Health & Safety

Terms of Engagement

As a Participant in the competitions, programs, activities and events of the Canterbury Boxing Association/ Boxing New Zealand. By entering the competition Coaches and Athletes acknowledge and agrees to the following terms:


*Please note by entering competitors into the competition you as the association Team Manager or Head Coach have agreed that you have communicated the Health and Safety Terms of Engagement to your athlete and they understand the details outlined below:


1. In consideration of my participation in the competitions, programs, activities and events of Boxing New Zealand / Canterbury Boxing Association, I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks and hazards associated with or related to any such competitions, programs, activities and events. The risks and hazards include, but are not limited to, injuries from:
a) Physical contact;
b) Striking, participants, objects or equipment ;
c) Being struck by the instructor, participants, objects or equipment;
d) Contact, colliding, falling or being struck by other participants, spectators or equipment;
e) Executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques;
f) Vigorous physical exertion, strenuous cardiovascular workouts, rapid movements and quick turns and stops;
g) Exerting and stretching various muscle groups;
h) Falling or colliding with the ring, walls, stands, equipment or with other participants;
i) Failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment;
j) Spinal cord injuries which may render me permanently paralyzed;
k) Travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events which are an integral part of Boxing competitions, programs, activities, and events.


2. Furthermore, I am aware:
a) That injuries sustained can be severe;
b) That I may experience anxiety while challenging myself during the activities, events and programs;
c) That I will come into close contact with other participants;
d) That my risk of injury is reduced if I follow all rules established for participation; and
e) That my risk of injury increases as I become fatigued.


3. In consideration of the Canterbury Amateur Boxing Association / Boxing New Zealand allowing me to participate, I agree:
a) That my physical condition has been verified by a medical doctor within the last twelve (12) months;
b) To assume all risks arising out of, associated with or related to my participation and am fully aware of the nature of these risks.
c) To be solely responsible for any injury, loss or damage that I might sustain while participating; and
d) To RELEASE and DISCHARGE the Canterbury Boxing Association/ Boxing New Zealand collectively its respective directors, officers, committee members, clubs, members, employees, coaches, volunteers, officials, judges, participants, agents and representatives from any and all liability, for any and all claims, demands, actions, judgments, executions and costs that might arise out of my participating , even though any such risks, injuries, loss, damage, claims, demands, actions or costs may have been caused by any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to, the negligence of the Canterbury Boxing Association.


CONSENT FOR USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION, COMMERCIAL MESSAGES AND PHOTO RELEASE

  • I, the participant and/or parent/guardian, authorize Canterbury Boxing Association/ Boxing New Zealand to collect and use personal
    information about me or my child/ward for the purpose of receiving communications (newsletters, publications, announcements,
    invitations and other news or information) from Canterbury Boxing Association/ Boxing New Zealand and posting articles of interest,
    newsletters, promotions, statistics, images and results on New Zealand Boxing & Canterbury Boxing Association website/facebook
    pages.
  • Furthermore, I, the participant and/or parent/guardian, grant permission to Canterbury Boxing Association/ Boxing New Zealand
    photograph and/or record my or my child/ward’s image and/or voice on still or motion picture film and/or audio tape, and to use this
    material to promote Canterbury Boxing Association/ Boxing New Zealand through the media of newsletters, websites, television, film,
    radio, print and/or display form. I understand that the audio/visual material and copyright will remain the sole property of Canterbury
    Boxing Association/ Boxing New Zealand.
  • any claim to remuneration for use of audio/visual materials used for these purposes.
  • I understand that I may withdraw such consent at any time by contacting Canterbury Boxing Association/ Boxing New Zealand.
  • We do not sell or distribute your personal information to any other third party not listed herein.


FOR ASSOCIATION RECORDS, WE RECOMMEND THAT ASSOCIATIONS HAVE TEAM MEMBERS SIGN THAT THEY HAVE ALL SIGHTED AND AGREE TO THESE CONDITIONS.
AS THE HEAD COACH OR TEAM MANAGER FOR YOUR ASSOCIATION, YOU AGREE TO THE ABOVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON BEHALF OF YOUR WHOLE TEAM