Membership Declaration

PART 1

I warrant that I am physically and medically able to engage in normal the routine of exercise.

PART 2

While the Association will exercise all proper care in the conduct of its Dojo’s I will attend the same entirely at my own risk. Neither the Association, its Instructors, servants nor individuals shall be responsible for any personal or bodily injury which I may suffer while at a Dojo of the Association.

​PART 3

Further, I hereby indemnify and hold harmless the Association, its Instructors, servants and all other persons from and against all legal liability (contractual or otherwise) to me in respect of bodily injury and/or damage or loss of property, arising by any means whatsoever, including the negligence or default (wilful or otherwise) of the Association, its Instructors, servants or any one or more of them or any person for whose negligence or default the Association is or maybe liable or raising out any defect, whether latent or patent in the equipment or premises of the Association.

PART 4

​I the undersigned do hereby pledge that I will at all times obey the Rules and Regulations as set down by the Association. I further agree that if I resign from the Association or if at any time, I am found guilty of any infringement of the Rules and Regulations which results in my expulsion, I will not be entitled to any reimbursement of fees.

Informed Consent and Participation Commitment

PART 1

Japan Karate Association World Federation of Australia (JKA/WF Australia) and Australian Karate Federation (AKF) training, competition, and related Karate-Do activities are designed to be non-contact. Due to the very nature of Karate- Do, physical and mental demands can be very high. Techniques are often delivered at high speed and participants are required to move with rapid changes of direction. Also, due to the nature of training and competition, participants may be required to train with, and compete against others of mixed ranges of age, weight, height and skill levels.

PART 2

Various musculoskeletal injuries may result simply due to the high velocity movement. Also, unintentional physical contact may result during technique delivery, evasion or application of unbalancing or counter techniques.

PART 3

As a member of JKA/WF Australia, you agree to follow the directions of the Sensei / Teacher. Also, you agree to apply yourself, to the best of your endeavours, to development of your character, to be sincere, to foster and display a spirit of effort, to apply proper etiquette and display courage without impertinence.

​PART 4

You are advised of this inherent risk and the participation commitment expected and by signing this Informed Consent and Participation Committment Form, and taking part in JKA/WF Australia and AKF Karate activities, (or if a parent or legal guardian allowing your child or ward to take part), you knowingly accept that risk and committment for yourself (or your child or ward) and absolve JKA/WF Australia and the AKF of any injury, physical or otherwise, that may result due to these inherent risks and participation committment.

PART 5

I acknowledge and agree that any media products produced by the Association can be used to promote the JKA/WF Australia. This consent is giving under the understanding that I will receive no monetary value in return and that the Association is the true owner of the media product.

​PART 5

Therefore, as a parent or legal guardian of the nominated Junior Age Participant named above, I declare that I have read and fully understand the above outlined inherent risks of Karate-Do and the endeavours expected of participants (as per part A) and give my informed consent for participation in JKA/WF Australia, AKF and any other Karate activities that the JKA/WF Australia participate in.

​PART 6

As a physically fit and mentally competent adult, I declare that I have read and fully understand the above outlined inherent risks of Karate-Do and the endeavours expected of participants (as per Part A) and give my informed consent for participation in JKA/WF Australia, AKF and any other Karate activities that the JKA/WF Australia participate in.

​JKA/ WF Australia Membership Scheme
​(includes Insurance)

PART 1

The JKA/WF Australia Sports Injury and Liability Insurance provides a basic level of insurance for players, members and officials associated with JKA/WF Australia. All clubs affiliated with JKA/WF Australia and who participate in the JKA/WF Australia Membership Scheme are automatically covered as per the membership schedule.

A membership fee is payable by all clubs based on the number of students in their club, to the JKA/WF Australia National Office. Each club will be sent a membership / insurance package annually.

The level of benefits provided through this plan are not 'comprehensive' for all persons, and as such the JKA/WF Australia encourage all students and officials to take out Private Health Insurance and 'Top Up' coverage over and above the coverage provided by this insurance.
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All participants (Students, Coaches (Instructor’s) and Officials) must be registered with the JKA/WF Australia National Office in order to obtain coverage.