Australian Flying Disc Association Inc

AFDA Membership Agreement

Take your time to read this document carefully – it affects your legal rights.

Introduction & Purpose

This agreement aims to make clear some aspects of the Sport that should be considered common knowledge within our membership. If I am unclear about the meaning of a particular phrase, I will seek the clarification of a representative of the AFDA.

By reading and understanding this agreement, our members will be equipped with basic knowledge to help ensure their own safety and the safety of their friends and loved ones.

For the purposes of this agreement:

· "AFDA" includes all of its committees, affiliated associations and clubs; and their directors, officers, employees and volunteers;

· "Sport" means ultimate frisbee, disc golf or any other flying disc sport.

· "Activity" includes any Sport competition, training, travel, social events and meetings;

· "I", "Me", "My" refers to the person undersigned and all minors for whom they are a parent or guardian.

Rules and regulations

I understand the basic rules and physical requirements of the Sport.

I agree to read, understand and comply with the AFDA constitution, policies, codes of conduct and the rules of the Sport. I can obtain copies of the constitution, policies, rules and the code of conduct from the AFDA website - www.afda.com

Injury and Death

I agree that, by participating in an Activity, I am risking serious injury including chronic pain, permanent incapacitation, paralysis and death, particularly through contact with the ground, other players and objects on or outside the playing field.

I acknowledge that there have been known deaths in other countries while participating in the similar Activities due to lightning strike, heart attack and road accident.

I understand that the Sport is self-refereed, so there are no game officials to protect my well-being. In particular, I take it on as part of my responsibility to ensure that the Sport is played within the rules, that player safety is maintained, and that problems are addressed as they occur.

Although the Sport may be termed a non-contact sport, I agree that contact may occur. It may occur because players are unsighted or make poor judgement or show disregard for the rules. I will take steps to avoid collisions that may reasonably be expected to harm Me or other players.

I understand that I must be medically and physically fit and able to participate in an Activity. I agree that, prior to participating in an Activity, I have consulted a medical practitioner if I have a pre-existing condition that could be exacerbated by my participation, or if I am pregnant.

If I believe it is unsafe, I will remove myself from an Activity.

Playing fields may contain defects such as holes, sprinkler heads, mud, rocks, broken glass and other foreign materials. I acknowledge that the AFDA does not have the resources to fully inspect playing fields before each Activity and so I will ensure that fields are safe prior to playing on them, take mitigating action if necessary or choose not to play if the risks are too great.

I will remove myself immediately from any lightning-affected Activity and not wait for an official cancellation of the Activity. I am familiar with the 30 second flash-to-bang rule of the AFDA Lightning Policy.

I will discontinue participation in an Activity if I am affected by heat, feel dizzy, nauseous or weak, and will seek medical attention immediately.

I will plan to avoid driving if tired or intoxicated. I will avoid being a passenger in a vehicle if I believe the driver is tired or intoxicated. I will exercise extra prudence and planning for long journeys and in adverse conditions such as rain or night driving.

Financial Loss

I agree that injuries I sustain in an Activity may result in significant financial loss through hospitalisation, long-term medical bills or being unable to work. I understand that the Member’s Compassionate Fund may provide limited cover for injuries I sustain in an Activity but that it will not cover my full financial loss. If I choose not to obtain personal insurance against such losses it is at My own risk.

I agree that I am responsible for ensuring that any property I bring to an Activity is protected from loss, theft or damage.

Member Protection

I agree to treat others with respect, and to comply with the Codes of Conduct, and will make myself aware of the requirements of the Member Protection Policy that prohibits harassment and discrimination. The consequences of breaching this code include suspension from the sport and referral of matters to the police.

Anti-doping

I am aware that if I choose to participate in a Sport above a certain level of competitiveness, then I may be subject to anti-doping controls and testing, which is largely governed by external entities. Anti-doping includes control on some “recreational” drugs. Penalties for failing a test include lifetime ban from all competitive sport (not just flying disc sports).

Talent Release

I give the AFDA permission for the free use of my name, voice, picture, likeness and provided biographic information in any broadcast, telecast, commercial recording, advertising, promotion or other account of the AFDA, its Sports and Activities.

Agreement

By signing this I agree that I have read and understood this document.

AFDA #

Name

Name of Parent or Guardian (if member is less than 18 years old)

Signature

Date

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