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The Village Swim School Terms & Conditions

THIS IS AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT – PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ IT CAREFULLY. BY ENROLLING IN OUR PROGRAM, YOU AGREE TO THE BELOW TERMS.

As parent/guardian of the participant, you declare that you understand that Swim for Your Life classes may involve jumping, diving, immersion in water and the use of specially designed teaching equipment, thus exposing my son/daughter to situations and physical activity not encountered in a classroom.

You understand that payment is required at the time of enrolment with The Village Swim School.

You acknowledge that The Village Swim School, its staff and associated instructors will make every reasonable effort to minimize exposure to known risks. All hazards and dangers associated with the various venues used cannot be foreseen or may be beyond the control of The Village Swim School, its staff or associated instructors, e.g., weather conditions.

Participants are not to be left unsupervised and unattended at any time.

If participants have had a gastro illness that has resulted in diarrhea, they must not attend swimming lessons with The Village Swim for one week.

There are no make-up classes are given if my child misses their class. A make-up lesson will only be given if a medical certificate is presented, explaining the reason for missing swimming lessons. Up to three per term will be honoured on this basis. Make-ups must be used within the same term they are granted. Make-ups will expire at the end of the term. No refund or credits will be given.

In the unlikely event that The Village Swim School cannot deliver the intended service due to illness, maintenance or natural disaster, a credit will be applied to the account to the value of the lesson for use in the following term. Any variations to the policy will be made at the discretion of management.

The Village Swim School staff and instructors accept responsibility for supervising the participant while directly involved in a lesson. At all other times, the parent or guardian is responsible for the supervision of the participant. The Village Swim is not responsible for the participant entering premises, and pool areas, changing, exiting premises and pool areas and any non-lesson time – this is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.

If any relevant health issues may arise for the participant, you must alert The Village Swim School instructors.

You understand that at times a replacement instructor may facilitate my child’s class at the last minute due to the illness or injury of the usual instructor.

In the event of any injury or illness to the participant where it is not possible or reasonable to obtain your consent at that time, you authorise The Village Swim School and any of its employees and duly authorized agents to engage any ambulance, medical practitioner or hospital facilities or accommodation to treat the participant. In this event, you will be liable to pay all such emergency evacuation, ambulance, doctor, nurse and/or hospital expenses incurred.

If the participant is not toilet trained, the participant must always wear disposable swimmer nappies whilst in the pool. Regular nappies are not appropriate for use in the pool.

Children must be dressed before leaving the pool area.

The Village Swim School may take photos or videos of the participant, parent or guardian, which may be used for marketing purposes and/or staff training. If you do not wish for this to occur, please alert The Village Swim School staff.

The participant and all parents and guardians assume all risk for any damage or loss (including property damage, personal injury, and economic and consequential loss); however, it arises at The Village Swim School.

Personal effects are brought to The Village Swim School at your own risk. The Village Swim School will not be responsible for any damage to or loss, or theft of the participants or parent or guardian’s personal property.

You consent to The Village Swim School using the participant’s and your personal information on this form to conduct swimming lessons.

THIS IS AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT – PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ IT CAREFULLY. BY ENROLLING IN OUR PROGRAM, YOU AGREE TO THE BELOW TERMS.

As parent/guardian of the participant, you declare that you understand that Swim for Your Life classes may involve jumping, diving, immersion in water and the use of specially designed teaching equipment, thus exposing my son/daughter to situations and physical activity not encountered in a classroom.

You understand that payment is required at the time of enrolment with The Village Swim School.

You acknowledge that The Village Swim School, its staff and associated instructors will make every reasonable effort to minimize exposure to known risks. All hazards and dangers associated with the various venues used cannot be foreseen or may be beyond the control of The Village Swim School, its staff or associated instructors, e.g., weather conditions.

Participants are not to be left unsupervised and unattended at any time.

If participants have had a gastro illness that has resulted in diarrhea, they must not attend swimming lessons with The Village Swim for one week.

There are no make-up classes are given if my child misses their class. A make-up lesson will only be given if a medical certificate is presented, explaining the reason for missing swimming lessons. Up to three per term will be honoured on this basis. Make-ups must be used within the same term they are granted. Make-ups will expire at the end of the term. No refund or credits will be given.

In the unlikely event that The Village Swim School cannot deliver the intended service due to illness, maintenance or natural disaster, a credit will be applied to the account to the value of the lesson for use in the following term. Any variations to the policy will be made at the discretion of management.

The Village Swim School staff and instructors accept responsibility for supervising the participant while directly involved in a lesson. At all other times, the parent or guardian is responsible for the supervision of the participant. The Village Swim is not responsible for the participant entering premises, and pool areas, changing, exiting premises and pool areas and any non-lesson time – this is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.

If any relevant health issues may arise for the participant, you must alert The Village Swim School instructors.

You understand that at times a replacement instructor may facilitate my child’s class at the last minute due to the illness or injury of the usual instructor.

In the event of any injury or illness to the participant where it is not possible or reasonable to obtain your consent at that time, you authorise The Village Swim School and any of its employees and duly authorized agents to engage any ambulance, medical practitioner or hospital facilities or accommodation to treat the participant. In this event, you will be liable to pay all such emergency evacuation, ambulance, doctor, nurse and/or hospital expenses incurred.

If the participant is not toilet trained, the participant must always wear disposable swimmer nappies whilst in the pool. Regular nappies are not appropriate for use in the pool.

Children must be dressed before leaving the pool area.

The Village Swim School may take photos or videos of the participant, parent or guardian, which may be used for marketing purposes and/or staff training. If you do not wish for this to occur, please alert The Village Swim School staff.

The participant and all parents and guardians assume all risk for any damage or loss (including property damage, personal injury, and economic and consequential loss); however, it arises at The Village Swim School.

Personal effects are brought to The Village Swim School at your own risk. The Village Swim School will not be responsible for any damage to or loss, or theft of the participants or parent or guardian’s personal property.

You consent to The Village Swim School using the participant’s and your personal information on this form to conduct swimming lessons.