Non-Travelling Reserve 2025 Australian Championships State Team Registration - Gymnast

To Register to be Non-Travelling Reserve for the Gymnastics NSW State Team attending the Australian Championships, please fill out the information below and SUBMIT.

Please note this form may only be completed by the athlete or their parent/guardian if the athlete is under the age of 18.

CANDIDATE INFORMATION:

Please Note: Listed emergency contact will be contacted, if possible, prior to any medical attention being given. General medical aid, including transport, will be at the discretion of the Manager, or designated representative. 

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 that in the event of any breach of discipline or misbehavior on my (the state team member) part, I am liable to the following penalties:

1. To be sent home with no refund of expenses.

2. To be excluded from competition or other activities as the Manager may see fit.

3. To be refused entry from future NSW events and tours, including, but not limited to competitions, events and the State Team. 

4. To be disciplined under Gymnastics NSW policies relevant to the breach.

As a member of the Gymnastics NSW team you will be required to take part in education sessions including Social Media and Sport Integrity requirements. Further information will be supplied in future circulars.

Information Sheet

This Gymnastics NSW Ltd (GNSW) Information Sheet and Waiver applies to athletes, coaches, team managers, officials and support staff (Participants) travelling intrastate or interstate for events administered, sponsored or authorised by GNSW, or events in which they are representing GNSW or a member club of GNSW (collectively, Events)

Risks to Participants

Participants acknowledge that in travelling to and attending an Event, a Participant may be exposed to a higher number of risks than they would ordinarily have in their home jurisdiction.

Participant may be exposed to the following non-exhaustive risks:

• suffering financial loss through the postponement or cancellation of an Event or withdrawal of their team or from their team;
• additional costs in changing travel at short notice, including but not limited to foregoing prepaid accommodation and changing flights;
• extended stay requirements due to illness and/or injury
• additional medical and associated costs
• potential loss of income related to the above risks

Waiver

On signing this Waiver, you (the Participant) acknowledge and declare, in connection with your travel to and from, and attendance at, the Event (Travel) that:

1. Engaging in Travel may expose you to certain risks (including but not limited to those outlined above). Prior to undertaking Travel, you should ensure you are aware of all risks involved.  By signing this Waiver, you acknowledge and agree that you are undertaking any such risk voluntarily and at your own risk.
   
   
2. It is your choice to Travel and GNSW has not mandated you to Travel.
   
   
3. You will bear all costs incurred by you in connection with your Travel, including (but not limited to) any insurance costs, quarantine costs charged by the Australian Government or a State/Territory Government (or any other Government) and any other costs resulting from travel delays or restrictions.  GNSW will not in any circumstances be responsible for such costs.
   
   
4. You will adhere to all public health directions or restrictions imposed by GNSW, the Australian Government or an applicable State/Territory Government (or any other Government) at all times during your Travel.
   
   
5. If you develop any cold and flu like symptoms (or other symptoms commonly associated with the Flu or COVID-19) you will temporarily or permanently withdraw from the Event until such time as it is otherwise safe for you to Travel and participate in the Event.
   
   
6. You, to the extent permitted by law:
   1. release and forever discharge GNSW from all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands, damages, penalties, costs or expenses (Claim) however arising from or in connection with your Travel or participation in the Event, including, without limitation, any Claim associated with the postponement or cancellation of the Event, or the withdrawal of your team from the Event;
   2. indemnify and will keep indemnified and hold harmless GNSW in respect of any Claim by any person:
      1. arising as a result of or in connection with your Travel; and
      2. against GNSW in respect of any death, injury, loss or damage arising out of or in connection with your failure to comply with any applicable public health directions or restrictions imposed by GNSW, the Australian Government or applicable State/Territory Government or other relevant health authority.

Travel Insurance

Gymnastics NSW strongly recommends considering travel insurance for gymnasts attending the Australian Championships. In the unfortunate instance of lost luggage, cancelled flights or injury during the event, travel insurance may provide coverage for any costs which are not covered under the Gymnastics Australia participant insurance.

Gymnastics Australia – Photography & videography release consent

Event/Activity: 2025 Australian Championships

Location: Gold Coast, Queensland

Date: July 2025

Gymnastics Australia takes its responsibility to ensure all members are safeguarded against potential risk seriously. In keeping with our obligations, all photos and videos taken at the event must be in line with Gymnastics Australia's Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.

All State Team Members are required to complete the JotForm directly with Gymnastics Australia.

Link can be found below and in Circular 2.

 

https://form.jotform.com/240308582125855