Terms and conditions

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Terms and conditions

• Minimum age for participants is 3 years (for children turning 4).
• A Gymnastics Birthday Party must be booked and confirmed with a minimum of 14 days’ notice.
• Minimum number of attendees is 12.
• A non-refundable deposit must be made at time of booking.
• Maximum number of attendees is 24. Bookings above maximum must be approved by Gymnastics Coordinator prior to booking being confirmed.
• Birthday parties are 2 hours in duration. Minimum party cost applies.
• All attendees must abide by the Macquarie University Sport & Aquatic Centre conditions of entry.
• Final confirmation of numbers must be provided to gymnastics@mq.edu.au by COB the Thursday prior to the party followed by payment prior to the party.
• Failure to provide final numbers will result in charges for a minimum 12 attendees, you hereby consent to MQ Sport with notice charging you for the additional attendees using the payment details provided in the booking form (either by direct debit to your account or by credit card charge).
• If the payment is made by electronic funds transfer and does not successfully process and payment is not received in the bank account of MQ Sport by close of business on the Friday before the proposed date of the birthday party the booking will be cancelled, and deposit will be forfeited.
• No refund will be given for no-shows.
• No additional attendees can join on the day of the party. Customers are required to assemble in the Gymnastics foyer area prior to the commencement of the party and exit the party room no later than 10 minutes after the conclusion of the party.

Cancellations

In the event a booking is required to be cancelled the following costs will be forfeited:

• Cancellation with 14 days or more notice, will incur the non-refundable deposit.
• Cancellation with 13 days or less notice will incur the full minimum booking fee.
• A Medical Cancellation will be available where the child who is having the birthday party has a medical condition precluding participation on the day of the party. A Medical Certificate including the date of the party must be supplied at the time of cancellation and must be a minimum of 24 hours’ notice. This will incur the non-refundable deposit.

Terms and conditions

Participant Disclaimer

1. I understand and have been warned that sports activities carry risk of injury, illness or death. I, and if being a minor, my parent/s, guardian/s, for and on behalf of me, acknowledge that during all times I am on the premises of or included in or undertaking any sporting activity in any location which is organised, approved or endorsed by Macquarie University Sport as an activity for me to take part in, my person is at my own risk and I accept all risk.
2. I release Macquarie University Sport from any claims or liability in relation to personal injury, death or disease which may arise from any cause including the act or omission, negligence or on any other basis of Macquarie University Sport, its employees, servants, agents, independent contractors, voluntary workers, other users of the facility or participants in the activities or spectators or other parties providing services through or in the sporting related facilities (including the Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre and Macquarie University Sport Fields) of Macquarie University Sport. However this release does not exclude any liability as a supplier of recreational services for reckless conduct causing significant personal injury, or other claims or liability that cannot be excluded due to law.
3. I also release Macquarie University Sport from any claims by or liability to me for any loss or damage to property that may arise from any cause (including the negligence, act or omission of Macquarie University Sport or other persons referred to above).
4. I warrant that I / my child is physically fit and able to engage in a fitness and/or exercise program, and acknowledge Macquarie University Sport’s recommendation to consult a medical practitioner prior to the commencement of an exercise program. In this document Macquarie University Sport means U@MQ Ltd ABN 27 125 926 169 which trades as Macquarie University Sport and as Macquarie University Sport & Aquatic Centre, together with Macquarie University.

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Competitions and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 contains guarantees in relation to provision of services to consumers that they are:

1. Provided with due care and skill;
2. Fit for any particular purpose that you have made known to us as the purpose for which you are acquiring the services; and
3. Supplied within a reasonable time (Consumer Guarantees). To the extent permitted by law (and except where you suffer significant personal injury that is caused by reckless conduct of Macquarie University Sport as a supplier of recreational services) you, and if a minor your parent/guardian for you, release Macquarie University Sport from all liability and will not make any claim against Macquarie University Sport in relation to any injury, disease or death that is caused by a breach of the Consumer Guarantees.  

Refund Policy

Refund requests must be made in writing to the Social Sport Coordinator at least 7 days before registrations close.

In the instance of a medical condition that precludes participation in a competition, a full refund will be issued upon presentation of a medical certificate. The medical certificate will need to cover the date range of the competition and be provided before competition commencement or within the first two weeks of the competition. Part refunds will not be issued. Refunds are at the discretion of the Social Sport Coordinator