Kneeboard or Ski Sponsorship and Member Agreement

As a Club, we have chosen to encourage our more capable athletes to have their own equipment, and the Club is keen to assist them in acquiring it.

If an athlete wants to obtain their own kneeboard or surf ski, the club will provide a third of the cost, the athlete a third and they are required to find funding for the last third.

A kneeboard costs approximately $2,450, and a surf ski $4,600. The ski paddle is excluded from this arrangement, it is the athlete's responsibility to purchase their own paddle.

Equipment	Contribution ($)	Parties Obligation
Kneeboard	Based on $2,450 cost excluding gst
	$816	Waihi Beach Lifeguard Services
	$816	Athlete
	$816	Sponsor (as organised by athlete)
	Accessories	Athlete
Ski	Based on $4,600 cost excluding gst
	$1533	Waihi Beach Lifeguard Services
	$1533	Athlete
	$1533	Sponsor (as organised by athlete)
	Paddle	Athlete
	Accessories	Athlete

Terms & Conditions

To receive the Club's funding, the athlete must commit to competing in competitions, regularly attending training sessions, and voluntarily helping with junior surf coaching, patrolling or an agreed level of contribution. Lifeguards must refresh so they can patrol throughout the season.

The athlete is required to commit to these terms for three years. On the three-year anniversary, the use of the equipment continues under the same agreement. However, there is an option of purchasing the board or ski outright by paying a third of the value of the equipment at that point in time.

Application and Approval

The athlete must complete, sign, submit this form and also receive confirmation from the Club prior to ordering the kneeboard or ski.  

The sponsor's details must be provided before an agreement is reached, as the Club has some obligations that may prevent some organisations from getting involved.  It is imperative that we do not endorse brands that have a negative social awareness. 

If the equipment is significantly dearer than the prices quoted in the Payment Schedule prior approval is required before an order can be placed.

Insurance

The Club encourages the kneeboard or ski to be stored at the Club in the designated area.  The equipment will be covered under the Club's insurance policy. However, there is a $2,500 excess on the Club’s insurance policy.  For significant repairs or loss, the excess would need to be covered by the athlete or at an agreed amount in conjunction with the Chair or Director of Sport. 

Repairs

The Club will be responsible for normal repairs. If the equipment suffers extraordinary damage (e.g., it is left in the sun, damaged while in your care outside of an SLSNZ event, or neglected), the cost of repairs will be shared pro-rata between the Club and the athlete. No repairs are to be undertaken if the equipment suffers serious damage until both parties agree on the sharing of repair costs.

Ordering and Payment Schedule

Once this form has been completed and approved only then the kneeboard or ski can be ordered via an approved supplier.

At the time of ordering the kneeboard or ski please ensure you copy the Club with the order details to info@waihibeachlifeguards.co.nz.  Ensure you add to the order any requirements for branding, as the supplier generally completes this process. 

Please ask the supplier to invoice us as per below:

Waihi Beach Lifeguard Services Inc, 2 Beach Rd, Waihi Beach 3611
Order Number (athlete's name)

Invoice to be emailed to: info@waihibeachlifeguards.co.nz

Invoices have to be made out to the Club in order to be paid.

Invoicing Athlete and Sponsor

The Club will then invoice the athlete and the sponsor, as detailed in the original email. Both the athlete and the sponsor agree to pay this invoice in full within seven days of the invoice being released.  If there are any delays in the supply of the equipment, the invoices will not be released until delivery confirmation is received from the supplier.

Once the Club's invoice has been paid, the supplier's invoice payment for the ski/kneeboard will be made as per standard Club accounts on the 20th of the following month. 

Delivery or collection of the equipment should be part of the ordering process. If the supplier is unable to deliver, it is the athlete's responsibility to arrange collection.

Athlete's Details

Sponsorship

The sponsor's logo (once approved by the Club) will be proudly displayed on the kneeboard or ski. The sponsor is to provide a high resolution logo and the Club will arrange for the adhesion of the label as the sand/salt environment requires special adhesive. If there are any significant charges for the label/s to be printed then these costs will be charged to the sponsor.