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Wrestling Australia Ltd

Wrestling Australia Ltd

VOLUNTARY RELEASE & ASSUMPTION OF RISK:

For applicants planning to compete in WAL sponsored activities, applicants are advised that the nature of the sport of wrestling involves some physical risks that can result in serious injury or death. Risks may include, but are not limited to, physical exertion for which applicants may not be prepared, weather extremes subject to sudden and unexpected change, remoteness to normal medical services, evacuation difficulties if an applicant is disabled, or dangers from the way wrestling is done, or from vehicles, equipment, machinery, location, premises, or actions of others. By submitting an application, applicants accept all risks from the activities sponsored or organized by WAL. Applicants should not rely on WAL or its officers, employees, consultants, staff or volunteers to inform them of the risks. Applicants / competitors will make their own risk assessment and are responsible for their own medical well-being and physical fitness to wrestle.

INDEMNIFICATION OF WAL:

In consideration of such permission being granted, I hereby indemnify WAL, its clubs, officers, members, agents, servants, voluntary helpers, and any bodies or individuals against any claim which myself/son/daughter might now or hereafter have or have had for any personal injury, harm or death sustained while taking part or traveling to or from any activities of WAL. These may include, but are not limited to, competitions, training sessions and demonstrations, and against any claim arising out of any alleged or wrongful act or omission of myself/son/daughter while taking part or traveling to or from any such activities.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Under the terms and conditions of this Code of Conduct it shall be the responsibility of all who participate in WAL activities and its Affiliates to comply with this Code of Conduct, in alignment with the adopted National Integrity Framework policies. These requirements apply to all levels of wrestling in Club, State, National and International: 

  1. Be aware of, and abide by the standards, rules, regulations and policies of WAL, member associations and affiliated clubs. Accept the final decision of the WAL, making all appeals through formal processes.
  2. Refrain from any conduct that could be regarded as sexual, discriminatory or harassment towards other athletes, coaches, referees and officials at all times.
  3. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow athletes, coaches, officials and spectators. Treat everyone fairly within the context of the sport, irrespective of gender, cultural background, race, colour, sexual orientation, religion, political belief, economic status, marital status, age or any other conditions/preferences. There will be zero tolerance for any forms of discrimination.
  4. Be a positive role model and ensure your words and actions exemplify high standards of behaviour in practice, competition and/or social events to anyone observing.
  5. Set high standards of behaviour for your fellow teammates, competitors, spectators and officials, representing both yourself and WAL to the best of your ability.
  6. Conduct yourself in a courteous manner relating to language, temper and punctuality. Be accountable, demonstrate integrity, and accept responsibility for your actions.
  7. Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow athletes and competitors. We are all students of our sport, separated only by our knowledge of individual skills, and our level of focus and determination.
  8. Abide by the Wrestling Australia Social Media Policy 

I agree to follow the Code of Conduct and understand any breach will bring disciplinary action by WAL, actioned in accordance with National Integrity Framework policies. I understand that this may result in suspension or even dismal from WAL.

In consideration of WAL accepting my application for membership and permitting me to participate in WAL Sponsored Events, I sign this contract of release of claims, waiver of liability and assumption of risk.

Where a parent or guardian signs the parent or guardian agrees to the terms of this document and agrees to indemnify WAL against any claims made by the participant.

PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL 

Wrestling Australia needs to promote itself to the community at large, just like any other organization. I thereby authorise Wrestling Australia, and any person authorised by them, to reproduce, publish, broadcast or do any of the acts comprised in the copyright subsisting in: Photographic picture, Videotapes (with or without sound), Production stills and Voice recording.

ANTI-DOPING POLICY

I have read, understood and agree to abide by the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy, effective from 1 January 2021, and found on the Sport Integrity Australia website (https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/what-we-do/anti-doping/world-anti-doping-code/australian-national-anti-doping-policy) being the anti-doping policy adopted by Australia and applicable to all member, participants and non-participants.

NATIONAL INTEGRITY FRAMEWORK

As a member of Wrestling Australia, I agree to abide by the National Integrity Framework and associated integrity policies as adopted by Wrestling Australia, which can be found on the Wrestling Australia website: www.wrestling.com.au