AVA Convention Registration

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Personal Information - 1 of 6

* Given (First) Name

* Family (Last) Name

* Street Address

* City

* State

* Country

* Postal Code

* Email Address

* Mobile Phone Number

I am

                                Associate Member Number

I am attending as a part of a Tour Group

YES

Tour Name

I wish to volunteer at the Convention
                                
                                 YES
                            
                                 no

Age of registrant
                                
                                Adult
                            
                                Minor

Athletic Waiver - 2 of 6

* Waiver and Release of Liability for Adult Participant

Voluntary Participation: I acknowledge that I have voluntarily decided to participate in the 2025 AVA National Convention in Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA, which is sponsored by American Volkssport Association (AVA), between April 26, 2025 and May 4, 2025.
Assumption of Risk: I am aware that no recreational activities are without the possibility of unforeseen hazards. I understand that certain activities have the inherent possibility of risk, and it is impossible to list all such risks. I know that walking, biking, swimming, and hiking ("the ACTIVITIES") are potentially hazardous. I am voluntarily participating in the ACTIVITIES with the knowledge of the possibility of danger involved. I agree to accept any and all risks of injury or death to myself and verify this statement by typing my initials here.
Liability Release: As consideration of AVA permitting me to participate in the ACTIVITIES, I hereby agree that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, and legal representatives will not make a claim against, sue, or attach the property of AVA, any of its affiliated organizations, or any of its Elders, Trustees, employees, volunteers, or agents for injury, death, illness, or damage resulting from the negligence or other acts, howsoever caused, by any employee, agent, or contractor of AVA or any of its affiliated organizations as a result of my participation in the ACTIVITIES. I hereby release AVA, its affiliated organizations, its Elders, Trustees, employees, volunteers, and agents from all actions, claims, or demands that I, my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, and legal representatives now have or may hereafter have for injury, illness, or damage resulting from my participation in the ACTIVITIES. I further acknowledge and agree that AVA shall not be liable for any injury, death, illness, or damage to myself resulting from any activity in which I participate, which is outside of the scope of those ACTIVITIES sponsored and sanctioned by AVA.
Photo Release: I give permission to be photographed and/or videotaped for future promotional materials, including website postings. I do so without expectation of compensation and with the understanding that these photographs and video images will be used exclusively by AVA for its publications, website, and publicity purposes.
Digital Communication: I voluntarily agree that any and all digital communication between myself and any minor involved in AVA's events will not be considered confidential. I understand that AVA does not allow any of its representatives to transmit or receive any electronic content that is illicit, unsavory, abusive, pornographic, discriminatory, harassing, or disrespectful. I understand AVA has a zero-tolerance policy, and I will inform the Association staff immediately upon receipt of any questionable communication.
Potential Claims Not Covered By This Release: I understand that by executing this RELEASE FROM LIABILITY, I am not waiving my rights concerning any potential claims that may arise from the fraudulent, intentional, and/or criminal conduct of AVA, any of its affiliated organizations, or any of its Directors, employees, volunteers, or agents.
Knowing and Voluntary Execution: I, , have carefully read this agreement and fully understand its contents. I am over the age of eighteen and legally qualified to make this agreement. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between myself and AVA and sign it of my own free will.

* Please enter the date that this waiver is acknowledged.

* Waiver and Release of Liability for Minor Participant

In consideration of the American Volkssport Association (AVA) allowing my minor child identified below (the Participant) to participate in any way in its programs and activities, including volkssporting programs, I,
, the undersigned parent or legal guardian of said minor, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:

