SOSA Membership Form - New Members only

This is a simplified application to be used if necessary. The complete application form for new members is located here: New Members' Form

    New Member's Information

    Membership Fees

    https://www.sosaglidingclub.com/fee-schedule.html

    Terms and Conditions

    1. Membership fees are non-refundable.

    2. Completion of the acknowledgment of risk form is a condition of membership.

    3. New applications are subject to acceptance by the Board of Directors.

    4. I understand that SOSA is a volunteer organization and that membership requires me to perform the field duties assigned to me and to work mandatory hours towards the running and maintenance of this club in ways that are commensurate with my abilities.

    5. I agree to the terms and fees set out above, agree to abide by the club By-Laws and Code of Conduct, follow the current SOSA Operating Procedures, and request membership at SOSA.

    PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, RELEASE, AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK

    I hereby accept all the responsibilities of Membership in SOSA Gliding Club, and I agree to abide by and obey all the by-laws, rules and operating regulations of the Club. I acknowledge and understand that I am responsible for all charges on my account.

    In consideration of the services of the SOSA GLIDING CLUB, its members, agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "SOSA"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge SOSA, on behalf of myself, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative(s) and estate as follows;

    1. I acknowledge that my participation in gliding/soaring and all activities related to gliding/soaring entails both known and unanticipated risks which could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated. The risks include, but are not limited to: hazards associated with both unpowered and powered aircraft as well
    as ground equipment related to both flying and non-flying activities; hazards from the action(s) or inaction(s) of others associated with both unpowered and powered aircraft as well as ground equipment related to both flying and non-flying activities; my own physical condition and the physical exertion and mental stresses associated with these activities; the forces of nature, including lightning, weather changes and lack of visibility.

    In addition to these ongoing general risks, I also understand that specific aircraft present specific risks and it is my responsibility to become informed regarding the risks and responsibilities associated with each type of aircraft at SOSA.

    2. I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in these activities. My participation in these activities is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in them in spite of the risks.

    3. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless SOSA from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of SOSA's equipment or facilities, including any such Claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of SOSA.

    4. Should SOSA or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur lawyer's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.

    5. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury, rescue costs or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or rescue cost or damage myself. I further certify that I have no medical or physical conditions that could interfere with my safety in these activities, or else I am willing to assume - and bear the costs of - all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any
    such condition.

    6. In the event that I file a lawsuit against SOSA, I agree to do so solely in Hamilton, in the province of Ontario, Canada and I further agree that the substantive law of that province shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that province.

    7. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

    By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in these activities, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against SOSA on the basis of any claim from which I have released SOSA herein.
    PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIAN'S ADDITIONAL INDEMNIFICATION
    (Must be completed for participants under the age of 18)
    In consideration of the Minor listed above being permitted by SOSA to participate in its activities and to use its equipment and facilities, I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless SOSA from any and all Claims which are brought by, or on behalf of Minor, and which are in any way connected with such use or participation by Minor. I also agree to pay all charges and fees incurred by the Minor for whom I am legally  responsible. 
All items indicated by (*) are mandatory fields. Once you select the SUBMIT Button, if you are returned to the form, there are errors that must be corrected before it can be submitted.

IMPORTANT: The membership application includes th Acknowledgment and Release Form.