Ontario Grappling Association (OGA) Liability Waiver – Club Policy
As a club policy outlined by OGA, I the entitled representative of the club listed herein, acknowledge that all training activities will be regulated as outlined by the OGA/CCA/FILA regulations. I will not engage nor allow club members to engage in training activities that are illegal in Ontario or considered high-risk in nature.
Ontario Grappling Association (OGA) Liability Waiver – General Membership
In consideration of my participation with Ontario Grappling Association (OGA) I hereby undertake to indemnify OGA and its administrators, officers, officials, employees, agents, affiliates, volunteers, sponsors, participants and all associated persons, groups, or entities against all damages, claims or demands which may be made against them or any one of them in respect of or arising out of my participation OGA Event(s) whether such claim be made by, on, or on my behalf or any other person or entity. This release is intended to discharge in advance OGA: instructors, promoters, sponsors, organizers, officials, project managers, and any affiliate entity or person(s) (and, including but not limited to, their respective agents and employees, administrators, officials, officers) from any and all liability, which may arise out of any part of the duties of the persons or entities mentioned above. OGA does have my permission to use photographs, videotapes, audiotapes and/or other media containing my image, or the image of the child to which I am a legal guardian, for the purpose of the promotion of the work and mission of OGA and affiliate organizations.
I understand that the there is a risk of injury by competing in the sports of Amateur Mixed Martial Arts, Pankration, Grappling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, and Wrestling (here in after “SPORTS”), I understand that injuries are not the fault of OGA staff or representatives. I agree not to take legal action against OGA or its affiliates for occurrences that arise from participation in the SPORTS.
I understand that every member, volunteer and staff of OGA have rights and responsibilities, which include:
The right to be safe within the rules and regulations that identify the rules governing the styles of SPORTS as set forth by governing bodies
Recognizing that all members, volunteers, and staff of the OGA share the same rights as themselves.
Behaving in a manner that ensures their rights and the rights of others. Members who do not behave in such a manner may have their membership restricted, or possibly revoked, at the discretion of the OGA Executive Council. Depending on the severity of the behavior, the police and/ or other authorities and agencies may become involved to deal with unacceptable behavior that affects OGA members, volunteers, staff, and/or facilities that are in use by the OGA.
Recognizing, that as a member of OGA there is an expectation to follow all OGA, the Province of Ontario and Canadian rules, laws and regulations. I have read the concussion protocols outlined by Rowan's Law (available at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-concussion-safety)
I have completed the personal information of this application and I have ensured that all information is accurate. By signing below, I understand that I am responsible to inform the OGA of any changes in this information. I have carefully read the above sections and I fully understand all of their contents. I am aware that my signature below constitutes an assumption of risk on my part when I am participating in OGA programs.