1. I risk bodily injury, including paralysis, dismemberment, disability, and death. While particular rules of the sport, equipment, and discipline may reduce this risk, this risk of injury and damage to or loss of property exists.

2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risk, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releasees or others;
3. I am willing to comply with the terms and conditions that I have to participate. If, however, I observe any unusual or unnecessary hazard during my presence or participation or if I observe any concern in my readiness for participation, I will immediately bring such to the attention of the nearest official and refrain from participation and

3a. I, for myself, and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release, hold harmless and promise not to sue Ghana Badminton, the committee, their respective sponsors, or the respective officers, directors, volunteers, staff, sponsors and/or agents of any of them (collectively, the “releasees”) to any and all injury and loss arising from my participation, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees, the condition of the premises or otherwise, except that which is the result of gross negligence or wanton misconduct, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I permit emergency medical treatment to be administered as deemed appropriate. Included within the release above, I release and forever discharge the releasees from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with my participation.

4. I agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of the Badminton World Federation and those of Ghana Badminton. I hereby stipulate that I am eligible to play in the events for which I am applying and that I understand that the above-mentioned makes no representation or warranty with respect to the condition of the premises or the operation of the event.

5. I hereby grant to Ghana Badminton, its licensees and contractors, including photographers, all rights, titles and interest in and to any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings of whatever kind or type in any medium made by or for Ghana Badminton during the event, including the right to film or videotape me during matches, narratives or personal interviews, or the right to comment thereon for any and all commercial, news or other purposes, together with the right to transfer or grant such rights to others, and to all royalties, proceeds and/or other benefits derived from such photographs and recordings, all without remuneration or compensation to me whatsoever.

6. I acknowledge that my participation may be conditioned upon my submission to drug testing and that the use of methods or substances prohibited by applicable anti-doping rules may subject me to penalties including, but not limited to, disqualification and suspension.

7. I accept and will follow all local directives and procedures established for the event, including documents for court entry that may be required locally in response to COVID-19 and/or SafeSport regulations. I acknowledge that violating these may result in my exclusion from the venue as decided by the Tournament Referee.

8. I give my express written permission for myself or my child to participate in the tournament and agree to follow the rules of the event. If I am signing and submitting this consent electronically, I acknowledge that my electronic signature is my submission and shall have the same validity, force, and effect as if I signed this consent by hand.
I have read this Release of Liability and Waiver Agreement, fully and understand the terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement. And I also let them know that they are aware that DRUG TESTING may happen at this event.