I have full knowledge and understanding of the inherent risks associated with membership participation at the YWCO, including but in no way limited to: (1) slip, trips, and falls; (2) aquatic injuries: (3) athletic injuries; and (4) illness, including exposure to an infections from viruses or bacteria. I acknowledge that the preceding list is not inclusive of all possible risks associated with membership participation and that said list in no way limits the operation of this Release, Waiver of Liability, and Covenant Not to Sue.

I understand and acknowledge that viruses, such as coronavirus COVID-19, are extremely contagious and spread easily through person-to-person contract. Federal and state authorities recommend social distancing as a means to prevent the spread of these viruses. Viruses, such as coronavirus COVID-19, can lead to severe illness or death. Participating in YWCO programs or accessing the YWCO facilities could increase the risk of contracting viruses, such as coronavirus COVID-19. The YWCO does not warrant that virus infections will not occur through participation in the YWCO programs or accessing the YWCO facilities.

In consideration of my participation in the YWCO, I hereby release, forever discharge, and covenant not to sue the YWCO, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, representatives, and insurers (Releasees) from any cause of action, claims, or demands of any nature whatsoever including but in no way limited to, claims of negligence, which I may have, now or in the future against the YWCO or the Releasees on account of personal injury, property damage, illness, death or accident of any kind arising out of or in any way related to the use of YWCO facilities/equipment, participation in YWCO programs or medical decisions made by Releasees whether that participations supervised or unsupervised, however the injury, illness or damage occurs, including, but not limited to the negligence of Releasees.

I certify that I am at least 18 years of age, that I intend for this Release, Waiver of Liability and Covenant Not To Sue to bind the member of my family and spouse (if any), if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns, and personal representatives, if I am not alive. I further certify and acknowledge that I have read and understand this document. I further acknowledge that this agreement was executed in Georgia and that the substantive law of Georgia shall apply to any interpretation of its terms.