Sydney Spectres Basketball Club Incorporated – Participant Waiver

Important Notice
This is an important document and you should read it carefully. By signing this waiver, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these terms and conditions.

1. Definitions

Inthese terms and conditions:

a. “Basketball Activities” means all activities conducted by Sydney Spectres Basketball Club Incorporated (the Club), including but not limited to:

• Training sessions

• Games, tournaments, and competitions

• Development programs

• Social basketball events

• Fundraising or promotional activities involving physical participation

b. “Participant” means any person taking part in Basketball Activities organised or endorsed by the Club.

c. “Event” means any authorised activity or program run by or on behalf of the Club.

2. Insurance

Sports injury insurance is not provided by the Club. 

3. Risk and Waiver

You should be aware that there are risks of injury associated with playing basketball, as with most sports. These risks may arise in the context of activities such as running, jumping, catching, throwing, guarding opposition players, and incidental contact.

While the Club aims to minimise risks, it is not possible to eliminate them all. Your participation in Basketball Activities is inherently dangerous and may involve risk of personal injury, death, or property damage. Accidents can and do happen.

By registering for and/or participating in Basketball Activities, you acknowledge, agree, and understand that:

• Participation may involve risk

• You undertake such risk voluntarily and at your own risk.

• This constitutes a ‘risk warning’ under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW).
  

4. Disclosure of Medical Conditions

You warrant that before participating in Basketball Activities, you:
a) Are and will continue to be medically and physically fit and able to participate.
b) Are not a danger to yourself or others.

You must not participate if you have any pre-existing medical or other condition that may increase the risk of injury to yourself or others.

The Club relies on the accuracy and completeness of the information you provide.

5. Release and Indemnity

In consideration of the Club accepting your participation:

a) You release and forever discharge the Club, its committee, members, coaches, volunteers, and associated basketball organisations from all claims arising from your participation, to the extent permitted by law.

b) You release and indemnify the Club against any claim made by you or on your behalf in respect of your death or injury, whether caused by negligence, breach of contract, or otherwise, except where caused by gross negligence of the Club.

c) You indemnify and hold harmless the Club against any claim by any person:
i. Arising as a result of your participation; or
 ii. In respect of injury, loss, or damage arising from your failure to follow the Club’s rules or directions.

6. Use of Image and Name

You consent to photographs and electronic images being taken of you during Basketball Activities. Such images are owned by the Club and may be used for promotional or other purposes without further consent.

Images may be shared online, including tagging. If you have exceptional circumstances that require your image to be excluded from publication, you must inform the Club in writing, and it will consider your request in line with its privacy policy.