Statement: Campus Recreation and Wellness believes that participation is a positive; well-being experience that fosters health benefits and provides enjoyment to all our participants. Participation in the intramural and recreation program is completely voluntary. Individuals recognize and appreciate the dangers and hazards inherent in the activities described in this Agreement. Individuals participate at their own risk and assume responsibility for their own health and safety. Western Carolina University and the Campus Recreation and Wellness Department are not liable for injuries sustained during participation in any intramural and recreation sponsored activity. It is strongly recommended that all participants consult a physician and/or have a physical examination prior to participation. Western Carolina University does not provide personal accident/health insurance. Therefore, participants are urged to secure their own adequate health coverage. While we strive to provide safe and well-supervised activities and facilities, there is an inherent potential for serious physical injury, including death, in all sport activities. Individuals hereby release and hold harmless the State of North Carolina, The University of North Carolina, Western Carolina University and all their officers, employees, and agents from all liabilities and damages which the individual has now or which may arise out of or in connection with the individuals participation in this activity.
Individuals will indemnify and hold harmless Western Carolina University and its officers, employees, agents and volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses, demands, liabilities, causes of action, including without limitation any and all costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys fees and expenses) imposed upon or asserted against the Western Carolina University in connection with investigating or defending such claim, demand, liability or cause of action, relating to or arising out of individuals participation in sport activities contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 2. Injuries and Blood Borne Pathogens
Statement: Participation in sport activities may cause injury and exposure to blood borne pathogens. Blood borne pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause diseases in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, Hepatitis B virus and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The Intramural Sports Program will make every effort to minimize exposure to its employees and participants. Intramural Supervisors are trained and certified to respond to emergency and blood exposure situations. We ask that they be contacted immediately to respond to any injury.
In the event a participant is injured, a member of the Intramural Staff who has been certified in Red Cross First Aid will assist the injured participant with basic measures including but not limited to cleaning and bandaging scrapes or cuts, providing ice packs or helping to splint or isolate injured body parts. If deemed necessary by Intramural Staff or requested by the injured party, Campus Police and an ambulance will be contacted to provide an initial recommendation of care. The injured party has the ability to accept or refuse any recommended care by Intramural Staff or Emergency Personnel. If the injured party chooses receive care at a hospital, clinic or other medical center either by emergency transportation or private vehicle, any services will be billed to the participant. It will be the participants responsibility to pay for those services.
- All injuries should be reported to the Intramural/Facility supervisor on duty, and a complete report of the injury should be recorded on the proper form. This report, when appropriate, should be completed at the activity site. This form can be obtained from the student supervisor on site.
- The University and its staff are not responsible for any injuries incurred while participating or as a spectator in the Intramural Sports Program.
- Blood Rule: If a player sustains an injury that causes bloodshed, the player must leave the game until the bleeding can be stopped and wound bandaged (if necessary). The player may not return to the game if there is blood on any of his/her uniform pieces, all bloody clothing must be removed and replaced by another legal uniform piece to continue.
- Participants will not be permitted to participate in Intramural Sports at the University if they do not agree to all of the rules and regulations.
- Participants who reenter a game after establishing an injury do so at their own risk.