CrossFit Catonsville strongly encourages all potential clients to speak with a qualified medical professional before beginning any physical fitness program. Parents/Guardians with one or more minors on their accounts are acknowledging the acceptance of these risks and covenants on behalf of the minor(s) for whom they are legally responsible. The following sections apply to the client and any other subsidiary members signed up under their account for any and all classes, appointments, or other offerings at CrossFit Catonsville.

Statement of Understanding & Agreement to Physical Training

I agree to participate in physical training sessions instructed by trainers affiliated with CrossFit Catonsville. I am fully aware that these fitness sessions may be extremely physically and mentally challenging, and have the potential to push me to the limits of my capacity for exercise.

I recognize and understand these training sessions are not without varying degrees of risk, which may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Injury to the musculoskeletal and/or cardio respiratory systems, which can result in serious injury or death;
• Injury or death due to negligence on the part of the client(s), training partners, or other people around me/us;
• Injury or death due to improper use or failure of equipment;
• Injury or death due to a medical condition, whether known or unknown by me.

I willingly assume full responsibility for any and all risks that I am exposing myself to as a result of my participation in the training programs at CrossFit Catonsville. I accept full responsibility for any injury or death that may result from my participation.

I hereby certify that I/we know of no medical problems that would increase my risk of illness and injury as a result of participation in a fitness program designed by CrossFit Catonsville.

I understand there exists the possibility of adverse physical changes during an exercise program. I fully understand that these changes could include abnormal blood pressure, fainting, disorder of heart rhythm, stroke, and in very rare instances, heart attack or even death. I understand that certain prescribed medications may exacerbate these physiological changes and create an even greater risk of physical damage or death.

I understand that changes in my physical condition occurring after this agreement is signed, including by not limited to injuries, illnesses, genetic abnormalities, drug/alcohol use, may affect my ability to participate in the training at CrossFit Catonsville. I covenant that I will, to the best of my ability, inform CrossFit Catonsville staff of any such changes prior to participating in any training, and that I assume full responsibility for any risks introduced by said changes to my health.

Statement of Release of Liability

In full consideration of the above mentioned risks and hazards and in full consideration of the fact that I am willingly and voluntarily participating in the activities made available by CrossFit Catonsville, and with my full understanding of all of the above, I hereby waive, release, remise and discharge CrossFit Catonsville staff, Be More Fit, LLC dba CrossFit Catonsville, its agents, partners, employees and volunteers, of any and all liability, claims, demands, action or rights of actions, or damages of any kind related to, arising from, or in any way connected with, my participation in the fitness programs offered at CrossFit Catonsville. This agreement shall be binding upon me, my successors, representatives, heirs, executors, assigns, or transferees. If any portion of this agreement is held invalid, I agree that the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full legal force and effect.

If I am signing on behalf of a minor child, I also give permission to administer the necessary first aid, and in case of serious illness or injury, I give permission to call for medical and/or surgical care for the child and to transport the child to medical facility deemed necessary for the well being of the child.

Statement of Indemnification

I recognize there is risk involved in the types of activities offered by the programs offered at CrossFit Catonsville. Therefore, I accept financial responsibility for any injury that I or the participant may cause either to him/herself or to any other participant due to his/her negligence. Should the above mentioned parties, or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney’s fees costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to reimburse them for such fees and costs.

I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless CrossFit Catonsville staff, Be More Fit, LLC dba CrossFit Catonsville, their partners, agents, employees, and volunteers from liability for the injury or death of any person(s) and damage to property that may result from my negligent or intentional act or omission while participating in activities offered by CrossFit Catonsville.

I understand that membership and prepaid sessions are not transferable except by written approval from CrossFit Catonsville management. I understand that transferability is not guaranteed at any time, for any reason. I understand that any and all contracts which I sign on behalf of myself, a minor for whom I am legally responsible, or any other legal adult which I may choose to place on my account, are solely my responsibility now and in perpetuity, unless cancelled or transferred within the strictures provided by CrossFit Catonsville.

Statement of Photography and Other Media Release

I understand that I may, on occasion, be photographed, video-taped, or otherwise have digital or analog media encoded with my voice or likeness during training at CrossFit Catonsville, with Personal Trainers, with staff, with other clients, or by myself. I hereby consent to the use of these media representations, without compensation, on the CrossFit Catonsville web site and/or in any editorial or promotional material produced and/or published by CrossFit Catonsville or it’s assigned partners, agents, employees, and volunteers.

Endorsement

I have fully read and fully understand the foregoing assumption of risk, and release of liability and I understand that by signing it obligates me to indemnify the parties named for any liability for injury or death of any person and damage to property caused by my negligent or intentional act or omission. I understand that by signing this form I am waiving valuable legal rights. I agree to assume any and all risks associated with my participation in the fitness programs at CrossFit Catonsville.