As a participant, I voluntarily agree to assume all risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself. I hereby agree to waive, release and discharge from liability arising from negligence The Tug McGraw Foundation and their organizers, owners, directors, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, participants, sponsoring agencies and all other persons or entities acting for them (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Releasees”), on behalf of myself, my heirs, my executors, adminis*

1. I acknowledge that softball or any other sporting event is an extreme test of a person's physical and mental limits. It carries with it the potential of death, serious injury, or property loss. Contact your physician before beginning any new exercise regimen.*

2. The risk to have contact with individuals, who have been exposed to and/or have been diagnosed with one or more communicable diseases, other medical conditions, diseases, or maladies does exist, and it is impossible to eliminate the risk that I could be exposed to and/or become infected through contact with or close proximity with an individual with a communicable disease. I understand that this risk still exists even with additional safety regulations, social distancing practices, personal p*

3. I agree to follow any additional safety & health regulations enacted by the Releasees including those enacted after the signing of this waiver.*

4. I expressly accept and assume all the risks inherent in this activity or that might have been caused by the negligence of the Releasees. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary and I elect to participate despite the risks. In addition, if at any time I believe that event conditions are unsafe or that I am unable to participate due to physical or medical conditions, then I will immediately discontinue participation.*

5. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action which are in any way connected with my participation on in this activity, or my use of their equipment or facilities arising from negligence. This release does not apply to claims arising from intentional conduct. Should Releasees or anyone acting on their behalf be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agr*

6. I am fully aware The Tug McGraw Foundation and its sponsors carry no medical insurance for any participant in the 2025 Tug McGraw Foundation Softball Program and that I am solely responsible for securing my own insurance.*

7. I acknowledge The Tug McGraw Foundation is not responsible for the condition of the fields or of the conduct of the participants, spectators, and officials.*

8. I hereby grant permission to the Releasees to capture, use, and publish photographs, videos, audio recordings, basic contact information, and the like of the Participants for the purpose of promoting The Tug McGraw Foundation on and its events, teams, and mission.*

9. I hereby authorize the Releasees to consult with or drive Participants to the physician, dentist, or hospital, if in the opinion of the Releasees, a need for emergency care exists. First aid, CPR, AED, and other lifesaving measures may be used, and an ambulance may be called if necessary.*

10. I hereby authorize the treatment, by a licensed medical professional, of the Participants in the event of a medical emergency, which, in the opinion of said professional, may endanger a Participants’ life, cause physical impairment, disfigurement, or undue discomfort if delayed.*

11. I acknowledge The Tug McGraw Foundation is not responsible for the condition of the fields or of the conduct of the participants, spectators, and officials.*

12. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.*

By signing this document, I agree that if I am hurt or my property is damaged during my participation in this activity, then I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the parties being released on the basis of any claim for negligence.*

I have had sufficient time to read this entire document, and should I choose to do so, consult with legal counsel prior to signing. Also, I understand that this activity might not be made available to me or that the cost to engage in this activity would be significantly greater if I were to choose not to sign this release and agree that the opportunity to participate at the stated cost in return for the execution of this release is a reasonable bargain.*

I have read and understand this document and I agree to be bound by its terms.*