Please read this carefully BEFORE participating in any Club event or race.
Definition: “the event/race” = Any distance running event or race organised by Suva Marathon Club.
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
- Do you have or have you ever had a heart condition, high blood pressure or circulatory problem?
- Is there a history of heart disease in your family?
- Do you feel faint or suffer from dizzy spells?
- Do you experience back pain or do you have a bone or joint condition (such as arthritis) that could be exacerbated by physical activity?
- Do you have diabetes?
- Do you have asthma?
- Do you suffer from epilepsy?
- Have you had any surgery or medical procedure in the past year that may affect your physical activity?
- Are you currently taking any prescribed medications?
- Are you aware of any other condition or injury that may give reason to modify your exercise programme?
- For women: Are you pregnant or recently pregnant in last 6 months?
IF YOU HAVE ANSWERED YES TO ANY QUESTIONS YOU MUST SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE BEFORE TAKING PART IN THIS EVENT FOR YOUR SAFETY
Speak with a health professional first if you have a temporary illness such as a cold or fever, if you are pregnant, or if your health changes.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING BELOW AS THIS WILL OR MAY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.
I have fully read and understand the above questionnaire and participate freely in physical activity at my own risk. If at any point my medical status should change, I will seek medical advice before continuing with this event for increased safety.
I agree that I am participating in the Suva Marathon event at my own risk. I HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE AND DISCHARGE the Suva Marathon Trust or any of its organizers, affiliates, suppliers, members, sponsors, promoters, volunteers, servants, agents or organisations (including the shareholders, directors, owners, employees, or agents of those organisations) who own venues at which I may be present during the event/race, on any matter arising out of or connected with my participation in the event/race from and against any and all claims for any and all loss or damage suffered whatsoever by me which arises out of, or is in any way connected to or resulting from my participation in any Club event/race. This release is intended to include, but is not limited to, liability due to the negligence of the Suva Marathon Trust or any of its organizers, affiliates, suppliers, members, sponsors, promoters, volunteers, servants, agents or organisations (including the shareholders, directors, owners, employees, or agents of those organisations) who own venues at which I may be present during the event/race, regardless of whether such negligence is active or passive.
I give permission to the Suva Marathon Trust, and each of their respective parents, predecessors, successors, affiliates, subsidiaries and agents, for the free use of my name, photograph, voice, or likeness, in any broadcast, telecast, advertising promotion, or other account of the event or marketing or promotion for future or similar events, and waive any rights of privacy I may have in that regard. I further understand and consent that I will periodically be receiving communications related to my participation in the event.
I hereby INDEMNIFY, PROTECT, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS the The Suva Marathon Club or any of its organizers, affiliates, suppliers, members, sponsors, promoters, volunteers or organisations (including the shareholders, directors, owners, employees, or agents of those organisations) who own venues at which I may be present during the event/race, on any matter arising out of or connected with my participation in the event/race from and against any and all liabilities, damages, claims, suits, losses, causes of action, liens, judgments, medical and all other expenses (including court costs, legal fees, and costs of investigation), of any nature, kind or description arising or alleged to arise by reason of loss or damage to property, injury, or death of myself or any other person or third party whatsoever, which arises out of, or is in any way connected to or resulting from my participation in the event/race.
BY PARTICIPATING IN ANY OF THE CLUB EVENTS I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCE, GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, BEING MADE TO ME.