1. Acceptance of Terms:

By participating in any pickleball program, service or event offered by Sydney Pickleball Club, whether as a participant, player, spectator, coach, or in any other capacity, you are accepting and agreeing to the terms and conditions of play. You acknowledge that you have had sufficient opportunity to read and understand these terms and conditions before choosing to participate.

2. Acknowledgement of Risk:

Pickleball, like all sports, carries inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to prevent or minimise harm. These risks range from minor injuries such as bruises, strains, and sprains to major injuries such as broken bones, torn ligaments, concussions, and other medical conditions, up to and including death. By choosing to participate, you recognise and understand these risks.

3. Assumption of Risk:

By participating in Sydney Pickleball Club's pickleball programs, you knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, relating to your participation, and you accept personal responsibility for any damages resulting from such risks. Sydney Pickleball Club does not offer personal injury insurance for participants. All participants are strongly encouraged to have their own personal injury and health insurance coverage. It is the sole responsibility of each participant to secure adequate insurance to cover any injuries or damages they might sustain while participating in Sydney Pickleball Club activities.

4. Health Declaration:

You confirm that you are physically fit and have no medical condition that would prevent your full participation in pickleball activities. If you have any concerns, speak to your registered medical professional.

5. Release of Liability:

You hereby discharge and hold harmless Sydney Pickleball Club, its agents, representatives, employees, and any other individuals or entities acting on its behalf, from any and all claims, actions, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses, whether known or unknown, arising from or related to your participation in any Sydney Pickleball Club pickleball program.

6. Medical Treatment:

In the event of an injury or medical emergency while participating, you grant Sydney Pickleball Club permission to seek emergency medical treatment on your behalf. You agree to be solely responsible for any associated medical or related bills that may arise.

7. Photography and Media:

By participating, you grant Sydney Pickleball Club the right to take photographs or video footage of you and to use these for any lawful purpose, including promotional materials, without compensation to you.

8. Refunds and Cancellations:

For a full refund, please notify Sydney Pickleball Club of any cancellations at least 24 hours prior to event start time on instagram @sydney.pickleball or in writing via email. If you notify us after this time, we can not guarantee a refund.

Sydney Pickleball Club withhold the final right to cancel an event, a full refund will be offered to you in this situation.

9. Continuation and Acknowledgement of Agreement:

Your participation in any Sydney Pickleball Club pickleball program or event signifies your understanding and agreement to the terms of this Participation Agreement. By choosing to participate, you forgo any rights to bring legal action against Sydney Pickleball Club for any reason covered by this agreement. This agreement applies to all current and future participation in any pickleball program or event offered by Sydney Pickleball Club.