Coney Island Brighton Beach Open Water Swimmers
Open Water Swim Event

SWIMMER LIABILITY RELEASE

I, the undersigned participant, intending to be legally bound, hereby certify that I am physically fit and have not been otherwise informed by a physician.  I acknowledge that I am aware of the risks inherent in participating in open water swimming events and in training for and volunteering in connection with same, including contagious diseases, permanent disability and death, and agree to assume all of those risks. I acknowledge that CIBBOWS may take, use, and disseminate photographs and videos of me and of other participants, and I consent to such activities by CIBBOWS and hereby waive all rights to compensation in connection therewith.

AS A CONDITION OF MY PARTICIPATION IN ANY SWIM (“SWIM”) AND ANY ACTIVITIES INCIDENT THERETO, I HEREBY WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIMS FOR LOSS OR DAMAGES TO MY PERSON OR PROPERTY, INCLUDING ALL CLAIMS FOR LOSS OR DAMAGES CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE, OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: CONEY ISLAND BRIGHTON BEACH OPEN WATER SWIMMERS, NYC PARKS AND RECREATION, THE CITY OF NEW YORK  (ITS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES), WCS-THE NEW YORK AQUARIUM, PR TIMING, ANY EVENT SPONSOR, ANY EVENT COMMITTEE, ANY VOLUNTEER, ANY BOATER, AND ANY INDIVIDUAL OFFICIATING AT OR OTHERWISE SUPERVISING THE EVENT.   

In addition, I agree to abide by and be governed by the rules of the Swim.  Finally, I again acknowledge that I am aware of the risks inherent in open water swimming and agree to assume all of those risks.