The Houston Canoe Club
is a Paddlesports Risk Management Club Sign the Waiver HCC
Join online. (Strongly Encouraged) Note: In order to use the online sign-up, you must be logged-off from the web site. Join Online OR Join by Mail Step 1: Fill out the Membership Application Form HCC Membership Application print 2023 Step 2: Mail your paper application and check (Houston Canoe Club) to: P.O. Box 925516 Houston, TX 77292-5516 Step 3: Read the fine print below. Done! The membership director will send you a packet acknowledging your status as a new club member. Welcome! By joining HCC you agree to: Follow the HCC participants and trip coordinator guidelines. Complete a waiver for Paddlesports Risk Management LLC of Liability when joining/renewing. For all on-water activities You must wear a properly fitted US Coast Guard approved life jacket. A parent or guardian must accompany paddlers under 18 years of age. By accepting the HCC Joining Agreement you are providing electronic signature to the Waiver and Release of Liability below. READ BEFORE SIGNING In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in this sports activity, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that: The risk of injury or illness from the activities involved in this sport is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death; and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury or illness does exist; and, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEE'S or others and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such hazard to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS PADDLESPORT RISK MANAGEMENT, LLC; HOUSTON CANOE CLUB (Releasee's); their officers, directors, agents , employees, participants, sponsoring agencies, commissions, sponsors, advertisers, volunteers, coaches, steerers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct club activities or special events (“RELEASEE'S”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEE'S OR OTHERWISE. I also acknowledge that photographs and video may be taken of me in my participation in, and attendance at this event, and hereby freely agree to allow without restriction all uses of such photos and videos in the reporting of this club activity or race, and/or in the promotion of the club, its location, other sporting events, sport in general, and/or related purposes. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. Welcome!