Steel City Bassmasters

Release and Indemnification

                I, the undersigned, upon signing this document, hereby release the Steel City Bassmasters, it’s members and officials, it’s board of directors, and each member of the board of directors, the Bass Angler’s Sportsman Society, and the Illinois B.A.S.S. Federation Nation of all responsibility and liability for any injuries to person or property, while participating in or traveling to or from any event sponsored by the Steel City Bassmasters and/or the above mentioned parties.

            I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Steel City Bassmasters, it’s members and elected officials, it’s board of directors, the Bass Angler’s Sportsman Society, and the Illinois B.A.S.S. Federation Nation for any and all claims, demands, causes of action, suits, and damages arising out of, or filed by on behalf of any person riding in or injured by my boat or other watercraft owned or operated by me.

            I recognize that the Steel City Bassmasters is a not-for-profit entity, and that any fee I may pay the Steel City Bassmasters does not fully reimburse the Steel City Bassmasters for all costs it incurred sponsoring events, therefore, I accept the Steel City Bassmasters sponsorship of events during this calendar year as consideration for this release and promise to indemnify and hold harmless.

            As further consideration for the Steel City Bassmasters’ sponsorship of one or more events through this calendar year, I promise to read and follow tournament rules and tournament safety guidelines issued by the Steel City Bassmasters during all events sponsored by the Steel City Bassmasters, including, but not limited to, fishing tournaments.

            As further consideration for the Steel City Bassmasters’ sponsorship of one or more events during this calendar year, I promise to keep and maintain liability insurance on any boat or watercraft I own or operate at all Steel City Bassmasters sponsored events during this calendar year, with at least $100,000 worth of liability insurance coverage.

            I have had ample opportunity to read this release and indemnification, and have had opportunity to consult my own attorney on it. I have either consulted my own attorney regarding this release and indemnification, or hereby waive the right to consult my attorney.

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