Aerial Arts Dorset offer a range of classes which are deemed strenuous activity and poses potential risk of injury. Muscle pull, muscle tear, strain, joint pain, broken bones, head injury and other more serious injuries are unlikely but still possible. Bruising, fabric burn (on some apparatus), muscle soreness/fatigue is likely but can be prevented. The risk of injury cannot be entirely eliminated, members/parents must be aware of the risk before attending lessons. Injuries are minimal when students listen to all directions and follow instructions. It is vital all students follow the class plan/instructor’s guidance to lower risk of injury. Instructors are well trained, while the hall is well equipped with specialist aerial equipment and rigging, with safety mats under all aerial equipment. Aerial Arts Dorset/their instructors will not be liable if students injure themselves. Any injuries or incidents occurred during the classes are in no way the fault or the responsibility of Aerial Arts Dorset or the Instructor. If in the case of an injury, students are asked to seek advice from their Instructor who will be a qualified and professional First Aider. If you've fallen/experience sudden pain, please stay still and alert an instructor in order for them to assist you. If in the rare occasion of a student injuring themselves, it's the instructor’s duty and priority to ensure the welfare of the injured and the students in the class. Therefore, policies are in place to ensure instructors direct the rest of the class to safely practice skills they're confident in performing without guidance if/where possible, while the instructor administers first aid. Aerial Arts Dorset thanks students for their understanding in prioritising the injury/situation at hand. Ensure you arrive on time to complete the whole warm-up and stay throughout the entire session to attend the cool down. Those who are late are not permitted to join the lesson, unless the instructor is able to facilitate your late entry with a maximum of 5 minutes as per Aerial Arts Dorset 5 Minute Late policy. Please respect our instructors - all members are expected to respect our instructors authority within lessons to maximise safety. Physical spotting will occur during the classes, to maintain safety and reduce risk of injury. Members/parents must understand the risks and that it is my responsibility as participant or parent to take account of any physical or mental impediments I/my child has have before I begin any Aerial Arts Dorset Classes. Members/parents must notify the instructor of any medical conditions that may affect me during the class. In signing our Terms and Conditions, I the participant/parent affirm that I have read this form in its entirety and I have answered the questions accurately and to the best of my knowledge. I understand that all accidents will be documented, and that I will be informed. I understand that if the Instructor requires further information about my illness or disability in order to be included in the activities, I will endeavour to make sure this information is available to him / her verbally and via email to Aerial Arts Dorset directly.

I confirm I have read and understood the above.