I acknowledge that participation in any or all the activities of the BCC Youth Group may result in various types of injury, but not limited to, the following: sickness, bodily injury, death, emotional injury, personal injury, property damage and financial damage. In consideration for the opportunity to participate in the activities, the Participant (or parent/guardian) acknowledges and accepts the risks of injury associated with participation in and transportation to and from any of the activities. The Participant (or parent/guardian) accepts personal financial responsibility for any injury or other loss sustained during any activity or during transportation to and from the activity, as well as for any medical treatment rendered to the Participant that is authorized by the Sponsor or its agents, employees, volunteers, or any other representatives (collectively referred to hereinafter as the “Activity Sponsor”).  Further, the Participant (or parent/guardian) releases and promises to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Activity Sponsor for any injury arising directly or indirectly out of any described Activity or transportation to and from the Activity, whether such injury arises out of the negligence of the Activity Sponsor, the Participant, or otherwise. If a dispute over this agreement or any claim for damages arises, the Participant (or parent/guardian) agrees to resolve the matter through a mutually acceptable alternative dispute resolution process. If the Participant (or parent/guardian) and the Activity Sponsor cannot agree upon such a process, the dispute will be submitted to a three-member arbitration panel for resolution pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association.  I further state that I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING RELEASE & KNOW THE CONTENTS THEREOF & I SIGN THIS RELEASE AS MY OWN FREE ACT. This is a legally binding agreement, which I have read & understand.