Event Waiver
Participation Waiver, Risk Acknowledgement and Parent/Guardian Consent
By registering a participant in the Carina State School Table Tennis Program, I confirm that I am the participant’s parent or legal guardian, or that I otherwise have legal authority to provide this consent.
1. Nature of the program
I understand that the program involves physical activity, including table tennis instruction, practice drills, movement exercises, games and related activities conducted by or on behalf of the Wynnum Table Tennis Association Inc. (“WTTA”).
2. Acknowledgement of risks
I understand that participation in table tennis and related physical activities carries risks of injury. These risks may include, but are not limited to:
- slips, trips and falls;
- collisions with other participants, tables, barriers or equipment;
- being struck by a ball, bat or other equipment;
- muscle strains, sprains and other physical injuries;
- aggravation of a pre-existing medical condition; and
- injuries arising from physical exertion or unexpected movements.
I acknowledge that, although WTTA will take reasonable steps to manage foreseeable risks, not every risk can be eliminated.
3. Fitness and medical information
I confirm that the participant is physically able to take part in the program, except for any medical conditions, allergies, injuries, disabilities or support requirements disclosed during registration.
I agree to provide WTTA with accurate and current information relevant to the participant’s safe participation. I will notify WTTA promptly if the participant’s health, medication, support needs or ability to participate changes during the program.
WTTA may modify or restrict the participant’s involvement where reasonably necessary for the safety of the participant or others.
4. Compliance with instructions
I agree that the participant must:
- follow reasonable safety and behavioural instructions given by coaches, staff and authorised volunteers;
- use equipment only as directed;
- wear appropriate clothing and enclosed footwear;
- behave respectfully towards other participants and staff; and
- avoid conduct that may create an unreasonable risk to themselves or others.
I understand that WTTA may temporarily remove or exclude a participant from an activity or session where their conduct presents a safety risk or seriously disrupts the program.
5. Emergency medical assistance
If the participant becomes injured or unwell and I cannot be contacted within a reasonable time, I authorise WTTA’s staff or representatives to:
- administer reasonable first aid;
- contact emergency services;
- arrange ambulance transport or urgent medical treatment where reasonably considered necessary; and
- provide relevant medical and emergency-contact information to treating personnel.
I understand that any ambulance, medical or related costs remain my responsibility, subject to any applicable insurance or legal entitlement.
6. Assumption of ordinary risks
To the extent permitted by law, I voluntarily accept the ordinary, obvious and inherent risks associated with participation in the program.
I acknowledge that WTTA does not provide personal accident or private health insurance for individual participants and that I am responsible for arranging any insurance I consider appropriate.
7. Release and limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, I release WTTA, its officers, employees, coaches, contractors and authorised volunteers from claims arising from the materialisation of the ordinary, obvious or inherent risks of participating in the program.
This clause does not exclude, restrict or modify any right, guarantee, duty or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified, including liability arising from conduct for which exclusion is prohibited by law.
8. Personal property
I understand that participants are responsible for their own personal property. To the extent permitted by law, WTTA is not responsible for loss, theft or damage to personal items brought to the program unless caused by WTTA’s failure to take reasonable care.
9. Parent participation
Where a parent or carer chooses to participate, that adult also acknowledges and accepts the risks and conditions set out in this waiver in relation to their own participation.
10. Consent and acceptance
By selecting the acceptance box and submitting the registration, I confirm that:
- I have read and understood this waiver;
- I have had the opportunity to ask questions before registering;
- the information I have provided is accurate;
- I consent to the participant taking part in the program; and
- I agree to these terms on behalf of myself and, to the extent legally permitted, the participant.
