Existing Members

RELEASE & WAIVER OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT
The Utah Ranch Sorting Association is not liable for the inherent risks associated with its equine activities and the participants and/or equine professionals, as defined by Utah Code 78-27b-101. A. CONDITIONS: 1. a. Memberships are not transferable. b. Violations of safety and association policies may result in revocation. 2. a. Please read and familiarize yourself and family members of the general rules and regulations. Strict adherence will be followed regarding safety and animal abuse. B. RELEASE & LIABILITY: I am aware that various sports of cattle penning/sorting are hazardous sports involving the risk of injury and death. The risks include inherent risks and risks associated with contest activities. Arena ground conditions, fences, pens and other appurtenances, collisions with cattle, horse or horseman, failure to ride within one’s ability or control, stock equipment or negligence of URSA or its agents are all examples of risks of cattle penning/sorting. I realize that injures are common and ordinary occurrence of this sport. I agree, as partial consideration for the issuance of a URSA membership, to assume and accept all such risks of personal injury, death or property damage which arises from the sport of cattle penning/sorting and actions omissions or negligence of URSA or its agents. I, my heirs, guardian, legal representatives, or assigns agree to release from any legal liability and to never file a claim or suit against URSA, or any officer, member affiliated organization, agent or employee for any injuries, death caused by or resulting from the risks which I have accepted and assumed herein or in any other way related to my participation in cattle penning/sorting regardless of whether or not URSA, its agents or employees were negligent or whether or not the injury resulted from an inherent risk of cattle penning/sorting. Furthermore, I agree not to bring legal action against URSA, its show officials or its board members for disputes pertaining to the rules, the running of the show, arena or animal conditions, or calls made by judges or officials, or for any other act included in running of a team penning and/or team sorting. C. INDEMNITY: I, the undersigned, have read and understand the terms of the above Agreement & Release which is an essential part of the agreement for URSA membership. I understand that I am releasing all claims that may arise against URSA its agents and employees regardless of their fault and that I am agreeing to indemnify and hold harmless URSA, its agents and employees for their negligence as well as for any claims arising from my participation in the sport of cattle penning/sorting. I am signing this document freely and of my own accord realizing it is binding upon myself, my heirs and assigns, and in the event that I am signing it on behalf of any minors that I have full authority to do so, realizing its binding effect on them as well as myself. Media Release: I grant permission to URSA to use my image (photographs and/or video) for use in Media publications including:videos, email blasts, recruiting brochures, newsletters, magazines, general publications, website and/or affiliates, or social media, etc. I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photographs or electronic matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether that use is known to me or unknown, and I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the image.