Participant Registration and Waiver

All Participants (or their adult legal Guardian if the Participant is under the age of 18) must complete the registration waiver before attending any classes. All information gathered herein is strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone else.

  1. The Participant acknowledges that the training, programs and events (the “Activities”) held by Notting Hill Aikikai may expose them to many inherent risks, including accidents, injury or illness.

  2. The Participant also acknowledges that the Activities may result in exposure to and contraction of COVID-19 or other communicable diseases passed on via other participants and use of shared space or equipment.

  3. Amidst the current developments surrounding communicable diseases, the Participant acknowledges that every time they participate in the Activities, they are affirming that they are healthy and that they do not present an increased risk due to COVID-19 or other infectious diseases.

  4. If the Participant tests positive or is diagnosed with COVID-19, they agree to immediately notify Notting Hill Aikikai at Nottinghillaikikai@outlook.com.

  5. The Participant acknowledges and agrees that every time they participate in the Activities that they will follow Notting Hill Aikikai’s guidelines on social distancing and hygiene practices, and that they will act with kindness and responsibility towards others in order to ensure everyone’s safety.

  6. The Participant assumes all risk of injuries associated with participation in the Activities and practicing aikido including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, exercises and techniques taught by Notting Hill Aikikai instructors and others and all other such risks being known and appreciated by them.

  7. The Participant acknowledges their responsibility in evaluating any physical and psychological concerns that might conflict with their participation in the Activities.   

  8. The Participant acknowledges that they are physically fit and mentally capable of performing the physical activity they choose to participate in and that they have listed below all known medical history that Notting Hill Aikikai should be aware of.

  9. The Participant agrees, for themselves and anyone entitled to act on their behalf, to hold harmless, waive and release Anthea Pascaris, Notting Hill Aikikai, Doyle Gardens Dojo Ltd, and their respective officers, agents, employees, organisers, instructors, teachers, representatives, and successors (collectively the “Parties”) from any responsibility, liabilities, demands, or claims of any kind arising out of their participation in the Activities.

  10. The Participant acknowledges that the Parties are taking every reasonable precaution and making every reasonable effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

  11. The Participant gives Notting Hill Aikikai permission to use any still and/or moving image depicting themselves in the practice of Aikido training for advertising, marketing, or any other use such as training, educational or publicity purposes.