Auckland Dragon Boat Association
Terms & conditions
By registering as a member, you agree to the following terms:
Membership benefits
- Membership period runs from 29 September 2025 to 30 Septmeber 2026
- You will have the ability to vote at the ADBA AGM
- Voting rights at the ADBA Anngual General Meeting (AGM)
- Eligibility to compete at events within New Zealand
- Receive ADBA updates and notices
- Invitations to the annual sports awards and ADBA social events.
Terms & conditions
General
- Membership fees are non-refunable and non-transferable
- By registering, you agree to abide by the Auckland Dragon Boat Association Constitution
- Members must abide by the ADBA Code of Conduct and all safety procedures.
- Breaches of these rules may result in suspension or cancellation of membership
- Members are responsible for updating memberships details, including next of kin information
- ABDA may contact members via direct email for important updates
Safety and participation
- Dragon boating involves risk. While ADBA takes all reasonable steps to reduce risk, members participate at their own risk.
- Members are responsible for ensuring they are fit to partipate, and must disclose any relevant medical conditions to their manager, coach or sweep before entering a boat
- Members must
- Follow the instructions of the sweep, support boat officer, and all ADBA officials
- Wear an NZ-certified lifejack at all trainins and events, and know how to use it
- Be able to swim 50m in paddling clothing
- Report any damaged equipment via the Injuries and Incidents form
- Treat all ADBA equipment (boats, paddles, lifejackets) with care and accpet liability for damage caused by negligence
- Paddling under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited
- Members under 12 years of ages are not permitted on boats
Events and training
- Training and events may be cancelled at any time for safety reasons
- Members must attend a safety breifing, including capsize procedures, before paddling - lead by their sweep
- The sweep has full authority on the water all times
Privacy and media
- Personal information is collected for membership, safety and communication purposes and will be shared outside of the Auckland Dragon Boat Association except as required by law
- Photos or videos take at training and events may be used in ADBA promotions, website or social media.
Volunteering
- ADBA is a volunteer-run Society. Members will be asked to support events or activities to help the association run smoothly.
Staying connected
We're looking forward to seeing you at training and events this season.
See you on the water,
Auckland Dragon Boat Association Committee
