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2024 Membership Form

2024 Post-Festival Membership Form

This is an abbreviated membership application for individuals taking advantage of our 2024 special offer to paddle with us for the rest of the season, experience the camaraderie of Dragonheart Vermont members, and take advantage of off-season training opportunities during 2024. Only available to individuals who have never been a DHVT member before

Questions? Please email info@dragonheartvermont.org

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  • Personal Information

  • Note: We collect your email for membership mailings / newsletters via MailChimp.
  • Please be aware that your coach(es) will have access to your date of birth and the above contact information.
  • Dragonheart Vermont (DHVT) affirms and promotes participation in all of its activities without regard to race, color, sex, disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin. Crew determination and eligibility, however, requires disclosure of gender and age. See Crew Determination section below for more information.
  • We ask for this information because it helps us to understand our membership and may help us to apply for grant funding to support specific groups within our organization.

  • Annual Membership Dues

    Membership normally runs January 1 - December 31.

    This special membership package for the remainder of the 2024 season has two options:
    1. 2024 Post Festival Membership (adults) - Pay $25.00
    --- Paddle with DHVT on Thursdays through September 9th and then Mon/Wed/Thurs starting September 11th through the end of the season, including race nights!
    --- Option to join us for a travel race if any opportunities are available in September. Paddlers pay their own travel costs and a $85 paddlers' race fee.
    --- Option to join our Off Season Training Program in November/December 2024. Two classes a week at an additional member cost. Exact fees will be determined in October.

    2. 2024 Student Post Festival Membership - Pay $10.00
    --- Paddle with DHVT on Thursdays through September 9th and then Mon/Wed/Thurs starting September 11th through the end of the season, including race nights!
    --- Option to join us for a travel race if any opportunities are available in September. Paddlers pay their own travel costs and a $85 paddlers' race fee.
    --- Option to join our Off Season Training Program in November/December 2024. Two classes a week at an additional member cost. Exact fees will be determined in October.
  • Will be shared with team coaches (for team placement).
  • Used for team placement and compliance with USDBF and IDBF policies on single and mixed gender crews.

  • Liability

  • This Agreement is made between Dragonheart Vermont, Inc., (“Dragonheart”, “DHVT”), the City of Burlington (“City”), or other site where Dragonheart Vermont is using their dragon boats and/or equipment and the person that has signed this form below (“I”).
    I. Background
    I recognize that dragon boating and almost any paddle sport activity is a strenuous activity. In consideration of Dragonheart’s permitting me to utilize its equipment and facilities to engage in paddle sport activities I have provided Dragonheart and the City with this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement. “Paddle sport activities,” as used in this Agreement, shall include dragon boating, canoeing, outrigger canoeing, and kayaking, as well as any necessarily related activities, such as loading in and unloading from the paddle craft, waiting on the docks or surrounding areas to participate in paddle sport activities, and any fitness programs sponsored by DHVT.
    II. Assumption of Risk/Warranty
    • I understand that paddle sport activities involve physical exertion. I understand that if my physical condition is incompatible with paddle sport activities, I should seek medical advice before undertaking paddle sport activities. If I enter the boat, I assume the risk if I should suffer some sort of physical ailment.
    • I understand that paddle sports involve inherent risks. These risks may include capsizing, collision with other boats, sudden climatic changes that may create dangerous conditions on the water; lightning; exposure to wind, sun, and cold; steering misjudgments by the steersperson; slipping and falling while loading and unloading, and a variety of other risks. I understand these risks and freely assume them.
    • I warrant that I will at all times correctly wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) while using Dragonheart Vermont’s equipment.
    • I will follow, at minimum, any CDC protocols for communicable diseases issued by the event location or the State of Vermont.
    III. Waiver of Liability
    I agree to waive my right to sue Dragonheart Vermont and the City of Burlington, or other sites, as well as any of their respective directors, officers, employees, coaches, steerspersons, volunteers, or representatives in the event of my accidental death or injury while engaged in paddle sport activities.
    IV. Hold Harmless/Indemnification
    In the event that my own actions should cause property damage or personal injury to any third party while engaged in paddle sport activities, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dragonheart and the City of Burlington, or other sites from the claims of the injured third parties.
    V. Photo Release
    I understand that there may be photos & videos taken while participating in Dragonheart Vermont activities. Dragonheart Vermont has my permission to use these media in their members’ only and external marketing materials, including social media sites, without remuneration. I understand that I can make a written request to remove media that includes my image.
    VI. Binding Agreement
    This agreement shall be binding on me, my estate, and on any person or organization that seeks to make a claim through me. I understand that, in consideration of this Agreement, I will be able to participate in a Dragonheart Vermont activity as a member and that I will be able to use the equipment and facilities of Dragonheart Vermont, the City of Burlington and any other site in connection with Dragonheart sponsored paddle sport activities.

