2024 Season Create Paddler Profile

Effective April 5, 2024, the following divisions are at capacity and no longer accepting paddlers.

✗Girls & Boys 12 & under

✗ Nov B men & women

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CREATE 2024 MEMBERSHIP PROFILE

ALL FIELDS on the HCRA Waiver are Required, and your form will be sent on to OHCRA for you.

"*" indicates required fields

Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association Insurance Program>
Adult and Minor Waiver and Release of Liability

Canoe Club: Hui Nalu Canoe Club
January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association and its member organizations’ athletics/sports programs, and related events and activities, the undersigned:

Agree that prior to participating, they each will inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if they believe anything is unsafe, they will immediately advise their coach or supervisor of such condition(s) and refuse to participate.

Acknowledge and fully understand that each participant will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which might result not only from their own actions, inactions or negligence, but the action, inaction or negligence of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, that there may be other risks not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time.

Assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death.

Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association, its member associations, its affiliated clubs, their respective administrators, directors, agents, coaches, and other volunteers or employees of the organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and leasers of premises used to conduct the event, all of which are hereinafter referred to as “releasees”, from demands, losses or damages on account of injury, including death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the releasee or otherwise.

The undersigned custodial parent or legal guardian acknowledges that he/she is also signing this release on behalf of the minor participant, that he/she is waiving certain rights on behalf of the minor participant that the minor participant otherwise may have and that the minor participant shall be bound by all of the terms of this release. By signing this waiver and release without a parent’s or guardian’s signature, the participant represents he/she is at least 18 years of age, or, if signing as the parent or guardian of the participant, signer represents they are the custodial parent or legal guardian of the minor participant.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE, UNDERSTAND THAT THEY HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT AND SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY.

Legal Name*

Please do not use nicknames. Please use whatever is your legal name, on your government issued ID, driver license, passport, etc., for this HCRA portion of the form.

Birthdate*

Gender*

Female

Male

Nonbinary/Other

Street Address*

City*

State*

Zipcode*

Home*

Work

Cell/Mobile*

Email*

IN AN EMERGENCY CONTACT:

First*

Last*

Phone*

If a minor, Printed Name of Custodial Parent or Guardian

First Last

Adult Paddler Signature*

(or Minor's Legal Guardian)

Hidden

Signing Date*

Membership Profile

If this membership is for an adult, please have the following ready: --- driver license or passport (or other official form of Identification) --- digital photo of face for Paddling ID. If the member is a child, please have a birth certificate or other official form of ID ready, as well as a current digital photo of the child's face for their HCRA registration card.

My preferred name, what I'd like to be called, is:

Hawaiian name, nickname, etc.

Please check box(es) if they apply to the paddler

Native Hawaiian

I am Military

Military (current, retired, veteran)

Age as of January 1 this year*

Please enter a number from 9 to 99.

Membership Status*

If you were a paid member in 2023, your ID and photo are still on file. Data is purged after a year, so prior member years must supply ID and photo. If you were not, then you'll be asked to upload your ID and photo in this form.

I am a New Member

Returning Member

Guest Paddler, accompanying a member.

Social Member (No Paddling/Water)

Most recent year you were a Hui Nalu Member?*

20XX - please enter 21 for 2021, 20 for 2020, etc.

Please enter a number from 15 to 23.

Upload government issued ID with birthdate*

This secure system protects your information and is purged every year. Please, no paper copies and no texts to coaches with your IDs or photos. To provide a paper copy instead, please upload some (appropriate/random) image here. The field is "required" to proceed with the membership form and we encourage you to use the digital upload rather than paper.

Upload digital picture of face (for paddling ID). No hats or sunglasses, like a passport photo.*

Please, no paper copies and no texts to coaches with your IDs or photos. This secure system protects your information. To provide a paper copy instead, please upload some (appropriate/random) image here, as the field is "required" to proceed with the membership form.

Paddling Experience*

What classification did you last race or paddle? Or are you new to paddling? (limited to 250 characters)

Can You Swim?*

REMINDER a canoe can flip over unexpectedly at any time. You need to be able to tread water for 20 minutes or until help comes or you can get back into the canoe or to shore.

excellent

good

poor - but able to tread water for 20 minutes

No, I can not swim nor can I tread water for 20 minutes

Medical Conditions or Problems we should be aware of for your safety??*

Paddle Shirt Size

T-Shirt

Second Emergency Contact*

If we can't reach your designee above, who could we call second, in case of an emergency?

Is there any additional Information you wish us to have?

Membership Agreements

If the member is Under 18 yrs of age, then a PARENT or LEGAL GUARDIAN must sign for the youth registrant.

Parent/Legal Guardian of the minor child*

By signing below, I am warranting that I am the legal parent or guardian of the minor child, authorized to enter into legal agreements regarding my child. I understand that I am waiving certain rights that my minor child may otherwise have, and that my child is bound by all terms of this release.

First Last

Consent: Club Mission, Vision, Rules/Requirements*

VISION: To come together as a family who cares and shares.

MISSION: To promote and provide educational and personal achievement opportunities which strengthen family, community, and individual relationships by: Providing ocean oriented education programs special to Hawai'i;
Providing other sport activities programs and opportunities;
Providing community improvement and educational programs;
Preserving Hawaiian traditions as they relate to the ocean, family, and community;
Supporting club members to achieve their athletic potential;
Nurturing club spirit and personal pride.

Headshot and ID:
I understand that my ID and a headshot photo must have been providced to Hui Nalu, or uploaded to this form if not previously provided.
Upload is preferred. You may hand in a hard copy if you prefer. Texts to phones is not permissible.

