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Hello everyone and welcome to the Urban Rec experience! We hope you enjoy participating in our leagues, tournaments, and/or events!

By creating an Urban Rec Okanagan member account you will have the choice to agree to receive periodic emails from Urban Rec that pertain to Urban Rec Okanagan leagues, tournaments or events. Each e-mail promoting upcoming Urban Rec Okanagan activities will provide you with the opportunity to opt out of further emails.

You will receive league specific emails for any league, tournament or event in which you are registered. These emails are a requirement of your participation in any Urban Rec Okanagan league, tournament or event and you cannot opt out of these emails while you are on a team roster.

You must be at least 19 years of age in order to participate in any Urban Rec Okanagan league or event.

In order to register and participate in Urban Rec Okanagan sports or activities you will be required to enter into a Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement, as set out below.

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Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risk & Indemnity Agreement (the "Release")

I want to participate in the 2024 season of Urban Recreation Okanagan LTD. (“Urban Rec”).

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS:

I understand and acknowledge that the sports of Volleyball, Basketball, Floor Hockey, Bowling, Slo-Pitch, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Curling, Soccer, Indoor Soccer, Futsal, Benchball, European Handball, Multi-Sport, Ultimate Frisbee and other sports and events put on by Urban Rec involve risk of physical injury and property damage. I understand that the games of Volleyball, Basketball, Floor Hockey, Bowling, Slo-Pitch, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Curling, Soccer, Indoor Soccer, Futsal, Benchball, European Handball, Multi-Sport, Ultimate Frisbee, and other sports and events put on by Urban Rec are played on fields, courts and other surfaces whose conditions are variable and unpredictable, with other participants who are unpredictable, in weather and with man-made obstacles or equipment which can change without notice, all of which can create a risk, danger or hazard to me and contribute to the risk of play and result in serious injury to me or my property, and that such risk, danger or hazard can be caused or contributed to by negligence on the part of Urban Rec or other persons or participants, including the failure on the part of Urban Rec or other persons or participants to take reasonable steps to protect me from risks, dangers and hazards of participating in the 2024 season of Urban Rec.

I am aware that injuries are common in sports and I freely accept and assume the risks, dangers and hazards of me participating or competing in, spectating, or otherwise attending Urban Rec events and activities during the 2024 season and have fully assumed all risk of possible personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting therein.

I understand that the sports of Volleyball, Basketball, Floor Hockey, Bowling, Slo-Pitch, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Curling, Soccer, Indoor Soccer, Futsal, Benchball, European Handball, Multi-Sport and Ultimate Frisbee and other sports and activities put on by Urban Rec require physical exertion and that I should consult a physician before participating in this or any other strenuous physical activity.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT:

In consideration of Urban Rec accepting me as a participant or attendee during the 2024 season, I for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby release, waive and forever discharge Urban Rec, its owners, and sponsors and all their respective agents, employees, volunteers, officials, servants, contractors, representatives, directors, elected and appointed officials, successors, assigns, participants and attendees (all of whom are collectively referred to as the “Releasees”) of and from all claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, actions and causes of action, whether in law or in equity, in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property howsoever caused, arising by reason of my participation in or attendance at the 2024 season of Urban Rec, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence, breach of contract, or breach of any statutory duty of care including duties owed under the Occupiers Liability Act, R.S.B.C. 1996 c. 337, on the part of the Releasees, including the negligence or failure of the Releasees to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect me from the risks, dangers and hazards of participating in the 2024 season of Urban Rec referred to above.

I further hereby undertake to hold and save harmless and agree to indemnify the Releasees from and against any and all liability incurred by any or all of them arising as a result of, or in any way connected with my participation in or attendance during the 2024 season of Urban Rec.

I hereby grant and release to Urban Rec, the right to use photographs, audio tapes, and/or videotapes in which I appear in any materials such as videos, films, recordings, still photographs or articles relating to Urban Rec, its programs and services including, but not limited to, brochures, newsletters, or reports, whether broadcast on television, radio, website, social media or any other medium.

By selecting the "I have read, understand, and agree to the Release above" button and hitting the "Complete Registration" button, I acknowledge having read and understood the above RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISK & INDEMNITY AGREEMENT and am aware that I am waiving certain legal rights.

NOTICE : THIS RELEASE FORM IS A CONTRACT WITH LEGAL CONSEQUENCES. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCEPTING!

BY ACCEPTING THE RELEASE AND PARTICIPATING IN URBAN REC SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES YOU WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INJURY.

