What if one of your participants exposes another participant to COVID-19? And that participant blames you? We strongly recommend that sport organizations update their waivers and forms before permitting individuals to participate in the organization’s activities. This blogpost explains … [Read more...] about Returning to Participation Under COVID-19: Updating Your Waivers and Forms
Case Comment – Wong v. Lok’s Martial Arts Centre Inc. (2009)
Victor Wong, a 12-year-old boy, was injured after being thrown to the floor during a sparring session at Lok’s Martial Arts Centre. Wong’s mother, Yen To, had previously attended the class and decided to enroll her sons as well. Before enrolling her sons, Michael Lok (the owner and operator of the … [Read more...] about Case Comment – Wong v. Lok’s Martial Arts Centre Inc. (2009)
Using Waiver Agreements in Sports
Question: When I register my child for a sport program, we are asked to sign a waiver form. Do these have any legal meaning? Answer: Any adult who is physically active, or who is a parent with children involved in sports, has signed waivers at one time or another. This question about their … [Read more...] about Using Waiver Agreements in Sports
Case Comment – Kettunen v. Sicamous Fireman’s Club (1999) British Columbia Supreme Court
Court decisions are a critical source of information about the proper interpretation of the laws and rules that govern so many of our actions. Our goal with comments on case law is to provide you with an accurate summary of the main issues in the case, and to comment on the case's possible … [Read more...] about Case Comment – Kettunen v. Sicamous Fireman’s Club (1999) British Columbia Supreme Court
Waivers – A How-To Guide
Waivers of liability are commonplace in sport, fitness and outdoor programs. Most active people have at one time or another signed a waiver. Most organizers of sport programs have at one time or another asked their participants to sign waivers, and insurance brokers frequently recommend or insist … [Read more...] about Waivers – A How-To Guide
Waivers – A Risk Management Technique
In the last issue we explained how contributory negligence was one defense against liability for negligence. "Waiver of liability agreements" (commonly referred to as "waivers") are another type of defense. Waivers are common in sport programs and facilities. Like insurance, waivers are a risk … [Read more...] about Waivers – A Risk Management Technique