Friday, March 20, 2009

INWARD BOUND IS A DANGEROUS ACTIVITY

...is the sub-heading on the Indemnity Form. Further:

As a participant of Inward Bound I understand I will be exposed to SIGNIFICANT RISKS OF PERSONAL INJURY, and possibly, death.

Some risks include:
  • unmarked hazards (eg. cliffs, rivers, creeks, fences, low-lying trees)
  • rugged terrain and unpredictable conditions
  • bad weather
  • darkness and poor light
  • plants and animals
  • contaminated water
  • dehydration
  • getting lost
  • contact with vehicles on roads
  • heat temperature exposure
  • cold temperature exposure (eg. possible risk of hypothermia)
  • fatigue and personal bodily injuries due to long-term exercise
  • disparity in experience or condition of participants
  • disparity in maturity or competitiveness of participants
I release the ANU Interhall Sports Club Incorporated, its members, employees, volunteers and agents from any liability for any negligence.

I have read this indemnity form, understand its contents and agree that its terms and conditions bind me and my heirs and successors.

--I take it seriously but, at the same time, it's a bit humorous.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

"Here lies a young a young lad from the states
Whose innards some dingos did ate.
He attempted a strenuous quest
Where he ran, marched, and crawled without rest
Oh, what a downright unrighteous fate."

dunamis said...

Good, my elegy is prepared then.

tim the younger said...

mmm...cliffs and low lying trees.