I have read, understand, and agree to the Release above.

sports·man·ship

The fact or practice of participating in sports or a sport.

Conduct becoming to one participating in a sport (as fairness, respect for one's opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing)

Code of Conduct

Participants of Urban Rec are expected to behave with civility and appropriate conduct. When you agree to join the Urban Rec, you indicate, by your registration, that you agree to abide by the Code of Conduct. No refunds will be given for loss of membership privileges due to breach of the Code of Conduct. All members are encouraged to exercise good judgment in caring for the safety of others as well as themselves. In the event you witness or experience threatening or inappropriate behavior by another individual, please report the situation immediately to Urban Rec staff or management. Standards of Conduct include, but are not limited to, the examples outlined below. The following types of conduct are specifically prohibited and may result in loss of membership:

Aggressive Behavior: You may not promote or engage in physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion and/or other conduct, which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person. You may not use “fighting words” to harass any employee or participant. If you engage in behavior that is considered aggressive, then your actions may result in a suspension (of varying length) or permanent expulsion.

All leagues are “NON-CONTACT” thus disregarding this rule is considered aggressive behavior.

Control: Urban Rec Event Coordinators and management are responsible for managing and maintaining the safety of our members and facilities. You agree to comply with the directions of Urban Rec staff acting in the performance of their duties. Failure to comply with staff requests, directions, or instructions will result in loss of privileges.

Disorderly Conduct: You may not engage in disorderly or lewd conduct including disorder associated with alcohol or controlled substances.

In registering as a member of Urban Rec and within the context of the activities of Urban Rec an individual agrees to take part in a spirit of fair play, honesty and with the rules and regulations of Urban Rec. As such the member is expected to:

Have read the rules and agree to compete/participate within the rules of League and Urban Rec

Play within the spirit of the leagues which is to have fun and be social in a sports setting

Compete/participate in a spirit of fair play and honesty.

Control your temper. Verbal and/or physical abuse of officials and other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport

Refrain from using profane, insulting, harassing or otherwise offensive language in the context of the activities. Respect an individuals’ dignity; verbal or physical behaviors that constitute harassment or abuse are unacceptable.

Agree to cooperate with the event coordinator, teammates and opponents as well as address fellow athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, event organizers, spectators and others associated with Urban Rec in a courteous and respectful manner.

Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit.

Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated.

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants. This includes but is not limited to their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

Put the good of the game and your fellow participants safety and enjoyment above the desire to win at all costs.

Shake hands with the opposing team at the end of the match

Act in a manner that will bring credit to Urban Rec and yourself, both within and outside the competition arena and/or competition area.

Anyone that fails to adhere to the code of conduct is subject to penalties that include but are not limited to suspension of any length, complete expulsion for an indefinite amount of time, exclusion from other Urban Rec leagues and/or events.

Code of Conduct Addendum

1.0 – GENERAL

1.1 Urban Rec is a community of participants, staff and facility providers working together to create fun and social sports experiences. As part of the registration process that makes participants eligible to participate in Urban Rec environments, each participant explicitly acknowledges that; “I have read, understand, and agree to the Code of Conduct”. In so doing, all participants are bound by the terms of this Code of Conduct and are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that contributes positively to an environment in which respect, civility, diversity, and inclusiveness are valued.

1.2 All members are required to exercise good judgment in caring for the safety and wellbeing of others as well as themselves.

1.3 In the event you witness or experience threatening or inappropriate behavior by another individual, please report the situation immediately to Urban Rec staff.

1.4 Any conduct on the part of a participant that has or might reasonably be seen to have an adverse effect on the integrity or the proper functioning of the Urban Rec environment or the health, safety, rights, or property of Urban Rec or its members, participants, partners, staff and visitors, is subject to disciplinary sanction under this Code.

1.5 The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to define the general standard of conduct expected of participants and provide examples of conduct that may be subject to disciplinary action by Urban Rec. Participants are expected to be aware of, and to conduct themselves in accordance with, this Code.

1.6 Urban Rec respects the right of participants to conduct their own personal lives. This Code governs conduct only to the extent necessary to protect the integrity and proper functioning of the activities of Urban Rec, the peaceful and safe enjoyment of Urban Rec activities and to protect the property of Urban Rec, it’s partners and its members.

