ASSUMPTION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISKS AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way for the United States Adult Soccer Association, Inc., Its Affiliates, Leagues, and Member Teams, its related events and activities, the player, acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

1. The risk of injury or illness from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury or illness does exist; and,
2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS OF INJURY OR ILLNESS, both known and unknown to me, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and
4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS the United States Adult Soccer Association, Inc. Its Affiliates, Leagues and Member Teams, their officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event ("Releasees"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

AS A PLAYER IN THE MINNESOTA RECREATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE, I ACKNOWLEDGE, APPRECIATE, AND AGREE THAT I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND HAVE ENTER INTO IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.