSBN of the contents of this document through my reading it, and have had the opportunity to seek legal counsel with respect to the legal effect of this document prior to signing it through it being posted on the MSBN's website.
4. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL RISKS REFERRED TO ABOVE, AND ALL OTHER
RISKS OF TOURNAMENT PARTICIPATION, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, EVEN, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLEGENCE OF THE RELEASEES (AS DEFINED BELOW)
OR OTHERS, AND ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR RISKS ARISING FROM MY
PARTICIPATION IN THE TOURNAMENT(S);
5. I willingly agree to comply with the terms and conditions for participation in any tournament of the MSBN and should I observe any unusual hazards in my presence or during participation which could potentially cause injury or damage to any person, I will remove myself from participation and bring such hazard(s), to the attention of the nearest MSBN official immediately.
6. I, FOR MYSELF AND ON BEHALF OF MY HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NEXT OF KIN, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS BASS., MISSISSIPPI
BASS NATION, ITS PARENT AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES, THE OFFICERS, OFFICIALS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, AGENTS, CONSULTANTS, AND/OR EMPLOYEES OF EACH, OTHER PARTICIPANTS, AND SPONSORING AGENCIES, SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS, AND, IF APPLICABLE, OWNERS AND LESSORS OF PREMISES AND PROPERTY USED TO CONDUCT THEEVENT ("RELEASEES"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, ORLOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, WHICH I SUFFER OR WHICH I AM FOUND TO HAVE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY MY NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, OR OTHERWISE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
If there are any questions raised by the judge or officials of the MSBN as to my veracity in respect to my participation in any tournament, I agree to submit to a polygraph examination and understand that failure to pass the examination will result in disqualification from such tournament and potentially from the MSBN at its discretion as provided by the rules of the organization. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT AND THE ATTACHED RULES, FULLY UNDERSTAND THEIR TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY.
8.PUBLICITY. In consideration for permission to participate in any MBN tournament, I ("Contestant") hereby grant to B.A.S.S., MSBN, its assignees and/or licensees including television production companies contracted by BASS or the MBN the unconditional, right to use my name, voice, image, image in a video format while participating in a tournament. photographic likeness. biographical information, fishing tips and/or instruction in any medium whatsoever, including but not limited to video/audio productions, merchandising. promotions, articles, and/or press releases, in connection with B.A.S.S., MSBN, or the royalties or other compensation in connection with such use and waive my right to review the finished product. By my signature below I verify that if have read and understand the foregoing provisions.
9. Having acquainted myself with the tournament rules, I have completed this application and submit it for entry into the tournament(s) listed above. In signing this application. I agree to be bound by, and comply with all Tournament Rules and Regulation of the MSBN. I expressly assume all risks associated with this tournament(s) and hereby release the MSBN. its Officers, the host, sponsors, tournament Officials, and any other organizations involved in this tournament(s from all claims of injury and/or damages incurred in connection with this Tournament(s I further understand and agree that the Tournament Committee reserves the right to reject my application for any reason. I am currently a member in good standing of the MSBN and the parent club listed on the Official Tournament Entry Form.
10. NEW STATE LAW .. IF YOU ARE OPERATING A BOAT ( BOAT CAPTAIN OR ANGLER ) YOU MUST HAVE A BOATER SAFTY CARD ! IF YOU DO NOT HAVE IT ON YOU OR A COPY ON YOUR PHONE YOU WILL NOT LAUNCH UNTIL THE BOAT CAPTAIN PROVIDES ONE! THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED!