VIRGINIA HOCKEY LAB (VHL) WAIVER

WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND RULES ACKNOWLEDGMENT

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.

Participation in hockey training, skating, shooting, stickhandling, strength training, conditioning, fitness activities, and use of the Virginia Hockey Lab facility involves inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries.

These risks include, but are not limited to:

• Falls, slips, and collisions

• Contact with pucks, sticks, equipment, flooring, training devices, walls, or other participants

• Sprains, strains, fractures, cuts, bruises, concussions, and other injuries

• Injuries resulting from physical exertion, exercise, strength training, skating, shooting, or athletic participation

By entering and using Virginia Hockey Lab facilities, I acknowledge that participation is voluntary and that I knowingly accept all risks associated with participation.

I certify that I, or the participant listed below, am physically capable of participating in the activities being performed and have no known condition that would make participation unsafe.

I understand that Virginia Hockey Lab, its owners, coaches, trainers, employees, contractors, affiliates, and facility partners shall not be held liable for injuries, losses, damages, or expenses arising from participation in activities conducted at the facility, except where prohibited by applicable law.

I understand that Virginia Hockey Lab is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property.

I authorize emergency medical treatment to be obtained on behalf of myself or the participant if necessary and understand that any resulting costs are my responsibility.

GYM SIDE RULES

• Use equipment only as intended.

• Return all equipment to its proper location after use.

• Clean up after yourself.

• Respect all participants, trainers, and staff.

• No food waste in VHL garbage cans.

• Follow all posted rules and instructions.

ICE SIDE RULES

• Use designated shooting and training areas only.

• Do not shoot pucks toward people or unsafe areas.

• Maintain awareness of others using the facility.

• Clean up all pucks, training aids, tape, bottles, and trash after use.

• Follow all posted rules and instructions.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By submitting the form below, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and voluntarily agree to the terms of this waiver and release. I further acknowledge that I have read and agree to follow all Virginia Hockey Lab Gym Side Rules and Ice Side Rules.

If signing on behalf of a minor participant, I certify that I am the participant’s parent or legal guardian and have authority to enter into this agreement on their behalf.