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All Schools Victorian Whitewater CanoeingngChampionships 2008Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September 2008General Information & Conditions of EntryLocationThe All Schools Championships will be held on the YarraRiver at Warrandyte.• Downriver: Jumping Creek Melways 24A10• Slalom: Warrandyte Bridge: Melways 23F11Date & Start TimesDownriver race:• Saturday 6th September• Briefing: 9.00 a.m.• Start: 9.30 a.m. sharpSlalom race:• Sunday 7th September• Briefing: 8.00 a.m.• Start: 8.30 a.m. sharpProgramDownriver race:• Downriver racing is timed over a fixed length of riverwith several rapids (of a low level of difficulty) to benegotiated.• Canoeists with little expertise can undertake the race(such as those who have undertaken canoeing atschool camps or scout/guide groups).• An average race course is 20 to 30 minutes long.• Held over a 4km course on flowing grade 1-2standard from Jumping Creek to Warrandyte Bridge.Slalom race• Slalom racing requires slightly more expertise as itinvolves a timed run whist negotiation 18-20 gatesover a 250m long course.• The gates are set in both downstream and upstreamdirections and time is added for gate touches andmissed gates.• Held at Warrandyte Bridge on flowing grade 1-2standard.• There will be 2 runs for each competitor (team events1 run).Eligibility• The All Schools Whitewater Championships is opento secondary and primary students who can meet theparticipant requirements noted below.• Kayak teams, girls and boys C2 classes must consistof students from the same school. Only single sexschools may combine to create a mixed C2 or teamentry with one other schoolParticipant RequirementsAll participants must:• be able to capsize and exit a boat effectively in coldwater.• be able to swim 50 metres.• wear suitable personal flotation devices and helmets.• attend the briefing session on the day of competition.• wear suitable footwearCraft Requirements• All slalom boats must comply with ICF rules related todimension, weight, buoyancy, handholds and safety.• Plastic boats and wildwater racing boats must be of asafe standard in relation to buoyancy, handgrips andwater worthiness.• Open or semi decked craft are not permitted in theslalom races.• Craft may be inspected prior to the race to ensure thatthey comply with these requirements.ClassesIndividual Events• Age groups will be divided into one-year incrementsin the kayaking (K1) classes; Age 10 through to 18and above.• Age groups for the single canoe (C1) and doublecanoe (C2) classes will be offered in 17+,16 andunder, 14 and under and 12 and under.• Classes are further divided into boat type, gender andteam categories. Where there are insufficient entriesin a class, paddlers will be placed in the next highestage class. Juniors will not be move upwards intoSenior events.• Age is determined on the last Friday preceding theevent.• Paddlers may enter in two slalom classes and onedown river classTeam Events• A school may enter one senior team (15years andover) and one junior team (14 years and below).• Teams will comprise three boats from any class.• Paddlers may only participate in one team eventSafety• Safety on the competition course will be addressed bythe organisers during the hours of competition.Schools and paddlers must address safety outside ofcompetition times and when using the river or itsenvirons that do not form a part of the course.• Schools participating in Slalom will be expected toprovide staff / parents to assist as officials.

All Schools Victorian Whitewater CanoeingChampionships 2008General Information & Conditions of Entry (continued)First Aid• A first aid kit and qualified first aider will be inattendance during the competition.• All people who require asthma inhalers are tosupply their own inhaling devices. First aid is NOTresponsible for inhaler medication.Practice EventsPrior competitions are held on the Yarra River on aregular basis. These are an ideal venue for practiceprior to the schools competition. Details can be foundon the Canoeing Victoria website.www.vic.canoe.org.auSlalom Practice at Warrandyte BridgeOn Saturday after completion of downriverpresentations (unless an alternative time is noted in theprogramme), each junior paddler (14 years and below)may have one non stop practice run.Perpetual School Trophies, Medals & CertificatesPoints are awarded to the top 10 competitors in eachclass with both days competition added together.Championship points are awarded to school categoriesbased on the number of paddlers:• small schools category - 10 or less.• medium schools category - 11-30.• large schools category - 30 plus.Medals are awarded in each constituted class,dependent on the number of entries in the class.Trophies for top girl and boy in both senior and juniorage groups are awarded based on performance in theslalom and downriver events.Trophies for the top schools in each size category plusoverall girls and boys teams.Cheques should be made out to:“Victorian Slalom Committee”.Entries close 21 th August 2008Late entries may be accepted by the competitionorganiser. An increased entry fee will be payableEntry FeeMembers of Australian Canoeing/Canoeing Victoria:• $12.50 per class• $30 for the championship(limit of 2 slalom classes and 1 downriver class).Non-members:• as above plus $5 per non-member for the wholeevent.Refunds for WithdrawalsBefore 21st August 2008 - entry fees will be refunded.After 21st August 2006 - there will be no refunds.EnquiriesAdministration enquiries:Canoeing VictoriaTel: 03 9459 4251Email: andrea@canoevic.org.auCompetition enquiries:Simon Greaves, Competition OrganiserTel: 0412 241098Email: simon.greaves@bigpond.comRace Day Contact:Simon Greaves, mobile: 0412 241098EntriesEach paddler must complete a separate entry form.Please photocopy as required or download fromwww.vic.canoe.org.au/slalomEntry to the championships must be through the school,or authorized by a suitable school representative.Entry forms, showing evidence of the paddlersmembership of Australian Canoeing should be mailed,or emailed with full payment to:Simon GreavesMail: 12A Ford Street, Ivanhoe, 3079Email: simon.greaves@bigpond.com

