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Campbelltown Joggers Club

I agree to the following declaration as a condition of my participation in any activity organised by Campbelltown Joggers Club:

  • I acknowledge that running is an individual sport and can be a dangerous activity;
  • I understand that my safety while participating in any activity organised by Campbelltown Joggers Club is my sole responsibility;
  • I accept all risks associated with any activity organised by Campbelltown Joggers Club and hereby indemnify and release any person or corporation involved in any way with the Club, against all liability (including liability for the negligence of others) claims, demand and proceedings arising out of or connected with any activity organised by the Club;
  • This release and indemnity continues forever and binds my heirs, successors, executors and administrators;
  • I understand the demanding physical nature of this activity. I declare that I am not aware of any medical condition, injury or impairment that will be detrimental to my health if I participate in this activity. In the event that I do become aware of any medical condition, injury or impairment, I will seek medical advice from a duly qualified medical practitioner before attempting any activity;
  • I confirm that I have read and understand the conditions of being a member of the Campbelltown Joggers Club and sign this declaration form accordingly.

 

 

Risk Management Policies and Procedures

June 2022

Campbelltown Joggers Club is an inclusive club where all members of the public are welcome to join.  Junior members (under 16 years) are welcome at our weekly track events and our monthly Junior Cross Country events.

Campbelltown Joggers Club does not tolerate discrimination or member harassment and expects all members to respect each other and look out for one another’s wellbeing. In the event of any criminal or threatening behaviour, law enforcement authorities will be engaged.

Campbelltown Joggers Club maintains First-Aid kits both at the clubhouse and with the Track coordinator.  These kits are suitable for minor injuries only, if major injuries occur, ambulance services will be immediately rendered.

Campbelltown Joggers Club maintains an automatic defibrillator at the clubhouse that was partly funded by the NSW Government Local Sport Defibrillator program.  Multiple authorised members have access to the clubhouse should the need arise to use this device.  The defibrillator instructs all users to call the ambulance service as a first step.

Track

Campbelltown Joggers holds weekly track sessions at the Campbelltown Council Athletics Track facility at Leumeah.  The following processes and procedures are followed to mitigate risk of injury to members.

  1. All runners must adhere to Council policies regarding safety and health precautions including any NSW Government directions regarding COVID-19.
  2. Event reporting procedures must be followed in case of an injury or mishap. An incident report must be filled out, a copy of which is available from the shared Committee folder under “Injury Reports”;
  3. All participants both adult and junior are required be financial club members to participate at track events, with the exception of the first event as a trial;
  4. All participants are registered for events, and are recorded on a computer system;
  5. All track events are supervised by the Track Coordinator (Committee position) and volunteer members;
  6. CJC participants at the Track are reminded to avoid activities of other clubs that may be being held concurrently at the Athletics facility;
  7. A first aid kit is available at track and is managed by the Track Coordinator.

Bradbury

  1. All participants in events held at or from Bradbury must follow any Council policies regarding safety and health precautions including any NSW Government directions regarding COVID-19;
  2. All participants must be over the age of 16. Children under the age of 16 can participate in supervised junior events usually held on handicap championship days.  Young children in strollers are not allowed;
  3. A first-aid kit is available in the clubhouse for minor injuries;
  4. An automatic defibrillator is held on-site at the clubhouse in the event of a medical emergency. Multiple authorised members have access to the clubhouse if the defibrillator is required;
  5. Event reporting procedures must be followed in case of an injury or mishap. An incident report must be filled out, a copy of which is available from the shared Committee folder under “Injury Reports”;
  6. All participants are required be financial club members to participate at Bradbury based events, with the exception of the first event as a trial;

Risk mitigation for Sunday club runs:

  • Sunday club runs are held every other week when there is no scheduled handicap championship event. These events are usually held on public roads, the route of which is advertised in a shared calendar which is publicly available;
  • Notice of the route is also provided a few days before the Sunday via social media to ensure all members are aware of the course;
  • Most routes are also available on the club website, and can be downloaded onto participants sports watches if they support that function;
  • On the day the Run Organisers (Committee position) ensure a map is on display to all participants;
  • Run organisers describe the course to all participants before the run commences;
  • Routes are changed if weather conditions are likely to make the scheduled route dangerous, notice of changes are communicated via social media, with a new map on the day and by verbal description by the Run Organisers;
  • Runners are encouraged to stay on the course set so in the event of an incident it is easy to find any runners requiring assistance;
  • Runners are reminded of safety precautions to take when running on public roads including running towards the traffic when possible, and always giving way to traffic, regardless of “right of way”;
  • Runners are reminded that the safety and wellbeing of other participants overrides the importance of the championship;
  • Junior Cross Country is usually held on handicap championship days and is a wholly supervised and off-road event.  Juniors up to the age of 16 are encouraged to participate. Volunteers are available as marshals around the course to direct junior runners. All juniors participating must be members of the club, with the exception of those running for the first time as a trial.