Bright Stars Soccer Disclaimer, Risk Warning and Medical Consent
1. Purpose and Application
This Disclaimer, Risk Warning and Medical Consent (Document) governs participation in all programs, sessions, trials, clinics, events and related activities provided by Bright Stars Soccer (Activities).
By completing an enrolment form, accepting these terms online, making payment, or allowing a child to attend any Activity, the Guardian confirms that they have read, understood and agreed to this Document on behalf of themselves and the Participant.
This Document applies to all Activities including term programs, holiday programs, casual sessions, free trials, make-up sessions, assessment sessions and special events, unless expressly excluded in writing by Bright Stars Soccer.
2. Definitions
In this Document:
Activity means any program, session, trial, clinic, event or related service provided by Bright Stars Soccer, whether paid or complimentary.
Guardian means the parent, legal guardian, or other person with lawful authority to act on behalf of the Participant who completes the enrolment or accompanies the Participant.
Operator means Bright Stars Academy Pty Ltd (ABN 67 695 541 872) trading as Bright Stars Soccer.
Participant means the child enrolled in or attending any Activity.
Recreational Services has the meaning given to it under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), section 139A, and under Part XIA of the Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic).
Session means each individual coaching session, class or event forming part of an Activity.
Venue means any field, park, indoor facility or other location at which an Activity is conducted.
3. Recreational Activity Risk Warning
WARNING: The Activities involve recreational physical activity. Participation carries inherent risks that cannot be eliminated even with reasonable precautions.
Risks include, but are not limited to:
slips, trips, falls and collisions with other participants, coaches or equipment;
accidental physical contact during drills or game-based activities;
overexertion or physical fatigue;
adverse weather conditions or uneven or slippery ground surfaces;
aggravation of a pre-existing medical condition or injury; and
other physical injuries arising from or in connection with participation in the Activity.
The Guardian and Participant acknowledge these risks and voluntarily accept them as an inherent part of participation.
4. Statutory Warning — Recreational Services (s 139A, Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth))
WARNING UNDER THE AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW:
Under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), certain statutory guarantees apply to the supply of services. For recreational services, the Operator is permitted to ask you to agree that these statutory guarantees do not apply to you.
If you agree, you may have no right to sue the Operator under the Australian Consumer Law if you are killed or injured because the recreational services provided were not in accordance with those guarantees.
By completing enrolment and participating in the Activities, the Guardian agrees to exclude the statutory guarantees in the Australian Consumer Law to the extent they relate to recreational services, in accordance with section 139A of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).
5. Victorian Recreational Services — Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic)
The Activities are provided in Victoria. The Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic), Part XIA (sections 63–63D) may limit the Operator's liability for harm suffered by a person as a result of the materialisation of an obvious risk of a recreational activity.
The Guardian acknowledges and accepts that:
the Operator's liability for harm suffered by the Participant as a result of an obvious risk arising from participation in a recreational activity may be limited or excluded under the Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic);
obvious risks include, but are not limited to, the risks described in clause 3 above; and
voluntary participation in the Activity constitutes acceptance of those obvious risks.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Operator excludes all liability for:
(a) loss, damage or injury arising from obvious risks associated with recreational activities as described in clause 3;
(b) loss, damage or injury arising from events outside the Operator's reasonable control, including adverse weather conditions, venue conditions, or the acts of third parties;
(c) loss of or damage to personal property brought to a Session or Venue;
(d) any act, omission, conduct or negligence of a Guardian, Participant or any other third party attending the Venue;
(e) consequential, indirect, special or economic loss of any kind; and
(f) to the extent permitted under the Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic) and the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), loss or damage arising from the Operator's own negligence in connection with recreational services.
Nothing in this Document excludes, restricts or modifies any right, guarantee, remedy or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded, including rights under the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2, Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)) that are not capable of exclusion in respect of services of the kind supplied.
7. Parent and Guardian Responsibilities
Bright Stars Soccer is a structured coaching program and is not a childcare, supervision or drop-off service.
(a) Supervision requirement: A Guardian must remain at the Venue for the full duration of any Session in which the Participant is under 7 years of age.
(b) Pre- and post-Session: The Guardian is responsible for supervising the Participant before and after Sessions and for promptly collecting the Participant at the conclusion of each Session.
