SAFETY FIRST! DRAGONS ABREAST BRISBANE Inc. is committed to ensuring that dragon boating provides a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. To achieve this, there are some non-negotiable obligations which all members and guests are expected to follow. These are:

• To inform any Coaches and/or the Coordinator of any current medical condition or health issue we should be aware.
• To follow instructions of the Sweep and/or Coach.at all times.
• To abide by all safety requirements as explained by the Sweep and/or Coach.
• To declare yourself if you are a non-swimmer or weak swimmer.
• To wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) as and when instructed by the Sweep and/or Coach.
• To advise the Sweep and/or Coach if you are experiencing any physical discomfort.

COURTESY PLEASE! It is the responsibility of ALL members and guests to maintain a positive environment, be considerate of others and speak to other members civility at all times, both in and out of the boat. If at any time you as a member have a complaint or concern, then the matter should be raised with the appropriate person and at an appropriate time. Any issues you may have with another member should be discussed in a private manner and not in public. Please seek support from our Member Protection Information Officer/s (MPIOs).

1. You will support the objectives, aims and principles of Dragons Abreast Australia (DAA), of which Dragons Abreast Brisbane Incorporated (DAB) is a member, as outlined in Individual Guide to Dragons Abreast Australia;
2. You will abide by the Individual Members’ Obligations as outlined in the Individual Guide to Dragons Abreast Australia;
3. You will abide by all policies and rules of Dragons Abreast Brisbane Inc.
4. If a regular paddler, you agree to abide by the Code of Conduct of Brisbane River Dragons DB Club (BRD), under whose auspices Dragons Abreast Brisbane (DAB) operates;
5. You will promote breast cancer awareness primarily but not exclusively through the sport of dragon boat racing;
6. You will work co-operatively to support the group and each other;
7. You have responsibilities to team mates and will contribute to a positive environment in the boat, and as a club member at all DAB/DAA/BRD or other events;
8. In addition to being a paddling member, you are prepared to contribute to the operation of DAB Inc.;
9. Photograph/s may be taken of you during your participation in any DAB, DAA, DBQ, AusDBF, IBCPC or IDBF activity, and you agree to their use of any images for promotional or other purposes without your further consent being obtained;
10. The information you have provided is necessary to further the promotions and objectives of DAB;
11. The information you have provided may be disclosed to those organisations parties as outlined above. We will not disclose your details to any other third party organisations without your consent;
12. The information you have provided will only be used by the parties listed above to provide you with membership services. You will be able to access your information through your affiliated club (BRD) and/or state association (DBQ). The parties listed above will only use your personal information in accordance with privacy laws.