Basic details

Additional information

Event Waiver

I understand that the sport of sailing involves inherent risk.  My decision to participate means that I accept this risk and will not hold RFBYC or its coaching team responsible for any injuries or loss or damages to my property.

I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions

I agree to abide by the Code of Conduct and understand that failure to do so may result in temporary or permanent exclusion from the program.

General Code of Conduct

Australian Sailing endorses the following code of conduct for members of a club or class.

This code of conduct is underpinned by the following core values.

• To act within the rules and spirit of our sport.
• To display respect and courtesy towards everyone involved in our sport and prevent discrimination and harassment.
• To prioritise the safety and well-being of children and young people involved in our sport.
• To encourage and support opportunities for participation in all aspects of our sport.

A member shall:

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
• Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealing with others.
• Be professional in, and accept responsibility for, your actions.
• Make a commitment to providing quality service.
• Be aware of, and maintain an uncompromising adhesion to, Australian Sailing’s standards, rules, regulations and policies.
• Operate within the rules of the sport including national and international guidelines that govern Australian Sailing.
• Do not use your involvement with Australian Sailing, a State Association or an Affiliated Club/Class Association to promote your own beliefs, behaviours or practices where these are inconsistent with those of the Relevant Organisation.
• Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing with persons under 18 years of age, as your words and actions are an example.
• Avoid unaccompanied and unobserved activities with persons under 18 years of age, wherever possible.
• Refrain from any form of harassment of others.
• Refrain from any behaviour that may bring Australian Sailing, a State Association or an Affiliated Club/Class Association into disrepute.
• Provide a safe environment for the conduct of the activity.
• Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured.
• Be a positive role model.

Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct

This code of conduct is underpinned by the following core values.

• To act within the rules and spirit of our sport.
• To display respect and courtesy towards everyone involved in our sport and prevent discrimination and harassment.
• To prioritise the safety and well-being of children and young people involved in our sport.
• To encourage and support opportunities for participation in all aspects of our sport.

Parents shall:

• Remember that children participate in sailing or boating for their enjoyment, not yours.
• Encourage children to participate, not force them.
• Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
• Encourage children to sail or boat according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility, violence or abuse.
• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a race.
• Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skills displayed by all participants.
• Support all efforts to eliminate verbal and physical abuse from sport.
• Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.
• Show appreciation of the efforts of volunteer coaches, officials, administrators and other helpers as without them there would be no sport for your children to participate in.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.