Participant waiver

Welcome to Melbourne Cheer Academy!

We’re so excited to have you attending a class with us!

We take athlete safety very seriously and take every precaution we can, however all physical activity does include an element of risk.
Please take the time to read through this waiver and if you have any questions our office staff will be able to assist you.

Terms and Conditions of Participation
Risk warning & acknowledgement Waiver
1. Participation at MCA includes (but is not limited to) cheerleading lessons, stunting, tumbling, jumps, dancing, trampolining, general exercise, birthday parties and associated events (“Recreational Activities”) and involves risks, including:
- Injuries to bones, joints, muscles & tendons etc;
- neck & spinal injury;
- paralysis; and/or
- death (however unlikely).

2. Before participating in the Recreational Activities, you must ensure you are aware of, and properly understand, all of the above risks involved in the Recreational Activities.

3. By signing this document:
- you acknowledge, agree and understand that your participation in the Recreational Activities provided by MCA will involve the above risks; and
- acknowledge, agree and understand that you engage or participate in the Recreational Activities voluntarily and at your own risk.

Waiver & Release
4. Section 139A of the Competition and Consumer Act, 2010 (C’th) permits MCA as a service provider of Recreational Activities to ask you to agree that the statutory guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law (C’th) do not apply to you, or a person for whom or on whose behalf you are acquiring such services.

5. By signing this agreement, you agree on your behalf (and for any person for whom or on whose behalf you are requiring the Recreational Activities): to the terms of the release in clause 4 above and to the full extent permitted by law, the liability of MCA for any of the following is excluded:
- death;
- physical or mental injury (including the aggravation, acceleration or recurrence of such an injury);
- the contraction, aggravation or acceleration of a disease; and/or
- the coming into existence, the aggravation, acceleration or recurrence of any other condition, circumstance, the currents, activity, form of behaviour, course of conduct or state of affairs; and
- to waive, release and discharge MCA (its servants and agents) for any claim, right or cause of action which may arise from participating in the Recreational Activities, whether caused by the negligence of MCA, its servants and agents or otherwise; and
to indemnify MCA (its servants & agents) against any claims arising from participating in the Recreational Activities.

IMPORTANT: The change to your legal rights set out in this document do not apply if death or injury is due to gross negligence by MCA. Also see section 23(3)(b) & regulation 5 & of the Australian Consumer Law & Fair Trading Act & Regulations 2012.
You do not have to agree to exclude, restrict or modify or waive any of your rights against MCA but MCA may refuse to allow you to participate in the Recreational Activities.

Other Conditions of Participation
6. Participants must:
- be at least 1 year old;
- if less than 5 years old, agree to act under direct supervision of a staff member and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times;
- if less than 14 years, agree to act under the supervision of a staff member at all times;
- be in good health and free from any adverse medical conditions, but MCA asks that pregnant women, participants with pre-existing health issues or wearing “casts” do not participate in any Recreational Activities; and - seek medical advice if you have any health/medical concerns before undertaking Recreational Activities.

7. All Participants in Recreational Activities consent to images and video being taken for security and/or promotional purposes.

8. If you enter any premises operated by MCA or book a session with MCA on behalf of another person, you agree to do so is an authorised agent of that person will be bound by these conditions.

9. This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Victoria and if any provision of this document is determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of law, all other provisions shall still be given full legal force and effect.

Sufficient Opportunity to Read and Understand This Document
10. I acknowledge that MCA has given me sufficient opportunity to read and understand this agreement and to seek legal advice on any areas of concern. If I choose not to obtain any legal advice, I confirm that I have voluntarily & freely waived my right to do so and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this agreement.
Participant Name*
First Last
Participant DOB*
Working With Children Check

In order to prioritize the safety and well-being of our underage athletes, we kindly request that participants over the age of 18 who possess a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) provide this documentation. We feel this is demonstrative of our commitment to child safety and sets a standard of trust and confidence for all participants and their families. This also helps us to foster a culture of transparency and accountability within our club.

Please note that this is not a legal requirement for our industry, however we encourage all participants to apply for a volunteer WWCC! You can find out how to apply here!
Working With Children Check Card No.
WWCC Expiry
Class Attending
Please list the class name, date and/or time. If you are not sure, leave this field empty.
Contact Email*
Contact Number*
Legal Guardian / Parent Name
Signature
Emergency Contact
In case of incident or emergency, please supply the the details of an emergency contact. This can be the same as the contact above, but not the same as the athlete.
Emergency Contact Name
Full Name
Emergency Contact Phone

1/37 Lexton Road, Box Hill North 3129 Victoria, Australia ~ 03 9998 6493

Participant waiver

Participant waiver

Welcome to Melbourne Cheer Academy!

Terms and Conditions of Participation

Risk warning & acknowledgement Waiver

Waiver & Release

Other Conditions of Participation

Sufficient Opportunity to Read and Understand This Document

Working With Children Check

Emergency Contact