Volleyball NSW

Conditions of Membership

In applying for membership with Volleyball NSW (VNSW), individuals acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

1. Membership will include affiliation with their club (where applicable), Volleyball NSW, and Volleyball Australia (VA).
2. All memberships, regardless of the date of purchase, will expire annually on 31 March.
3. All members must register through a VNSW-affiliated club. For assistance in finding a club, click here.
   1. VNSW reserves the right to permit direct membership with VNSW for certain programs and events.
4. By joining a VNSW-affiliated club, individuals automatically become members of VNSW. Members agree to adhere to all applicable rules, regulations, by-laws, and safeguards designed to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
   
   1. VNSW retains the right to revoke membership for any breach of these obligations.
5. Except as required by law and to the extent such exclusions are permitted, individuals agree that as a condition of membership, VNSW and VA are absolved of all liability for any injury, loss, or damage (including fatal incidents) arising from membership or participation in any VNSW or VA activities.
6. In consideration of VNSW and VA accepting an application for membership, the individual agrees to:
   
   1. Fully release and discharge VNSW and VA from any and all claims, liabilities, or demands that may arise, or could have arisen, in connection with their membership or participation in any VNSW and VA activities, except where such claims are not permitted to be excluded by law.
   2. Indemnify and hold harmless VNSW and VA, to the extent permitted by law, against any claims, liabilities, or demands made by any third party, including but not limited to other members or affiliates of VNSW and VA, arising from or in connection with their membership or participation in any VNSW and VA activities.
7. Members declare that they are, and will remain, medically and physically fit to participate in any VNSW and VA activities. They must not pose a risk to their own health and safety or that of others. Members agree to promptly notify VNSW and VA in writing of any changes to their fitness or ability to participate. They acknowledge and accept that VNSW and VA will rely on this declaration as confirmation of their ongoing fitness and ability to participate.
8. Individuals warrant that all information they provide to VNSW and VA is accurate, complete, and truthful.
9. Individuals provide information necessary for VNSW and VA’s objectives and consent to its use for general business purposes and membership services. They have the right to access their information through VNSW and acknowledge that VNSW and VA may collect, use, or share their information as permitted by law.
10. Individuals consent to VNSW and VA capturing their image, including photographs and video recordings, during participation in VNSW and VA activities. They acknowledge that VNSW and VA hold ownership rights to these materials and may use them for promotional or other purposes without requiring additional consent. Furthermore, individuals agree to the use of their name, image, and likeness in connection with VNSW and VA activities for promotional purposes across any form of media.
11. The VNSW Board reserves the right to reject membership applications or revoke membership at its discretion and at any time.

Volleyball is an inherently dangerous activity, with the potential for serious accidents that may result in injury or death. By applying for membership, individuals confirm they have voluntarily read and understood this warning and accept the inherent risks associated with the sport.

By applying for VNSW membership, individuals agree they have read, understood, and acknowledged all terms and conditions outlined in this document. This includes, but is not limited to, the acknowledgment of inherent risks associated with volleyball, compliance with membership rules and obligations, consent for the use of personal information and images, and the release and indemnity provisions. Upon successful application, they will be entitled to the benefits, privileges, and services of VNSW and VA membership at the level applied for and purchased. As registered members, individuals agree to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the reputation of themselves, VNSW, VA, and the sport of volleyball. Failure to adhere to these standards may result in sanctions imposed by one or more of the aforementioned bodies.

Sydney North Volleyball

In applying and in consideration of my application for membership of SYDNEY NORTH VOLLEYBALL (SNV) being accepted, I acknowledge and agree that:

1. Membership: If accepted, I will be a member of SNV.
2. Amendments: This document cannot be amended. If I do amend it my application will be null and void. Any amended documents cannot be accepted by SNV.
3. Insurance: Insurance is in place that provides limited cover to me whilst I am performing or participating in any authorised or recognised SNV, VNSW and VA activity. (For insurance details, refer to the VNSW Website). I can, in my own interests, seek and obtain personal insurances over and above the cover provided by VNSW and VA.
4. Contract: The SNV Constitution is a contract between me and SNV. I will be bound by it and any By-Laws, Policies, Rules, Regulations or the like made under it. For the avoidance of doubt, I acknowledge and agree to comply with the Constitutions, By-Laws, Policies, Rules, Regulations or the like of VA, VNSW and any other affiliate/club/association/competition/activity entered, provided my application is accepted.
5. Warning: Volleyball can be inherently dangerous. Serious accidents can and often do 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 in volleyball.
6. Exclusion of Liability: Except where provided or required by law and such cannot be excluded, I agree that it is a term of my membership (if accepted) that SNV is absolved from all liability arising from injury or damage however caused (whether fatal or otherwise) arising out of my membership and/or participation in any SNV Activity.

7. Release and Indemnity: In consideration of SNV accepting my application for membership, I:

1. release and forever discharge SNV 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 SNV Activity; and
2. indemnify and hold harmless SNV to the extent permitted by law in respect of any claim by any person including but not only another Member of SNV, VNSW and VA arising as a result of or in connection with my membership and/or participation in any SNV Activity.

8. Fitness to Participate: I declare that I am and must continue to be medically and physically fit and able to participate in any SNV Activity. I am not and must not be a danger to myself or to the health and safety of others. I will immediately notify SNV in writing of any change to my fitness and ability to participate. I understand and accept that SNV will continue to rely upon this declaration as evidence of my fitness and ability to participate.
9. Warranty: I warrant that all information provided by me to SNV is true and correct.
10. Privacy: I understand that the information I have provided is necessary for the objectives of SNV. I acknowledge and agree that the information will be disclosed by SNV will only be used for the objects of SNV, general business and to provide me with membership services. I understand that I will be able to access my information through SNV. If the information is not provided my membership application may be rejected. I understand that SNV may also collect, use and exchange my information in other ways where permitted by law.

11. Copyright and right to use image: I acknowledge and consent to photographs being taken of me during my participation in SNV Activities. I acknowledge that the photographs are owned by SNV and that they may use the photographs for promotional or other purposes without my further consent being obtained. Further, I consent to SNV using my name, image, likeness and also my performance in SNV Activities, at any time, to promote the Activities by any form of media.

By applying for membership of SNV, I have read, understood, acknowledge and agree to the above declaration including but not limited to the warning, exclusion of liability, release and indemnity. I acknowledge that if my application for membership is successful, I will be entitled to all benefits, advantages, privileges and services of SNV membership to the level I have applied and purchased.

As a registered member of SNV, I will undertake at all times to represent myself in a way that will not bring myself, SNV or the sport of volleyball as a whole into disrepute. I accept that failing to abide by this determination could lead to sanction by one or more of the aforementioned bodies.