PARTICIPANT (WAIVER FORM) APPLICATION AND DECLARATION – 2026/2027

I acknowledge and agree that:

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. Iunderstand 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.

I declare that I can swim more than 50m fully clothed:if not I will wear a supplied PFD

I declare that I am medically fit to undertake Sporting Activities with the sport

I agree to accept and be bound by and agree to comply with the rules applying to the Sporting Activities and the constitution, 

regulations, policies and directions of DBNSW and the Club.