KEOLA O KE KAI (THE LIFE AND STRENGTH OF THE SEA) CANOE CLUB Agreements Mission statement: To perpetuate and preserve the art of Hawaiian canoe paddling through our youth and all who are willing to learn. To develop personal growth and character with Traditional Hawaiian ways. Vision Statement: To function as an ohana providing care to our paddlers teaching them lifelong lessons such as Respect, Responsibility, and Friendship, and promoting cultural and values a Healthy Physical activity in a fun family-oriented Environment. Ohana Responsibility: Adults guide students by example, Students respect and listen to adults support all races, Fundraising/ Potlucks/ Parties! Member Responsibility:* Respect the people, who volunteer and commit their time to the club *Respect each other and the paddling community competition is on the water only *Be respectful for the equipment that you use take care of it before, during,& after practice and race *Take care of the club site (pick up trash) *Keep up with all financial responsibilities and club deadlines (TBA by coach Jen) Fundraisers Guidelines: *All winter season Fundraisers are Mandatory to Assist In! *If any fundraiser is not completed, may cause a Dismissal from the club/team *All profits will either help the paddler or the team *Due dates will be given & if dates are not met, then dismissal maybe a consequence Canoe Safety: *Everyone who gets in the canoe must have signed this waiver. *Paddlers must know how to swim and be water safe. *Learn how too properly care for the canoes all canoes must go on a tire with carpet when placed into the water. *Do not jump over the canoes- walk around. *Know what to do in the event of a Huli

In consideration of being allowed to participate in sports, recreational, and related events of any kind, the undersigned releases from liability the Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association and its member organizations, affiliated clubs, their administrators, directors, agents, coaches,volunteers or employees, other participants,sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and owners and leasees of premises where activities or events are conducted, hereinafter referred to as “Releasees,” in full understanding and agreement that: 1. Paddling and other club activities are inherently dangerous, involving risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which might result from the actions, inactions or negligence of their own or of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Risks may be unknown, and not reasonably foreseeable. 2. Prior to participating, it is paddler's responsibility to inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if they believe anything is unsafe, to immediately advise their coach or supervisor of such condition(s) and refrain from participating. Paddlers will follow all rules and instructions relating to conduct and safety. 3. They understand and assume all risk associated with participating, and release, waive and discharge Releasees from liability for demands, losses or damages on account of injury, including death or damage to property related to participation. 4. Paddling and other club activities are inherently public, taking place on beaches, open water and other locations open to the public. Photographs may be taken by Releasees or by members of the public. I hereby grant Releasees the right to use paddler's photograph or recording in any and all forms of media and in all manners including, but not limited to edited, or composite media formats, for the purpose of documenting the perpetuation of the art of the sport of Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe training, rigging, paddling and racing; for news release, art, advertising, trade or any other lawful purpose whatsoever; and release, discharge, and agree to save Releasees from any liability by virtue of blurring, distortion, or alteration whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the making of said images. The undersigned custodial parent or legal guardian acknowledges that he/she is also signing this release on behalf of the minor participant, that he/she is waiving certain rights on behalf of the minor participant that the minor participant otherwise may have and that the minor participant shall be bound by all of the terms of this release. By signing this waiver and release without a parent’s or guardian’s signature, the participant represents he/she is at least 18 years of age, or, if signing as the parent or guardian of the participant, signer represents they are the custodial parent or legal guardian of the minor participant. THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE, UNDERSTAND THAT THEY HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT AND SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY.