Do Waivers uphold in court???

[Waiver?]

Hi. I have a martial arts school and where I teach I cannot make AAU memberships required. This means my school, myself, and my students will not be covered by AAU's insurance (unless everyone is a member) during training.

Although this class will be light or no contact... if someone twists their foot, hyper extends a joint, etc -- can I be held liable?

I wanted to create a waiver as sort of a release form. Do these have any merit? Does anyone have experience with this issue? Ever have to defend one?

I have written one, but will spare the space here. I'd love someone to look it over, and if you're willing, please leave me a posting.

Thanks!

 

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Hi. I have a martial arts school and where I teach I cannot make AAU memberships required. This means my school, myself, and my students will not be covered by AAU's insurance (unless everyone is a member) during training.

Although this class will be light or no contact... if someone twists their foot, hyper extends a joint, etc -- can I be held liable?

I wanted to create a waiver as sort of a release form. Do these have any merit? Does anyone have experience with this issue? Ever have to defend one?

I have written one, but will spare the space here. I'd love someone to look it over, and if you're willing, please leave me a posting.

Thanks!

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Talk to your insurance agent to make sure your general liability insurance covers you. There may be a rider for your specific type of business.
For ideas on a waiver form, check out the ones used by Boy/Girl Scouts of America, Little League, AYSO, YMCA, gymnastics schools etc. Do you know other Sensei that you could network with?