CANADA FIRST ACADEMY
INFORMED CONSENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT
(To be executed by Participants under the age of majority)
WARNING! By signing this document, you will assume certain risk and responsibilities.
Please read carefully!
1. This is a binding legal agreement. Clarify any questions or concerns before signing. As a Participant in activities,
programs, classes, services provided and events sponsored or organized by Canada First Academy (“CFA”),
Ontario Soccer Association (“OSA”) and its affiliated districts, leagues, clubs and teams (collectively, the foregoing
persons are referred to as the “Organizations”) and the sport of soccer, including but not limited to: games,
tournaments, practices, training, personal training, dry land training, use of strength training and fitness
conditioning equipment, machines and facilities, nutritional and dietary programs, orientational or instructional
sessions or lessons, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning programs, which may be given in person or remotely
such as online or webinar format (collectively the “Activities”), the undersigned being the Participant and
Participant’s Parent/Guardian (collectively the “Parties”) acknowledges and agrees to the following terms outlined
in this agreement:
The undersigned, who is signing as the Parent and/or legal guardian of the Participant (referred to herein as “I”),
represents and warrants that I am the Parent/Legal Guardian of the Participant and have full legal responsibility for the
decisions of the Participant.
Description of Risks
2. The Parties understand and acknowledge that:
a) The Activities have foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards and dangers that no amount of
care, caution or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury,
permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life;
b) The Organization has a difficult task to ensure safety and it is not infallible. The Organization may be unaware
of the Participant’s fitness or abilities, may give incomplete warnings or instructions, may misjudge weather or
environmental conditions, and the equipment being used might malfunction; and
c) The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health
Organization and COVID-19 is extremely contagious. The Organizations have put in place preventative
measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the Organizations cannot guarantee that the
Participant will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending the Activities could increase your risk
of contracting COVID-19.
3. The Participant is participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of that participation in the Activities, the
Parties hereby acknowledge that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards and may be exposed to such
risks, dangers and hazards. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to: a) Contracting COVID-
19 or any other contagious disease; b) Executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques; c) Vigorous
physical exertion, strenuous cardiovascular workouts and rapid movements; d) Exerting and stretching various
muscle groups; e) The failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece
of equipment; f) Spinal cord injuries which may render the Participant permanently paralyzed; g) Serious injury to
virtually all bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and other aspects of the Participant’s body or to the
Participant’s general health and well-being; h) Abrasions, sprains, strains, fractures, or dislocations; i) Privacy
breaches, hacking, technology malfunction or damage; j) Concussion or other head injuries, including but not
limited to, closed head injury or blunt head trauma; k) Physical contact with other participants, spectators,
equipment, and hazards; l) Not wearing appropriate safety or protective equipment, such as a helmet; m) Failure
to act safely or within the Participant’s ability or within designated areas; n) Grass, turf, and other surfaces
including bacterial infections and rashes; o) Collisions with fences, poles, stands, and soccer equipment; p)
Negligence of other persons, including other spectators, participants, or employees; q) Weather conditions; and r)
Travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events which are an integral part of the
Activities.
4. In consideration of the Organizations allowing the Participant to participate in the Activities, the Parties agree:
a) That the Participant’s mental and physical condition is appropriate to participate in the Activities;
b) That when the Participant practices or trains in his or her own space, the Parties are responsible for the
Participant’s surroundings and the location and equipment that is selected for the Participant;
c) To comply with the rules and regulations for participation in the Activities;
d) To comply with the rules of the facility or equipment;
e) That if the Participant observes an unusual significant hazard or risk, the Participant will remove themselves
from participation and bring such to the attention of a representative of the Organizations immediately;
f) The risks associated with the Activities are increased when the Participant is impaired and the Participant
agrees not to participate if impaired in any way;
g) That it is their sole responsibility to assess whether any Activities are too difficult for the Participant. By the
Participant commencing an Activity, they acknowledge and accept the suitability and conditions of the Activity;
h) That they are responsible for the choice of the Participant’s protective equipment and the secure fitting of the
protective equipment;
i) That COVID-19 is contagious in nature and the Participant may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 and
such exposure may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability or death and voluntarily agree to
assume all of the foregoing risks.
5. In consideration of the Organizations allowing the Participant to participate in the Activities, the Parties agree: a)
That the Parties are not relying on any oral or written statements made by any of the Organizations or their
agents, whether in brochure or advertisement or in individual conversations, to agree to be involved in the
Activities; and b) That the Organizations are not responsible or liable for any damage to the Participant’s vehicle,
property, or equipment that may occur as a result of the Activities.
6. Knowing this and the risks of participating in Activities provided by or involving the Organizations, I agree that the
Participant and I assume those risks and release and hold harmless the Organizations and each of their
respective directors, officers, employees and their coaches (collectively the foregoing are the “Releasees”) of and
from any claims, demands, actions, expenses, costs, and causes of action, whether arising in law or equity, in
respect of death, injury, loss or damage to person or property, HOWSOEVER CAUSED, arising out of the
Participant’s participation in the Activities.
7. I agree that neither the Participant nor I (nor any of our representatives) will make a claim against, sue, attach the
property of or prosecute any of the Releasees for any claims, expenses, costs, damages or causes of action,
whether arising in law or equity, in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to person or property, HOWSOEVER
CAUSED, arising or to arise by reason of the Participant’s participation in the Activities.
CONSENT FOR USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
8. CFA takes very seriously the trust you place in us and the information you provide to us. If you have any questions
about our information handling practices, please do not hesitate to email us at the address noted below, as we are
happy to answer your questions.
9. I authorize the Organization to collect and use personal information about the Parties for the purpose of receiving
communications about our programs and events that may be of interest to you, and for the purposes described in
CFA’s privacy policy (which is available on our website and on request), through electronic means and otherwise
found below.
10. Furthermore, I also agree CFA may use the Participant’s photograph, video, name, voice, statements, image,
actions at CFA’s training, games and events in any live or recorded form (including, but not limited to, any form of
video display or other transmission or reproduction), in whole or in part, for purposes of promoting CFA’s
programs, analyzing and discussing training progress, game review and to promote the Participant’s progress and
success as a soccer player on social media and other on-line media (including, without limitation, the Internet),
and in any other means of media, distribution, publication or exhibition without any additional consideration. I
accept that CFA may use Participant’s team or individual pictures and publish the first names for
publications/events run by CFA.
11. I understand that I may withdraw such consent to the use of the Participant’s images or to receiving electronic
messages (other than those that are reasonably necessary to communicate about my child’s participation in CFA’s
programs) at any time by contacting CFA’s email address info@canadafirstacademy.com; however, I know that
any withdrawal of my consent will not impact any prior collection, use or disclosure made based on prior consent.
12. The Parties agree that in the event that they file a claim or lawsuit against any of the Organizations, they agree to
do so solely in the province of Ontario, Canada and they further agree that the substantive law of Ontario will
apply without regard to conflict of law rules. The Parties expressly agree that this Agreement is intended to be as
broad and inclusive as is permitted by law and that if any of its provisions are held to be invalid, the balance shall,
notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
Acknowledgement
13. The Parties acknowledge that they have read this agreement and understand it, that they have executed this
agreement voluntarily, and that this Agreement is to be binding upon themselves, their heirs, their spouses,
parents, guardians, next of kin, executors, administrators and legal or personal representatives.
