Hillingdon Rowing Club

Hillingdon Rowing Club

New Membership / Renewal

Membership Period - 1st April 2016 – 31st March 2017

Please either fill in as a softcopy and print, or fill in using clear block capitals, SIGN THE DECLARATION SECTION and pass to the Club or Membership Secretary.
Name / Age if under 18
Address
Postcode
Contact Tel (Home)
Contact Tel (Mobile)
Member Email
Parent / Guardian Name
(if under 18)
Parent / Guardian Email
(if under 18)
Emergency Contact 1
Name, Number & Relationship
Emergency Contact 2
Name, Number & Relationship

Upon acceptance into membership of Hillingdon Rowing Club I agree to uphold the over-riding objectives of the Club and I understand that rowing is undertaken at my own risk. I confirm that I do not suffer from any disability or medical condition which may render me unfit for strenuous exercise.

Should a medical condition exist, this will not necessarily preclude you from membership / participation, but it must be declared. Should you be in any doubt, advice should be sought from your family doctor.

Medical Conditions
(if applicable)

Full details of the over-riding objectives of the club are in the club constitution, which you should have been offered with this form. It can also be viewed at http://www.hillingdonrowing.com/constitution.

Please turn over to sign this membership form.

Declarations

·  I can swim 50 metres and can tread water for at least 2 minutes.

·  I have read the Centre Rules summarised overleaf and agree to abide by them (Full Rules and Regulations are available in the HOAC Log Cabin).

·  Upon acceptance into membership of Hillingdon Rowing Club I / we understand that rowing is undertaken at my own risk.

·  I will bring spare, dry kit to all water sessions, especially when boating in an unfamiliar boat or a small boat.

·  I agree to emergency first aid being used on me in the event of an emergency determined by HOAC and / or Hillingdon Rowing Club.

·  Video coaching is used at the club as a valuable tool for technique improvement and feedback. I am happy that coaching sessions will be videoed, for coaching feedback but will not be published publicly (unless permission is sought). Further detail can be found in the club’s privacy policy.

If filling in online, replace each box below with a 'X' to acknowledge it. If filling by hand just mark it.
Data Protection - Note that the above information will be kept on file to aid administration and will be used solely for HOAC and Hillingdon RC purposes. Your email address will only be used by HOAC and Hillingdon RC for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to receive future information tick the box. / ❑
Photos – I am willing to have photos of myself / my child taken while participating in club activities and put on the HRC website or other marketing material for the purposes of club promotion. If you do wish for this to happen tick the box. / ❑
Emergency Contacts – I have provided two emergency contacts. / ❑
Medical – I have discussed any medical conditions with the Club Welfare Officer and provided any medications for use in the case of an emergency if appropriate. / ❑
Gift Aid – I am a current tax payer and would like the HOAC part of my membership to be treated as gift aid (see information sheet for details). The amount paid to HOAC for membership is detailed in the table below. / ❑
Signed + Print Name / Parent / Guardian if under 18 + Print Name

Thanks for renewing / joining! Your HOAC membership card will be ready for collection at the lake in the next few weeks. Please take some time to read the centre rules & information pack and HRC Welcome Poster (both should be attached to this form). Please keep an eye on the club website, and our Twitter feed - @hillingdonrc, for updates. Please check your Junk / Promotions folder and whitelist us for our weekly newsletter!

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Membership Type / HOAC Fee
Fee Period / - Day Tickets / Already Paid
Membership Fee / Total to HOAC
(Paid by HRC unless agreed)
British Rowing Gold?
Less Paid
Total Due / HRC Member ID

Welcome to Hillingdon Rowing!

Welcome to Hillingdon Rowing Club, the only rowing club serving the
North West London / South West Herts / South East Bucks area. We are an inclusive club, welcoming complete beginners to develop to either a recreational or competitive level. This page is summary of the information available on the club website at http://www.hillingdonrowing.com – check it out and bookmark it to stay up to date.

