I hereby consent to the use of the personal information provided above for publication in the club membership directory and / or on the website. This information (name, phone numbers and email ) will ONLY appear when members are logged in. General public will NOT see this information. This information is intended for the sole use of club members.

This also means that, by default , you are accepting the use of your email address by other club members as well as for club emails. This is useful when looking for a spare or communicating with other team members or convenors. You will be able to turn this option off in your Member Profile (see below)

All Ennismore Curling Club members must Volunteer 4 hours of their time throughout the season. Members understand that they can be scheduled into certain key activities such as Bonspiel duties (kitchen help, food server, bar server, score keeper, etc). Members will also be able to volunteer for other activities such as setting up for summer events such as the Garage Sale or the Optimist Wildlife Dinner, etc. There are a number of committees that the Board has set up to improve our operations. These committees will also need volunteers.

INFORMED CONSENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

(To be executed by parents/guardians of Participants under the Age of Majority)

WARNING! Please read carefully. By signing this document, you will assume certain risks and responsibilities

1. This is a binding legal agreement. Clarify any questions or concerns before signing. As a Participant in the sport of curling and the activities, programs, classes, services provided and events sponsored or organized by Curling Canada, Curl ON, Ennismore Curling Club, (collectively the “Organization”), including but not limited to: games, tournaments, practices, training, personal training, dry land training, use of strength training and fitness conditioning equipment, machines and facilities, nutritional and dietary programs, orientation or instructional sessions or lessons, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning programs (collectively the “Activities”), the undersigned being the Participant and Participant’s Parent/Guardian (collectively the “Parties”) acknowledges and agrees to the terms outlined in this agreement.

2. I am the Parent/Guardian of the Participant and have full legal responsibility for the decisions of the Participant.

Description and Acknowledgement of Risks

1. The Parties understand and acknowledge that:

    * The Activities have foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards and dangers that no amount of care, caution or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life. The sport of curling is played on a sheet of ice, which is slippery, hard, and dangerous;

    * A pertinent risk to participating in the sport of curling is the risk of suffering serious head injury should the Participant fall, trip, or stumble onto the ground or ice. It is highly recommended that the Participant wear a helmet at all times when participating in the sport of curling;

    * The Organization has a difficult task to ensure safety and it is not infallible. The Organization may be unaware of the Participant’s fitness or abilities, may misjudge weather or environmental conditions, may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction;

2. The Participant is participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of that participation, the Parties hereby acknowledge that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards and may be exposed to such risks, dangers and hazards. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to:

    * Health: executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques, physical exertion, overexertion, stretching, dehydration, fatigue, cardiovascular workouts, rapid movements and stops, lack of fitness or conditioning, traumatic injury, bacterial infections, rashes, and the transmission of communicable diseases, including viruses of all kinds,  bacteria, parasites or other organisms or any mutation thereof.

    * Premises: defective, dangerous or unsafe condition of the facilities; falls; collisions with objects, walls, equipment or persons; dangerous, unsafe, or irregular conditions on floors, ice, or other surfaces, extreme weather conditions; travel to and from premises

    * Use of Equipment: mechanical failure of the equipment; negligent design or manufacture of the equipment; the provision of or the failure by the Organization to provide any warnings, directions, instructions or guidance as to the use of the equipment; failure to use or operate the equipment within my own ability;

    * Contact: contact with brooms, brushes or curling stones, other equipment, vehicles, or other persons, and may lead to serious bodily injury, including but not limited to concussions and/or other brain injury, or serious spinal injury.

    * Advice: negligent advice regarding the Activities. Ability: Failing to act safely or within my own ability or within designated areas.

    * Sport: the game of curling and its inherent risks, including but not limited to, running, sliding or slipping on the ice surface, delivering the curling stone, skipping or sweeping, stepping onto the ice surface from the walkway or onto the walkway from the ice surface, or stepping over dividers that divide one sheet of ice from the next.

    * Cyber: privacy breaches, hacking, technology malfunction or damage.