1.7 Urban Rec activities take place in permitted/insured venues for which our permit/license grants us exclusive access to the spaces we are using and as such these are "Private Events" even when held in otherwise public environments. As such, participants have a reasonable expectation of privacy within the confines of our league venues and no Audio or Video recording is permitted by participants without the full consent of all parties participating. There is legal precedent for enforcing criminal trespassing and defamation in circumstances where audio/video recording is undertaken without permission. However, here at Urban Rec as a matter of common courtesy for your fellow participants, we simply ask that you abide by our position requiring full consent of all participating parties before recording or distributing audio/video content. Failure to cooperate with this element of the Urban Rec Code of Conduct will be treated no differently than failure to cooperate with any other facet of the Code and as such is subject to disciplinary sanction under this Code.

2.0 – APPLICATION

2.1 This Code applies to conduct that:

2.1.1 occurs at or near the location of any Urban Rec activity or facility; or
2.1.2 occurs elsewhere during or related to activities sponsored by Urban Rec, or where the conduct is alleged to adversely affect, disrupt, or interfere with another person's reasonable participation in Urban Rec programs or activities; or
2.1.3 occurs within a communications environment (digital or otherwise, including email, text message, SMS, social media, Urban Rec App, and all other communication mediums) where communications have occurred as a result of, or related to, participation in an Urban Rec environment.

2.2 Any participant found responsible for misconduct is subject to the disciplinary provisions of this Code, regardless of the action or inaction of civil authorities. Nothing in this Code precludes Urban Rec from referring an individual matter to the appropriate law enforcement agency before, during, or after disciplinary action is taken by Urban Rec under this Code. A participant may be subject to criminal prosecution and/or civil proceedings notwithstanding, and in addition to, disciplinary action taken by Urban Rec against the participant under this Code.

3.0 – PROHIBITED CONDUCT

3.1 The following list sets out specific examples of prohibited conduct. It is intended to help participants understand the types of conduct that will be subject to discipline. This is not an exhaustive list and participants should be aware that their conduct may still be considered prohibited conduct under this Code even if it does not appear explicitly in the list below if the conduct is not in the spirit of play intended which is that of recreational fun.

3.2 Prohibited conduct that may be subject to disciplinary measures includes, but is not limited to, engaging in, attempting to engage in, or assisting others to engage in any of the actions described below:

3.2.1 – Misconduct against persons, which includes:
- (a) physically aggressive behavior; as Urban Rec is a non-contact environment, any physical contact that has caused or could reasonably be considered to risk causing injury.
- (b) verbally aggressive behaviour; assault, harassment, intimidation, threats, or coercion.
- (c) conduct that creates conditions that could reasonably be considered to endanger the physical or mental health, safety, or well-being of any person.
- (d) engaging in a course of vexatious conduct, harassment, or discrimination that is directed at one or more specific persons and that is based on any of the protected grounds under the BC Human Rights Code; and
- (e) engaging in unwelcome or persistent conduct that the participant knows, or ought to reasonably know, would cause another person to feel demeaned, intimidated, or harassed.
- (f) conduct that threatens or endangers the property of any person.
3.2.2 – Escalation, which includes:
- (a) Antagonistic language: “Trash Talk”, name calling, or use of otherwise offensive language, yelling at opposition participants in response to their conduct instead of having each team captain rationally discuss concerns during a break in play.
- (b) Retaliation: engaging in any retaliatory action towards a participant (verbal, physical or otherwise) is not acceptable and will be subject to sanction.
- (c) Excessive Celebration: an act of celebration that goes beyond a return to your side of the field of play to celebrate respectfully with your teammates, repeated loud verbal expressions or approaching the opposition in any way as part of a celebration.
- (d) 3rd Party entry to a conflict; in a conflict situation any party that is participating in the play that is not one of the 2 principal parties that engages in the conflict who either physically by approaching the conflict in any way, or engaging verbally, will be deemed a 3rd party entrant. A 3rd Party entrant must be unequivocally acting to de-escalate the conflict to avoid sanction if they engage in a conflict situation. A 3rd party entrant sanction will generally exceed that of the original parties to a conflict and may include sanctions that extend to the Team Captain and the Team as whole.
- (e) Spectator/fan entry to a conflict; in a conflict situation any party that is not participating in the field of play that engages in the conflict either physically by approaching the conflict in any way, or verbally, will be deemed a spectator entrant. A spectator entrant sanction will generally exceed that of the original parties to a conflict and will most often include sanctions that extend to the Team Captain and the Team as whole.
3.2.3 – Unsportsmanlike Conduct
- (a) Diving: acting as though fouled or injured when there is no contact in an effort to draw a foul call to benefit your team and disadvantage the other team.
- (b) Inadequate Calling of Own Fouls: Each individual participant is responsible for knowing the rules and playing within them. In the event a foul occurs, the expectation is that the offending player will call their own foul with honesty, integrity, and the spirit of fair play at the forefront of their minds. Should a team member not be playing within the rules and not be calling their own fouls appropriately, it is the responsibility of the Team Captain of that team to address the issue with that player and ensure that own fouls are called going forward. A continued failure to call own fouls may be subject to sanction.
- (c) Excessive Refereeing: Urban Rec is a non-contact/no referee environment where all participants are expected to know the rules, play within them and when necessary, call their own fouls. In a situation where a participant has not called their own foul and the opposition team is concerned, the only appropriate approach is for the Team Captain of the team concerned with the non-call to ask for a timeout in play and engage in a reasonable discussion with the Team Captain of the offending team with the assistance of our on-site staff to ensure the conversation remains constructive. Our staff is trained to manage a constructive Team Captain exchange. Persistently calling out opposition players during the run of play for rules infractions is not acceptable and will be subject to sanction.
- (d) Running up the Score/Overly Intense Play: Each team should be aware of the flow of the game, and approximate score. Teams who are of a significantly higher skill level than their opponents should be mindful of the score and adjust their intensity and level of play to ensure it remains fun for the opposing team to continue to play.

