Summer Camp Waiver
At registration you'll agree to the following:
Although no paddling experience is required paddlers must possess show they have the ability to roll into the water and swim 25 metres (any stroke) and stay afloat (tread water) for 1 minute (as per the National Lifesaving Society Swim to Survive standard). Swim ability is assessed without a life-jacket or other flotation device. Instructors will assess swimming ability during the swim test designated days. Please check the Summer Camp page for the dates. To avoid disappointment: if you are not sure please try it out these two abilities in a safe environment before you register for paddling programs. Please review the Refund Policy.
BY AGREEING TO THIS WAIVER/PRE-REQUISITE I HEREBY DECLARE THAT MY CHILD IS A COMPETENT SWIMMER WAIVER:
Although no paddling experience is required paddlers must possess show they have the ability to roll into the water and swim 25 metres (any stroke) and stay afloat (tread water) for 1 minute (as per the National Lifesaving Society Swim to Survive standard). Swim ability is assessed without a life-jacket or other flotation device. Instructors will assess swimming ability during the swim test designated days. Please check the Summer Camp page for the dates. To avoid disappointment: if you are not sure please try it out these two abilities in a safe environment before you register for paddling programs. Please review the Refund Policy.
BY AGREEING TO THIS WAIVER/PRE-REQUISITE I HEREBY DECLARE THAT MY CHILD IS A COMPETENT SWIMMER WAIVER:
- I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Rideau Canoe Club, and further to behave in a manner consistent with the Summer Camp Code of Conduct of the Rideau Canoe Club.
- As a participant in a water sport activity, I recognize that there are certain risks inherent in the activity as a result of factors including but not limited to skills required for participation, number of people, water temperature, and weather conditions. I am able to participate and know of no factor or condition which should be disclosed to the instructor/coach/counselor/supervisor or which would make it unsafe for me to participate. I, or my guardian, voluntarily assume all risks, both physical and legal including, but not restricted to, loss of or damage to property, and personal injury including permanent disability or death.
- As a condition of participation, I hereby waive my right to make any claim, whether for negligence or otherwise, against the Rideau Canoe Club, the City of Ottawa, their sponsors, partners, and/or associates. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless all of the above from any claim made on my behalf or as a result of injury to my person or property. I recognize that participants are responsible for their own medical coverage. I hereby give permission to have the program leaders arrange for any emergency medical care including hospitalization, if necessary. In all instances where minors are involved, attempts will be made to contact a parent or guardian first.
- I consent to the use and display of photographs/videos in any RCC publication, multimedia production, display, advertisement or web publication.