    * Conduct: My conduct and conduct of other persons including any physical altercation between participants

    * Travel: Travel to and from the Activities

Terms

1. In consideration of the Organization allowing the Participant to participate in the Activities, the Parties agree:

    * That when the Participant practices or trains in their own space, the Parties are responsible for the Participant’s surroundings and the location and equipment that is selected for the Participant;

    * That the Participant’s mental and physical condition is appropriate to participate in the Activities and the Parties assume all risks related to the Participant’s mental and physical condition;

    * To comply with the rules and regulations for participation in the Activities;

    * To comply with the rules of the facility or equipment;

    * That if the Participant observes an unusual significant hazard or risk, the Participant will remove themselves from participation and bring their observations to a representative of the Organization immediately;

    * The risks associated with the Activities are increased when the Participant is impaired, and the Participant will not participate if impaired in any way;

    * That it is their sole responsibility to assess whether any Activities are too difficult for the Participant. By the Participant commencing an Activity, they acknowledge and accept the suitability and conditions of the Activity;

    * That they are responsible for the choice of the Participant’s safety or protective equipment and the secure fitting of that equipment.

2. In consideration of the Organization allowing the Participant to participate, the Parties agree:

    * That the Parties are not relying on any oral or written statements made by the Organization or their agents, whether in brochure or advertisement or in individual conversations, to agree to participate in the Activities;

    * That the Organization is not responsible or liable for any damage to the Participant’s vehicle, property, or equipment that may occur as a result of the Activities; and

    * That this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law of the Province of Ontario and if any portion thereof is held invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

Jurisdiction

The Parties agree that in the event that they file a lawsuit against the Organization, they agree to do so solely in Ontario and they further agree that the substantive law of Ontario will apply without regard to conflict of law rules.

Acknowledgement

The Parties acknowledge that they have read this agreement and understand it, that they have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this Agreement is to be binding upon themselves, their heirs, their spouses, parents, guardians, next of kin, executors, administrators and legal or personal representatives.

CONSENT FOR USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

The Participant (and the Participant’s parent/guardian, if applicable) authorizes the Organization to collect and use personal information about the Participant for the purposes described in the Organizations’ policies for privacy (Click Here) (https://www.curling.ca/about-curling-canada/privacy-policy/#3.1-Purpose)

Concussion Code of Conduct for Athletes and Parents/Guardians

Under Rowan's Law, all participants under the age of majority and their parents/guardians must review either the Government of Ontario Concussion Awareness Resource E-Booklet or the Ontario Government Concussion Awareness Resource Video [CLICK HERE](https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-concussion-awareness-resources) once every 12 months.

Items marked with an asterisk * are mandatory by O.Reg. 161/19: General.

I will help prevent concussions by:

- Wearing the proper equipment for my sport and wearing it correctly.

- Developing my skills and strength so that I can participate to the best of my ability.

- Respecting the rules of my sport or activity.

- My commitment to fair play and respect for all (respecting other athletes, coaches, team trainers and officials).*

I will care for my health and safety by taking concussions seriously, and I understand that:

- A concussion is a brain injury that can have both short- and long-term effects.

- A blow to my head, face or neck, or a blow to the body that causes the brain to move around

inside the skull may cause a concussion.

- I don’t need to lose consciousness to have had a concussion.

- I have a commitment to concussion recognition and reporting, including self-reporting of

possible concussion and reporting to a designated person when and individual suspects

that another individual may have sustained a concussion.*(Meaning: If I think I might have a

concussion I should stop participating in further training, practice or competition immediately, or tell an adult if I think another athlete has a concussion.)

- Continuing to participate in further training, practice or competition with a possible concussion increases my risk of more severe, longer lasting symptoms, and increases my risk of other injuries.

I will not hide concussion symptoms. I will speak up for myself and others.

- I will not hide my symptoms. I will tell a coach, official, team trainer, parent or another adult I trust if I experience any symptoms of concussion.

- If someone else tells me about concussion symptoms, or I see signs they might have a

concussion, I will tell a coach, official, team trainer, parent or another adult I trust so they can help.

- I understand that if I have a suspected concussion, I will be removed from sport and that I will

not be able to return to training, practice or competition until I undergo a medical assessment

by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner and have been medically cleared to return to training,

practice or competition.

