Medical Release / Informed Consent

I am enrolled in a program of strenuous activity including, but not limited to weight training, circuit training, plyometrics, treadmill work and various aerobic and anaerobic conditioning offered by Shropshire Sports Training. I hereby affirm that I am in good physical condition and do not suffer from any pre-existing condition or disability that would prevent or limit my participation in this training program.

I fully understand the risk of injury from the training and conditioning involved in the program is significant.  Including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment and personal disciplines may reduce this risk; the risk of serious injury does exist.  I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of Shropshire Sports Training, MLS Enterprises or others and assume full responsibility for any participation.

I hereby release Mark Shropshire, Shropshire Sports Training and MLS Enterprises from any liability now or in the future including, but not limited to, heart attacks, muscle strains, muscle pulls or tears, broken bones, shin splints, heat prostration, knee/foot/ankle lower back injuries and any other illness, soreness or injury however caused, occurring during or after my participation in the training programs. 

I fully understand that I should be aware of any abnormal responses including, but limited to, specific muscle fatigue, nausea, dizziness, and chest/heart tightness, during my training sessions and will notify my Mark Shropshire or my doctor immediately.  Any abnormalities will warrant an evaluation by medical doctor and possible discontinuation or suspension of the training program.

I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release and hold harmless Mark Shropshire, Shropshire Sports Training and MLS Enterprises it’s officers, officials, agents, and or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertiser, and if applicable owners and lessors of premises used to conduct any associated event (releases), with respect to any and all injury, disability, death or loss of damage to person or property, whether arising from the negligence of the releases or otherwise.

This Medical Release/Informed Consent will remain in effect during the entire duration of my involvement with Mark Shropshire / Shropshire Sports Training. This may include a cessation in periods of time that I may not be utilizing the facility, another facility or my home gym.  I agree to notify Shropshire Sports Training of any medical circumstances, which have occurred during any cessation that may have an effect on my medical condition.

Please be advised, our services do not replace the skills of a medical doctor; therefore Mark Shropshire / Shropshire Sports Training encourages all clients to contact their doctor prior to the start of am physical activity or training program, at any time during your training program, and at any time you feel physical discomfort.

In the event any party to this Release brings suit to enforce or interpret any provision of the Release, or is required to defend any action or proceeding, the defense to which is based upon any provisions of the Release, the unsuccessful party agrees to pay the prevailing party the court costs and attorney’s fees actually incurred by the successful party.

The parties and signatories hereto and each of them, agree and acknowledge that if any portion of this Release is declared invalid or unenforceable by a final judgment of any court or competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the balance of this Release, which shall remain in full force and effect, as such invalid portion shall be deemed servile.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT. I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS. I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.