Women of Colour Remake Wellness (WoCRW) - 2026

Inherent Risks of Water Activities

I acknowledge that stand‑up paddleboarding and paddleboard yoga involve inherent, unavoidable risks that cannot be eliminated even with proper instruction, safety equipment, or reasonable care. These risks include, but are not limited to:

• Falling into the water

• Drowning or near‑drowning

• Cold water shock

• Hypothermia

• Heat exhaustion or heat stroke

• Sun exposure and dehydration

• Slippery surfaces

• Strong winds or changing weather

• Waves, wakes, and water currents

• Collision with paddleboards, boats, docks, swimmers, rocks, or submerged hazards

• Equipment malfunction or failure

• Physical exertion

• Muscle strains, sprains, or fractures

• Head, neck, or spinal injuries

• Wildlife encounters

• Delayed emergency response due to outdoor conditions

• Serious injury, permanent disability, or death

I understand these risks exist even when all safety precautions are followed. I voluntarily choose to participate despite these known and unknown risks.

Assumption of Risk

I acknowledge that my participation in SUP yoga and water‑based activities is voluntary. I understand and accept full responsibility for the risks associated with these activities, including risks caused by my own actions, the actions of others, environmental conditions, or equipment. I agree that I am solely responsible for assessing whether my physical and mental condition is adequate for participation.

Mandatory Personal Flotation Device (Life Jacket)

I understand that wearing a properly fitted, Transport Canada‑approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) is mandatory.

I agree that:

• I will wear my PFD for the duration of the activity unless briefly instructed otherwise by the lead instructor for a demonstration or safety reason.

• I will not remove my PFD while on the water.

• I will properly fasten and wear the PFD as instructed.

• Failure to follow PFD or safety instructions may result in immediate removal from the activity without refund.

I understand that wearing a PFD does not eliminate the risk of drowning or serious injury.

Medical Disclosure & Fitness to Participate

I certify that I do not have any medical condition, physical limitation, or mental health condition that would make participation unsafe.

I agree to disclose any relevant medical information to WoCRW instructors before participating.

I understand that WoCRW is not responsible for determining my fitness to participate and does not provide medical advice.

Code of Conduct & Removal Rights

I agree to follow all instructions provided by WoCRW instructors, volunteers, and safety personnel.

I understand that unsafe, disruptive, or non‑compliant behaviour may result in my immediate removal from the activity without refund, including but not limited to:

• Failure to wear a PFD

• Ignoring safety instructions

• Behaviour that endangers myself or others

• Intoxication or impairment

• Aggressive or disrespectful conduct

Release and Waiver of Liability

In consideration for being permitted to participate in this activity, I voluntarily agree, to the fullest extent permitted by Ontario law, to waive, release, and forever discharge Women of Colour Remake Wellness (WoCRW), its founders, directors, officers, volunteers, instructors, contractors, agents, representatives, sponsors, partners, equipment providers, and all affiliated persons (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to my participation in the activity, including claims arising from the negligence of the Released Parties.

I understand that by signing this Agreement, I am giving up legal rights that I or my estate may otherwise have against the Released Parties.

Indemnity

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any liability, damage, loss, or expense (including legal fees) arising from:

• My actions or omissions;

• My failure to follow safety instructions;

• Damage to equipment caused by my negligence;

• Injury to other participants caused by my conduct.

Severability

If any part of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining sections shall continue in full force and effect.

Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario.

FINAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Place Immediately Above Signature Line)

BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS WAIVER, THAT I UNDERSTAND THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN WATER‑BASED ACTIVITIES, THAT I AM SIGNING IT VOLUNTARILY, AND THAT I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING MY RIGHT TO BRING CERTAIN LEGAL CLAIMS AGAINST THE RELEASED PARTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

WARNING: THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY. BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, YOU ARE WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SEEK COMPENSATION FROM WOMEN OF COLOUR REMAKE WELLNESS (WOCRW) AND THE OTHER RELEASED PARTIES FOR INJURIES, DAMAGES, OR LOSSES ARISING FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.