Active Event
Waiver & Release of Liability

1. Acknowledgement of Risk

I understand and acknowledge that participating in a Rob Coad Adventures Event is a dangerous activity. The Event may involve mountain biking, kayaking, trekking, running, navigation, traversing, isolated and remote tracks, and other unspecified surprise activities.

I am aware of the hazards involved and acknowledge that there is always a risk of injury (including permanent injury, mental injury, paralysis and death) and damage to my property.

The hazards include, but are not limited to:

• remoteness from assistance or medical aid

• the extremely strenuous nature of the Event

• participants becoming lost

• vehicle traffic

• actions of participants and spectators

• weather conditions

• hypothermia and heat exhaustion

• condition or suitability of participants’ equipment

In my judgment, I have sufficient competence, experience, survival skills and equipment to participate in all Event activities in a manner safe to myself and others.

2. Personal Responsibility and Fitness

I certify that I am physically fit and that I have sufficiently trained for participation in the Event and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical professional that I cannot participate.

I acknowledge that I have been given the opportunity by the organiser to attend a pre-event briefing session.

3. Release and Indemnity

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Event, I (on my own behalf and on behalf of my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors and assigns):

a. WAIVE, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability for death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft and all other risks, claims or actions of any kind (including breach of contract and negligence to the fullest extent permitted by law), whatsoever and however occurring, together with any legal fees incurred as a result of any such claim (whether valid or not), which I have or may have as a result of or in connection with, directly or indirectly, my participation in and travel to and from the Event, the following persons or entities:

Rob Coad Adventures, event sponsors, event producers, volunteers, community organisations, all State, Federal and Local Government authorities in which the Event may be staged, and the owners, licensees or occupiers of any property upon which I enter, and their respective officers, directors, employees, independent contractors, sponsors, representatives, agents, members and volunteers, including medical and paramedical personnel appointed for the Event.

b. INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the persons or entities mentioned above from any and all liabilities, claims or actions (including negligence), however caused, arising as a result of or in connection with, directly or indirectly, my participation in and travel to and from the Event, including any claim by my (or my team’s) support crew or any person assisting me or my team.

4. Property and Equipment

I acknowledge that I am responsible for my personal possessions and equipment during the Event.

5. Medical Treatment and Emergency Responsibility

I accept the communications, search, rescue and medical aid arrangements put in place by the organisers.

I understand and agree that, in the first instance, I am responsible for the provision of first aid to myself and those around me.

As a competitor or support crew, I am responsible for my own or my team’s timely removal from the course to a medical facility.

I give my consent to receive any first aid and medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of accident, injury and/or illness as a result of my involvement in the Event.

6. Medical Information Consent

I certify that the medical information supplied by me on the entry form is true.

I consent to and authorise that information to be provided to any medical practitioner, ambulance officer or any person involved in or associated with any medical treatment or assistance that may be given to me as a result of my participation in the Event.

7. Media Consent

I agree to allow my photograph, video, multimedia, film likeness and/or name to be used for any legitimate purpose by Rob Coad Adventures, its sponsors or assigns, without payment or compensation.

8. Insurance Responsibility

I acknowledge that the Event organiser’s insurance covers public liability only and does not cover me personally whilst participating in the Event.

I am responsible for my own personal accident insurance and ambulance cover.

9. Event Changes or Cancellation

I acknowledge that the organisers reserve the right to alter the advertised course if conditions warrant.

I agree that the organisers reserve the right to cancel the Event due to weather conditions, natural disasters, acts of God, terrorism, war, or any other reason deemed appropriate by the organisers, and that my entry fee will be non-refundable.

10. Refund Policy

If conditions warrant the cancellation or postponement of the Event, no refunds will be issued.

11. Behaviour and Compliance with Rules

I agree to abide by the Event rules and directions of officials.

I understand that my entry may be voided if, through my actions or behaviour, in the opinion of the organisers, I:

• break any rules, or

• bring the Event into disrepute

I further understand that the organisers reserve the right to reject any entry without providing justification.