Monarch Smash Pickleball Tournament format:

• Round robin play
• Games played to 11
• Win by 2
• Top teams advancing to Bracket Play

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the 2023 ODU Men’s Tennis Monarch Smash, I, the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:

1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for concussions, broken bones, sprains, ligament damage, muscle tears, permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce these risks, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the Releasees (as hereafter defined) or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If however I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,
4. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. The laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia shall govern the validity, construction and enforceability of this Agreement, without giving effect to its conflict of laws principles. All suits, actions, claims and causes of action relating to the construction, validity, performance and enforcement of the Agreement shall be in the courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia.