In consideration of the use and availability of the services and facilities by me, I agree to release, waive, and discharge any and all claims and damages for personal injury, death, or property damage that I have and that may hereafter accrue to me while participating in the Academy. This agreement is intended to discharge, in advance, the City, including its officers, employees, agents, co-sponsors or volunteers, from any and all liability that may arise while I am participating in the Academy, even if that liability arises out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the City, or its officers, employees, agents, co-sponsors or volunteers. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City, including its officers, employees, agents, co-sponsors or volunteers, harmless from, against, and for any claims, suits, judgments, proceedings, losses, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising out of any injury, death or property damage that occurs while participating in the Academy, even if the injury, death or property damage arises out of the sole negligence of the City, or its officers, employees, agents, co-sponsors or volunteers. I understand that participation in the Academy involves an element of risk and that there is a real potential for injuries or accidents. Knowing and understanding those risks, I hereby agree to assume those risks. I further agree that this agreement to waive and release the City from liability, to indemnify and hold harmless the City, and to assume the risks of participating in the Academy is to be binding on my heirs and assigns.