Templates / Axe throwing & archery
Axe throwing & archery waiver template.
Free starting-point wording for New Zealand axe throwing & archery operators. Copy it, or have it live as a digital form in about a minute.
Use this as a digital form, free →Throwing & range participant acknowledgement
You will be handling sharp or fast-moving equipment. Our coaches will show you how to do it safely. The rules below are not optional.
The risks
- Cuts and puncture wounds from axes, arrows or other range equipment.
- Being struck by a thrown, rebounding or deflected axe or arrow.
- Strains to the shoulder, arm and back.
The rules
- Only one person in a lane at a time. Never step past the line until told it is safe.
- Never throw or shoot while anyone is forward of the line.
- Enclosed footwear is required.
- No one who appears affected by alcohol or drugs will be allowed to take part.
- Follow your coach's instructions. Unsafe behaviour means you sit out, without a refund.
Acknowledgement
- I have read and understood the risks and rules above, and I have had the chance to ask questions.
- I am taking part voluntarily and I will follow the instructions of staff at all times.
- The information I have given is true, and I have disclosed any medical condition or injury that could affect my safety or the safety of others.
- For each person under 18 listed below: I am their parent or legal guardian (or I am authorised by their parent or guardian to sign for them), and I consent to them taking part on the same terms.
I understand that Your Business takes reasonable care to run this activity safely, that it cannot remove every risk, and that I am responsible for my own behaviour and for following the rules. Nothing in this form limits any rights I have under New Zealand law that cannot be excluded, including ACC cover.
Why it's worded this way
You'll notice it doesn't say "I release the operator from all liability". In New Zealand, ACC covers personal injury and people generally can't sue for compensation for injuries ACC covers, and an operator can't sign away its health and safety duties. So a sweeping American-style release adds little here and can look like you're hiding something. What's useful is a clear record that the person was told the risks, agreed to the rules, and gave you the medical and emergency details you need. More in the plain-English guide.
Not legal advice. This is a starting point. Swap "Your Business" for your name, change anything that doesn't match how you operate, and have the final version checked by your lawyer or insurer.