Terms, Conditions and Consent – Free Outdoor Training in the Park
These terms and conditions apply to your registration and participation in City of Melbourne’s Free Fitness in the Park program. This program will be conducted at various City of Melbourne locations.
Consent to Participate -
By registering for the Free Fitness in the Park Program, I consent to participate.
I also confirm and acknowledge that;
I am fit, well, and able to participate in the program.
I do not have any known pre-existing medical conditions or injuries that may affect my participation, nor am I participating against the medical advice of a medical practitioner.
I agree to follow all instructions, directions and safety guidance provided by City of Melbourne, employees and/or contractors, and facilitators during the program.
If my health or fitness changes before or during the session, I will immediately notify the session facilitator and assess my ability to safely continue with the session.
If the participant is aged under 18 years, as their parent or legal guardian, I consent to their participation in this program.
Behaviour -
I agree that I will behave in a safe and lawful manner and not act in a disorderly, irresponsible, unreasonable, disruptive or discourteous way including but not limited to;
Refraining from inappropriate behavior physical, verbal or otherwise, such as speaking without raising your voice and swearing or not being aggressive.
Being appropriately attired to participate in a fitness class
Not smoking tobacco or e-cigarettes, vamping or drinking alcohol or taking prohibited substances, not being intoxicated or under the influence.
Not damaging or stealing property
Not recording other or taking photos without express consent
Not touching others without express consent
City of Melbourne, employees and/or contractors, and facilitators reserve the right to refuse me participation in the program or ask me to leave the vicinity of the session if I could cause harm or public nuisance or fail to act in the outlined safe and lawful manner (listed above).
Liability Acknowledgement and Release -
By completing this registration, I acknowledge and agree that participating in outdoor fitness sessions involves some level of physical exertion and inherent risks, I accept the burden of taking reasonable precautions to avoid the risk of harm to myself or others
If I suffer injury or illness, I consent to the City of Melbourne, employees and/or contractors, or facilitators arranging medical treatment including calling an ambulance as deemed essential for my safety, at my cost.
In completing this registration, I agree that the City of Melbourne, employees and/or contractors, and facilitators are released and shall not incur any responsibility or liability for any accident or injury to the applicant or for any loss or damage, or for any loss or damage to personal property and vehicles brought to the classes are my responsibility.
Photography and Media -
I give permission for photographs or videos to be taken of me during the fitness session. These may be used by the City of Melbourne or third-party contractor YMCA Victoria for promotional materials, such as flyers, posters, brochures, website content and across social media channels relating to services and programs provided by City of Melbourne. I also understand that City of Melbourne cannot be held responsible for how an external party may use photography / film once posted online. Any images where you are clearly identifiable are used for a period of no longer of 3 years.
If I do not wish to be photographed or filmed, I will identify myself to City of Melbourne staff and/or contractors prior to the session/s,
If the participant is aged under 18 years of age, I, the parent or legal guardian of the participant listed on this registration, confirm that I consent to the above photography and videography conditions and use.
Privacy Statement -
The City of Melbourne respects your privacy. The personal information collected during registration will be used to manage your participation in the program and for any other directly related purpose in relation to the delivery of the program. It will only be available to the City of Melbourne, employees and/or contractors, and facilitators for this stated purpose. The City of Melbourne will not disclose the information collected on this registration to any other third party without your consent or unless required by law.
The information you provide to the Council is stored on a secure third-party platform called Try Booking.
In the event of an emergency or injury, the City of Melbourne, employees and/or contractors, and facilitators may use the emergency contact’s personal information, as supplied by you, to inform them of the situation.
If you choose to opt in to marketing communications, you may receive updates from time to time about programs, services, surveys, and promotions related to Active Melbourne. Communications may be sent via direct mail, email, SMS, or telephone. You may opt out of receiving these communications at any time
Full details of City of Melbourne’s Privacy Policy can be found online at Privacy policy | City of Melbourne
Cancellations -
The session/s may be cancelled at any time in the event of an emergency, extreme weather or due to circumstances beyond City of Melbourne's control. The City of Melbourne will reasonably endeavor to notify participants by email of cancellations a minimum of 24 hours in advance. For up-to-date information regarding session information or cancellations, refer to City of Melbourne Website. City of Melbourne will not be liable for any loss incurred by a session cancellation.
TryBooking is an online system for organisations and community groups that has been designed to look after the entire event ticketing and registration needs.
All issues relating to the sale of tickets and the hosting of their associated event(s) are the responsibility of the “Event Organiser” and not that of TryBooking Pty Ltd (Australian Business Number 71126987915).
Please visit https://www.trybooking.com/info/customer-terms-and-conditions for our terms and conditions.