    If the Participant is a minor, this form must be signed by the minor’s parent or guardian.

  • Liability for Youth Paddlers

    If paddler is under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must agree to the Release of Liability. Please enter the name of the parent or guardian completing this form below.
  • This Agreement is made between Dragonheart Vermont, Inc., (“Dragonheart”, “DHVT”), the City of Burlington (“City”), or other site where Dragonheart Vermont is using their dragon boats and/or equipment and the person that has signed this form below (“I”).
    I. Background
    I recognize that dragon boating and almost any paddle sport activity is a strenuous activity. In consideration of Dragonheart’s permitting me to utilize its equipment and facilities to engage in paddle sport activities I have provided Dragonheart and the City with this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement. “Paddle sport activities,” as used in this Agreement, shall include dragon boating, canoeing, outrigger canoeing, and kayaking, as well as any necessarily related activities, such as loading in and unloading from the paddle craft, waiting on the docks or surrounding areas to participate in paddle sport activities, and any fitness programs sponsored by DHVT.
    II. Assumption of Risk/Warranty
    • I understand that paddle sport activities involve physical exertion. I understand that if my physical condition is incompatible with paddle sport activities, I should seek medical advice before undertaking paddle sport activities. If I enter the boat, I assume the risk if I should suffer some sort of physical ailment.
    • I understand that paddle sports involve inherent risks. These risks may include capsizing, collision with other boats, sudden climatic changes that may create dangerous conditions on the water; lightening; exposure to wind, sun, and cold; steering misjudgments by the steersperson; slipping and falling while loading and unloading, and a variety of other risks. I understand these risks and freely assume them.
    • I warrant that I will at all times correctly wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) while using Dragonheart Vermont’s equipment.
    • I will follow, at minimum, any CDC protocols for communicable diseases issued by the event location or the State of Vermont.
    III. Waiver of Liability
    I agree to waive my right to sue Dragonheart Vermont and the City of Burlington, or other sites, as well as any of their respective directors, officers, employees, coaches, steerspersons, volunteers, or representatives in the event of my accidental death or injury while engaged in paddle sport activities.
    IV. Hold Harmless/Indemnification
    In the event that my own actions should cause property damage or personal injury to any third party while engaged in paddle sport activities, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dragonheart and the City of Burlington, or other sites from the claims of the injured third parties.
    V. Photo Release
    I understand that there may be photos & videos taken while participating in Dragonheart Vermont activities. Dragonheart Vermont has my permission to use these media in their members’ only and external marketing materials, including social media sites, without remuneration. I understand that I can make a written request to remove media that includes my image.
    VI. Binding Agreement
    This agreement shall be binding on me, my estate, and on any person or organization that seeks to make a claim through me. I understand that, in consideration of this Agreement, I will be able to participate in a Dragonheart Vermont activity as a member and that I will be able to use the equipment and facilities of Dragonheart Vermont, the City of Burlington and any other site in connection with Dragonheart sponsored paddle sport activities.

    If the Participant is a minor, this form must be signed by the minor’s parent or guardian.
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