membership Form Abbreviated Version
MEMBERSHIP/RULES
Warriors Grappling Academy
Dear Parent/Guardian,
On behalf of The WGA I would like to welcome your child to the WGA and provide you with some information about our activities. The WGA provides opportunities for children and adults of all ages and abilities to receive coaching in Grappling/Sambo. All training is by qualified British Sambo Federation coaches who have been screened for their suitability for working with young people
All WGAS coaches and officers offer their time free of charge, which enables us to keep our fees low. The annual club membership fee is due on March 28th and includes membership to the International Budo Federation/British Grappling/British CombatSombo Association each year, and is reduced by 50% if applying on or after 1st January. Training session fees are paid pcm by Standing Order/Cheque/Cash the rate shown in the WGA information leaflet provided.
We welcome parents to all training sessions and value their support. The partnership between club, child and parent is so important that we have a special Parents/Guardians Agreement that we ask you to read and sign when your child first joins the WGA.
As a contact sport, it is important that we have rules for everyones safety. Please take a moment to read the attached WGA Rules to your child, as we find that an explanation and reinforcement from a parental figure greatly assists our coaches and settles the children into the club more quickly. To operate safely, we need at least one emergency contact and details of any medical issues.
We ask that children arrive in good time to start the training session, with a few minutes allowed for changing. For safety reasons, children must not come to the WGA wearing their correct apparel ; rooms are provided for changing upon arrival. Parents should collect their children as soon as the session has ended.
It should be noted that the WGA can not be responsible for children outside of the training Hall.
If at any time you would like any further information, have any concerns or would like help with the WGA, the coaches will be happy to help.
Yours sincerely,
John Clarke
WGA Chairman
Club Rules
General
Members of the WGA agree that they will:
a) Allow their personal data, held by the club in accordance with the Data Protection Act, to be used:
I. to facilitate the management of the WGA
II. to facilitate the protection of young persons
b) To pay membership subscription fees to the club Treasurer by the date they are due. Where subscription fees are not paid within a month of the due date, the players membership will lapse.
c) Abide by the decisions of the Committee and announcements made at the AGM.
d) Seek to uphold the spirit Grappling/Sambo and where able will advance the aims of the club.
e) Provide an emergency contact and medical information, which they will update it if at any time this information changes.
f) Consider the health and safety of others at all times, reporting any risks, concerns or issues to the coaching staff or WGA officers at the earliest opportunity.
Training
Members of the WGA agree that they will:
g) Be physically fit and able enough to train.
h) Be clean and have trim fingernails and toenails
i) Bow upon entering and leaving the both the dojo and the mat.
j) Respect other players and officials of the club.
k) Abide by the rules of the WGA, listen to and follow the instruction from coaches, and be ready to learn.
l) Arrive on time for training.
m) Dress appropriately with all jewellery removed.
I. Female members should wear a plain white T-shirt under their training apparel ;
II. Long hair must be tied back
n) Wear appropriate footwear to and from the mat
o) Ask the coach leading the training session before leaving the mat during training sessions.
p) Pay training fees promptly.
q) Obtain permission from the session coach before leaving the training hall for any reason - including a visit to the toilets.
r) Not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs whilst in the training hall.
Health and Safety Briefing Notes
To ensure adequate health and safety awareness, training should be provided to all members on a regular basis and when a new member joins the WGA. It is recommended that the following information be briefed to all club members and parents/guardians when joining.
Safety on the Mat
Safety off the Mat
Accidents/Incidents
Warriors Grappling Academy Membership Form
To ensure that we have the correct contact details for you, please provide the information requested below. This form should be returned to the coach leading a WGA training session or a club official. If you are under 16 please ask your parent or guardian to endorse the form before you return it. We will use the information you provide to ensure that you are kept informed about club events.
First name:
Family name:
Gender (please circle): M F Age: ............................................
Date of Birth: / /
Address:
eMail: @
Phone numbers: 1) 2)
Mobile number:
Membership type: Junior/Senior Grade: ............................................
Emergency Contact and Medical Information
Membership Number: ............................................
First name:
Family name:
Gender (please circle): M F Age: ............................................
Date of Birth: / /
In case of emergency, contact (1):
Full name: ....................................................................................................
Contact relationship: .........................................................................
Contact number (1) :.................................................................................
Contact number (2) :.................................................................................
In case of emergency, contact (2):
Full name:....................................................................................................
Contact relationship:.........................................................................
Contact number (1) :.................................................................................
Contact number (2) :.................................................................................
Any medical issues that the club should be aware of:
Parental/Guardians Agreement
As the parent/guardian of a child who is a member of WGA, I agree to:
a) Encourage my child to learn the rules and play within them.
b) Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
c) Help my child to recognise good performance, not just results.
d) Never force my child to take part in Grappling/Sambo.
e) Set a good example by recognising fair play and applauding the good performances of all.
f) Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
g) Publicly accept officials judgements.
h) Support my childs involvement and help them to enjoy their Grappling/Sambo.
i) Use correct and proper language at all times.
j) Oppose discriminatory behaviour and promote equality of opportunity.
In addition, I agree to:
k) Keep current an emergency contact and medical information form for my child before leaving him or her in the WGA charge.
l) Ensure that my child arrives on time, is appropriately dressed (with all jewellery removed), and is clean and physically fit to train.
m) Ensure that my child understands the WGA rules.
n) Support the clubs coaches in their endeavours to train the children.
Whilst the club seeks to provide a safe environment within which to practice Grappling/Sambo, I understand that Judo is a contact sport and accept that accidents can happen. I understand that the club seeks to have a qualified first-aider at all its training sessions and that if for any reason medical attention is required, the coaches will ensure that nobody undertakes first aid treatment for which they are not qualified and that they will seek more qualified attention where they can not confidently deal with the problem.
I .......................................................................... (full name), being the parent or legal guardian