- I have a commitment to sharing any pertinent information regarding incidents of removal from sport with the athlete’s school and any other sport organization with which the athlete has

registered.*(Meaning: If I am diagnosed with a concussion, I understand that letting all of my other coaches and teachers know about my injury will help them support me while I recover.)

I will take the time I need to recover, because it is important for my health.

- I understand my commitment to supporting the return-to-sport process.* 

(I will have to follow my sport organization’s Return-to-Sport Protocol.)

- I understand I will have to be medically cleared by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner before returning to training, practice or competition.

- I will respect my coaches, team trainers, parents, health-care professionals, and medical doctors and nurse practitioners, regarding my health and safety.

By agreeing to this agreement, I acknowledge that I have fully reviewed and commit to this Concussion Code of Conduct.

The organization has adopted policies regarding (a) zero‑tolerance (b) mandatory disqualification for illegal play that is considered high risk for causing concussions and (c) escalating consequences for violation of the Concussion Code of Conduct, please read and commit to the following section. 

I can help prevent concussions, through my:

- Commitment to zero-tolerance for prohibited play that is considered high risk for causing concussions.*

- Acknowledgement of mandatory expulsion from competition for violating zerotolerance for prohibited play that is considered high risk for causing concussions.*

(Meaning: I will be disqualified/expelled from play if I violate the zero-tolerance policy).

- Acknowledgement of the escalating consequences for those who repeatedly violate

the Concussion Code of Conduct.*

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

(To be executed by Participants over the Age of Majority)

WARNING! Please read carefully. By signing this document, you will waive certain legal rights including the right to sue. This is a binding legal agreement.

Clarify any questions or concerns before signing. As a participant in the sport of curling and the activities, programs, classes, services provided and events sponsored or organized by: Curling Canada, and Curl ON, Ennismore Curling Club, including but not limited to: games, tournaments, practices, training, personal training, dry land training, use of strength training and fitness conditioning equipment, machines and facilities, nutritional and dietary programs, orientation or instructional sessions or lessons, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning programs (collectively the “Activities”), the undersigned acknowledges and agrees to the terms outlined in this agreement.

Disclaimer

Curling Canada; Curl ON, Ennismore Curling Club, and their respective Directors, Officers, committee members, members, employees, coaches, volunteers, officials, participants, agents, sponsors, owners/operators of the facilities in which the Activities take place, and representatives (collectively the “Organization”) are not responsible for any injury, personal injury, damage, property damage, expense, loss of income or loss of any kind suffered by a Participant during, or as a result of, the Activities, caused in any manner whatsoever including, but not limited to, the negligence of the Organization.

Description and Acknowledgement of Risks

1. I understand and acknowledge that:
• The Activities have foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards and dangers that no amount of care, caution or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life. The sport of curling is played on a sheet of ice, which is slippery, hard, and dangerous;
• A pertinent risk to participating in the sport of curling is the risk of suffering serious head injury should I fall, trip, or stumble onto the ground or ice. It is highly recommended that I wear a helmet at all times when participating in the sport of curling;
• The Organization has a difficult task to ensure safety and it is not infallible. The Organization may be unaware of my fitness or abilities, may misjudge weather or environmental conditions, may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction;
2. I am participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of my participation, I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with or related to the Activities. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to:
• Health: executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques, physical exertion, overexertion, stretching, dehydration, fatigue, cardiovascular workouts, rapid movements and stops, lack of fitness or conditioning, traumatic injury, bacterial infections, rashes, and the transmission of communicable diseases, including viruses of all kinds, , bacteria, parasites or other organisms or any mutation thereof;
• Premises: defective, dangerous or unsafe condition of the facilities; falls; collisions with objects, walls, equipment or persons; dangerous, unsafe, or irregular conditions on floors, ice, or other surfaces, extreme weather conditions; travel to and from premises;
• Use of Equipment: mechanical failure of the equipment; negligent design or manufacture of the equipment; the provision of or the failure by the Organization to provide any warnings, directions, instructions or guidance as to the use of the equipment; failure to use or operate the equipment within my own ability;
• Contact: contact with brooms, brushes or curling stones, other equipment, vehicles, or other persons, and may lead to serious bodily injury, including but not limited to concussions and/or other brain injury, or serious spinal injury;
• Advice: negligent advice regarding the Activities;
• Ability: Failing to act safely or within my own ability or within designated areas;
• Sport: the game of curling and its inherent risks, including but not limited to, running, sliding or slipping on the ice surface, delivering the curling stone, skipping or sweeping, stepping onto the ice surface from the walkway or onto the walkway from the ice surface, or stepping over dividers that divide one sheet of ice from the next;
• Cyber: privacy breaches, hacking, technology malfunction or damage;
• Conduct: My conduct and conduct of other persons including any physical altercation between participants;
• Travel: Travel to and from the Activities;
• Negligence: My negligence and negligence of other persons, including NEGLIGENCE ON the PART OF THE ORGANIZATION, may increase the risk of damage, loss, personal injury or death. I understand that the Organization may fail to safeguard or protect me from the risks, dangers and hazards of curling programs, some of which are referred to above.

