Liability waiver

The nature of the activity

Dodgeball is a fast, physical sport played indoors on a hard court. It involves running, sudden changes of direction, diving, and being struck by a thrown ball. Contact with other players, the floor, walls and equipment happens routinely.

Risks you are accepting

Injuries that can occur include, but are not limited to:

• Bruising, grazes and impact injuries from being hit by a ball
• Sprains, strains, and joint or ligament injuries
• Falls, collisions with other players, and impact with the floor or walls
• Fractures and dislocations
• Eye, facial or dental injury
• Heat exhaustion or dehydration
• Aggravation of an existing condition or injury

Serious injury is uncommon but possible. You accept these risks as part of taking part.

Your declaration

By registering, you confirm that:

• You are physically fit to take part and know of no medical condition that makes participation unsafe for you.
• You have told a committee member about any condition, injury, allergy or medication relevant to your safety on court.
• You will follow the rules of the game, the instructions of referees and organisers, and the KDA Code of Conduct.
• You will stop playing and tell a committee member if you are injured or unwell.
• You are responsible for your own personal belongings at the venue.
• KDA does not carry personal accident or medical insurance covering participants. You have your own medical or personal accident insurance if you want that cover.

Waiver

To the extent permitted by the laws of Malaysia, and subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Sarawak, you agree that you take part at your own risk, and that neither Kuching Dodgeball Association nor its committee members, volunteers, referees or venue partners are liable for injury, loss or damage arising from your participation.

Nothing in this waiver excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence where the law does not permit its exclusion. Signing this waiver does not remove KDA's responsibility to run sessions with reasonable care.

If any part of this waiver is found invalid or unenforceable, the rest of it continues to apply.

Indemnity

You agree to indemnify Kuching Dodgeball Association, its committee members and volunteers against any claim, cost or expense they reasonably incur because of your own act or omission, including a breach of this waiver or the Code of Conduct. This does not apply to claims arising from KDA's own negligence.

Participants under 18

The minimum age for KDA activities is 14, although a specific event may set a higher minimum age. A person under 18 cannot accept this waiver for themselves. Where a participant is under 18, a parent or guardian must give consent on their behalf, confirming they have read this waiver, accept the risks described, and agree to their child taking part.

If you are under 18, ask your parent or guardian to contact us at dodgeballkuching2022@gmail.com before your first session. If a parent or guardian is there with you on the night, they can give that consent in person instead.

Visiting and tournament players

This waiver applies to everyone taking part in a KDA activity, including visiting players and teams from outside Kuching, Sarawak or Malaysia.

First aid and emergencies

Report every injury to a committee member on the day, however minor. KDA does not treat registration as advance consent to first aid or emergency medical assistance when you are unable to consent at that moment.

Photography

KDA may photograph and film sessions and events for its website and social media. Photography, publication, opt-out requests and removal requests are governed by the Privacy Policy.

Contact

Questions about this waiver go to dodgeballkuching2022@gmail.com.

Last updated: 5 September 2026 · Kuching Dodgeball Association, Reg. No. B-SWK-13299