Saturday, September 21, 2024

Snorkel Squad

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Snorkel Squad

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9.21 RWR Snorkel Squad

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PADI SWIM, DISCOVER MERMAID, SKIN DIVER AND DISCOVER SNORKELING PROGRAMS, COURSES, EXPERIENCES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

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I understand and agree that the facility through which this program is offered, and its associated staff, are licensed to use various SAI and PADI Trademarks and to conduct SAI and PADI training, but are not agents, employees or franchisees of Starfish Aquatics Institute, Inc. ("SAI") or PADI. I further understand that these business activities are independent, and are neither owned nor operated by SAI nor PADI, and that while SAI establishes the standards for PADI Swim Programs, and PADI establishes the standards for PADI snorkeling, skin diving and Discover Mermaid training, neither SAI nor PADI is responsible for, nor do they have the right to control, the operation of the facility's business activities and the day-to-day conduct of its swim/snorkeling/skin diving or Discover Mermaid programs/experiences and/or related activities. I further understand and agree on behalf of myself, my heirs and my estate that in the event of an injury or death during this program, neither I nor my estate shall seek to hold SAI or PADI liable for the actions, inactions or negligence of Reefs and Wrecks Remembered LLC OR Neverland Scuba, LLC (PADI Swim School, PADI Dive Centre or PADI Dive Resort Name) and/or the instructors associated with its swimming/ snorkeling/skin diving or Discover Mermaid programs/courses/experiences and/or related activities.

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I am aware that participation in swimming/snorkeling/skin diving and Discover Mermaid programs/courses/experiences and related activities has inherent risks that may result in serious injury or death. I understand and agree that neither the instructor(s), nor the facility through which this program/course/experience and/or related activity is offered, Reefs and Wrecks Remembered LLC OR Neverland Scuba, LLC (PADI Swim School, PADI Dive Centre or PADI Dive Resort Name), nor Starfish Aquatics Institute, Inc. ("SAI"), nor PADI Americas, Inc. nor its affiliate and subsidiary corporations ("PADI"), nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents, contractors or assigns (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me, my child, my family, estate, heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of participation in this program/course/experience and/or related activities or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released Parties, whether passive or active. I, _______________________________________ (Parent/Participant), on behalf of myself as a participant in a swimming/snorkeling/skin diving/Discover Mermaid program/course/experience and/or related activity and/or on behalf of my participating minor child, ________________________________________ (Child’s Name), acknowledge, understand and confirm that:
  • In consideration of being allowed to participate in this program/course/experience and/or related activity, I hereby personally assume all risks of this program/course/experience and/or related activity, whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall me/my minor child while a participant in this program/course/experience and/or related activity, including, but not limited to, the academics, confined water and/or open water activities.
  • I/my minor child am/is in good health and have/has no physical condition that would prevent participation in this program/course/ experience and/or related activity. I understand that past or present medical conditions may be contraindicative to participation in the program/course/experience and/or related activity. I affirm that I/my minor child am/is not currently suffering from a cold or congestion or have an ear infection. I affirm that I/my minor child do/does not have a history of seizures, dizziness or fainting, or a history of heart condition (e.g. cardiovascular disease, angina, heart attack). I further affirm that I/my minor child do/does not have a history of respiratory problems such as emphysema or tuberculosis. I affirm that I/my minor child am/is not currently taking medication that carries a warning about any impairment of my physical or mental abilities.
  • Swimming/snorkeling/skin diving and Discover Mermaid programs/courses/experiences and/or related activities are physically strenuous activities and that I/my minor child will be exerting myself/him or herself during this program/course/experience and/or related activity, and that if I/my minor child am/is injured as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, drowning or any other cause, that I expressly assume the risk of said injuries and that I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for the same.
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About this Adventure

It’s time to take a step further for a closer look underwater while snorkeling. Before diving in, it’s important to know the basics. We’ll walk through snorkeling basics from safety signals, to what a dive flag means, and how to properly fit and use equipment best. Throughout the hour kids will even pick up tips on how to keep water out of their mask, what to do if water gets in the snorkel (remember it’s not a straw), and review how to use fins safely. Once in the water we’ll practice special ways to float and breathe, gliding above the surface spotting all kinds of cool bait fish, sand dollars, and maybe even some larger species like a sea turtle!

This class is recommended for kids ages 6+

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