Consent Form for U18s

Hemingfords’ Regatta

Consent Form for U18s

The safety of everyone taking part in the Hemingfords’ Regatta is paramount

As parent/guardian of the child(ren) below, I sign with understanding and agreement that:

1. Neither the members of the Regatta Committee nor any volunteers helping with practice will be liable in respect of the death or any personal injury to my child(ren) as a result of his/her taking part in practice or in the Regatta.

2. I indemnify the Committee and volunteers against any claim on respect of such liability.

3. My child(ren) will not be in a boat for the whole of a practice session and will spend time on the riverbank waiting for their turn.

4. Responsibility for all children during practice sessions and on Regatta Day remains with their parents/guardians who must remain on the riverbank observing their children.

5. The Committee reserves the right to exclude any child(ren) from practice sessions due to disruptive behaviour.

6. My child will not be wearing a life jacket while rowing and can confidently swim 50m in the clothing worn to practice (No thick/heavy clothing or open shoes).

7. My child can take part in canoe practice and may get wet!

8. Photograph(s) of my child(ren) may be used for Regatta-related publicity unless I state otherwise when returning this form.

9. I understand that safety of all users of the river is paramount and therefore I will ensure that my child(ren) are familiar with the following rules:

   • They must follow the instructions of the adults in charge (in boats and on the riverbank) during all training sessions and on Regatta Day

   • No standing up in the boats when midstream

   • Coxes and rowers must never swap places midstream

   • No splashing

   • Courtesy on the river at all times

   • Only coxes and rowers in the boats; no passengers

   • No swimming in the river

10. Only approved coxes who have been trained will be allowed to cox on Regatta Day. Approved coxes are issued with non-transferable badges to identify them which must be worn

11. Weil’s disease may be present in the river, so please discourage children from entering the water

12. I understand that decisions made by adults in charge about the ability of all coxes and their placement in boats on practice evenings and on Regatta Day are made with safety in mind. I will support these decisions for the safety of my child(ren) and others.

I have read and agree with the Regatta conditions above