Sunday 20 October 2024

Time: 09:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra

Start/Finish Point: On-Lake Café, Barton

REGISTRATION FORM - ONE PER RIDER 

Personal Details

Coordinating Instructions

900am.  Meet at the On-Lake Café

915am.  Safety Brief

930am. Commence Ride

� What to expect:

✔️ Up to 30 veterans cycling around the lake with free lunch at On-Lake Cafe after the ride.  

✔️  30 veterans x (up to) 30 km x for a free $30 lunch!

✔️ Lunch at the beautiful On-Lake Café

✔️ A chance to connect and promote health together

� Don’t forget: Bring your water, snacks, sunscreen, personal first aid kit, and sign your health waiver before the ride! �

Note: Veterans include ADF veterans, first responders with peacekeeping deployments, and civilians involved in operations such as DFAT members, Australian Electoral Commission personnel, and civilian peace monitors.

Let’s pedal for good health, good company, and great memories!

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Veterans’ Health Week Bicycle Ride Health Waiver

Date: 20 October 2024
Location: Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra
Organizer: APPVA

Participant Health Waiver and Declaration

By signing this waiver, I confirm that:

1. Health and Fitness Declaration

• I declare that I am in adequate health and physical fitness to participate in the community bicycle ride around Lake Burley Griffin.

• I acknowledge that I am responsible for assessing my physical condition and ability to safely participate in this event.

• I confirm that I have either:

• Undertaken a recent medical examination by a General Practitioner (GP) who has deemed me fit to participate in this event; or

• Personally assessed my health and consider myself fit enough for the ride.

2. Assumption of Risk

• I understand that participation in this event involves certain risks, including but not limited to injuries, health complications, falls, collisions, and environmental hazards.

• I willingly assume full responsibility for any risks associated with participating in the event.

3. Personal Responsibility

• I agree to follow the instructions provided by event organizers and comply with all safety measures, including wearing appropriate safety gear and staying hydrated.

• I acknowledge that I am responsible for bringing my own water, snacks, personal first aid kit, and sunscreen as required by the event guidelines.

4. Medical Emergency Authorization

• In the event of a medical emergency during the ride, I authorize event organizers to secure medical treatment for me as deemed necessary, understanding that any associated costs are my responsibility.

5. Release of Liability

• I hereby release, waive, and hold harmless the event organizers, sponsors, volunteers, and affiliated parties from any and all claims, liabilities, or damages resulting from injury, illness, or loss arising from my participation in this event.

6. COVID-19 Acknowledgment

• I acknowledge the potential risks associated with COVID-19 transmission during the event. I agree to comply with all public health guidelines, including maintaining physical distancing where possible and following hygiene practices.

Participant Signature

By signing below, I confirm that I have read, understood, and agree to the terms outlined in this health waiver.

Event Organiser Contact Information:

• Jess Sullivan - Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans' Association

• Phone:  0417 832 476 

• jessica.sullivan@peacekeepers.asn.au

Please submit this signed waiver before the event start. Participation is not permitted without a completed waiver.

A copy will be emailed to you.