1. In this application and declaration:
"Claim" means and includes any action, suit, proceeding, claim, demand, damage, cost or expense however arising including but not
limited to negligence but does not include a claim against a DBNSW under any right expressly conferred by its constitution or
regulation.
“DBNSW” means Dragon Boats NSW Incorporated and, where the context so permits, its respective directors, staff officers,
members, servants or agents.
“Club” means a Member for the time being of DBNSW in accordance with clause 5 of the DBNSW Constitution.
"Sport" means the sport of dragon boat racing.
"Sporting Activities" means performing or participating in the Sport in any capacity which includes, but is not limited to, participation
in training, competitions, coaching or as an official.
2. If my application for participation is accepted I acknowledge that I will be bound by and agree to comply with all rules applying to 
the Sporting Activities and the constitution, regulations, policies and directions DBNSW and the Club. I understand this form is only
applicable for my participation up to a maximum of twenty-eight (28) days or until I become an Individual Member of DBNSW (as
that expression is defined in the DBNSW Constitution), whichever first occurs, during the 2024/2025 season (1 July – 30 June). I
accept that this form may be stored for up to five (5) years and beyond by DBNSW and/or the Club. I will comply with all directions 
given by the Club and DBNSW.
3. Warning: The Sporting Activities are inherently dangerous.  I acknowledge that I am exposed to certain risks during Sporting Activities
and that accidents may happen which may result in injury, illness or death, or my property being damaged.  I have read and
understood this warning and voluntarily accept and assume the inherent risks in participating in the Sporting Activities.
4. Exclusion of Implied Terms: I acknowledge that where I am a consumer of recreational services, as defined by any relevant law,
certain terms and rights usually implied into a contract for the supply of services may be excluded.  I acknowledge that these implied
terms and rights and any liability of DBNSW and the Club flowing from them, are expressly excluded to the extent possible by law, 
by this application and declaration.  To the extent of any liability arising, the liability of DBNSW and/or the Club will, at the discretion 
of DBNSW and/or the Club as the case may be, be limited in the case of goods, to the replacement, repair or payment of the cost of
replacing the goods and in the case of services, the resupply of the services or payment of the cost of having the services supplied 
again.
5. Release and Indemnity: In consideration of DBNSW and the Club accepting my application for participation I, to the extent permitted
by law:
(a) release and will release DBNSW and the Club from all Claims that I may have or may have had but for this release arising from
or in connection with my participation in any Sporting Activities; and 
(b) Indemnify and will keep indemnified DBNSW and the Club in respect of any Claim by any person arising as a result of or in
connection with my participation in any Sporting Activities.

6. Insurance: I understand that during my participation in the sport under the supervision of DBNSW, a Club or any other approved
party that I will be provided with various forms of temporary insurance coverage. Details on this coverage can be found online at
vinsurancegroup.com/dragonboat/
7. Fitness to Participate: I declare that I am medically and physically fit and able to participate in the Sporting Activities.  I will
immediately notify DBNSW and the Club in writing of any change to my medical condition, fitness or ability to participate.  I
understand and accept that DBNSW and the Club will continue to rely upon this document as evidence of my fitness and ability to
participate.
8. Medical Treatment: I consent to receiving any medical treatment that the DBNSW and the Club reasonably considers necessary or
desirable for me during my participation in Sporting Activities.  I also agree to reimburse DBNSW and the Club for any costs or
expenses incurred in providing me with medical treatment.
9. Right to Use Imagery: I acknowledge and consent to photographs, electronic images, videos (including live streaming) being taken
of me during my participation in any Sporting Activities. I acknowledge and agree that such photographs, electronic images and
videos are owned by DBNSW and/or the Club and each of them may use them for promotional or other purposes without my further
consent being necessary.  Further, I consent to DBNSW and the Club using my name, image, likeness and also my performance in the
Sporting Activities, at any time, by any form of media, to promote the Sporting Activities.
10. Privacy: I understand that the personal information I have provided in this form is necessary for the objects of DBNSW and the Club.
I acknowledge and agree that the personal information will be disclosed by DBNSW and the Club only to pursue its objects and
general business. I understand that I will be able to access the personal information on request.  If the personal information is not
provided by me, my participation application may be rejected.
I acknowledge that DBNSW and the Club may also use my personal information for the purposes of providing me with promotional
material from DBNSW’s sponsors or third parties.  I may advise DBNSW and the Club if I do not wish to receive any sponsor or third
party promotional material.
11. Severance: If any provision of this application and declaration is invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the phrase or clause is
to be read down for the purpose of that jurisdiction, if possible, so as to be valid and enforceable.  If the phrase or clause cannot be
so read down it will be severed to the extent of the invalidity or unenforceability.  Such severance does not affect the remaining
provisions of this application and declaration or affect the validity or enforceability of it in any other jurisdiction.
12. I have provided the information required and signed this application and declaration. I warrant that all information provided is true 
and correct.  I acknowledge this application and declaration cannot be amended.  If I do amend it, my application will be null and
void and it will not be accepted by DBNSW and the Club.