Girls Run Club: Participation waiver and terms and conditions

THE GIRLS RUN CLUB, 2024/2025

For attendees or their children participating in the running activities organised by Love for Running – Girls Run Club. Acknowledging and agreeing to the following:

1) I understand that physical exercise, in all of its forms, is a strenuous physical activity and inherently carries an element of risk whether physical or mental, including, not limited to, overexertion, equipment failure, dehydration, serious accidents and other risks associated with the course and weather conditions, which may be adverse or unpredictable. These risks can and often eventuate. I understand that participation in this program may result in serious injury, property damage, or death. I acknowledge that it is advised that medical advice is sought prior to commencing any physical exercise programs.

2) I have read and understood the risks associated with participating in any Love for Running event or activity and the warning contained in this waiver, and assume the inherent risks in participating or allowing my child to participate.

3) I acknowledge and agree that Love for Running is not responsible or liable for my or my child’s health and safety or the replacement of any personal items which may be lost, damaged, stolen or otherwise.

4) I acknowledge and agree that I/my child is in good health and physical condition for participation in the activities of Love for Running and have advised of any relevant medical conditions/allergies/anaphylaxis in the registration form provided at the commencement of participation in the program. I agree to update this information when and as necessary.

5) In the event of injury, I give permission to Love for Running to provide medical care and if necessary, seek emergency medical assistance. I agree to bear any associated costs of such assistance.

6) Love for Running events and activities will be held at either Werri Beach bike path, Berry bike path or local sports ground as advised. All reasonable steps will be taken to ensure safe environments for running activities and no public roads will be utilised as part of the running activities. Participants will be required to remain on the planned running route and follow the instructions of the running coach (Amy) for the duration of the session.

7) I expressly agree to indemnify and keep indemnified Love for Running, its directors, principals, instructors, independent contractors, employees, agents, contractors, affiliates and representatives in respect of any claim (including for negligence, breach of contract or breach of statue) by any person including another participant in a Love for Running event arising as a result of, in connection with, or in relation to my or my child’s participation in any event or activity arranged by Love for Running. This indemnity may be pleaded as a bar to any claims, and continue forever and bind me, my heirs, executors, personal representatives, and assigns.

8) A term of this waiver will not apply where the term contravenes the law of the relevant jurisdiction under which any legal action is legitimately taken however such terms are severable and do not invalidate the remaining terms.

9) Love for Running does not make any representations about the existence or suitability of any insurance, and I agree that I can, in my own interests and at my own expense, seek and obtain personal insurance over and above any cover provided by Love for Running.

10) I acknowledge that all Love for Running events and activities are free to participants and are run by volunteers. There are no permissions expressed or implied by the organisers. Participants make use of the facilities at their own risk and without express permission from the Love for Running organisers or Council authorities.