Felsenthal Bream Festival

Kayak Race

Felsenthal Bream Festival Paddle Race Rules

Registration Fee: $10

GENERAL

1) Failure to follow any of the rules and regulations may result in disqualification from the race.

2) All entrants will be notified if any change to the rules and regulations are necessary prior to the race.

3) Starting time could be delayed due to weather or other uncontrollable factors. Race may be cancelled at any time due to severe weather, up to and during the race, but an attempt will be made to reschedule.

4) Coast Guard, Wildlife and Fisheries, Law Enforcement, and race officials have the authority to disqualify participants for violation of boating laws or race rules.

LIABILITY

5) All Participants must sign a Medical and Emergency Contact sheet and a Waiver of Claims and Release of Liability form. A parent or legal guardian shall be present to sign a waiver of liability for all minors 17 and younger. All ages are calculated as of day of race.

SAFETY

6) Under no circumstances shall any illegal drug be taken during the race period. Teams are not allowed to drink or have alcohol in the boat during the race. No paddler is permitted to be under the influence of alcohol on the water.

7) Coast Guard Approved personal flotation device must be worn at all times. Failure will end in disqualification.

8) Each paddler shall have one audible signaling device (pealess type whistle or airhorn).

PRE-RACE

9) Only human muscle powered boats will be permitted to race. Rowing gear, motors, or engines of any kind are prohibited.

10) Race Classes may be adjusted/added based on number and kind of entrees. The Felsenthal Bream Festival Committee will attempt to keep classes as fair as possible. Racers are responsible for properly classing their vessel to the best of their ability prior to registration or to inquire for help with proper classing.

11) No intentional littering of the river, the bayou, the banks, or the boat ramps will be allowed.

12) The official race map is the map provided at registration check-in.

RACING

13) All Participants should be able to paddle 1 mile(s) of open water. Weather and/or water conditions are not predictable. Parents should be certain young paddlers are capable of safely completing the course. All Paddlers should be prepared for any conditions that may arise. 14) Mass Start for all paddling classes. No one will be allowed to start after the race is underway. If you leave the river for reason other than equipment malfunction or personal health, you are on your own! Motorized safety boats will patrol the course for your assistance. 15) Boats may stop to take a break on high ground, but boats may not be advanced by outside help or while the paddler is not in the boat.
REGISTRATION FORM

Emergency Contact

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

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BY SUBMITTING THE REGISTRATION, YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS.

ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

By reading this or participating in an event I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently trained and prepared for participation in this event and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person. I acknowledge that this athletic event is an extreme test of a person’s physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of athletes, lack of hydration, equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, spectators, journalists, event officials, event monitors, and/or producers of the event. The risks are not only inherent to athletics, but are also present for volunteers, and support staff. I hereby assume all of the risks of participating and/or volunteering in this paddle race event. 

On consideration of my interest and permitting me to participate in this event, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, guests and assigns as follows: (A) Waive, Release and Discharge from any and all liability for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft or actions of any kind which may hereafter accrue to me or my traveling to and from this event. THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS: The Felsenthal Bream Festival and its volunteer members, The group organizer, co-organizers, assistant organizers, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives and the event holders, event sponsors, event directors, event volunteers, as well as any and all involved municipalities or other public entities, (and their respective agents and employees); (B)Indemnify and Hold Harmless the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made by other individuals or entities as a result of any of my actions during this event.

I acknowledge and accept responsibility for insuring that any and all guests that I bring to any activity organized by this group have read and understand the AWRL. 

I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and /or illness during events. I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the rules of the event as published on the event website. I also understand that at this event or related activities, I may be photographed. I agree to allow my name and/or likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by event holders, producers, sponsors, organizers and assigns in regard to media promotion or Facebook photos. 

I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form will be used by the event holders, sponsors, and organizers, in which I may participate and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said events. It is further understood and agreed that this waiver, release and assumption of risk is to be binding on my heirs and assigns. This AWRL shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. By attending this event, and electing to participate in the race, I affirm that I have read and understand the AWRL. 

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

FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION)

This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above, of all the Releasees, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s involvement or participation in these programs as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I further agree to the photographic and video release set forth above.

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