Australian Dragon Boat Federation

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. Insurance

Your membership includes cover for Personal Accident insurance .  - https://vinsurancegroup.com/dragonboat/  You should be aware that the policy coverage may change during the course of your annual membership as it is renewed each July.

2. Data Collection 

When you join/renew your membership with dragon boat , you will see AusDBF  has created 6 additional fields (questions)  which will allow AusDBF to gather data for all people in Australia engaged in dragon Boat. The intention of this is to support everyone engaged in the sport. Learning more about the Australian dragon boat community will help AusDBF make the sport an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

Q1. Do you identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?

Q2 Do you identify as being from a culturally and linguistically diverse background?

Q3 Do you identify as a person with a disability?

Q4 Do you identify as an LGBTQ+ person?

Q5 Other than English what the main language you use at home?

Q6 Have you served or are currently serving in the Allied Defence Forces?

Below is further information to assist with the meaning of 'disability'

(the survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC) describes disability as the following: 

• Any limitation, restriction or impairment which restricts everyday activities that has lasted, or is likely to last, for at least 6 months
• Can be broadly grouped depending on whether they relate to functioning of the mind or the senses, or anatomy, or physiology
• The below 6 disability groups refer to a single disability or several broadly similar disabilities

1. Sensory 

• Loss of sight (not corrected by glasses or contact lenses)
• Loss of hearing where communication is restricted or an aid is used 
• Speech difficulties

2. Intellectual 

• Difficulty learning or understanding

3. Physical 

• Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties that restrict everyday 
• Blackouts, seizures or loss of consciousness
• Chronic or recurrent pain or discomfort that restricts everyday activities 
• Incomplete use of arms or fingers 
• Difficulty gripping or holding things
• Incomplete use of feet or legs 
• Restriction in physical activities or in doing physical work 
• Disfigurement or deformity 

4. Psychosocial 

• Nervous or emotional condition that restricts everyday activities 
• Mental illness or condition requiring help or supervision 
• Memory problems or periods of confusion that restrict everyday activities 
• Social or behavioural difficulties that restrict everyday activities 

5. Head injury, stroke or acquired brain injury 

• Head injury, stroke or other acquired brain injury with long term effects that restrict everyday activities

6. Other 

• Receiving treatment or medication for any other long-term conditions or ailments and still restricted in everyday activities
• Any other long term conditions resulting in a restriction in everyday activities
  

Blaze Dragons

1. DBQ for the purpose of this membership application and declaration means and includes DBQ Board members, its’ members (including affiliated clubs), and where the context permits, their respective directors, officers, members, servants or agents.
2. If accepted, I will be a member of the affiliated club named on this form and the State Association DBQ
3. Insurance is in place that provides limited cover to me whilst I am performing or participating in any authorised or recognised DBQ activity (refer www.dbq.com.au).
4. The DBQ Rules is a contract between myself and DBQ. I will be bound by it and any By-laws made under it. I acknowledge and agree to comply with the Rules and AusDBF Code of Conduct if my application is accepted.
5. Warning: Dragon boating can be inherently dangerous. Serious accidents can happen which may result in me being injured or even killed. I have voluntarily read and understood this warning and accept and assume the inherent risks involved with dragon boating.
6. Ability to swim: It is strongly recommended that all participants in dragon boating can swim at least 100m. I will advise my club coach if I cannot swim 100m and I acknowledge that I MUST wear a PFD (personal floatation device) at all times (while on the water).
7. Exclusion of Liability: Except where provided or required by law and such cannot be excluded, I agree that it is a condition of my membership (if accepted), that DBQ is absolved from all liability however arising from injury or damage however caused (whether fatal or otherwise) arising out of my membership and/or participation in a DBQ activity.
8. Release and Indemnity: In consideration of DBQ accepting my application for membership, I:
   1. release and forever discharge DBQ from all Claims that I may have or may have had but for this release arising from or in connection with my membership and/ or participation in any DBQ activity, and
   2. Indemnify and hold harmless DBQ to the extent permitted by law in respect to any claim by any person including but not only another member of DBQ arising as a result of or in connection with my membership and / or participation in any DBQ activity.

In this Clause 8, “claims” means and includes any action, suit, proceedings, claim, demand, damage, penalty cost or expense however arising but does not include a claim in respect of any action, suit made by any person entitled to make a claim under ether relevant DBQ insurance policy or under the DBQ Rules (Constitution) or By-laws.

9. Fitness to Participate: I declare that I am and must continue to be medically and physically fit and able to participate in any Dragon boating activity. I am not and must not be a danger to myself or to the health and safety of others. I will immediately notify DBQ in writing (through my affiliated club) of any change to my fitness and ability to participate. I understand and accept that DBQ will continue to rely upon this declaration as evidence of my fitness and ability to participate.

I have read and understood the attached Medical Disclosure Form and understand the level of training may involve strenuous levels of physical activity. I also declare that I have disclosed through this Medical Disclosure Form all previous or current injuries, disabilities or related medical conditions that may restrict my ability to train or which physical training or exercise or exertion may exacerbate.

10. Privacy: I understand that the information I have provided to be entered on the membership database is necessary for the Objectives of DBQ. I acknowledge and agree that the information will be disclosed by my affiliated club, to the State association and the National association as required, and will only be used for the Objects of DBQ and to provide me with membership services. I understand that I will be able to access my information through my affiliated club and/or State association. If the information is not provided my membership application may be rejected. I acknowledge that DBQ may also use my personal information in accordance with privacy laws.

11. Copyright in photographs and right to use: I acknowledge and consent to photographs being taken of me during my participation in DBQ activities. I acknowledge that DBQ owns the photographs and that DBQ may use the photographs for promotional or other purposes without my further consent being obtained.