Terms

In consideration of the Organization allowing me to participate in the Activities, I agree:

1. That when I practice or train in my own space, I am responsible for my surroundings and the location and equipment that I select;
2. That my mental and physical condition is appropriate to participate in the Activities and I assume all risks related to my mental and physical condition;
3. To comply with the rules and regulations for participation in the Activities;
4. To comply with the rules of the facility or equipment;
5. That if I observe an unusual significant hazard or risk, I will remove myself from participation and bring my observations to a representative of the Organization immediately;
6. The risks associated with the Activities are increased when I am impaired and I will not to participate if impaired in any way;
7. That it is my sole responsibility to assess whether any Activities are too difficult for me. By commencing an Activity, I acknowledge and accept the suitability and conditions of the Activity;
8. That I am responsible for my choice of safety or protective equipment and the secure fitting of that equipment.

Release of Liability and Disclaimer

In consideration of the Organization allowing me to participate, I agree:

1. That the sole responsibility for my safety remains with me;
2. To ASSUME all risks arising out of, associated with or related to my participation;
3. That I am not relying on any oral or written statements made by the Organization or its agents, whether in a brochure or advertisement or in individual conversations, to agree to participate in the Activities;
4. To WAIVE any and all claims that I may have now or in the future against the Organization;
5. To freely ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME all such risks and possibility of personal injury, death, property damage, expense and related loss, including loss of income, resulting from my participation in the Activities;
6. To FOREVER RELEASE and INDEMNIFY the Organization from any and all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions, damages (including direct, indirect, special and/or consequential), losses, actions, judgments, and costs (including legal fees) (collectively, the “Claims”) which I have or may have in the future, that might arise out of, result from, or relate to my participation in the Activities, even though such Claims may have been caused by any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to, the negligence, gross negligence, negligent rescue, omissions, carelessness, breach of contract and/or breach of any statutory duty of care of the Organization;
7. To FOREVER RELEASE AND INDEMNIFY the Organization from any action related to my becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 as a result of, or from, any action, omission or negligence of myself or others, including but not limited to the Organization;
8. That the Organization is not responsible or liable for any damage to my vehicle, property, or equipment that may occur as a result of the Activities;
9. That negligence includes failure on the part of the Organization to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect me from the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the Activities; and
10. This release, waiver and indemnity is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law of Ontario and if any portion thereof is held invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

Jurisdiction

I agree that in the event that I file a lawsuit against the Organization, I will do so solely in Ontario and further agree that the substantive law of Ontario will apply without regard to conflict of law rules.

Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have read and understand this agreement, that I have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this agreement is to be binding upon myself, my heirs, spouse, children, parents, guardians, next of kin, executors, administrators and legal or personal representatives. I further acknowledge by signing this agreement I have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the Organization on the basis of any claims from which I have released herein.

CONSENT FOR USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

The Participant (and the Participant’s parent/guardian, if applicable) authorizes the Organization to collect and use personal information about the Participant for the purposes described in the Organizations’ policies for privacy.

Concussion Code of Conduct for Athletes and Parents/Guardians

If you are older than twenty-five (25) years of age, you may disregard this section.

Under Rowan's Law, all participants under the age of twenty-six (26) must review either the Government of Ontario Concussion Awareness Resource E-Booklet or the Ontario Government Concussion Awareness Resource Video CLICK HERE once every 12 months.

Items marked with an asterisk * are mandatory by O.Reg. 161/19: General.

I will help prevent concussions by:

• Wearing the proper equipment for my sport and wearing it correctly.
• Developing my skills and strength so that I can participate to the best of my ability.
• Respecting the rules of my sport or activity.
• My commitment to fair play and respect for all (respecting other athletes, coaches, team trainers and officials).*

I will care for my health and safety by taking concussions seriously, and I understand that:

• A concussion is a brain injury that can have both short- and long-term effects.
• A blow to my head, face or neck, or a blow to the body that causes the brain to move around inside the skull may cause a concussion.
• I don’t need to lose consciousness to have had a concussion.
• I have a commitment to concussion recognition and reporting, including self-reporting of possible concussion and reporting to a designated person when and individual suspects that another individual may have sustained a concussion.*(Meaning: If I think I might have a concussion I should stop participating in further training, practice or competition immediately, or tell an adult if I think another athlete has a concussion.)
• Continuing to participate in further training, practice or competition with a possible concussion increases my risk of more severe, longer lasting symptoms, and increases my risk of other injuries.

I will not hide concussion symptoms. I will speak up for myself and others.

• I will not hide my symptoms. I will tell a coach, official, team trainer, parent or another adult I trust if I experience any symptoms of concussion.
• If someone else tells me about concussion symptoms, or I see signs they might have a concussion, I will tell a coach, official, team trainer, parent or another adult I trust so they can help.
• I understand that if I have a suspected concussion, I will be removed from sport and that I will not be able to return to training, practice or competition until I undergo a medical assessment by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner and have been medically cleared to return to training, practice or competition.
• I have a commitment to sharing any pertinent information regarding incidents of removal from sport with the athlete’s school and any other sport organization with which the athlete has registered.*(Meaning: If I am diagnosed with a concussion, I understand that letting all of my other coaches and teachers know about my injury will help them support me while I recover.)

I will take the time I need to recover, because it is important for my health.

• I understand my commitment to supporting the return-to-sport process.* (I will have to follow my sport organization’s Return-to-Sport Protocol.)
• I understand I will have to be medically cleared by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner before returning to training, practice or competition.
• I will respect my coaches, team trainers, parents, health-care professionals, and medical doctors and nurse practitioners, regarding my health and safety.

By agreeing to this agreement, I acknowledge that I have fully reviewed and commit to this Concussion Code of Conduct.

The organization has adopted policies regarding (a) zero‑tolerance (b) mandatory disqualification for illegal play that is considered high risk for causing concussions and (c) escalating consequences for violation of the Concussion Code of Conduct, please read and commit to the following section.

I can help prevent concussions, through my:

• Commitment to zero-tolerance for prohibited play that is considered high risk for causing concussions.*
• Acknowledgement of mandatory expulsion from competition for violating zerotolerance for prohibited play that is considered high risk for causing concussions.* (Meaning: I will be disqualified/expelled from play if I violate the zero-tolerance policy).
• Acknowledgement of the escalating consequences for those who repeatedly violate the Concussion Code of Conduct.*

I hereby confirm that the information I have entered on this form is correct and true. I understand that if I have intentionally entered false information in this form to receive discounts that do not apply to me,  there will be a $25 administration charge on top of the outstanding membership dues owed. 

Please remember to pay by E-Transfer to ecctreasurer1976@gmail.com (you must set this up on your banking application). Debit card or cash can be arranged when you are at the club. 

After you have paid your fees, new members should try to login to the system. Instead of entering a username / password, click on Forgot My Password. When prompted, enter the same email address that you used to register  and then click on Reset Your Password. You will receive instructions with your new username and how to reset/create your password.