
TCMBA Trail Terms and Conditions
Terms for Use of Trails
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Annual Dues
Annual Dues as determined by SORBA will be set for each membership for the purpose of acquiring land rights, trail maintenance, insurance, costs of operating the club, and other functions agreed to by TCMBA.
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Club Rules
TCMBA trails are for the use of TCMBA members only and are not open to non-members. Use of TCMB A trails is limited its members for mountain biking or hiking.
No use of ATV's or motorcycles, any hunting, or any other activity is allowed.
A helmet must be worn at all times while biking.
Parking and access to trails will be designated by the board.
During hunting season, bright colors must be worn.
Out-of-town guests or prospective members may ride TCMBA trails only with the purchase of a 2-day introductory membership and execution of a release.
Each member of TCMBA will be charged with the duty to demand that any trespasser is to immediately leave the property, and report to the board any trespasser who refused to do so.
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Release
In consideration of the access granted to members of TCMBA by the City of Ridgeland (hereinafter referred to as "Owner") to ride mountain bikes and trail walk upon property owned by them, I hereby agree as follows:
I acknowledge that mountain biking and trail walking, as well as being in wooded lands are inherently dangerous activities that entail risks of injury or death to any participant. My participation in these activities is purely voluntary and I elect to participate in spite of and with full knowledge of the inherent risks.
I acknowledge that engaging in these activities may require a degree of skill and knowledge different than other activities and that I have responsibilities as a participant. I certify that I am fully capable of participating in these activities. Therefore, I assume and accept full responsibility of myself, including all minor children in my care, custody and control, for bodily injury, death and loss of personal property and expenses as a result of those inherent risks and dangers inherent with mountain biking and trail walking, and further for any attacks or bites by any creature of nature, or any other incidental injury, while on the property of the Owner.I agree to assume and accept full responsibility for the inherent risks associated with mountain biking and trail walking, and hereby waive and release thee Owner and TCMBA, and its Board and officers from any and all claims for injuries and damages which may arise from these activities.
I have carefully read, clearly understood and accepted the terms and conditions stated herein and acknowledge that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon me, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate and for all members of my family including minor children. -
Trail Construction and Maintenance
Each member will be required to contribute their time to maintain and construct new trails. There will also be two annual workdays scheduled each year for trail maintenance and construction. No member shall construct new trail without board approval.
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Loss of Trail Privileges
Failure to abide by any of the terms and conditions stated herein will result in immediate termination of membership and forfeiture of all dues paid.