Race Coach Course: Booking Terms and Conditions
COURSE BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
On successful completion of my Race Coaching award, I agree to comply with the principles of good ethical practice listed in the RYA Race Coach Code of Conduct and understand that I am responsible for displaying my qualification to any RYA affiliated club or training centre in which I run race coaching. I understand that my qualification is only valid with an in-date, RYA recommended first aid qualification, Powerboat Level 2 certificate and a recommended Safeguarding qualification. I understand that I will be required to revalidate my Race Coaching award at least every five years. I declare that I am not suffering from any medical condition which might affect my duty of care as a RYA Coach, and I undertake to inform the RYA if this changes.
RISK STATEMENT
It must be recognised that watersports are by their nature unpredictable, and therefore naturally involve an element of risk. By taking part in the course, you agree and acknowledge that:
(i) You are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and you accept responsibility exposing yourself to such inherent risk whilst taking part in the course;
(ii) You will comply at all times with the instruction of the course/session co-ordinator and particularly with regard to handling of boats, wearing of buoyancy aids, wearing of suitable clothing for the conditions;
(iii) You accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss to the extent caused by your own negligence;
(iv) You will not participate in the course whilst impaired by alcohol, drugs or whilst otherwise unfit to participate;
(v) The provision of safety boat cover is limited to such assistance as can be practically provided in the circumstances;
(vi) You are aware of any specific risks drawn to your attention by the Course Co-ordinator / Tutor.
COVID-19
(i) You recognise that due to the nature of the sport it may not always be possible to maintain 2 metre social distancing, and if this is the case other appropriate controls will be used;
(ii) You will not attend the course if you are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 or are required to self-isolate.
MISCONDUCT
You understand that the Course co-ordinator / Tutor may exclude anyone from a particular session and evict anyone from the premises who refuses to comply with these Registration Terms or who misconducts themselves in any way or who causes damage or annoyance to other persons.
DATA PROTECTION
The information given by you on this form will be used by us to process your registration and for attending to you whilst you are at the course. The legal basis for processing this information shall be contract, or anticipation of a contract. Your information may be shared with third parties such as course venue or independent coaches / tutors to facilitate your participation. Your information will be used and stored in accordance with the RYA privacy policy, available at [www.rya.org.uk/go/privacy](http://www.rya.org.uk/go/privacy).
PHOTOGRAPHY
We may take photographs and video footage of the course for use by us in connection with the promotion of us and our activities. If you object to the use of these images, please e-mail coachingdevelopment@rya.org.uk
CANCELLATION
Every attempt will be made to ensure the event runs. However, the course organiser reserves the right to cancel the event at any time where it believes that cancellation is necessary due to unsuitable conditions or insufficient numbers.
Cancellation by the applicant: If you decide that you no longer want to attend the course, the following provisions will apply;
Less than 8 weeks and more than 4 weeks notice:
· If the course can be resold a 10% admin charge will be taken from your payment and the rest refunded.
· If the course cannot be resold the RYA will retain 25% of the total course cost, the rest will be refunded. Refunds will be processed after reselling the place or the start of the course, whichever comes first.
Less than 4 weeks notice:
· If the course can be resold a 10% admin charge will be taken from your payment and the rest refunded. Refunds will be processed after reselling the place or the start of the course, whichever comes first.
· If the course cannot be resold the RYA will retain 100% of the course cost no refund will be available.
Cancellation by the RYA: The full course fee, including any deposit will be returned. The RYA will not be liable under any circumstances for any cost or loss incurred as a result of its failure to conduct a particular course. The RYA reserves the right to cancel any course in the event of bad weather, insufficient number of delegates, equipment failure or otherwise.
CONSENT
By submitting an application for this course you are confirming that you have read and accept these booking terms and conditions.