International Sports Festival

Release of Liability, Terms and Conditions of Entry

This “Terms and Conditions of Entry” form must be signed and submitted with your registration forms and payment in order to complete your Sign-Up for participation in the Palm Desert International Sports Festival.

I declare that I am in good physical condition to compete in the Palm Desert International Sports Festival and in the number and type of events in which I have entered. I acknowledge that I am aware of all the risks inherent in the Palm Desert International Sports Festival training and competition, including possible permanent disability or death, and agree to assume all of those risks.

In the event I should sustain an injury or illness while participating in the Palm Desert International Sports Festival, I hereby authorize attending medical personnel to perform and administer such emergency or non-emergency medical attention as they, in their absolute discretion, deem necessary or desirable. I also consent to emergency and non-emergency treatment for me and authorize attending medical personnel to delegate any necessary treatment to any other medical practitioner nominated for that purpose

I hereby release all attending medical personnel for any and all claims, damages, and liability arising out of any acts or omissions in connection with delivery of emergency or non-emergency medical treatment to me.

I hereby grant the Palm Desert International Sports Festival and its licensees the unconditional right to use, record, publish, broadcast and otherwise exploit at its discretion in any form of media, art, advertising, trade, visual documentary, promotional material, merchandise or film coverage of any kind my performance in Palm Desert International Sports Festival and to use my name, likeness, voice and biographical information in connection therewith without compensation to me. I also waive the right to inspect and/or approve the finished product or the copy that may be used in connection therewith, or the use to which it may be applied.

I agree to abide by all rules and regulations issued by the Desert Recreation District in connection with the Palm Desert International Sports Festival, and to observe all written and oral instructions given by authorized personnel at the Palm Desert International Sports Festival. I agree that failure to comply with the designated rules may result in my disqualification from the Palm Desert International Sports Festival.

I acknowledge and agree that, unless otherwise stipulated by the rules and regulations applicable the sport I enter, the minimum age for entry into the Palm Desert International Sports Festival is 35 years old and that the date for determining the proper age group is December 31, 2012. Furthermore, I accept that I may be required to provide proof of age in order to receive my credentials and participate in the competition.

As a condition of my participation in the Palm Desert International Sports Festival, I hereby waive, on my own behalf and on behalf of my estate or personal representative, any and all claims for loss or damages arising out of my participation in the Sports Festival, including claims for loss or damages caused by the negligence, active or passive, of the following: the Palm Desert International Sports Festival; the Desert Recreation District any officers, directors, agents, representatives, volunteers or employees of the foregoing; or the clubs, host facilities, sponsors, committees and facilities, attending medical personnel, or any individuals officiating at the meets or supervising such activities. Also, I certify that all of the information provided in this form is true and complete. I have read the entry information provided for the event and agree to abide by it. The organizers strongly recommend that participants consult their doctors regarding preparation and competition in this program or any similar physical activity.

ELIGIBILITY

There are 2 divisions.
Master’s Division: 35 – 49 years old as of December 31, 2012
Seniors Division: 50 + years old as of December 31, 2012

The minimum age for entry into the Palm Desert International Sports Festival is 35 years old and the date for determining the proper age group is December 31, 2012. Furthermore, you accept that you may be required to provide proof of age in order to receive your credentials and participate in the competition.

Registration Deadline is February 3, 2012

See Registration page for more information.

Fees

Unless stated otherwise you must pay a one-time games fee of $35; one games fee per person covers all sports entered. However, there is a separate individual sports fee for each sporting event entered per person per event. The games fee includes an official games t-shirt and goody bag.

The Volleyball and Softball team fee are for the specified team event only and do not include the official games t-shirt. A games fee and event fees apply, if participating in other events. Official games t-shirt will be available for purchase.

Rules and Sport Information

The rules and regulations for the International Sports Festival are too numerous to print. Log onto www.nsga.com and click on results and rules tab.