DUES:
I understand that my dues must be paid prior to start of regatta season, and that dues are non-refundable after regatta season has started.

I understand that my dues provide use of equipment, registration & race fees in OCHRA, insurance through HCRA, club shirt and decal, events, insurance for our canoes, equipment maintenance and repairs, transportation of canoes to and from the race sites, general administration fees, new equipment as needed, misc. expenses associated with regatta races, and misc. expenses associated with club operations. We are a volunteer organization with no paid staff.

HUI NALU NO ALCOHOL POLICY: It is against State law and City and County of Honolulu regulations to drink alcoholic beverages at any public parks and beaches. Violations of these rules are unacceptable and the Hui Nalu Board will take action. If any Hui Nalu member, or their family member or friend, is found to be drinking alcoholic beverages that club member will be responsible for paying whatever fine is imposed on the club.I understand I must complete & submit an HCRA Insurance Waiver/Release of Lability form for calendar year 2024 before paddling.

NEW MEMBERS: I understand, as a new member, I must provide my ID and a headshot photo (with no hat or glasses).

ALL MEMBERS (new and returning): I understand that my dues are due at the time of I start paddling. A partial dues refund may be requested no later than May 31st. Dues are non-refundable starting June 1st.

I understand that I need to stay up to date with HN activities and received email communications from Hui Nalu.

I understand I must participate in crew assignments as requested throughout the year.

I understand that I must volunteer for HN activities sponsored by Hui Nalu. This includes social events for paddlers. Hui Nalu sponsors the Kala Kukea pre-season race and Kaupiko regatta. Volunteer help is needed for
both events. Hui Nalu’s fundraiser is the Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk. Many hands are needed to put on this 4-mile event for 3,000 participants. Volunteers are needed for packet pickups, the day before and day of the event. The
Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk is the Sunday before Thanksgiving every year. Mark your calendars.

Parents of youth are expected to volunteer for their children.

I understand that paddling is a public sport in a public place, and the club has no control over other club members, members of the public, or volunteers who may take photos and use personally. See next section for Hui Nalu Canoe Club photographs/media use and release.

I have read, understand, and will comply with all Hui Nalu requirements and support Hui Nalu by volunteering where help is needed.

I consent

Assumption of Risk, Adherance to Code of Ethics, Conduct Rules*

I acknowledge and fully understand that participation in Hui Nalu activities, events, races, practices, programs, or any activity (hereinafter "HN Activities") is an inherently dangerous activity which involves risk of serious injury, including permanent disability, death, or other losses. Risk may arise from any number of circumstances including, but not limited to, the actions or inactions of the participant or other persons, the rules of play, the condition of the premises or equipment. Risk, whether known or unknown, reasonably forseeable or not, are inherent in paddling and HN Activities. I understand and assume the risks.

I accept personal responsibility and assume the liability for any damages incurred associated with the risks of participation.

I release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the Hui Nalu Canoe Club, their respective administrators, directors, agents, coaches, and other volunteers or employees of the organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and leasers of premises used during participation, (hereinafter "HNCC Parties").

Assumption of All Risk:

I assume all risks associated with losses or damages arising from my participation in Hui Nalu Activities, whether due to HNCC Parties negligence or otherwise.Code of Ethics from OHCRA Race Rules:
We are all responsible to promote good sportsmanship and fair play in the activities in which we engage. This means observance of these race rules as well as generally accepted rules of behavior and all governmental laws.

Paddlers are required to avoid situations where a canoe is deliberately rammed, where there is deliberate interference with another crew, and situations where assaults and abusive language are used.

Coaches are required to support and help enforce these race rules and avoid any circumvention of these rules.

Officials and officers are required to do their best to be fair and not be biased in their decisions and carrying out their duties.

Any club members that are found drinking at our events will result in the entire club being asked to leave the event and no longer being allowed to compete for that day's events. This includes all paddlers, friends, and family.

Code of Conduct from Hui Nalu By-laws and posted on its website: An atmosphere of caring and respect at all Club practices and functions by its members and their families. The following will be considered a violation of our Code of Conduct as summarized here:

Any form of discrimination; Any form of bullying; Any form of sexual misconduct; Any use of illegal drugs, abuse of alcohol; Any excessive profanity; Any obscene language, gesture or threatening or physical violence toward anyone; Any drinking alcohol during a regatta, distance or preseason race; Any act of fraud, deception or dishonesty in connection with any club activity.

Members of the Hui Nalu may be placed on probation, suspended or expelled for violations.

Rules: I, the undersigned, am the applicant named above, aged 18 or older, or am the Legal Parent/Guardian of the minor child applying for membership named above. My (or my minor child's) participation in Hui Nalu events, programs, or activities of any kind, are conditioned upon my agreement to the following:

All members must adhere to all club rules as found in the operations manual.

Activities of Hui Nalu may be suspended or rescheduled due to circumstances outside of our control.

Our membership/activity fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and not prorated.

I (or my child) will inspect the facilities and equipment prior to use and will notify a coach or other supervisor if any unsafe or improper condition is discovered, and will refuse to participate.

I have read, understand, and will support OHCRA's Code of Ethics, as updated by OHCRA from time to time, and all club terms above. I understand my membership standing in OHCRA and/or Hui Nalu may be negatively affected for violations.

I consent

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE, UNDERSTANDS THAT THEY HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING, AND SIGN VOLUNTARILY.

Signature*