Cowaramup Bay Boardriders Club Constitution
The objective mission statement of CBBC is to:
- Provide the surfing youth of Gracetown, Cowaramup and Margaret River the opportunity to learn and be guided in the art of competitive surfing in a safe adult controlled environment.
- For the members to enjoy the camaraderie and sense of community that comes from belonging to the club.
- To gain a sense of responsibility of looking after their coastline.
- To have a lot of fun doing this.
COWARAMUP BAY BOARDRIDERS CLUB RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN
POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Cowaramup Bay Boardriders to minimise the risk of injury to all members in Club contests by using our risk management plan at all our events.
RISK ANALYSIS FOR SURFING ACTIVITY
MANAGING RISK
The goal is to avoid harm, injury and illness by identifying and controlling hazards. Risk is measured in terms of likelihood and consequences.
Risk Management is about applying certain techniques, principles and procedures that will reduce the likelihood of an occurrence or its consequence or both.
A Risk is something that CAN CAUSE or has the POTENTIAL to cause injury or illness.
A Risk or Hazard can be classified in the following areas:
VISIBLE hazards eg: Large surf, Cliff overhangs,
HIDDEN hazards eg: Shallow reef, glass/ syringes in sand, jellyfish
DEVELOPING hazards eg: increasing swell or wind
FACT
There are risks associated with surfing
The risk of injury is low when compared to other sports – but injuries do occur.
95% of injuries occur as a result of behaviour.
Most common injuries are:
Lacerations – $41% (Head 24%, Body 17%)
Sprains and strains – 35%
A waiver works only to cover inherent risks and DOES NOT cover negligence
Insurance is not a substitute for risk management – It only comes into play when you have done all you can to minimise risk.