(c) Preparation: The Guardian must ensure the Participant arrives wearing appropriate clothing and footwear, with any required personal safety equipment, and with any essential medication (see clause 9 below).
(d) Conduct: The Guardian agrees to:
follow all reasonable directions issued by Bright Stars Soccer staff and coaches;
maintain appropriate and respectful conduct on the sideline at all times;
refrain from abusive, discriminatory or intimidating language or behaviour toward coaches, staff, other participants or Guardians; and
not interfere with coaching activities or instruction during Sessions.
(e) Prompt collection: If a Participant is ill, injured, displays unsafe behaviour, or a Session is cancelled, the Guardian must collect the Participant promptly when requested.
8. Medical Disclosure and Fitness to Participate
The Guardian confirms that, to the best of their knowledge:
(a) the Participant is physically and medically fit to participate in the relevant Activity at the time of enrolment and at each Session;
(b) all relevant medical conditions, allergies, physical limitations, behavioural needs, dietary requirements or other circumstances that may affect the Participant's safe participation, or the safety of other participants, have been fully disclosed to the Operator at the time of enrolment; and
(c) the Operator will be promptly notified in writing of any change to the Participant's medical, health or emergency contact information.
Failure to disclose relevant medical information may result in the Participant being excluded from an Activity if, in the reasonable opinion of Bright Stars Soccer staff, continued participation would pose a risk to the Participant or others.
9. Emergency Medication
If the Participant requires emergency medication (including but not limited to an inhaler, EpiPen, antihistamine or other prescribed emergency treatment), the Guardian is solely responsible for:
ensuring the medication is present at the Session in an accessible location;
providing staff with clear written instructions regarding its use, dosage and any known triggers; and
ensuring the medication is current, unexpired and in working condition.
Bright Stars Soccer staff are not trained medical professionals and are not responsible for administering prescribed medication beyond basic first aid unless specifically authorised and trained to do so.
10. Medical Treatment Authority
In the event of an accident, injury or medical emergency during an Activity:
(a) The Guardian authorises Bright Stars Soccer staff to:
administer basic first aid;
contact the Participant's nominated emergency contact;
seek professional medical assistance;
call an ambulance; and
take any other reasonable action considered necessary in the immediate interests of the Participant's health and welfare.
(b) This authority is given as a precaution for circumstances in which the Guardian cannot be contacted immediately. The Operator will make all reasonable efforts to contact the Guardian prior to authorising medical treatment, except where an emergency requires immediate action.
(c) The Guardian acknowledges that all costs associated with ambulance transport, medical treatment and associated expenses are the sole responsibility of the Guardian and are not covered by the Operator.
11. Personal Property
The Operator accepts no responsibility for loss of or damage to personal property (including, without limitation, clothing, footwear, bags, electronic devices and sporting equipment) brought to any Session or Venue, except to the extent that such liability cannot be lawfully excluded.
The Guardian is encouraged to ensure that valuable personal items are not brought to Sessions unnecessarily.
12. Photography, Video and Media
Sessions may involve photography and video recording for program documentation, coaching review, safety monitoring or promotional purposes.
The Operator will manage all personal information and media content in accordance with its Privacy Policy, Privacy Collection Notice and obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
Where a Guardian has opted out of promotional photography or video use via the enrolment process:
the Operator will take reasonable steps to respect that preference; and
the Operator cannot guarantee that the Participant will not appear incidentally in group images or general footage.
Any concerns regarding media use should be directed to hello@brightstarssoccer.com.au.
13. Severability
If any provision of this Document is held to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be severed and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
14. Governing Law
This Document is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria, Australia. Each party submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria and the Federal Court of Australia.
15. Acknowledgement
By completing an enrolment, accepting these terms online, or attending any Bright Stars Soccer Activity, the Guardian confirms that:
they are the parent, legal guardian, or a person with lawful authority to act on behalf of the Participant;
they have read and understood this Document in full;
they accept the risks described in this Document;
they consent to the medical treatment authority in clause 10; and
they agree to be bound by all terms of this Document.
Bright Stars Academy Pty Ltd (ABN 67 695 541 8720 Trading as Bright Stars Soccer
hello@brightstarssoccer.com.au
Document Version 1.0 — Effective 14 March 2026