Parent/Guardian hereafter known as Releasor, wishes the Participant to participate in the 4-H Event named on this document and participate in all activities except as noted on this form.

1. In consideration for the participation in Nebraska 4-H Youth Development Programs and Activities, Releasor hereby RELEASES and covenants not-to-sue UNL or 4-H for any and all present and future claims resulting from ordinary negligence on the part of UNL or 4-H for property damage, personal injury or wrongful death arising as a result of engaging in, using University facilities and equipment, or receiving instruction for Nebraska 4-H Youth Development Programs and Activities or activities thereto, wherever, whenever or however the same may occur.

2. Releasor hereby voluntarily waives and and all claims or actions resulting from ordinary negligence, both present and future, that may be made by Releasor's family, estate, personal representative, heirs or assigns. Further, Releasor realizes that participation in Nebraska 4-H Youth Development Programs and Activities involves certain risks and danger and is a vigorous activity involving severe respitory and cardiovascular stress.

3. Releasor has hereby been made aware and acknowledges that participation in Nebraska 4-H Youth Development Programs and Activities has the following non-exclusive list of certain risks which I accept: death;head, eye, neck and spinal injury resulting in complete or partial paralysis; brain damage; heart attack; blisters;cuts; lacerations; abrasions; concussions; strains;sprains;dislocations; fractures; cold and heat injuries; water immersion;drowning; lightning strikes; injury to bones, joints, muscles,internal organs; and environmental conditions.

4. In addition, I understand and accept the incidental risks of travel to and from the site of activity; participation at sites that may be remote from available medical assistance; and the possible reckless conduct of other participants.

5. In the event of a medical emergency,the Nebraska 4-H Youth Development Programs and Activities or University of Nebraska or its representatives have my permission to take whatever measures they deem reasonable to render assistance and that I and/or my family will be financially responsible for any expense involved.

6. I have read and understand that this WAVIER is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Nebraska and agree that if any part is held invalid, the remaining parts of the WAIVER and RELEASE will continue in full force and effect as intended. I further agree that the venue for any legal proceedings shall be in the State of Nebraska.