Waiver

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

TO: Mountain Bike Australia Inc.

In consideration of Mountain Bike Australia Inc. (“MTBA”) accepting my participation in any individual event sanctioned by MTBA (“the event”) which may involve a significant risk of physical harm, I agree to this release of claims, waiver of liability and assumption of risk. I am aware that mountain biking is a recreational activity which may involve, in addition to usual and inherent risks, personal injury, obvious risk, danger to myself, the possibility of injury and harm and physical exertion for which I may not be prepared, remoteness to normal medical service, weather extremes subject to sudden and unexpected change and evacuation difficulties if I am disabled.

I accept all of the inherent and obvious risks and that mountain biking is a dangerous recreational activity and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting therefrom. I acknowledge that the enjoyment and excitement of mountain biking is derived in part from the inherent risks incurred by the activity beyond the accepted safety of life at home or work and that these inherent risks contribute to such enjoyment and excitement being a reason for my participation.

I hereby release and forever discharge from all liability and agree not to sue MTBA and its officers, employees, volunteers, agents, contractors, public bodies, land holders and sponsors from any and all claims, suits, demands, expenses, costs, damages or proceedings of any nature whatsoever arising from any personal injury, death, property damage or loss sustained by me as a result of my participation in the event.

I hereby indemnify and hold harmless MTBA, its officers, agents, contractors and sponsors from and against all claims, suits, demands, expenses, costs, actions and proceedings of any nature whatsoever arising from any injury, loss or damage sustained by me or any injury, loss or damage suffered by any other person as a result of any act, omission, neglect or default on my part in connection with my participation in the event

I further agree:

1. That if I suffer injury MTBA can arrange medical treatment and emergency evacuation services as MTBA deem essential for my safety and that I am responsible for those costs except to the extent provided for by MTBA.
2. That the details of my injuries and of my treatment can be released to an authorized officer from MTBA upon request.
3. I will advise the event organisers if I have a specific medical condition that may affect my safety or the safety of others.
4. That my name, results, photographs, video, audio recordings, multimedia or film likeness can be used for any legitimate purpose by MTBA, the event organiser, the sponsors, or assigns.
5. That I will submit a urine or blood sample for analysis if required.
6. That I acknowledge that the consumption of alcohol is prohibited before or during any practice or competition for the event.
7. That I will adhere to the Code of Conduct published by MTBA from time to time.

CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES OR TRANSFER OF ENTRIES

Entry cancellations can be made up to 5pm on Friday 19 August when a refund (less 20% administration fee) will be made. Any cancellations after that date will not be considered for a refund. Should the event have to be canceled for any reason, we would endeavour to reschedule the event. Should you be unable to attend this rescheduled event, you would receive 50% of your entry fee. Should cancellation of the event be outside our control and is unable to be rescheduled, entry fees are non-refundable.

The event organisers reserve the right to change the course without notice as required.

Changes to entries (e.g. Little Foot to Big Foot or vice versa), including transfer of your entry to another person, may be made up until 5pm on Friday 19 August. Please note that no changes can be made to your entry details after this date.

Any rider changing their entry from a longer to a shorter distance (e.g. Big Foot to Little Foot) will not be refunded the difference in entry fee.

To effect any cancellations, changes, or to transfer your entry to another person, please login to your account and follow the links provided. Should you have any trouble with this please contact us via our contact form.