Participation and Liability Release *
In consideration for the opportunity to participate in Bridgeway Student Ministries (BSM) events, including but not limited to Youth Alive, Small Groups, special events, and/or weekend retreats, with Bridgeway Community Church in Columbia, Maryland, we (both legal parents/guardians) acknowledge and accept the risks of injury associated with participation in events involving recreation activities, bonfires, archery, rock climbing, sledding, snow tubing, and other activities related to participation in youth functions. We (both legal parents/guardians) acknowledge and accept the risks associated with transportation to and from these events. We (both legal parents/guardians) accept personal financial responsibility for any injury or other loss sustained during BSM events or during transportation to and from BSM events, as well as, for any medical treatment rendered to the participant that is authorized by Bridgeway Community Church Student Ministries’ staff or volunteers. Further, we, (both legal parents/guardians) release and promise to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bridgeway Community Church Student Ministries staff or volunteers for any injury arising directly or indirectly out of BSM events or transportation to and from BSM events, whether such injury arises out of negligence.