Training Sessions

Land Training for seniors and juniors takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays (Wednesdays only during summer), 20:00 – 21:00. Each session costs £3 (£2 for juniors). Land Training is held at Haydon School, Wiltshire Lane, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 2LX. Water Training takes place at HOAC, Harefield, Middlesex UB9 6JN. Water sessions are as follows;

Winter (Sept to May) / Summer (May to Sept)
Saturday
(Competitive & Recreational Crews) / 08:00-10:00 / Saturday
(Competitive & Recreational Crews) / 08:00-10:00
Saturday
(Competitive & Recreational Crews +
Learn to Row) / 10:30-12:00 / Saturday
(Competitive & Recreational Crews + Learn to Row) / 10:30-12:00
Sunday
(Anybody welcome) / 10:00-12:00 / Sunday
(Anybody welcome) / 10:00-12:00
Tuesday / Friday
(Anybody welcome) / 18:45 to Sunset

Please make sure that when attending training at HOAC that you sign-in at the log cabin, everytime you visit. All juniors crews must have a club coach or nominated supervisor on-site before going afloat.

Equipment & Clothing

All equipment is provided by the club.

No specialist clothing or kit is required for training. However, be mindful of conditions - In the winter, wear several layers to make sure you stay warm – you won't always be zooming around the lake! Base layers (preferably long sleeve) are the best way to keep warm. In the summer make sure you take precautions to avoid sunburn, as reflections on the water can make the sun stronger than you think (tip – bring sunglasses you don't mind losing in the lake!). Avoid baggy clothing, especially on the legs, as it can get caught in the sliding seat mechanism – therefore most people either wear running shorts or running tights.

Safety

Rowing is generally a safe sport. British Rowing is forward thinking and pro-active in ensuring the sport is as safe as possible. Take time to read their summary guidance at http://goo.gl/beFwVO. Please make sure you have declared any medical conditions to the club safety officer () if they have not been declared on your membership form. If you notice anything regarding safety or welfare, please speak to the management team.

Membership

Membership is from 1st April to 31st March. Members joining after 1st September will be charged a pro-rata fee.

Emails

Newsletters and emails are our main form of communication with our members. Club newsletters are generally sent every Thursday, when you join, look in your Junk / Promotions Folder and mark us as not Spam!

The following is a summary of the HOAC rules.

The full rules and regulations are available on request from the Duty Officer.

Responsibility / Insurance

·  Water safety cover is provided. However, users (including juniors) are advised that they participate in the activities at their own risk.

·  The Centre has third party liability insurance cover. Users may wish to take out personal accident insurance prior to any activity.

·  The Centre accepts no liability for the loss or damage to personal property, including money.

·  All craft on the water must be insured for third party risks (minimum), have adequate buoyancy and keep at least 10 metres from the fishing banks.

Safety

·  All water users must be able to swim 10 metres.

·  An approved buoyancy aid with whistle must be worn at all times when on or near the water or on the pontoons.

·  Blowing a whistle is the accepted call for assistance.

·  Clothing suitable to the activity and prevailing conditions must be worn. This includes footwear, which must be worn at all times both on and off the water.

·  Swimming is NOT allowed – unless under the direct supervision of a HOAC staff member.

·  Users must notify the Duty Officer of the day of any relevant medical or physical condition that may affect their fitness to participate in the activity.

·  Dogs are not encouraged and must be kept on a lead.

Membership

·  Any person going on the water must either be an annual member or register as a day member with the Duty Officer. A responsible adult must supervise day members under 14.

·  An annual membership card is issued in the name of the member who must carry it at all times and present it upon request. This card is not transferable and if lost, a £6 replacement fee is required.

Gift Aid

This is a way by which the government increases the income of charities. It allows the charity to enhance the money you have paid by reclaiming some of the income tax. It will not cost you any extra and if you are a higher rate taxpayer you can also reclaim tax yourself.

Email

Your email address will only be used for the purposes of future promotional information.

Photography

Photographs taken by HOAC staff will only be used for HOAC publicity purposes, and will not be passed onto third parties.