BAILEYFEST 2025
PARTICIPANT RELEASE FORM
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK & COLORADO WHITE WATER ASSOCIATION RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Participant Information:
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Name: _________________________ (First Name) _________________________ (Last Name)
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Address: _________________________ (Street Address)
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_________________________ (Street Address Line 2)
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_________________________ (City)
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_________________________ (State) _____________(Zip Code)
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Phone Number: (____) - _____________ (Area Code) (Phone Number)
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Email: _________________________
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Emergency Contact: _________________________ (First Name) _________________________ (Last Name)
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Emergency Contact Phone: (____) - _____________ (Area Code) (Phone Number)
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Age:☐ Under 18 ☐ 18 or Older (If under 18, parental/guardian signature is required below.)
AGREEMENT:
In consideration of being permitted to participate in BaileyFest 2025 and any associated activities, I, the undersigned, acknowledge, understand, and agree to the following:
1. Event Sponsorship Acknowledgment:
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I acknowledge that Colorado White Water Association sponsors land based activities related to BaileyFest 2025, but not on-river paddling events.
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I understand that participation in any paddling activities, particularly in Class IV or V rapids, is entirely voluntary and at my own risk.
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I expressly acknowledge that Colorado White Water Association is not responsible for my safety or actions while engaging in paddling in any form, especially in Class IV or V rapids during BaileyFest 2025.
2. Assumption of Risks:
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I fully understand that whitewater paddling, particularly in Bailey Canyon and surrounding areas, involves inherent and significant risks including but not limited to:
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Water-Based Risks: Drowning, hypothermia, collisions with rocks or debris, entrapment in strainers or hydraulics, equipment failure or malfunction, changing water conditions including increased flows, difficult evacuation and rescue conditions, limited access to immediate medical assistance, and other unpredictable water hazards.
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Land-Based Risks: Falls, injuries during portage or equipment handling, encounters with wildlife, pets, insect bites, exposure to poisonous plants, food illness, injuries while hiking, camping, or otherwise engaging in outdoor activities at the event site.
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Transportation Risks: Accidents, road hazards, vehicle breakdowns, and adverse weather condition incidents during travel to and from activity locations, including travel between river put-ins and take-outs.
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Environmental Risks: Exposure to extreme weather, lightning, flash floods, landslides, trees, ropes, rocks and other natural hazards that may cause injury, illness, or in extreme circumstances, permanent trauma or death.
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I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the event organizers, Colorado White Water Association, or other participants.
3. Participant Responsibility:
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I certify that I possess the necessary skills, experience, and equipment to safely navigate the river sections I choose to paddle.
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I understand that the Bailey section of the North Fork of the South Platte River contains Class IV-V rapids and requires advanced whitewater skills.
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I will refrain from using alcohol or substances that could impair my judgment before or during paddling, driving or other activities that could jeopardize safety.
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I will comply with all campsite safety protocols, including proper food storage, fire management, and waste disposal.
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I will immediately report any observed hazards to event officials and remove myself from participation if necessary.
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I confirm that I am in sufficient health to participate in the activities.
4. Release of Liability:
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I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless the following parties (collectively, the "Releasees"):
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BaileyFest organizers and volunteers
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Colorado White Water Association
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The property owners
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All event sponsors and supporting organizations
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Their respective officers, directors, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, members, and representatives
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This release applies to any and all claims for injury, disability, death, or property damage or loss, whether caused by negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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This release includes but is not limited to: all water based activities, all land based activities, all transportation related to BaileyFest events, and incidents related to all BaileyFest events.
5. Additional Provisions:
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I consent to the use of my image in photographs or videos taken during the event for promotional purposes.
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I agree to comply with all event rules, including the strict prohibition of dogs on the property.
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I understand that violation of event rules may result in immediate removal from the premises without refund.
6. Parental Consent (For Participants Under 18):
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If the participant is under 18, I, as parent or legal guardian, consent to this release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any claims arising from my child's participation.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF UNDERSTANDING:
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read this agreement, understand its terms, and voluntarily agree to its provisions. I understand that I am giving up substantial legal rights by signing it.
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Participant Signature: _________________________
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Printed Name: _________________________ (First Name) _________________________ (Last Name)
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Date://________
Parent/Guardian Signature (If Participant is Under 18):
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Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________
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Printed Name: _________________________
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Date://________