WOMBOURNE KAYAK CLUB TRIP PARTICIPANT CONSENT STATEMENT
Consent for Club Trips, Club nights and Pool sessions.
Participant Declaration
- I will watch safety brief given by the leader(s) for the trip, including the reading of the Risk Assessment.
- If I am unclear on any parts of the activity or instructions I will ask the leader(s) to clarify any points I am uncertain of.
- I understand that White Water kayaking is an outdoor adventure activity and an assumed risk sport, as such it carries an element of risk, and potential for damage to kit, personal injury and death.
- I acknowledge that these risks mean it is vital I listen to and follow safety instructions and act responsibly.
- I confirm that neither the club nor leaders/coaches will be held liable for any accident, injury, damage or death unless it is proven to result from negligence.
- I have declared all medical conditions in the Medical Information section of this form.
- I will not paddle, set safety or drive under the influence of Alcohol or Drugs.
- I declare that I am able to swim and am confident in and around water.
- I acknowledge that I will, under no circumstances, be able to participate in river activities without the correct and functioning PPE, including suitable buoyancy aid and helmet (inc correct leash system for SUP’s). Clothing suitable for the weather/water conditions must be worn. The suitability of PPE is at the discretion of the leaders responsible on the day.
- I understand that boats used on the river must be fitted with air bags, have functioning grab handles and be in decent working condition. The suitability of my craft for the activity will be at the discretion of the leaders responsible on the day.
- I am aware that the session may be canceled for operational, weather, or environmental related safety issues.
- I agree to abide by British Canoeing’s ‘Go Canoeing’ Code of Practice.” see Code of Conduct for Coaching Workforce.
- I have read, understood and agree to abide by the Wombourne Kayak Club codes of conduct.
- I will register my emergency contacts in my mobile phone so that they can be accessed while it’s locked.
- I’m aware that the affiliated club insurance only covers 3rd parties and is not a form of personal insurance.
- I am responsible for completing this form accurately. I am responsible for any errors and omissions to personal information and accept liability for any direct or indirect consequences that arise from these errors or omissions.
- All data gathered on this consent form will be utilised only for the purposes detailed on this form and will be processed and stored in compliance with the British Canoeing Data Protection Policy and in accordance with all applicable Data Protection laws in effect at the time of publication of this form.