Special Guest Paddler Registration 2025

This registration page is exclusively for members of the Pacific Giant Vegetable Growers, Tualatin Police Department, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, Sponsors, and special invited guest paddlers.

Special Guest Paddlers please complete the form below to register. We will send a follow-up email with detailed information and event logistics in the week before the Regatta.

Important Information:

Eligibility: Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Check In: Please check in at the Paddler Registration tent by 11:30. Races begin at 12pm and 2pm
Equipment: Life jackets, paddles, and pumpkins will be provided.
Costumes are required. Please make sure that your costume is appropriate for a family event. Be aware that you will get wet and covered in pumpkin slime so plan accordingly. Wear a costume you can swim in, if necessary.
NEW for 2025! - No inflatable costumes. No costumes that cover the head and face completely. Costumes with a separate mask are fine. If you are unsure if your costume is allowed please send the organizer a photo for confirmation.
Expect to get wet and slimy. Sharpen your costume choice—opt for something comfortable and practical in water. Wear shoes you can easily step into water with. Bring a towel, dry clothes, and something soft to kneel on inside the pumpkin for comfort.
Be prepared to swim: Pumpkins can capsize or take on water quickly. Strong swimming ability is highly advisable. Life jackets are required and provided.will be no place to store valuables. Make sure to bring a friend that can hold your valuables while you are in the pumpkin.
Give yourself extra time to arrive and park.
Only paddlers are allowed in the pumpkin launch area. Your cheering squad, photographers must find a place along the lake to watch and take photos.

For more information please contact Heidi Marx at hmarx@tualatin.gov

Date/Time
Sunday, 10/19/2025 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location
Lake at Tualatin Commons, 8325 SW Nyberg Street, Tualatin, OR

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PARTICIPANT PROFILE

First Name *

Last Name *

E-mail Address *

Primary Phone *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Group Affiliation *

Pacific Giant Vegetable Growers

Sponsor

Tualatin Police Department

Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue

Invited Special Guest Paddler

Costume Creativity *

The fans love a good costume! Tell us what your costume would be to paddle a giant pumpkin. If you decide to change your costume later just let us know.

Short Paddler Bio *

Please tell us a little about yourself so that the emcee can introduce you. It can be who you are paddling for, how long you have been affiliated with the group, fun fact, past paddling victories, etc.

Have you paddled a giant pumpkin in the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta in the past? *

Yes

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Emergency Contact Name *

Emergency Contact Relationship

Emergency Contact Phone *

TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE AND SIGNATURE

Terms of Acceptance *

Waiver of Liability, Photo/Video Release, Medical Release, and Parent Permission
Please read carefully and be aware that by your participation in this program/activity, you are expressly assuming risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries.

Waiver of Liability
I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury and property by participating in this program. I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, including loss of life, personal injuries, property damages, and expenses, which I may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with or associated with the City of Tualatin program. I also hereby waive, release, indemnify, hold harmless, defend, covenant not to sue, acquit, and forever discharge, the City of Tualatin and all officials, employees, officers, and agents of the City of Tualatin as well as Event Sponsors Pacific Northwest Toyota Dealers Association (“TDA”) and Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc, and their officers, shareholders, directors, agents, representatives and employees from and against any and all rights of action, claims, demands, liabilities, losses, or damages of any kind, arising in whole or in part out of my participation in the City of Tualatin Program. This includes, without limitation, claims based upon loss of life, personal injuries, or property damages, sustained by me or caused by me. I agree to assume all risks associated with participation in the program and acknowledge and agree that the City of Tualatin assumes no liability.

Photo/Video Release
I hereby grant to City of Tualatin and its officers, employees, and agents as well as Event Sponsors Pacific Northwest Toyota Dealers Association (“TDA”) and Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc, and their officers, shareholders, directors, agents, representatives and employees permission, with no claim of payment, to record my image and comments, regardless of the media used to capture my image and comments, together with the right to use, publish, copyright, and reproduce in whole or in part any such image and/or comment for use by the City or Event Sponsors for business purposes, including, but not limited to promotional materials, public relations, development, or any other legitimate business purpose of the City or Event Sponsors. I hereby waive any and all rights that I may have to inspect or approve any such image and/or comments or completed products which incorporate all or part of any such image and/or comments. I hereby release and hold harmless the City and Event Sponsors from any and all liability arising out of or in any way related to the use of such images and comments, including but not limited to any liability arising by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, illusion, editing, or use in composite form, whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur in the making or processing of the finished product.

Medical Release
Due to the strenuous nature of some activities, the participant, or if the participant is a child, the child's parent or guardian, is encouraged to consult a physican concerning the participant's fitness to participate in the program. In case of an emergency, accident, or illness, I give my permission and consent for the listed participant to be treated by an emergency medical technician and/or medical professional and admitted to a hospital, whether medically necessary or as a precaution. I authorize the City to transport the named participant to the nearest hospital in case of injury or suspected injury while the participant is involved in a city program or activity. I agree to be the party responsible for all medical and hospital expenses accrued on behalf of the listed participant.

By my signature below, I have read the Waiver of Liability, Photo/Video Release, Medical Release, and Parental Permission, understand its terms, including the waiver and release provisions, and voluntarily agree to be bound by the terms therein.

Acknowledgement *

I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms of Acceptance.

Signature *

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