Session Participation Waiver

By registering for and attending a session organised by Bossley Bears Volleyball Club, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Acknowledgement of Risk

I understand that volleyball is a physical and potentially dangerous sport.

Participation in volleyball activities may involve risks including but not limited to:

• physical injury

• muscle strains or sprains

• fractures

• collisions with other players

• falls

• serious injury

• permanent disability

• illness

• property damage

• death

I acknowledge that these risks may arise from my own actions, the actions of others, or the condition of facilities or equipment.

I voluntarily accept all risks associated with participating in volleyball activities.

2. Recreational Activity Warning

Under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW), participation in recreational activities involves inherent risks.

By participating in activities organised by Bossley Bears Volleyball Club, I acknowledge that I am engaging in a recreational activity and accept the risks associated with such participation.

I understand that the Club is not liable for harm suffered as a result of risks inherent to recreational activities.

3. Medical Fitness Declaration

I confirm that:

• I am medically and physically fit to participate in volleyball activities

• I do not suffer from any medical condition that may prevent safe participation

• I will notify the Club if I become aware of any medical condition or injury that may affect my ability to participate safely.

I understand that participation is undertaken entirely at my own risk.

4. Release of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release and discharge:

• Bossley Bears Volleyball Club

• Volleyball NSW

• Volleyball Australia

• venue operators

• the Club’s committee members, staff, coaches, volunteers, contractors, and representatives

from any liability for injury, illness, loss, damage, or death arising from my participation in any Club activity.

This release applies except where liability cannot be excluded under Australian law.

5. Personal Responsibility

I agree that I will:

• follow all instructions from coaches or staff

• comply with Club rules and policies

• behave respectfully toward other participants

• participate in a safe and responsible manner.

I understand that failure to comply may result in removal from the session.

6. Equipment and Facility Use

I acknowledge that I am responsible for using equipment and facilities safely.

I agree to follow all venue rules and instructions provided by Club staff.

7. Photography and Media

I acknowledge that photos or video may be taken during Club activities for promotional or marketing purposes.

By participating in the session, I consent to Bossley Bears Volleyball Club using such images or recordings for promotional purposes including:

• social media

• marketing materials

• websites

• Club communications.

8. Guests and Introductory Membership Participants

Participants attending sessions under the Introductory Short-Term Trial Membership acknowledge that:

• this membership does not include insurance coverage through Volleyball NSW or Volleyball Australia

• participation occurs entirely at their own risk

• Bossley Bears Volleyball Club is not responsible for injury or loss arising from participation except where liability cannot be excluded by law.

Trial participants accept full responsibility for their participation.

9. Acceptance of Waiver

By completing a booking and attending a session organised by Bossley Bears Volleyball Club, I confirm that:

• I have read and understood this waiver

• I acknowledge the risks associated with volleyball participation

• I voluntarily agree to participate under these conditions.

Session Participation Waiver

By registering for and attending a session organised by Bossley Bears Volleyball Club, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Acknowledgement of Risk

I understand that volleyball is a physical and potentially dangerous sport.

Participation in volleyball activities may involve risks including but not limited to:

• physical injury

• muscle strains or sprains

• fractures

• collisions with other players

• falls

• serious injury

• permanent disability

• illness

• property damage

• death

I acknowledge that these risks may arise from my own actions, the actions of others, or the condition of facilities or equipment.

I voluntarily accept all risks associated with participating in volleyball activities.

2. Recreational Activity Warning

Under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW), participation in recreational activities involves inherent risks.

By participating in activities organised by Bossley Bears Volleyball Club, I acknowledge that I am engaging in a recreational activity and accept the risks associated with such participation.

I understand that the Club is not liable for harm suffered as a result of risks inherent to recreational activities.

3. Medical Fitness Declaration

I confirm that:

• I am medically and physically fit to participate in volleyball activities

• I do not suffer from any medical condition that may prevent safe participation

• I will notify the Club if I become aware of any medical condition or injury that may affect my ability to participate safely.

I understand that participation is undertaken entirely at my own risk.

4. Release of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release and discharge:

• Bossley Bears Volleyball Club

• Volleyball NSW

• Volleyball Australia

• venue operators

• the Club’s committee members, staff, coaches, volunteers, contractors, and representatives

from any liability for injury, illness, loss, damage, or death arising from my participation in any Club activity.

This release applies except where liability cannot be excluded under Australian law.

5. Personal Responsibility

I agree that I will:

• follow all instructions from coaches or staff

• comply with Club rules and policies

• behave respectfully toward other participants

• participate in a safe and responsible manner.

I understand that failure to comply may result in removal from the session.

6. Equipment and Facility Use

I acknowledge that I am responsible for using equipment and facilities safely.

I agree to follow all venue rules and instructions provided by Club staff.

7. Photography and Media

I acknowledge that photos or video may be taken during Club activities for promotional or marketing purposes.

By participating in the session, I consent to Bossley Bears Volleyball Club using such images or recordings for promotional purposes including:

• social media

• marketing materials

• websites

• Club communications.

8. Guests and Introductory Membership Participants

Participants attending sessions under the Introductory Short-Term Trial Membership acknowledge that:

• this membership does not include insurance coverage through Volleyball NSW or Volleyball Australia

• participation occurs entirely at their own risk

• Bossley Bears Volleyball Club is not responsible for injury or loss arising from participation except where liability cannot be excluded by law.

Trial participants accept full responsibility for their participation.

9. Acceptance of Waiver

By completing a booking and attending a session organised by Bossley Bears Volleyball Club, I confirm that:

• I have read and understood this waiver

• I acknowledge the risks associated with volleyball participation

• I voluntarily agree to participate under these conditions.