Liability Waiver

In consideration of being permitted to participate in Old Man Wrestling practices, open mats, competitions, clinics, training sessions, social events, and related activities organized, hosted, sponsored, or supported by Beat the Streets New England, Inc., I agree as follows:

1. Adult Participation and Physical Fitness

I affirm that I am at least eighteen years old and am voluntarily choosing to participate.

I understand that wrestling is a strenuous, physically demanding, full-contact combat sport. I represent that I am physically and medically capable of participating safely. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult a physician before participating if I have any medical condition, injury, illness, limitation, or concern that could affect my ability to participate safely.

I agree not to participate while injured, ill, impaired by alcohol or drugs, or otherwise unable to participate safely.

2. Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk

I understand that participation in wrestling and related training involves inherent and other risks, whether foreseeable or unforeseeable, including but not limited to:

• Physical contact with other participants;

• Falls, throws, takedowns, collisions, pins, joint manipulation, and accidental strikes;

• Sprains, strains, dislocations, fractures, concussions, head injuries, spinal injuries, paralysis, illness, permanent disability, and death;

• Cardiovascular events, exhaustion, dehydration, overheating, and complications from strenuous physical activity;

• Skin infections and communicable illnesses;

• Slippery, uneven, defective, or improperly maintained mats, floors, equipment, or facilities;

• Negligent acts or omissions by organizers, coaches, volunteers, facility personnel, spectators, or other participants;

• Conduct by participants with different sizes, ages, skill levels, physical conditions, and levels of experience; and

• Travel to, from, or in connection with Old Man Wrestling activities.

I knowingly and voluntarily accept and assume all risks associated with participation, including risks arising from the ordinary negligence of any Released Party identified below.

3. Release and Waiver of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue:

• Beat the Streets New England, Inc. and Old Man Wrestling;

• The owner, operator, landlord, tenant, and manager of the venue or facility where an activity occurs;

• All participating wrestlers and other program participants;

• Coaches, instructors, referees, officials, employees, independent contractors, volunteers, officers, directors, agents, sponsors, vendors, medical personnel, and event staff;

• Any affiliated organization, school, club, municipality, university, property owner, or facility provider; and

• Each of their respective insurers, successors, assigns, representatives, and affiliated entities,

collectively referred to as the “Released Parties.”

This release applies to any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, lawsuits, expenses, and causes of action arising out of or related to my participation, presence, transportation, use of equipment, or use of the venue, including claims resulting from the ordinary negligence of a Released Party.

This agreement is not intended to release liability that cannot legally be released, including liability for conduct determined by a court to constitute gross negligence, reckless or willful misconduct, or intentional wrongdoing.

4. Participant-to-Participant Release

I understand that wrestling requires direct physical interaction with other participants. I release other participants from claims arising from ordinary contact, accidental injury, rule violations, differences in strength or experience, or ordinary negligence occurring during an Old Man Wrestling activity.

This provision does not authorize deliberate violence, intentional injury, reckless conduct, or conduct occurring outside the scope of the activity.

5. Agreement to Follow Rules

I agree to:

• Follow all instructions provided by coaches, organizers, officials, venue personnel, and medical personnel;

• Use reasonable judgment and sportsmanship;

• Immediately stop participating when instructed;

• Refrain from intentionally dangerous, reckless, threatening, or abusive conduct;

• Inform a coach or organizer of any injury, unsafe condition, contagious illness, or suspected skin infection;

• Refrain from participating with an uncovered or potentially contagious skin condition; and

• Use only techniques and levels of resistance appropriate to the circumstances and my training partner’s experience.

I understand that I may be removed from an activity without refund if organizers reasonably believe that my conduct creates a safety risk.

6. Medical Treatment and Emergency Care

If I become injured or ill and am unable to provide instructions, I authorize BTSNE, Old Man Wrestling personnel, venue personnel, volunteers, and emergency responders to obtain reasonable emergency medical care for me.

I understand that the Released Parties are not obligated to provide medical insurance or pay for medical treatment. I accept financial responsibility for ambulance services, hospital care, medical treatment, rehabilitation, and other expenses arising from my participation.

7. Insurance and Personal Property

I understand that BTSNE, Old Man Wrestling, and the venue may not provide health, accident, disability, or personal-property insurance for participants. I am responsible for maintaining any insurance I consider necessary.

I release the Released Parties from responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property, except where such responsibility cannot legally be waived.

8. Indemnification

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and reasonable legal expenses resulting from:

• My conduct;

• My violation of program or facility rules;

• My intentional, reckless, or negligent acts toward another person;

• False or incomplete information I provide regarding my health or eligibility; or

• A claim brought by or through me that is covered by this agreement.

This section does not require me to indemnify a Released Party for liability that cannot legally be shifted to me.

9. Governing Law and Severability

This agreement shall be interpreted under the laws of the state in which the activity occurs.

If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect. Any invalid provision shall be modified only to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.

10. Continuing Agreement

Unless revoked in writing and acknowledged by BTSNE, this agreement applies to all Old Man Wrestling activities in which I participate during the program period identified above.

Revocation will apply only to future participation. I understand that I may not be permitted to participate without a current signed waiver.

11. Acknowledgment of Understanding

I acknowledge that:

• I have carefully read this entire agreement;

• I understand that I am giving up substantial legal rights, including the right to bring certain claims for ordinary negligence;

• I have had the opportunity to ask questions and seek legal advice;

• I am signing voluntarily and without coercion;

• I understand that this document is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law; and

• I agree that my electronic signature, when used, has the same effect as my handwritten signature.

Massachusetts and Rhode Island both generally recognize electronic records and signatures and do not deny them legal effect solely because they are electronic.