By participating in our events, you give permission to the Across the Lake Swim staff and volunteers to make decisions concerning medical care and treatment, and where necessary to authorize such care and treatment in emergency situations. You understand that the Across the Lake Swim staff & volunteers will make every reasonable effort, in the circumstances, to reach my emergency contact regarding my medical status in the event an emergency arises. In the event that my contact cannot be reached in an emergency, you hereby give your permission to the licensed physician, dentist, athletic therapist, nurse or other medical professional whose services might be required to provide medical care and treatment.
You indicate that you have the understanding and capacity to communicate health care directives for yourself and that you are fully informed as to the contents of this document and understand the full import of this grant of powers to the Across the Lake Swim events staff.