Australian Dragon Boat Federation

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. Insurance

Your membership includes cover for Personal Accident insurance .  - https://vinsurancegroup.com/dragonboat/  You should be aware that the policy coverage may change during the course of your annual membership as it is renewed each July.

2. Data Collection 

When you join/renew your membership with dragon boat , you will see AusDBF  has created 6 additional fields (questions)  which will allow AusDBF to gather data for all people in Australia engaged in dragon Boat. The intention of this is to support everyone engaged in the sport. Learning more about the Australian dragon boat community will help AusDBF make the sport an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

 

Q1. Do you identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?

Q2 Do you identify as being from a culturally and linguistically diverse background?

Q3 Do you identify as a person with a disability?

Q4 Do you identify as an LGBTQ+ person?

Q5 Other than English what the main language you use at home?

Q6 Have you served or are currently serving in the Allied Defence Forces?

Below is further information to assist with the meaning of 'disability'

(the survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC) describes disability as the following: 

• Any limitation, restriction or impairment which restricts everyday activities that has lasted, or is likely to last, for at least 6 months
• Can be broadly grouped depending on whether they relate to functioning of the mind or the senses, or anatomy, or physiology
• The below 6 disability groups refer to a single disability or several broadly similar disabilities

 

1. Sensory 

• Loss of sight (not corrected by glasses or contact lenses)
• Loss of hearing where communication is restricted or an aid is used 
• Speech difficulties

2. Intellectual 

• Difficulty learning or understanding

3. Physical 

• Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties that restrict everyday 
• Blackouts, seizures or loss of consciousness
• Chronic or recurrent pain or discomfort that restricts everyday activities 
• Incomplete use of arms or fingers 
• Difficulty gripping or holding things
• Incomplete use of feet or legs 
• Restriction in physical activities or in doing physical work 
• Disfigurement or deformity 

4. Psychosocial 

• Nervous or emotional condition that restricts everyday activities 
• Mental illness or condition requiring help or supervision 
• Memory problems or periods of confusion that restrict everyday activities 
• Social or behavioural difficulties that restrict everyday activities 

5. Head injury, stroke or acquired brain injury 

• Head injury, stroke or other acquired brain injury with long term effects that restrict everyday activities

6. Other 

• Receiving treatment or medication for any other long-term conditions or ailments and still restricted in everyday activities
• Any other long term conditions resulting in a restriction in everyday activities
  

 

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DBSA Terms & Conditions:

• I wish to register as a participant with DBSA for the current season.  In event of admission I agree to be bound by DBSA's Constitution, Code of Conduct, Racing Rules and Regulations, and various Policies and certify that the information supplied within this registration is correct.
• I acknowledge and agree that the information obtained by DBSA will be disclosed to my Club and will only be used for the administration purposes of DBSA and to provide me with registration services. I understand that I will be able to access my information through my Club if required. If this information is not provided my membership application may be rejected.
• I will advise my Club as soon as possible if I am unable to swim 50 metres.
• Insurance: I understand that during my participation in the sport under the supervision of DBSA, a Club or any other approved party that I will be provided with various forms of temporary insurance coverage. Details on this coverage can be found online at vinsurancegroup.com/dragonboat/ 
• Member Protection: I agree to abide by the AusDBF Member Protection Policy and the AusDBF Child Safeguarding Policy. I also understand that my Club may require me to obtain a Working with Children Check.  
• Fitness to Participate: I declare that I am medically and physically fit and able to participate in the Sporting Activities.  I will immediately notify DBSA and the Club in writing of any change to my medical condition, fitness or ability to participate.  I understand and accept that DBSA and the Club will continue to rely upon this document as evidence of my fitness and ability to participate.
• “Right to Use Imagery: I acknowledge and consent to photographs, electronic images, videos (including live streaming) being taken of me during my participation in any Sporting Activities. I acknowledge and agree that such photographs, electronic images and videos are owned by DBSA and/or the Club and each of them may use them for promotional or other purposes without my further consent being necessary. Further, I consent to DBSA and the Club using my name, image, likeness and also my performance in the Sporting Activities, at any time, by any form of media, to promote the Sporting Activities.”
• Please advise DBSA direct at: admin@dragonboatsa.com if you DO NOT grant permission for DBSA to use any photos of yourself in promotional material (ie website / brochures / Facebook). Please bear in mind that this may prohibit other photos of your Club members from being published.
• Privacy: I understand that the personal information I have provided in this form is necessary for the objects of DBSA and the Club.  I acknowledge and agree that the personal information will be disclosed by DBSA and the Club only to pursue its objects and general business. I understand that I will be able to access the personal information on request.  If the personal information is not provided by me, my participation application may be rejected.
• I acknowledge that DBSA and the Club may also use my personal information for the purposes of providing me with promotional material from DBSA’s sponsors or third parties.  I may advise DBSA and the Club if I do not wish to receive any sponsor or third party promotional material.

Mannum Dragon Boat Club