Covid-19 Running Club Guidelines & Form

The PSL is excited to begin our Running Club again, but in order to do so safely and by CDC Guidelines we are asking all participants to register to participate below.

Covid-19 Protocols

All participants are expected:

To register for every run
- During registration all participants must sign our Covid-19 Waiver and PSL Waiver
To follow our Covid-19 (updated 12/21) Running Club Protocols
- Anyone playing who tests positive for Covid-19 or has come into contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 10 days must notify us here.
- Further resources can be found on our PSL Covid-19 Resources webpage
Questions? Please contact Jaime Filipek, PSL Program Development Manager

PSL Running Club Registration for runs during Covid-19

Name*
First Last
Phone*
Email*
Date of PSL run you are attending:
MM slash DD slash YYYY
PSL Participation Waiver:*
I have read and agree to the PSL Participation Waiver:
Waiver of Liability, Release, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement

For and in consideration of my registration with the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (“PUMP”) and being allowed to participate in any program, event or activity sponsored by PUMP, (including but not limited to: the Pittsburgh Sports League (“PSL”) competitions, service projects, Kickball for a Cause, Steel City World Cup, Yoga in the Park, self-defense training programs, fundraising events, and corporate sporting events and tournaments, and any other event, competition or program sponsored by PUMP, each of which is hereinafter known as a “Program” and known collectively as “Programs”), I hereby forever waive, release, discharge and relinquish for myself, and my heirs, administrators, successors and assigns, any and all claims, rights, actions, suits or causes of action against PUMP, PUMP’s sponsors, other Program participants, coaches, officials and owners of the various sites of Programs (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Releasees”) for personal injury, property damage, wrongful death or any other type of injury or damages arising out of my participation in Programs, and/or any activities incidental thereto, including transportation to and from PSL competitions, whenever or however they may occur or arise.

I fully understand and acknowledge that a Program may involve risks and dangers to my person including bodily injury, partial or total disability, paralysis, and death, and damages which may arise therefrom and I acknowledge and voluntarily assume all such risks and dangers in connection with my participation therein. I further understand and acknowledge that these risks and dangers may be caused by my own negligence or the negligence of others and I knowingly and voluntarily assume all such risks and dangers whether caused by my own negligence or the negligence of others. I further acknowledge that there may be risks and dangers that are not known to PUMP or myself or are not reasonably foreseeable at this time and I voluntarily assume all such risks.

I covenant and agree not to sue the Releasees, or any of them, for or on account of any injury or damages I may suffer in connection with my participation in a Program, and further agree that if any person or entity brings any claim or lawsuit for personal injury, property damage, wrongful death, subrogation or any other cause of action against Releasees related to any injury or damages I may suffer in connection with my participation in a Program, I shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from any and all such claims or causes of action by whomever or wherever made or presented.

I represent and warrant that I am in good health, physically fit and in proper physical condition to participate in Programs, and that I have had the opportunity to seek the advice of my personal physician prior to participating therein. I further represent and warrant that I am at least eighteen (18) years old; provided, however, that if this registration is for participation in a Program at a licensed site where alcoholic beverages are served, I represent and warrant that I am at least twenty-one (21) years old.

