I hereby agree that the Gymnastic New South Wales Limited or any member thereof and/or any person and/or anybody or association associated in any way with the conduct or participation in this event (all of which persons, bodies or associations are severally and jointly included in the term "the indemnified") shall not be deemed responsible or liable in any way for any injury, illness or other mishap to me/us or my child (if under 18 years of age) sustained in, arising from or out of, or in any way directly or indirectly connected with any traveling, training, or function of whatever nature held during the period of the tour or prior or subsequent thereto if in any way connected directly or indirectly with the said tour and hereby indemnify the indemnified against any action, suits, courses of action, demand and claims by me/us or any other person or persons whatever made in connection with or arising out of such injuries, illness or mishap to me/us or my child and hereby agree (without in any way imposing or attaching any liability or obligation upon the indemnified to do so), that the indemnified may act as our agents in incurring such expenses as, and/or connected with or arising out of any such illness or mishap.
I (state team member) hereby to agree to become a member of the New South Wales Gymnastic Team to the AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS under the following conditions I undertake:
1. To travel to and depart from the place of assembly of the team upon the dates and means of conveyance decided by the NSWGA
2. Agree to pay all costs associated with the team tour and competition entry fees as outlined and understand that costs will be non-refundable if the State Team member withdraws for any reason.
3. To at all times during the tour act in accordance with the ‘Gymnast Code of Behaviour’.
4. To remain under the control, management and direction of the Manager or person appointed by him/her from the date of assembly until my return to NSW or official release from the team and to comply with all orders and instructions given by him/her or person appointed by him/her during that period.
5. To conduct myself in a proper manner and to exercise by best endeavors to render myself fit for competition and training during the tour and to return to NSW forthwith if ordered to do so by the Manager. I understand that my additional costs will be at my personal expense.
6. To disclose forthwith to the Manager any injury that might prejudice participation in the tour and understand that should I sustain an injury prior to the Australian Championships which leads to a withdrawal from the event, then I am not permitted to travel with the State Team.
7. On occasions prescribed by the Manager, to wear the official uniform.
8. To comply with all Gymnastics NSW policies and procedures including, but not limited to, the ‘Member Protection Policy’ and its codes of conduct, and the ‘Drug and Alcohol Management Policy’.
9. To comply with all other directions and instructions as provided by the team management and the NSWGA.
10. I agree that as part of the NSW state team, there may be still and / or video footage taken by Gymnastics NSW staff and associates. The association and/or their agents, reserve the right to use still images and / or video footage from the Australian Championships and related activities in any appropriate publications or promotions, including but not limited to; related websites, social media pages and media broadcasts. Any objection must be made in writing to Gymnastics NSW at the time of entry.
Gymnastics NSW will manage team members only during training and competition times. All team members are expected to uphold the values and team expectations, including adherence to the Team Codes of Conduct for the entire duration of the team tour from point of departure, until return to Sydney at the conclusion of the tour, including when not under direct management of Gymnastics NSW Officials. Breaches of behaviour, value or conduct standards will be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to removal from the State Team, exclusion from competition and/or team activities and to be refused entry from future NSW events and tours, including, but not limited to competitions, events and the State Team. Gymnasts and Officials are to arrange their own travel to the competition and relevant training venues. There will be a designated meeting point at the competition venue for drop-off (sign-in) and collection (sign-out). More information will be released in future circulars.
I acknowledge the requirement to uphold the values and team expectations, including adherence to the Team Codes of Conduct for the entire duration of the team tour from point of departure, until return to Sydney at the conclusion of the tour, including when not under direct management of Gymnastics NSW Officials