Before you start a Western Bulldogs Community Foundation program, you (and if under 18 a parent/legal guardian) must read and accept these terms and conditions on their behalf.

  1. This program is run by the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation (WBCF) and partners.  

  2. If you/your child has not exercised for some time or has any health concerns, you should take them to visit a doctor.  A doctor will be able to tell you if it is safe for you/your child to participate in the program. You/your child might not be able to participate if they act inappropriately or if participation in the program is unsafe for them. 

  3. You/your child is voluntarily participating in the WBCF Program and understand I may be at risk of injury or even death. I will not hold any person or organisation directly or indirectly involved with the WBCF Program liable to the extent permissible at law for:
    1. any personal illness/injury that could result in loss of function and reduced work ability
    2. loss or damage to any of my personal possessions before, during or after the This release and indemnity continues forever and includes (without limitation) any claim that could be the result of their negligence.

  4. In case of an emergency, you consent to Program staff calling emergency services to take your child to a doctor or hospital for medical help - even if your child does not have ambulance cover.  You grant doctors/other professionals permission to give whatever medical or surgical treatment they believe is necessary. You understand you are responsible for paying costs of medical attention, ambulance transportation and treatment if your child hurts them self.  We may need to share some of your personal information with these medical professionals. 

  5. You must tell us if you/your child’s emergency contact details change or if their health changes during the program. 

  6. If you/your child needs to take any medication during program hours or camps, you need to tell Program staff before they start in writing in the registration form. If you/your child needs help taking medication during program hours and camps, all prescribed medication MUST be in a Webster (medication) pack (your chemist can assist you) and must include the name of the medication, dosage instructions and times when the medication is to be administered. 

  7. You understand you are responsible for you/your child’s safety whilst travelling to the program, after program sessions finish and/or whilst they are waiting to be collected from program activities. 

  8. I am responsible for keeping hydrated and bringing with me any medications needed to maintain my safety during the Program.

  9. I am responsible for keeping my personal and medical details up to date and telling my emergency contact that they are listed as the first point of call in an emergency

  10. Any health information collected by the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation is done so in accordance with the Western Bulldogs’ Privacy Policy, which can be found at www.westernbulldogs.com.au/privacy. Information collected will only be accessed by WBCF Staff, program coordinators and the Exercise Physiologist and used to help you/your child stay safe at sessions, for program administration; or to contact you/your child during the program or in the future. De-identified information might also be used for program research and evaluation. 

  11. You have the right to access your personal information at any time by contacting the team on foundation@westernbulldogs.com.au 

  12. The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation has the right to:
    1. cancel or suspend the Program at any time (with less than 2 weeks notice if restricted by government)
    2. refuse my/my child’s attendance in the Program with valid reason
    3. change these terms and conditions and;
    4. put a limit on the maximum number of participants at venue

  13. You/your child may be sent information updates from the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation, Program Partners or Western Bulldogs Football Club - via email or SMS. These are done so in accordance with the Western Bulldogs’ Privacy Policy. If you/your child  do not wish to receive email or SMS communication from the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation or Western Bulldogs Football Club, you can opt out at any time by emailing ‘OPT OUT’ to foundation@westernbulldogs.com.au.

  14. The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation and partnering organisations have permission to use any statements I/my child make, photos or videos of me/my child related to the program for all media. If you and your child agrees they wish to be featured in photo and video footage, the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation or partners may use this content for program promotion, to share stories on social channels.  We will store the photos safely, without identifying information. If you change your mind at any time we can delete photos. You accept that these photos could be used without being paid. If you do not want you/your child to be in photos or video footage, they do not have to. Please tell us that you do not consent to this upon registration.

  15. I acknowledge the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation and partners will follow safety guidelines from Vic Gov and DHS to keep me safe