Terms and Conditions
Acknowledgement of the risks of motorsport
Motorsport is an extremely dangerous activity. It is important that all competitors think very carefully about the risks they are undertaking whenever they compete.
It must be recognised by all competitors that there will be accidents and that a number of competitors may die, whilst others may be permanently disabled or sustain serious injuries and it could be you. All competitors must appreciate that they participate in motorsport entirely at their own risk.
One of the main risks in motorsport is obviously speed. Situations which would not give rise to major danger at low speed can have extremely serious consequences at high speed and in a competitive environment.
While the organisers will do their reasonable best to make the event as safe as possible, there will inevitably be occasions when mistakes are made. It must, however, be recognised by all competitors that where an accident occurs in such circumstances, any fault on the part of the organisers will not be the principal cause of any serious injury sustained. The dominant cause of any serious injury will be the fact that the accident happened at speed in a competitive environment. The risk of accidents is one of the inherent risks involved in motorsport and every competitor must consent to this.
The ACU is not prepared to accept personal injury claims (other than covered under the Personal Accident Policy) brought by competitors who have willingly participated in what they know to be a dangerous sport. Any claims will be vigorously defended, and this form will be used as evidence of the competitor’s acknowledgement of the risks inherent in motorsport and that the dominant cause of any serious injury will be his/her voluntary decision to engage in competitive sport rather than any alleged negligence by the ACU or any other party involved in staging the event.
The parent/person with parental responsibility of the child riding accept that the child may participate in the aforementioned meeting. By booking, I declare as follows:
I have read and understood the “Acknowledgement of the risks of motorsport” which appears above. I appreciate the dangers inherent in motorsport which include the risk of death or permanent disablement.
The minor does not suffer from any physical, medical or mental disability which would make it unsafe for him/her to participate as a competitor.
I accept that it is my responsibility to ensure that the minor and I have read and understood the National Sporting Code of the ACU, Standing Regulations, Supplementary Regulations and Final Instructions subsequently issued and Entry Forms and that he/she will comply with them.
I accept that photographs or video footage may be taken of my child by officials dealing with safety issues or accident investigations. Photographs may also be taken for promotional purposes and may appear on the ACU website or in ACU publications.