Pertaining to participation in the Gurnee Days Community Art Show (August 7-8, 2026)

Please read this form carefully and be aware that, in signing up and participating in Gurnee Park District programs, you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, arising out of these programs, that you or the other named participants might sustain. The terms I, me, and my also refer to parents or guardians as well as participants in the programs. In registering for these programs you are agreeing as follows:

As a participant in these programs, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, damages or loss which I may sustain as a result of participating in any manner, in any and all activities connected with or associated with such programs. I further recognize and acknowledge that all athletic activities involving strenuous exertion or potential body contact are hazardous recreational activities and involve substantial risks of injury.

I agree to waive and relinquish any and all claims I may have as a result of participating in these programs against the Gurnee Park District, any and all other participating or cooperating governmental units, any and all independent contractors, officers, agents, servants and employees of the governmental bodies and independent contractors, and any and all other persons and entities, of whatever nature, that might be directly or indirectly liable for any injuries that I might sustain while participating in these programs. (The parties described in the preceding sentence are referred to as released parties in the remainder of this Agreement).

I do hereby fully release and discharge the Gurnee Park District and the other released parties from any and all claims for injuries, damage or loss which I may have or which may accrue to me on account of my participation in these programs.
I further agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Gurnee Park District and any and all other released parties, from any and all claims resulting from injuries, damages and losses sustained by anyone, and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with my conduct and the activities of these programs.

I further understand and agree that the terms such as participation, programs, and activities, referred to in this Agreement, include all exercises and physical movement of any nature while I am participating in these programs and further include the provision of or failure to provide proper instructions or supervision, the use and adjustment of any and all machinery, equipment, and apparatus, and anything related to my use of the services, facilities, or premises involved in these programs, and transportation to and from any events.

I understand the nature of these programs for which I am registering and have read and fully understand this Waiver, Release and Hold Harmless Agreement. I further understand that any advisements or warnings of the particular risks of these programs that I subsequently receive will be incorporated by reference into and become a part of this agreement.

ART SHOW CLAIMS:
I agree to abide by the rules as outlined in the “Gurnee Days Community Art Show Rules and Guidelines” and agree to the terms in the Gurnee Park District waiver.

I agree that Gurnee Park District is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items entered into the show.

I also understand that Gurnee Park District reserves the right to dismiss my entry based on any inappropriate depictions (such as nudity, violence, profanity, or other non-family-friendly subject matter).