The following terms and conditions apply to participants engaged in the RDA School Holiday Camp Program. School Holiday Camp riders are granted membership of RDA Australia, their Centre and State Association on a short term basis for the period of the proposed activity. Participants in short term programs are covered for Personal Accident Insurance for the allotted period of their registration.
“RDAA” for the purposes of this application and declaration means and includes the Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia Incorporated, its members (including Member States and Centre Members) and where the context so permits, their respective directors, officers, members, servants or agents.
If accepted I will be permitted to participate in the RDA School Holiday Camp program for the period of the proposed activity and is subject to my complying with the terms and conditions of the registration, this declaration and any reasonable direction issued by RDAA.
This document cannot be amended. If I do amend it my application will be null and void. It cannot be accepted by RDAA.
The riding rules and this declaration comprise a contract between me and RDAA. It is necessary and reasonable for promoting and conducting the proposed School Holiday Camp activity.
Warning: Participation in horse riding and horse related activities can be inherently dangerous. Serious accidents can and often do happen which may result in me being injured or even killed. I have voluntarily read and understood this warning and accept and assume the inherent risks in RDA programs.
Exclusion of Liability: Except where provided or required by law and such cannot be excluded, I agree that it is a term of my participation in the School Holiday Camp program (if accepted) that RDAA is absolved from all liability however arising from injury or damage however caused (whether fatal or otherwise) arising out of my participation in the proposed activities. I acknowledge that the services and benefits I receive are “recreational services” as defined under the Trade Practices Act 1974. Where I am a consumer, as defined by any relevant law, certain terms and rights may be implied into a contract for the supply of goods or services for my benefit. I acknowledge that these terms and rights, and any liability of RDAA flowing from them, are expressly excluded, restricted or modified by these terms and conditions.
Release and Indemnity: In consideration of RDAA accepting my application, I:
release and forever discharge RDAA from all claims that I may have or may have had but for this release arising from or in connection with my participation in the proposed activity; and
indemnify and hold harmless RDAA to the extent permitted by law in respect of any claim by any person including but not only another participant arising as a result of or in connection with my participation in the proposed activity.
In this clause 7 “Claims” means and includes any action, suit, proceeding, claim, demand, damage, penalty, cost or expense however arising but does not include a claim in respect of any action, suit, etc made by any person entitled to make a claim under a relevant RDAA insurance policy.
Fitness to Participate: I declare that I am and must continue to be medically and physically fit and able to participate in the proposed activities within my range of abilities. I am not and must not be a danger to myself or to the health and safety of others. I will immediately notify RDAA in writing of any change to my fitness and ability to participate. I understand and accept that RDAA will continue to rely upon this declaration as evidence of my fitness and ability to participate. I acknowledge that if I have or have had any medical condition or disability (eg. physical, intellectual, psychiatric or behavioural) I am required to declare the nature of the condition with this application.
Medical Treatment: I consent to receiving any medical treatment that RDAA considers necessary or desirable during or after the period of registration. I also agree to reimburse RDAA for any costs or expenses incurred in providing me with medical treatment.
Privacy: I understand that the information I have provided overleaf is necessary for the conduct of the proposed activity and for the objects of RDAA. I acknowledge and agree that the information will only be used by RDAA to facilitate the conduct of the proposed activity and other rides conducted by RDAA. I understand that I will be able to access my information through RDAA. If the information is not provided my application may be rejected.