ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK

 

This form MUST be handed into Race Control 1 hour before the Crew Manager’s Briefing. A crew will not be permitted to race if this form is not submitted.

 

Please print the name of the crew:………………………………………………………….

 

Address:………………………………………………………………………………………..

 

 

 

Please complete all parts:

 

  1. My crew members understand that this is a water based activity and that   Yes           No

            whilst all the normal and appropriate precautions for a water sport will

           be taken by the Organisers (such as the buoyancy aids and the

           provision of rescue craft), each crew member has a duty of care

           to each other whilst on the water.

 

  1. Rowing boat racing is a physical activity and all my crew members are      Yes          No 

           medically and physically fit to take part.

 

  1. I confirm that my crew members can swim and are confident in cold          Yes           No

          water conditions when wearing a buoyancy aid.

 
 

  1. I confirm that my crew members to the best of my knowledge, do not        Yes           No

      have any present or previous medical conditions which may affect their ability to take part in a     rowing boat race.

 
 

       *(If ‘NO’ record details of the condition on the reverse, e.g. asthma)

 
 
 
  1. My crew members agree to follow all the instructions given by                   Yes            No

           the Event Organisers, their staff and officials and to act in a

          responsible manner during the races, especially whilst on the water.

 

  1. My crew members are over 18 years of age. I understand that a              Yes            No

          Counter signature is required, on behalf of persons under 18 years old.

 
 

       By signing this acknowledgement of risk form I do not release the Event Organiser from  any   obligations towards my crew nor does the signing affect our legal rights.

 
 
 
Signed (in all cases)……………………………………………………………..Date…………………………..
 
Counter signature (for under 18’s)………………….…………………………Date……………………………
 
Signed (on behalf of the Event Organiser)…………………………………..Date……………………………