HOLD HARMLESS RELEASE
This release bars your rights to recover damages in the case of an accident injuring you.
READ BEFORE SIGNING!!

NAME: ________________________________ BIRTHDATE:_________________________________
STREET:_______________________________ TOWN:______________________________________
STATE:______________ZIP:_______________PHONE:_____________________________________
In applying to the ESA surfing tournaments, I promise to inspect the contest site and assure myself that the area is safe for surfing and further agree that I will not surf in the contest unless I am satisfied that the area and conditions are safe for surfing purposes. In exchange for the Eastern Surfing Association's accepting my entry form, I voluntarily agree to assume all risks incident to the sport of surfing. I fully understand and comprehend the dangers of surfing created by the sharp edges and fins along with the natural buoyancy of a surfboard when they are acted upon by the powerful forces of the ocean and ocean waves. With full knowledge, comprehension, and understanding of these dangers, I voluntarily accept and assume all risks involved in the spirit of competitive surfing. I will further read and comply with all the ESA rules and regulations noting existing weather conditions, and do agree that I voluntarily assume all risks arising from conditions related to use of the contest site by myself and others. In consideration of your acceptance of my entry, I intend to be legally bound, hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, hold harmless and release and forever discharge the Eastern Surfing Association; Cities/Towns of Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Indian Beach, North Topsail, Surf City; Counties of Carteret, Onslow, and Pender; State of North Carolina; Triple S Resort, Sheraton Resort, Iron Steamer Resort, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, and Surf City Fishing Pier, Sportsmans Pier, Oceanna Pier; Carteret Community College; the United States Surfing Federation, and all ESA national sponsors and local sponsors, their members, agents and any official connected with this competition, from all liabilities and damages whatsoever, arising from my presence or participation in the Eastern Surfing Association surfing events and do hereby grant the sponsors such release as described herein. I acknowledge that I have read and understand all of the above.

CONTESTANT’S SIGNATURE:___________________________________DATE:_____________

FOR CONTESTANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE:
I hereby certify that I am the legal parent or guardian of the surfer named above, and do hereby give my permission without reservation and with full understanding and comprehension of the foregoing agreement, to hold the aforementioned organization and governmental entities harmless any liabilities including any such injuries which are alleged to have occurred as a result of negligent failure of ESA officials, judges, and directors to properly supervise contestants in the course of competition.

SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN________________________________DATE: ____________
2008 CONTEST SEASON