Parental Consent
I, the undersigned, have disclosed all necessary information to ensure my child’s safety and I agree to my child’s participation in this programme.
I understand that places are limited and that due to the nature of some activities additional specific selection criteria may apply for health and safety reasons.
I understand that the support ratios on camp will be 1:3.
I understand that my child may not therefore be selected for participation on this occasion.
I agree that responsibility for safety is a 3-way partnership between participants, parents and staff running the event and that I will do my best to ensure that my child follows the instructions given by the Blue Mountain Adventure Centre, Adventure Specialties Trust or Blind Low Vision NZ leader(s).
Should my child need to be returned home from camp for any reason, I understand that I will be responsible for arranging their safe return home.I give my consent for my child to travel in vehicles driven by Blue Mountain Adventure Centre, Adventure Specialties Trust or
Blind Low Vision NZ staff, using approved seat belt restraints.I give my consent for my child being involved in any publicity, including photographs.
The staff (BMAC and Blind Low Vision NZ) will exercise all due care but will be clear of all liability in the event of any injury, damage or loss my child may sustain to their person or property.
The staff will exercise their duty of care to protect children from unnecessary risk of harm. All possible care will be taken to ensure children’s wellbeing and safety. Staff will act without negligence.
Any injuries or illness will in the first instance be attended by a staff member who is a first aider.
I authorize that should qualified medical attention be required this will be secured at my expense and I will be promptly notified.
I understand that Blue Mountain Adventure Centre,
Adventure Specialties Trust or Blind Low Vision NZ do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to personal property and that it is my responsibility to check my own insurance policy.I have read the event information sheet, and I understand that there may be risks associated with involvement in Blue Mountain Adventure Centre, Adventure Specialties Trust events and that these risks cannot be completely eliminated. I understand that Blue Mountain Adventure Centre, Adventure Specialties Trust will identify any foreseeable risks or hazards and implement correct management procedures to eliminate, isolate or minimize those hazards.I understand my child will be involved in the development of safety procedures where required.I will do my best to ensure that my child follows these procedures.I know that I am able to ask any questions about the activities my child will be involved in, to gain a better understanding of the risks involved. I recognize that participation in such activities is voluntary and not mandatory through a ‘challenge by choice’* procedure.My child and I both understand that they may withdraw from an activity if they feel at risk. This must be done in consultation with the person in charge.*Challenge by choice means the participant chooses their own level of challenge within a supportive peer environment