UPCOMING EVENTS 

I, (print name) _____________________________________, understand that I am permitted to use my self-owned welding equipment during the American Welding Academy Welding Competition, and consequently, American Welding Academy is not responsible for any damages which may occur to my equipment or my personal injury arising from such use. I also understand that I am responsible for any and all injuries to other people or damage to American Welding Academy property caused by my use of my self-owned welding equipment. I also will not allow my equipment to be used by others, and I will only use it during the competition under the supervision of my assigned proctor. I hereby release American Welding Academy from any and all liability arising from my use of my self-owned welding equipment. If I am injured or involved in an accident during the American Welding Academy Welding Competition, I understand that I assume full responsibility for my actions and the subsequent results. I understand that I have the option to request medical attention, which will be at my own expense. I fully understand that American Welding Academy is in no way responsible for such injury or accident, and I hereby release them from any and all liability arising from my activity at American Welding Academy.

I hereby irrevocably consent to and authorize the use and reproduction by American Welding Academy, or anyone authorized by the school, of any and all motion or still photographs which have been taken of me at this event, negative or positive, for any purpose whatever. All negatives and positives, together with the prints shall constitute the property of American Welding Academy, solely and completely. In addition, I hereby give American Welding Academy the same consideration for any correspondence to you, from myself, for use in school publications (i.e. school catalog, newsletter, brochures, etc.).