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Townsville Ultimate Disc Inc. PO Box
Townsville Ultimate Disc Inc. PO Box 18, James Cook University Post Office 1 James Cook Drive, web tsv-ultimate.com Douglas, QLD, 4811 email townsvilleultimate@gmail.com ABN: 78 391 186 694 Youth Participation in Townsville Ultimate Events Policy, Guidelines and Parental/Guardian Consent OVERVIEW Townsville Ultimate Disc Inc. (TUDI) runs regular competitions catering for the Ultimate playing community of Townsville and surrounding districts. Whilst these competitions are designed to offer playing opportunities for players of different physical abilities and levels of experience, they are in the main focussed on open/adult players. It is recognised that youth players (under 18 years old) may desire to participate in these events. TUDI would like to offer opportunities to include these youth players in these Ultimate competitions where it is appropriate and safe to do so. The following policy statement and guidelines are intended to assist players, parents and organisers to determine whether a youth player is eligible and capable of participating safely in open/adult competitions. POLICY I. Junior Players are defined as being under 18 years of age at the time of participation. II. Junior players are allowed to participate in Townsville Ultimate adult events, where their parents/guardians have read and agreed to adhere to the attached guidelines, and where approval is provided by the event Director/s. GUIDELINES Junior players (defined as under 18 years old) are allowed to participate in adult/open Townsville Ultimate competitions where: I. For Players 16 and 17 years old: a. Players must be physically capable of participating in the game (ie: be physically capable enough to actively participate in the game without undue risk to themselves or others) b. Parents/guardians are encouraged to be present at the game where-ever possible c. Parents/guardians are fully responsible for all player travel to and from the games. II. For Players under 16 years old: a. Players must be sufficiently physically capable to actively participate in the game without undue risk to themselves or others. b. Player capability must be assessed and approved for play by the League Director/s or TUDI administrators. c. Parents/guardians must be present at all games and be responsible for all player transport to and from games. III. Where there is any doubt or question about the capability of a youth player, the decision to admit that player is at the discretion of the event Director. AGREEMENT Townsville Ultimate events Townsville Ultimate events are those events directly managed by representatives of Townsville Ultimate Disc Inc. (TUDI). TUDI is an incorporated associatio

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n in Qld. TUDI, its representatives, and participants in TUDI events are also bound by the policies of the Australian Flying Disc Association Inc. (AFDA). The AFDA is recognised by the Australian Sports Commission as the national governing organisation for Ultimate Frisbee. Privacy statement The AFDA and TUDI will collect and store the information that you provide. It will be disclosed to officers of the AFDA and TUDI, where necessary. You consent to this storage and disclosure. The information will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected, which includes, but is not limited to, providing information to medical professionals and contacting parents in an emergency. Statements of consent and waiver I understand that Ultimate is a sport that involves physical exertion and that even though it is a ‘non-contact’ sport, occasional contact with other participants, equipment and the playing surface can and does occur. I understand that Ultimate, like all sports and physical activities carries the risk of serious injury and even death. The AFDA, TUDI, and their representatives will attempt, within their capacity and capabilities, to minimise any risk of personal injury. In the case of a medical emergency, I authorise the AFDA, TUDI or their representatives to arrange standard medical care for my child through first aid (including by a good Samaritan), a doctor, ambulance or hospital emergency department. I undertake that my child will abide by AFDA and TUDI policies, as displayed on www.afda.com and www.qldultimate.com.au and updated from time to time, in relation to the behaviour of participants including, among others, membership agreements, member protection policies and safety policies. I undertake that my child will follow directions from AFDA and TUDI representatives. The AFDA and TUDI may promote their organisations and the sport of Ultimate Frisbee using recordings taken at TUDI Events. I agree to allow the use of photographs, sound and film recordings of my child, for this purpose. Parental Consent I agree to my child’s participation in Townsville Ultimate Disc Inc. (TUDI) events and make each of the above statements in my capacity as their legal parent or guardian. Name of Youth Player: List any allergies or existing medical conditions: Name of parent/guardian: Signature of parent/guardian: Relationship to participant: Parent/guardian contact number: Responsible Team Member Name: Date: DD / MM / YYYY This form MUST be completed and submitted before your child participates in TUDI events. You may hand it to an event director or TUDI representative at the start of a TUDI event, or scan and email the completed form to: townsvilleultimate@gmail.com