Canoes Plus All Schools Victorian Whitewater CanoeingChampionships 2008School Application for Entry Form Form 1 of 3To be completed by each schoolTax Invoice (GST Exempt)SCHOOL DETAILSSchool name:School contact:Phone: (BH) (AH)Fax:Email:Postal address:Number of single class entries @ $12.50 per class Subtotal $Number of full championship entries @ $30 per competitor(limit of 2 slalom classes & 1 downriver class)Subtotal $PAYMENT DETAILSNumber of non-members of Australian Canoeing/Canoeing Victoria @ additional $5 for whole event Payment by Direct DepositSubtotal $(Entry is GST exempt) TOTAL $Account Name: Victorian Slalom CommitteeCommonwealth Bank BSB : 063142Account No: 10107801Signature: Please find attached a cheque.(Cheques payable to “Victorian Slalom Committee”.)SCHOOL DECLARATIONThe teacher in charge at the carnival will be:I understand and agree to the attached General Information / Conditions of Entry for the above mentionedschool in the All Schools Victorian Whitewater Canoeing Championships 2008.Name:Signature:Position:[insert name]Mail//Email Entry Forms with full paymentto:Simon GreavesMail: 12A Ford Street, Ivanhoe, 3079Email: simon.greaves@bigpond.comENTRY CHECKLISTForms Attached & Completed: Form 1 of 3 School Application for Entry Form Form 2 of 3 Competitor Application for Entry Form Form 3 of 3 Competitor Application for Entry & Declaration Form

Canoes Plus All Schools Victorian Whitewater CanoeingChampionships 2008Competitor Application for Entry Form Form 2 of 3To be completed for each competitorName:School:Phone:Date of BirthCanoe Club(if applicable)Email:Age GroupAustralian CanoeingRegistration No.(if applicable)Age is taken on the last Friday preceding the competition.Partners/Other Team Members must complete separate entry form as well.Kayak teams, girls and boys C2 classes must consist of students from the same school. Only single sex schools maycombine to create a mixed C2 entry with one other school.The correct type of boat must be used in each class.Please insert X in the correct division & age groupDownriver10 Years 11 Years 12 Years 13Years 14Years 15Years 16Years 17 years 18 yrs+Boys K1Girls K1Boys C2Girls C2Mixed C2Boys C1Girls C1Slalom 10 Years 11 Years 12 Years 13Years 14Years 15Years 16Years 17 years 18 yrs+Boys K1Girls K1Mixed C2 – Double CanoeBoys C2 – Double CanoeGirls C2 – Double CanoeBoys C1 – Single CanoeGirls C1 – Single CanoeBoys K1 TeamGirls K1 TeamCanoe Partner: ______________________________ School:______________________________________Other Slalom Team Members: ___________________________ ___________________________(Limit 2 boys and 2 girls teams per school) (Name2) (Name 3)

Canoes Plus All Schools Victorian Whitewater CanoeingChampionships 2007Australian Canoeing/Canoeing Victoria - Event/Activity Application & Declaration Form 3 of 3To be completed for each competitorNote:1. Current members of Australian Canoeing/Canoeing Victoria do not need to complete this formprovided their registration number is recorded on Form 2.2. For juniors U18 this form should be completed and signed by parent or guardian prior to the event.I ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .(insert name)Of ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ (insert address)hereby apply for entry to the Canoeing Victoria Event/Activity All Schools Victorian Whitewater Canoeing Championships at Warrandyte on 6&7 September 2008.In so applying and in consideration of my application for participation into the Event/Activity being accepted I acknowledge and agree that:1. “AC” for the purposes of this application and declaration means and includes Australian Canoeing Incorporated, its members (including StateAssociations and Affiliated Clubs) and their respective directors, officers, members, servants or agents.2. If accepted I will be permitted to participate in the Event/Activity subject to my complying with the terms and conditions of the Event/Activity, thisdeclaration and any reasonable direction issued by the Event/Activity organisers or their representatives.3. This document cannot be amended. If I do amend it my application will be null and void. It cannot be accepted by AC.4. Insurance is in place that provides limited cover to me whilst I am participating in the Event/Activity.(For insurance details contact www.ieasport.com.au.)I understand that this insurance may not cover me for all injury, loss or damage sustained by me and I can, in my own interests, seek and obtainpersonal insurances over and above the cover provided by AC.5. The Activity rules and this declaration comprise a contract between me and AC. It is necessary and reasonable for promoting and conducting theEvent/Activity.6. Warning: Participation in the Event/Activity can be inherently dangerous. Risks including but not only overexertion, equipment failure, dehydration,serious accidents, and weather conditions can and often do happen which may result in me being personally injured or my property being damaged. Ihave voluntarily read and understood this warning and accept and assume the inherent risks in the Event/Activty.7. Exclusion of Liability: Except where provided or required by law and such cannot be excluded, I agree that it is a condition of my entry to theEvent/Activity (if accepted) that AC is absolved from all liability however arising from injury or damage however caused (whether fatal or otherwise)arising out of my participation in the Event/Activity.8. Release and Indemnity: In consideration of AC accepting my application for participation into the Event/Activity I:(a) release and forever discharge AC from all Claims that I may have or may have had but for this release arising from or in connection with myparticipation in the Event/Activity; and(b) indemnify and hold harmless AC to the extent permitted by law in respect of any Claim by any person including but not only another participant in theEvent/Activity arising as a result of or in connection with my participation in the Event/Activity.In this clause 8 “Claims” means and includes any action, suit, proceeding, claim, demand, damage, penalty, cost or expense however arising but doesnot include a claim in respect of any action, suit, etc made by any person entitled to make a claim under a relevant Event/Activity insurance policy.9. Fitness to Participate: I declare that I am and must continue to be medically and physically fit and able to participate in the Event/Activity. I am notand must not be a danger to myself or to the health and safety of others. I will immediately notify AC in writing of any change to my fitness and abilityto participate. I understand and accept that AC will continue to rely upon this declaration as evidence of my fitness and ability to participate.10. Privacy: I understand that the information I have provided is necessary for the conduct of the Event/Activity and for the Objects of AC. I acknowledgeand agree that the information will only be used by AC to facilitate the conduct of the Event/Activity and other Events/Activities conducted by AC. Iunderstand that I will be able to access my information through AC. If the information is not provided my application may be rejected.I acknowledge that AC may also use my personal information in accordance with the AC Privacy By-law. I may advise AC if I do not wish to receivefrom AC any AC sponsors or third parties’ promotional material.11. Copyright and right to use image: I acknowledge and consent to photographs being taken of me during my participation in the Event/Activity. Iacknowledge that the photographs are owned by AC and that AC may use the photographs for promotional or other purposes without my furtherconsent being obtained. Further, I consent to the Event/Activity organisers using my name, image, likeness and also my performance in theEvent/Activity, at any time, to promote the Event/Activity by any form of media.12. Consent to medical treatment: I consent to receiving any medical treatment that the Event/Activity organisers or their authorised representativesconsider necessary or desirable during or after the Event/Activity.13. Prevailing conditions: The Event/Activity and the conduct of, and participation in the Event/Activity will be effected by weather and associatedconditions. Given there is often an element of the “luck of the prevailing conditions” in participating and/or competing in the Event/Activity Iacknowledge and agree the Event/Activity organisers cannot control the weather and associated conditions.I have read, understood, acknowledge and agree to the above declaration including the warning, exclusion of liability, release and indemnity.I acknowledge that if my application to the Event/Activity is successful I will be entitled to participate in the Event/Activity.Signature: ................................................................................................ Name: ………………………………………………………… Date : ……..………………………Where the applicant is under 18 years of age this form must also be signed by the applicant’s parent or legal guardian.I, ....................................................................... am the parent or guardian of the applicant. I expressly agree to be responsible for the applicant’sbehaviour and agree to personally accept the conditions set out in this Event/Activity application and declaration including the provision by me of a releaseand indemnity in the terms set out above. I consent to the applicant’s entry to, and if accepted, participation in the Event/Activity.Parent’s signature: .............................................................................................. Name: ………………………………………………………… Date : ……..………………………(where applicant under 18 y.o)WARNING UNDER THE FAIR TRADING ACT 1999Under the provisions of the Fair Trading Act 1999 several conditions are implied into contracts for the supply of certain goods and services. Theseconditions mean that the supplier named on this form is required to ensure that the recreational services it supplies to you are –• rendered with due care and skill; and• as fit for the purpose for which they are commonly bought as it is reasonable to expect in the circumstances; and• reasonably fit for any particular purpose or might reasonably be expected to achieve any result you have made known to the supplierUnder section 32N of the Fair Trading Act 1999, the supplier is entitled to ask you to agree that these conditions do not apply to you. If you sign thisform, you will be agreeing that your rights to sue the supplier under the Fair Trading Act 1999 if you are killed or injured because the services were notrendered with due care and skill or they were not reasonably fit for the purpose, are excluded, restricted or modified in the way set out in this form..NOTE: The change to your rights, as set out in this form does not apply if your death or injury is due to gross negligence on the supplier’s part. “Grossnegligence” is defined in the Fair Trading (Recreational Services) Regulations 2004