Personal responsibilities (All Attendees)

I understand that Pickleball ACT is committed to providing an environment free from all forms of unacceptable behaviour, including abuse, intimidation, harassment, bigotry, violence or any other action that impacts the wellbeing or safty of other participants. I agree to conduct myself in a manner that is consistent with that commitment and understand that I will not be permiited to participate in this Event or stay on-site should I act in a way that breaches that commmitment.

I understand that I am responsible: i) for event preparation e.g. warmup, stretching, sun protection; ii) to supply and manage my hydration needs: iii) to monitor my health during in the event and cease play if I am unwell.

Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement (Members)

All participants in this event who are members of Pickleball ACT or the Pickleball Association of Australia (PAA) are covered under PAA's personal accident insurance (PAI) policy. By submitting an RSVP for this event, financial members of Pickleball ACT and/or the Pickleball Association of Australia (PAA) acknowledge the PAI coverage is subject to exclusions and limitations, including no coverage for pre-existing or degenerative conditions, and general conditions.  See the full product disclosure document at the PAA website.

I understand and accept that the PACT session host and assisting PACT members are not qualified pickleball coaches, fitness coaches or personal trainers, nor are they offering advice in relation to exercise, physiology, biomechanics, sports medicine. I will seek that type of advice independently, should I require it.  

Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement (Non-Members)

I acknowledge, agree and state that I understand the nature of the pickleball activity (“Activity”) being offered and that I am in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in such Activity.  I further agree and warrant that if at any time I believe my condition to change or the playing conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the Activity.

FURTHER I fully acknowledge that although Activity coordinators and assistants do their best to minimise risk of personal injury within practical boundaries, accidents do happen, and all activities carry the risk of personal injury as a result of my or other participant actions or inactions.

I understand and accept that the PACT session host and assisting PACT members are not qualified pickleball coaches, fitness coaches or personal trainers, nor are they offering advice in relation to exercise, physiology, biomechanics, sports medicine. I will seek that type of advice independently, should I require it. I ACCEPT the inherent risk of personal injury and social or economic loss either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time.  I also accept responsibility for losses, costs and damages I might incur as a result of participation in the Activity.

I HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND AGREE not to sue Activity coordinators, their respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers, other participants, owners and lessors of premises on which the Activity takes place from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on my account that are caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the "releasees" or otherwise, including negligent medical assistance rescue operations and I further agree that if, despite this release and waiver of liability,  and indemnity agreement I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the releasees, I will indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which may incur as the result of such claim.

I have read this agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by accepting it and agree to it freely and without inducement or assurance of any nature. I intend this agreement to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.

Non-Member Additional Condition

I understand the maximum of three attendances rule for non-members does not apply to this social competition. However, the rule applies to all other current Pickleball ACT sessions.