I, the registered participant (or parent/guardian if participant is under 18 years of age), acknowledge and understand that:
Nature of Activity: Goalball is a contact sport that involves physical activity, ball throwing, body contact, and rapid movement in a confined space while wearing eyeshades that limit vision.
Inherent Risks: Participation in goalball activities involves inherent risks including but not limited to:
Collisions with other players, balls, goal posts, or court boundaries
Falls, trips, or loss of balance due to limited vision while wearing eyeshades
Muscle strains, sprains, or other physical injuries
Bruising from contact with the goalball
Cuts, scrapes, or abrasions from court surfaces
Aggravation of pre-existing medical conditions
Voluntary Participation: My participation in this event is entirely voluntary and I have chosen to participate despite these risks.
Physical Condition: I am in sufficient physical condition to participate safely in Goalball activities and have no medical conditions that would prevent safe participation, or I have disclosed such conditions to event organizers.
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
In consideration for being permitted to participate in the Australian Goalball Championships, I hereby:
Release and Discharge the event organisers, Victorian Goalball Association, Goalball Australia, venue owners, officials, volunteers, coaches, other participants, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives (collectively "Released Parties") from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or relating to any loss, damage, or injury (including death) that may be sustained by me while participating in this event.
Waive All Claims that I may have against the Released Parties arising from my participation in this event, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.
Agree to Indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from my participation in this event.
MEDICAL AUTHORISATION
I authorize event organizers to:
Provide or arrange for emergency medical treatment if I am unable to give consent
Contact emergency medical services if necessary
Contact my designated emergency contact person
Medical Insurance: I confirm that I have adequate medical insurance coverage or accept full financial responsibility for any medical treatment required.
MEDIA RELEASE
I, the registered participant or parent or guardian of a registered participant understand that the event will include the use of photographs, video recordings, or other media of me taken during this event for promotional purposes related to Goalball in Victoria.
COMPETITION RULES AND CONDUCT
I agree to:
Follow all competition rules and referee decisions
Compete in the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship, in accordance with the Blind Sports Australia Code of Conduct https://blindsportsaustralia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Blind-Sports-Australia-Code-of-Conduct-v1.0.pdf
Agree to Goalball Australia's Code of Conduct https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/site/oyhidl10lknuptas.pdf
Comply with venue rules and safety requirements
Follow all instructions from event organisers and officials
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I have read this waiver thoroughly and understand its contents
I understand that this waiver affects my legal rights
I am agreeing to this agreement voluntarily and without coercion
If I am under 18, my parent/guardian has also signed below
This waiver is governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia
