Waiver and release of liability, assumption of risk and parental consent and indemnity agreement

In consideration of your acceptance of my entry or that of the minor child, I do hereby, for myself or the minor child, my heirs, executors, and administrators waive, release, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to indemnify all members of this athletic meet, or their respective officers, committees, medical committee, agents, representatives, successors, sponsors, advertisers, volunteers, owners and lesser of premises on which the athletic meet takes place, assignees and against any competitor for any and all damages which may be sustained by me or the minor child, in connection with my association with or entry in the above athletic meet, or which may arise out of traveling to, participating in, and returning from this athletic meet. I understand that all entry fees are nonrefundable.  I understand the nature of Taekwondo activities and believe my experience and capabilities, or that of the minor child, to be qualified to participate in this athletic meet. I understand that Taekwondo activities involve risks and dangers of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis and death. These risks and dangers may be caused by myself or the minor child's own actions, or inactions, and/or the actions or inactions of others participating in the athletic meet. If the minor child or I fail to show up at the athletic meet, for any reason, I knowingly forfeit this competition and all applicable registration fees. I further understand that any pictures taken of the minor child or me in connection with this athletic meet may be used for publicity or promotion without compensation. I have read this agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I or the minor child has given up substantial rights by signing it and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by the law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid that the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.