I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER OF LIABILITY, RELEASE, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND UNDERSTAND THAT I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT. I HAVE SIGNED THIS AGREEMENT FREELY AND WITHOUT PROMISE OR INDUCEMENT EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN. THE RELEASE, WAIVER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY HEREIN ARE INTENDED TO BE AS BROAD AND INCLUSIVE AS PERMITTED BY LAW, AND TO BIND MYSELF AND MY ESTATE. IF ANY PORTION HEREOF IS HELD TO BE INVALID, I AGREE THAT THE BALANCE SHALL NOTWITHSTANDING CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY PENNSYLVANIA LAW, AND THE VENUE FOR ANY LITIGATION ARISING WITH RESPECT HERETO SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.
PUMP Covid-19 Waiver*
I have read and agree to the PUMP Covid-19 Waiver
In consideration of participating in PUMP Program(s), related event(s), or activity, I acknowledge
and agree to the following:
I understand the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the
World Health Organization. I understand COVID-19 is highly contagious and is believed to spread mainly
from person-to-person contact. I understand that an individual can be infected with COVID-19 without
their knowledge and be asymptomatic.
I understand that the circumstances regarding COVID-19 change frequently and that CDC
Guidelines are frequently updated. I accept full responsibility for familiarizing myself with the most recent
update. PUMP has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, however I
acknowledge that PUMP cannot guarantee that I or anyone else will not become infected with COVID-19,
including my spouse, guests, unborn child, or relatives. I understand Participation in a PUMP athletic
sports program(s), related event or activity, could increase the risk of contracting COVID-19.
I acknowledge and fully assume the risk of illness or death related to COVID-19 arising from
participating in the sports program(s) and related activities and hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND
COVENANT NOT TO SUE (on behalf of myself and any minor children from whom I have the capacity
contract) PUMP or PUMP’s officers, directors, agents, employees and assigns (the “RELEASEES”) from any
liability related to COVID-19 which might occur as a result of my participating in the sports program(s) and
related activities.
I shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the RELEASEES from and against any and all claims,
demands, suits, judgments, losses or expenses of any nature whatsoever (including, without limitation,
attorneys’ fees, costs and disbursements, whether of in-house or outside counsel and whether or not an
action is brought, on appeal or otherwise), arising from or out of, or relating to, directly or indirectly, the
infection of COVID-19 or any other illness or injury.
It is my express intent that this Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement shall bind any assigns and
representatives, and shall be deemed as a RELEASE, WAIVER, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE
the above-named RELEASEES. This Agreement and the provisions contained herein shall be construed,
interpreted and controlled according to the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. I HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND
VOLUNTARILY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OFANY DISPUTE ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
AGREEMENT. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS WAIVER WAS EXPRESSLY NEGOTIATED AND IS A MATERIAL
INDUCEMENT THE PERMISSION GRANTED BY RELEASEES TO PARTICIAPTE IN THE ACTIVITIES.
Covid-19 Running Club Guidelines*
I have read and agree to the Covid-19 Running Club Guidelines
General
• All requirements to be shared with players and organizer prior to first run.
• Players must certify having read and understood guidelines and rules prior to first run through online form.
• Running Club webpage will have posted signage with requirements and directions to follow guidelines.

Attendees
• No more than 30 persons may attend a run
• No runners who have not signed waivers are allowed

Rules
• Everyone must adhere to six-foot social distancing.
• One organizer will always be present to take attendance, ensure everyone has signed waivers and help everyone follow social distancing guidelines
• Runners are encouraged to bring their own sanitizer and sanitize often

Runners
• Runners must adhere to six-foot social distancing during running and before/after
• Players must conduct daily symptom assessment. Anyone experiencing symptoms or has come into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days must stay home. *
• Runners should wear a mask when they are unable to maintain a social distancing of at least 6 feet to all other individuals, except for those who live in their household.
• Masks are recommended at all other times
• Runners must bring and use their own water and water bottle. No team water coolers or shared drinking stations are permitted.
• All personal items should be kept in separate space (car, bike)
• No spitting, sunflower seeds, snot rockets, etc.
• Must use hand sanitizer upon arrival to run
• Frequent hand sanitizing is strongly recommended for all runners
• No touch rule – runners should refrain from high fives, handshake lines, and other physical contact with other runners and organizers. A “tip of the cap” can be used following the run in lieu of touching.
• If a player develops symptoms while at a run, the player must immediately isolate and/or seek medical care.
• Runners are strongly recommended to travel to the games alone or with a member of their immediate family.

Organizer
• Organizer must adhere to six-foot social distancing while on site
• Organizer must conduct daily symptom assessment. Anyone experiencing symptoms or has come into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days must stay home. *
• If an organizer develops symptoms while at a run, the organizer must immediately isolate and/or seek medical care.
• Organizers must take attendance and make sure everyone has signed waivers to participate

*Per the CDC, symptoms include cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell.
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