WETASKIWIN REGIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

August 18 - 22, 2025

For students going into grades 5 - 9 in the fall of 2025

Drop off time is 8:45 am and pick up time is 3:45 pm at the Wetaskiwin Twin Arenas, Co-op Place

Includes on and off ice (dryland and other sporting/exercise activities) in Wetaskiwin and surrounding areas

Transportation if applicable will be by WRPS Bus

The fee of $450.00 is payable online at the time of completing this form.

If you are unable to make the full payment at the time of registering, please send an email to schoolfees@wrps11.ca to make alternate arrangements before completing this form, as the form will not be received on our end without full payment being made at the time of submitting.

**Full equipment is required**

In the event this activity is canceled, the fee will be removed from the student account and any payments for this fee will be transferred to other outstanding fee(s) on the student account or, if all other fees have been paid, will remain as a credit on the student account.  Refunds will only be issued at the request of the parent or guardian provided that there are no fees outstanding to Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools.

To be executed by parents/guardians of Individual who is under the age of majority.

By signing this document, you will assume certain risks and responsibilities, please read carefully.

1.  This is a binding legal agreement.  Clarify any questions or concerns before signing.  As an Individual participating in the Wetaskiwin Regional Public School's Education Trip and it's affiliated districts (collectively the "Organization"), the activities may include, but are not limited to: traveling to the location, events, games, rides including roller coasters, animal exhibits, orientational or instructional sessions or lessons, (collectively the "Activities"), the undersigned, being the Individual and Individual's Parent/Legal Guardian (collectively the "Parties"), acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in the agreement.

2.  I am the Parent/Legal Guardian of the Individual and have full legal responsibility for the decisions of the Individual.

3.  The Individual is participating voluntarily in Activities.  In consideration of that participation, the Parties hereby acknowledge that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards that they may be exposed to, which include, but are not limited to:

• Contracting Covid-19 or any other contagious disease;
• Exerting and stretching various muscle groups;
• The failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment, resulting in injury;
• Abrasions, sprains, strains, fractures, or dislocations from slipping, jumping, falling, or running;
• Privacy breachers, hacking, technology malfunction or damage;
• Sickness, nausea, head ache, and other sicknesses from participating in rides or viewing, including but not limited to roller coasters, animal exhibits, rides, and other Activities;
• Physical contact with other Individuals;
• Not wearing appropriate attire or footwear;
• Failure to act safely or within the Individual's ability or within designated areas;
• Negligence of other persons, including Individuals, or employee's;
• Extreme weather conditions;
• Travel to and from education trip location.

4.  The Parties understand and acknowledge that:

• The Activities have foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards and dangers that no amount of care, caution or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, and in rare occurrences, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life;
• The Organization may offer or promote on-line programming (such as webinars, remote conferences, workshops, and on-line training)which have different foreseeable and unforeseeable risks than in-person programming;
• The Organization has a difficult task to ensure safety and it is not infallible.  The Organization may be unaware of the Individual's fitness or abilities, may give incomplete warnings or instructions, may misjudge weather or environmental conditions, and the equipment being used might malfunction; and
• The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization and COVID-19 is extremely contagious.  The Organization has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the Organization cannot guarantee that the Individual will not become infected with COVID-19.  Further, attending the Activities could increase your risk of contracting COVID-19.

5.  In consideration of the Organization allowing the Individual to participate in the Activities, the Parties agree:

• That the Individual's mental and physical condition is appropriate to participate in the Activities;
• That personal injury can and may occur to the Individual Child, and I hereby authorize the Education Trip's organizer, its officers, or representatives to seek and consent to emergency medical attention for the Individual Child and further agree to be liable for and to pay all costs incurred in connection with such medical attention;
• To comply with the rules and regulations for participation in Activities;
• To a rescheduling of the Activities, should unforeseen circumstances affect the viability of these Activities;
• To comply with the rules of the facility, including during transportation;
• That if the Individual observes an unusual significant hazard or risk, the Individual will remove themselves from participation and bring such to the attention of an Organization representative immediately;
• The risks associated with the Activities are increased when the Individual's abilities are compromised, for any reason, including, but not limited to fatigue, muscle strain, compromised vision, minor injury, and the Individual agrees not to participate if impaired in any way;
• That it is the Individual's sole responsibility to assess whether any Activities are appropriate for the Individual.  By the Individual commencing an Activity, they acknowledge and accept the suitability and conditions of the Activity;
• That COVID-19 and all other communicable diseases are contagious in nature and the Individual may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 or any other communicable disease, including communicable disease exposures arising out of supervision, instructions, recommendations, warnings and advice given or which should have been given, and such exposure may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability or death, and voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks;
• That the Parties acknowledge that they have considered and disclosed to the School Board all physical or mental health conditions, allergies, intolerances, and any other risks associated with these conditions, that could potentially affect the Individual's ability to safely participate in the Activities.  Permission for the Individual does not have any intolerances, allergies, or health conditions that have not been disclosed, and could affect the Individual's ability to safely participate in Activities.  

6.  In consideration of the Organization allowing the Individual to participate, the Parties agree:

• That the Parties are not relying on any oral or written statements made by the Organization or their agents, whether in a brochure or advertisement or in individual conversations, to agree to be involved in the Activities; and
• That the Organization is not responsible or liable for any damage to the Individual's vehicle, property, or equipment that may occur as a result of Activities.

7.  The Parties expressly agree that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law and that if any of its provisions are held to be invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue to full legal force and effect.

Does your child have any particular allergies or medical conditions which would prohibit him or her from participating in this endeavor, or restrict the student's participation in any way?

EMERGENCY CONTACT

In the event of an emergency, we can contact the person(s) below at the following phone number(s):

8.  The Parties acknowledge that they have read this Agreement and understand it, that they have executed this Agreement voluntarily, and that this Agreement is to be binding upon themselves, their heirs, their spouses, parents, guardians, next of kin, executors, administrators and legal or personal representatives.

I have read the above information and understand that by checking the below boxes I agree that:

All school activities are subject to Principal approval.

Voluntary Student Accident Insurance

We all know that accidents can, and do, happen. While your provincial coverage or your employee benefits plan may cover some medical, dental or other expenses related to these accidents, they may not cover all of them. And although the School Board has insurance, we encourage additional protection as it will ensure complete and quick indemnification should an accident occur. 

Student Accident Insurance helps to protect your family from these unexpected costs if your child is injured on school property during school-sponsored activities. While participation is voluntary, it is highly recommended. All students, up to 26 years of age, are accepted. Coverage is available in three affordable plan options, for as low as $13/year, in Lite, Plus and Premium. 

For more policy details or to buy a plan, please visit www.studyinsuredstudentaccident.com or call 1-833-560-0527 (toll-free) or 416-916-1588 (local). Please note that the insurance agreement is between you and Student Accident Insurance.

The information collected on this form is being collected pursuant to the Education Act (Student Record Regulation), the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act, and Section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.  Information acquired through this form is kept secure and access is restricted.  If you have any questions regarding the collection or use of this information, please contact your school principal or Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools.