2003 ACKNOWLEDGMENT WAIVER & RELEASE FROM LIABILITY FORM (AWRLF) FOR THE
ACCENTURE CHICAGO TRIATHLON (ACT),
THE FLEET FEET SUPERSPRINT AND
McDONALD’S® KIDS TRIATHLON (KIDS)

Read this form carefully, complete, sign & submit at race packet pick up. If under 18 years in age, the signature of your Parent or Guardian is also required. If you fail to complete, sign & submit this form, you will be prohibited from participating in the event (no refunds). I certify that I have carefully read all the information contained in the Event Confirmation Brochure, understood the information, attended a course talk if I had any concerns or questions regarding any aspect of the Event and had those questions satisfactorily answered. I further certify that as the participant, I am physically fit & have sufficiently trained to participate in the ACT , SuperSprint or my child is physically fit & has sufficiently trained to participate in the ACT, SuperSprint or KIDS, & as a participant, my physical condition for participation or my child’s physical condition for his or her participation has been verified by a qualified licensed medical Doctor (MD). I also certify that the equipment I or my child will be using in the ACT, SuperSprint or KIDS including but not limited to a wetsuit, bike helmet, bicycle, cycling shoes, running shoes, etc., fit properly, have been verified by a qualified professional to be in good working order, & meet the standards as defined in this brochure under Rules of Participation/Race Day Procedures. I acknowledge that the event (ACT, SuperSprint & KIDS) will be an extreme test of my or my child’s physical & mental ability & carries the potential for death, serious injury, & property loss. Risks include, but are not limited to those caused by terrain; road surface; temperature; water conditions; weather; vehicular traffic; actions of others; & lack of hydration. I am aware that the support personnel who will provide emergency first aid will be volunteers. I hereby consent to receive medical treatment for myself or my child which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident or illness during the event(s). I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successor & assigns as follows:

A. WAIVE, RELEASE & DISCHARGE from any & all liability for myself or my child, for my or my child’s death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft or actions of any kind which may hereafter accrue to me or my child as a result of my or my child’s participation in the ACT, SuperSprint or KIDS. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS OR ENTITIES: Creative & Production Resources, Inc. (CAPRI) the Event producer, the Accenture Chicago Triathlon, The Fleet Feet Sports SuperSprint & McDonald’s Kids Triathlon, all Event sponsors, race directors, race staff, race volunteers, the City of Chicago, the Chicago Park District, Cook County, the State of Illinois, & its (their) office, officers, directors, employees, representatives & agents & volunteers.

B. INDEMNIFY & HOLD HARMLESS the persons or entities mentioned in this paragraph from any & all liabilities & expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) or claims made by other individuals or entities as a result of any of my or my child’s actions during the ACT, SuperSprint or KIDS. I understand that during the Triathlon I or my child may be photographed & I agree to allow my or my child’s photo, video, name or likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by CAPRI, Accenture., event sponsors &/or assigns. This form shall be construed broadly to provide a release & waiver to the maximum document; & I understand its contents. I am aware that the Event (Accenture Chicago Triathlon, The Fleet Feet Sports SuperSprint and the McDonald’s Kids Triathlon) is an advertising/marketing vehicle for Events Sponsors (SPONSORS) and that SPONSORS merely provide trade (product and/or services) and/or financial support. I am also aware that SPONSORS have no part in, or responsibility for, planning, conducting or administering any aspect of the Event or for the well being, health or safety of Event participants. I hereby agree that in the event of race cancellation due to weather conditions. “acts of God”, or any other reason, my or my child’s registration fee shall not be refunded.

Date ________ Signature__________________________________

Signature of Parent or Guardian if under 18 years of age:

Signature___________________________________

 

2003 SWIM WAIVER FORM (SWF) FOR THE ACCENTURE CHICAGO TRIATHLON
(ACT) (SPRINT & INTERNATIONAL DISTANCE)

IF YOU ARE A BIKER OR RUNNER ON A RELAY TEAM PLEASE CHECK THIS BOX. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO FILL OUT THIS FORM.

Date ___________ Signature ________________________________

Signature of Parent or Guardian if under 18 years of age:

Signature _________________________________________

To participate in the swim leg of the ACT (Event), you must be capable of safely swimming a half-mile in open water for the Sprint Distance competition or a mile in open water for the International Distance competition, and must meet at least one of the following requirements:
a) You have participated on an age-group, high school or college swim team.
b) You have completed the swim in a triathlon of equal or greater distance.
c) You have completed a continuous swim in a pool or in open water of equal or greater distance within the last 30-days.
You must read, understand and complete the SWF prior to registration. Sign & submit the SWF at race packet pick up. Do not mail. If under 18 years, the signature of your Parent or Guardian is also required. If you fail to complete, sign & submit the SWF, you will be prohibited from participating in the ACT (no refunds).
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
1. I have completed the swim leg of a triathlon of equal or greater distance.
Name of event ________________ Location ______________
Distance _____________ Swim Time __________ Date ______
2. I have competed on an age-group, high school or college swim team.
School ____________________________ Years ___________
3. I have successfully completed a continuous 1/2-mile swim (for Sprint Distance event) or 1-mile swim (for International Distance event within the last 30-days.
Location _________________ Distance _______ Date _______

I hereby certify that the above information is true. I also acknowledge that the swim portion of the ACT will be an extreme test of my abilities & carries the potential for death or injury. Risks include, but are not limited to those caused by obstacles; contact with watercraft &/or swimmers; water conditions; weather & actions of others. I am aware that those (Chicago Park District life guards & Event medical team) who will provide emergency first aid will be volunteers. I hereby consent to receive any medical treatment that may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident or illness during the Event. I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successor & assigns as follows:
A. WAIVE, RELEASE & DISCHARGE from any & all liability for my death, disability, personal injury or actions of any kind which may hereafter accrue to me as a result of my participation in the ACCENTURE CHICAGO TRIATHLON THE FOLLOWING PERSONS OR ENTITIES: Creative & Production Resources, Inc. (CAPRI) the Event producer, Chicago Triathon (the Events), D.L. Zimco, Inc. (dba Fleet Feet Sports), LincWilson, Inc. (dba Fleet Feet Sports), Ironman Wetsuits, Inc., the Chicago Triathlon & Multisport Club and their membership, all Event sponsors, Event management/ staff/volunteers, City of Chicago, the Chicago Park District, Cook County, the State of Illinois & its (their) office, officers, directors, employees, representatives & agents & volunteers.
B. INDEMNIFY & HOLD HARMLESS the persons or entities mentioned in this paragraph from any & all liabilities & expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) or claims made by other individuals or entities as a result of my actions during the MRS. T’S CHICAGO TRIATHLON. This form shall be construed broadly to provide a release & waiver to the maximum document; & I understand its contents.

Date ___________ Signature _______________________________

Signature of Parent or Guardian if under 18 years of age:

Signature ___________________________________

Race Number
First Name
Last Name
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST PRESENT THIS FORM AT EXPO REGISTRATION
FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM THE COMPETITION