VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FORM

Volunteer Waiver and Release

I wish to volunteer for BMO Ride for Cancer, a cycling challenge, scheduled to take place along the Rum Runners Trail and Highway 3 on October 3, 2026, (Severe Weather Contingency Date October 5, 2025) organized by and benefiting the QEII Foundation. I agree to abide by the rules, regulations, and instructions of the Event, as well as all applicable municipal and provincial laws and regulations.

I understand that volunteering for such an Event, using public streets and facilities, and the use of and participating in services made available to volunteers during the event is a potentially hazardous activity and can result in serious injury or death. I am aware of and expressly assume all risks associated with volunteering for this event, including without limitation, falls, contact with other participants, volunteers, bicycles, vehicles, and objects, the effects of weather, traffic, and the conditions of the routes used by the Event, and I assert that my volunteering for this event is voluntary.

In consideration for being permitted to volunteer for this event, I hereby waive and release from any and all claims for injuries and damages I may have arising out of the Event or my participation in the Event (including without limitation any pre- and post-event activities) BMO Ride for Cancer, the QEII Foundation, and the Rum Runners Trail, and any beneficiaries, sponsors, officials, participating clubs, communities, organizations, a friend of the event, participants, volunteers, employees, agents, and representatives, including without limitation, the Event medical sponsor. This waiver applies to myself and to anyone entitled to act on my behalf, including but not limited to my heirs and assigns.

I intend by this Waiver and Release to release, in advance, and to waive my rights and to discharge all of the persons and entities mentioned above, from all claims for damages for death, personal injury, or property damage that I may have, or which may hereafter accrue to me, as a result of volunteering for this Event, even though that liability may arise from negligence, carelessness, or recklessness (whether simple or gross) on the part of the persons or entities being released, from damages or defective property or equipment owned, maintained, or controlled by them or because of their possible liability without fault. I understand and agree that this Waiver and Release is binding on my heirs, assigns, and legal representatives.

I acknowledge that I, and I alone, am solely responsible for my personal health and safety, and the personal property I bring with me.  I consent to receive medical treatment which may be advisable in the event of illness or injuries suffered by me during this Event, and I agree to pay for the costs of any such medical treatment.

I agree that volunteering in the Event is subject to the sole discretion of the organizers of the Event, and that my volunteering may be limited or terminated for any reason whatsoever at the discretion of the Event organizers.

I represent and warrant that I will be at least 16 years old at the time of the event OR that I am under the age of 16 and I understand that I will not be allowed to volunteer without an additional Legal Guardian Waiver and Release signed by my legal guardian.

I give permission for the free use of my name, photograph, voice, or likeness, in any broadcast, telecast, advertising promotion, or other account of this Event of marketing or promotion for future or similar events, and waive any rights of privacy I may have in that regard.

THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE SHALL BE INTERPRETED AND THE RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES DETERMINED UNDER THE LAW OF THE PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA.  THE NOVA SCOTIA COURTS SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION FOR ANY DISPUTE ARISING UNDER, OR PERTAINING TO, THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE.

I have carefully read this Waiver and Release and fully understand its contents.  I am aware that this is a release of liability and a binding contract between myself and the persons and entities mentioned above and I sign it of my own free will.  I understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. 

I acknowledge that by inputting my name electronically, I am signing this Waiver and Release freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.