3.2.4 – Failure to Co-operate with Staff:
- (a) Refusal to Comply; Urban Rec staff and management are responsible for managing and maintaining the safety of our participants, facilities, and the public at large. As such, you agree to comply with the directions of Urban Rec staff acting in the performance of their duties. Failure to comply with staff requests, directions, or instructions will be subject to sanction.
- (b) Staff Harassment: Urban Rec staff and management are open to constructive feedback, however the use of vulgar language, intimidation, threats, coercion or, engaging in unwelcome or persistent conduct that the participant knows, or ought to reasonably know, would cause another person to feel demeaned, intimidated, or harassed in any form of communication is not acceptable.
3.2.5 – Disorderly Conduct:
- (a) Intoxicated Behaviour: lude, offensive or incoherent behaviour associated with alcohol or other substances.
- (b) Indecent exhibition.
- (c) Loitering: presence in a public place that in any way impedes or obstructs others who are in that place.
- (d) Disturbing The Peace: interrupting the peace and quiet of others through behaviours or actions that are inappropriate to the environment.
3.2.6 – Disruption:
- No participant shall, by action, threat, or otherwise, disrupt any activity organized by Urban Rec or the right of other persons to carry on their legitimate activities.
3.2.7 – False Information:
- No Participant shall knowingly furnish false information to any person or office acting on behalf of Urban Rec.
3.2.8 – Refusal To Comply with Disciplinary Measures:
- No Participant found to have committed prohibited conduct under this code shall fail to comply with disciplinary measures imposed subsequently.
3.2.9 – Contravention of Laws:
- No Participant shall contravene any provision of the Criminal Code nor any other federal, provincial, or municipal statute or regulation.

Finally, those original tenets of the very first Urban Rec Code of Conduct remain in full effect and as such, registering as a member of Urban Rec and within the context of the activities of Urban Rec an individual agrees to take part in a spirit of fair play, honesty and with the rules and regulations of Urban Rec. As such the member is expected to:

Have read the rules and agree to compete/participate within the rules of League and Urban Rec
Play within the spirit of the leagues which is to have fun and be social in a sports setting
Compete/participate in a spirit of fair play and honesty.
Control your temper. Verbal and/or physical abuse of officials and other players, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport
Refrain from using profane, insulting, harassing or otherwise offensive language in the context of the activities. Respect an individuals’ dignity; verbal or physical behaviors that constitute harassment or abuse are unacceptable.
Agree to cooperate with the event coordinator, teammates, and opponents as well as address fellow athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, event organizers, spectators and others associated with Urban Rec in a courteous and respectful manner.
Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit.
Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants. This includes but is not limited to their gender, ability, cultural background, or religion.
Put the good of the game and your fellow participants safety and enjoyment above the desire to win at all costs.
Shake hands with the opposing team at the end of the match
Act in a manner that will bring credit to Urban Rec and yourself, both within and outside the competition arena and/or competition area.

Anyone that fails to adhere to the code of conduct is subject to penalties that include but are not limited to; suspension of any length, complete expulsion for an indefinite amount of time, exclusion from other Urban Rec leagues and/or events.

No refunds will be given for loss of membership privileges due to a breach of the Code of Conduct.

I have read, understand, and agree to the Code of Conduct above.

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