The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is or may be significant, including the potential for serious injury, including permanent paralysis or death, or severe social or economic loss, which would result from the Participant's own actions, inactions or the actions or inactions of others, the condition of the premises, the trail or any equipment that may be used, including other risks not reasonably foreseeable at this time. While particular skills, equipment and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and
I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS ON BEHALF OF THE PARTICIPANT, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my minor child's participation; and
I willingly agree to instruct the Participant to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation, to remove his or her self from participation if the Participant observes any unusual significant hazard or believes anything is unsafe during his or her presence or participation and to bring any such hazard or unsafe condition to the attention of AVA staff, event supervisor or other person in authority immediately; and
AVA and its legal representatives and assigns, retain the right and permission to publish, without change, photographs taken during any of its activities or events or shared, via digital image or otherwise, with AVA by members or Participants. These photographs may be used for AVA purposes only in written or electronic publications including Checkpoint or TAW, social media, websites or in audio-visual presentations, promotional literature, advertising or in other similar ways. I hereby authorize AVA to use any photographs taken of the Participant during any such activity or event; and
I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS AVA, its officers, officials, agents or employees, as well as any participant, sponsoring agency, sponsor, advertiser, owner or lessor of premises used for any such activity or event (Releasees), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law; and
This is to certify that I, as parent or guardian with legal responsibility for the Participant, do consent and agree to his or her release as provided above of all the Releasees, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to photographs taken of the Participant and the Participant's involvement or participation in any activity or event as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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

* Please enter the name of the minor.

* Please enter your relationship the minor.

* Please enter name of Parent or Guardian

* Please enter the Date

Pass Selection - 3 of 6

* Pass Selection

Full Convention Pass Description - expand to see what is included.

This Pass includes the following:

The Welcome Reception, the Dessert in the Desert, and the Gala and Hall of Fame Awards social events.
All Sports Events associated with the AVA Convention. This includes all pre-convention and post-convention walks, as well as the walk, bike, and swim events that are available during the Convention.
The Las Cruces Downtown Community walk event on Saturday after the Convention.
Bus Transportation for the Convention Walk events; El Paso International, El Paso Rose Garden, White Sands National Park, and Mesilla Valley.
The Club Delegate Floor fee for those who are voting delegates at the Regular Membership Meetings.
Box Lunches on Thursday and Friday.
Souvenir T-Shirt and Registration swag bag.
Souvenir Booklet with walk stickers.
Workshops.

Full Convention Pass - $455

5-Day Walk and Workshop Pass Description - expand to see what is included.

This Pass includes the following:

Event Credit fees for the 4 Convention Walk events and the Downtown Las Cruces Community Walk on Saturday.
Bus Transportation for the Convention Walk events; El Paso International, El Paso Rose Garden, White Sands National Park, and Mesilla Valley.
Box Lunches for Thursday and Friday.
Souvenir T-Shirt and Registration swag bag.
Souvenir Booklet with walk stickers.
Workshops.

This Pass DOES NOT include the following:

Any Social Event unless purchased as an extra.
The Club Delegate Floor fee. This fee will only be assessed to those who have selected that they are a voting club delegate at the Regular Membership Meetings.

5-Day Walk and Workshop Pass - $375

T-Shirt Size Selection - 4 of 6

* Select your T-Shirt size

Voting Delegate - 5 of 6

Are you registering as a voting delegate to the AVA Regular Membership Meetings? If so, there is a $75 delegate floor fee to cover meeting expenses.

This fee is included in the Full Convention Pass.
This fee is NOT included in the Convention 5-day Walk and Workshop Pass.

* I will be voting for a club or multiple clubs at the Convention Regular Membership Meetings

YES

Social and Sport Event Selection - 6 of 6

Please help us make your event the best possible that we can!

Spend a moment and select the sports and social events that you plan on participating in for each day.
Please select all the walks, bikes, swims that you plan on doing for each day.

The items in black are included in your selected pass and your selection is for informational purposes only.
The items in purple are not included in your selected Pass, but may be selected and purchased at additional cost. Your selection of these items will be reflected in your total registration cost.

Please Note! The transportation to/from any of the Pre-Convention and Post-Convention walk events is the registrant's responsibility.

* I will be using

AVA Pre-Convention: Saturday, 26-Apr-2025

Walk:

City of Rocks State Park 5km

City of Rocks State Park 10km

AVA Pre-Convention: Sunday, 27-Apr-2025

Walk:

Silver City 5km

Silver City 10km

AVA Pre-Convention: Monday, 28-Apr-2025

AVA Post-Convention: Sunday, 04-May-2025

Walk:

Socorro 5km

Socorro 10km

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