RIVER BLADES SKATING SCHOOL

Terms & Conditions

Please read entirely, sign and mail this with the registration form.

  1. All applicants must pay tuition in advance by the registration due date. A $10.00 late fee will be assessed if received after the deadline date.

  2. Lessons will be given at the place & time indicated on the application. The skating school reserves the right to change the day and or time of the classes if needed. River Blades Skating School may cancel a class due to low attendance. A refund will be given if a class is canceled.

  3. Enrollment in a skating class ensures your skater a 30-minute lesson with an instructor.

  4. There are no make-up classes. There will be no credit or refunds for absences.

  5. No Cancellation policy-once your skater is enrolled you have reserved your space in class, no refunds will be issued.

  6. The student named below and their parents or guardian agree that RIVER BLADES SKATING SCHOOL is not responsible for the loss or damage to any personal property or any injury or illness sustained during the activity or caused by any pre-existing condition.

River Blades Skating School

COVID-19

LIABILITY WAIVER AND PHOTO RELEASE

Effective July 6, 2020 for any activity held at the Hastings Civic Arena, Hastings, MN.

THIS DOCUMENT IS TO BE SIGNED IN ADDITION TO THE GENERAL RIVER BLADES LIABILITY WAIVER AND PHOTO RELEASE
IN ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION for myself and/or my children being permitted to utilize the services, utilize the facilities and/or participate in the programs of River Blades Skating School (RBSS) including, but not limited to, use of facilities or equipment, or participation in any program affiliated with the RBSS, the undersigned, on behalf of himself or herself and such participating children and any personal representatives, heirs, and next of kin (hereinafter referred to as "the undersigned") hereby acknowledges, agrees and represents that he or she has inspected and carefully considered such premises, equipment, and facilities and has considered the RBSS’s programs and that the undersigned finds and accepts same as being safe and reasonably suited for the use or participation by the undersigned and such participating children.

 The undersigned acknowledges that novel coronavirus (''COVID-19") infections have been confirmed throughout the United States, including several cases in the State of Minnesota and locality. In accordance with the most recent guidance and recommendations issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for slowing the transmission of COVID-19, the undersigned hereby agrees, represents, and warrants that neither the undersigned nor such participating children shall visit or utilize the facilities, services, and/or programs of the RBSS (other than any exclusively online services and programs) within 14 days after

(i)   returning from highly impacted areas subject to a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice,

(ii)  exposure to any person returning from areas subject to a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice, or

(iii) exposure to any person who has a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19.                                   

 The CDC Travel Health Network is continuously updating this list and the undersigned agrees that they are aware of this list and the countries listed. The undersigned agrees to check on a daily basis the CDC Travel Health Notices list (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html) prior to participating in or utilizing the facilities, services, and programs of the RBSS. The undersigned hereby agrees, represents, and warrants that neither the undersigned nor such participating children shall participate in, visit or utilize the facilities, services, and/or programs of the RBSS if he or she:
(i) experiences symptoms of COVID-19, including, without limitation, fever, cough, loss of sense of taste or smell, or shortness of breath, or
(ii) has a suspected or diagnosed/confirmed case of COVID-19. The undersigned agrees to notify the RBSS immediately if he or she believes that any of the foregoing access/use restrictions may apply.

 The RBSS has taken certain steps to implement certain recommended guidance and recommendations issued by public health agencies for slowing the transmission of COVID-19, including, without limitation, the access/use restrictions set forth above.    The RBSS also follows the guidelines set by the Hastings Civic Arena.  The undersigned acknowledges and agrees that the RBSS may revise its procedures at any time based on updated recommended guidance and recommendations issued by public health agencies and further agrees to comply with the RBSS revised procedures prior to utilizing the facilities, services, and/or prior to participating in the programs of the RBSS. The undersigned further acknowledges and agrees that, due to the nature of the facilities, services, and programs offered by the RBSS, social distancing of 6 feet per person among children and their fellow participants or others is not always possible. The undersigned fully understands and appreciates both the known and potential dangers of participating in the programs and/or utilizing the facilities and services of the RBSS and acknowledges that use thereof by the undersigned and/or such participating children may, despite the facility & the RBSS reasonable efforts to mitigate such dangers, result in exposure to COVID-19, which could result in quarantine requirements, serious illness, disability, and/or death.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE THE RIVER BLADES LIABILITY WAIVER AND PHOTO RELEASE AND VOLUNTARILY SIGN THIS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND FURTHER AGREE THAT NO ORAL REPRESENTATIONS, STATEMENTS OR INDUCEMENT APART FROM THE FOREGOING WRITTEN AGREEMENT HAVE BEEN MADE. I AM AWARE THAT BY AGREEING TO THIS AGREEMENT I AM GIVING UP VALUABLE LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES FROM THE RBSS IN CASE OF ILLNESS, INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING, FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT AND WITHOUT LIMITATION, EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 AT THE FACILITY OR DURING PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROGRAM AND ANY ILLNESS, INJURY OR DEATH RESULTING THEREFROM. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS DOCUMENT IS A PROMISE NOT TO SUE AND A RELEASE OF AND INDEMNIFICATION FOR ALL CLAIMS. IF SIGNING ON BEHALF OF MINOR: I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS MADE ON BEHALF OF MY MINOR CHILD(REN) AND/OR LEGAL WARDS AND I REPRESENT AND WARRANT TO THE RBSS THAT I HAVE FULL AUTHORITY TO SIGN THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF SUCH MINOR(S).

I understand that it is beneficial and a safety precaution for my child to wear a helmet while taking the ice for a lesson or while practicing in the designated practice area. Helmets are strongly suggested and are required for Hockey & Learn to Skate Classes.

I, the undersigned parent or legal guardians of the my child named below, authorize the instructors, coaches or employees of the River Blades Skating School & Hastings Civic Arena to consent to medical dental or surgical examination and/or treatment of the above named participant and, in the case of emergency authorize treatment or care at any hospital.

I understand that my child skates in this class at my own risk and hereby release River Blades Skating School, ISI, the host facility and their officers, directors, instructors, and personnel from all liability. I declare the information above to be true and correct.

I have read and understand the terms of this Liability COVID-19 River Blades Skating School Liability Waiver and Photo Release and agree to its terms.