RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Stone Circle Strongman

544 Parker Street

Verona, PA 15147

412-500-2155

www.stonecirclestrongman.com

This is the official release and waiver of liability form for the Stone Circle Strongman “King of the Stones” stone lifting competitions and for its competitors and for any visitors to the Clan McClurg Stone Circle Strongman tent and/or competition areas (located on the grounds of the Pittsburgh Irish Festival at 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15218, on the grounds of the West Virginia Wild and Wonderful Celtic Festival at, and upon the grounds of the Ligonier Highland Games on the grounds at ) for any who attempt to lift or interact with any of the McClurg Manhood Stones in any way on during the year 2025 .

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By my signature below, I attest that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in this stone lifting event or stone lifting trial attempt which is organized, coordinated, and officiated by Stone Circle Strongman.  I attest that i have no prior knowlege of any underlying medical condition or malady which could prove harmful by my participation in this stone lifting event. I further attest that attempting this stone lifting challenge under the influence of any drug or alcohol could prove harmful and I assume those risks. I have full knowledge of all risks involved; therefore, in consideration of my participation in this stone lifting competition or trial attempt, I for myself, my heirs, my executors, and administrators waive any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against Stone Circle Strongman and its constituent members and volunteers, all sponsors and overseeing festivals, and any individuals associated with the running of this event and will hold them harmless for any and all injuries I may suffer in connection with this event. It is my wish to participate in this stone lifting event. I understand, appreciate, and acknowledge that property damage and injuries, small to severe, are possible in such events.  I fully assume the risk of all such property damage and injuries caused by my participation.  I understand specifically that the sport of stone lifting can be unpredictable: stones used for events may break while being lifted, apparatus for moving stones may fail while being used by participants, stones may slip out of participants’ hands during lifts, stones may roll or fall back on participants or spectators when being used in any way before, during, and after participants’ handling. I fully have read this waiver, and I understand and acknowledge all the aforementioned risks, and I agree to participate in this stone lifting activity safely and responsibly to the best of my ability. I attest that i participate in a healthy, hydrated, and fueled condition and understand that Stone Circle Strongman staff has water, ice, and food for my use.

I hereby waive and release any and all rights that either my heirs, successors and assigns or I may have against Stone Circle Strongman and the participating Festivals named above or their agents and staff arising from my participation in any Stone Circle Strongman competition or lifting trial attempts including, but not limited to, property damage and injuries.  I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless all members and staff of Stone Circle Strongman and the partcipating Festivals named above from any claim which may be made by me or on my behalf by other third parties which might be made against others arising from my participation in any of the Stone Circle Strongman events or stone lifting trials.  This waiver shall remain valid and may not be unilaterally rescinded by any participant.  In addition to the release and waiver of liability, signing this form acknowledges that I have read and fully understand all the risks of my participation in any of the Stone Circle Strongman competitive events or lifting trial attempts. 

Signed: ___________________________________________  Date: _______________