Sailor Welcome & Joining Pack
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FRENSHAM POND SAILABILITY Pond Lane, Churt, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2QA www.frenshampondsailability.org.uk Sailor Welcome & Joining Pack Welcome to the registered charity Frensham Pond Sailability (FPS), a working partnership between Frensham Pond Sailing Club (FPSC) and Farnham & District Sports Association for the Disabled (FDSAD). Our Mission Statement ENCOURAGING AND FACILITATING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY OR LONG TERM ILLNESS TO GET AFLOAT AND TO SAIL, SUPPORTING AND DEVELOPING THEM TO MAXIMISE THEIR POTENTIAL, WHILST PROVIDING A POSITIVE AND INCLUSIVE SOCIAL EXPERIENCE. Content Summary: 1 Welcome Cover Letter 2 Membership Application Form 3 Medical Register 4 FDSAD Welcome Letter and Information 5 Briefing for New Sailors 6 Key Dates For Your Diary 7 How we are Organised 8 Safety Procedures Summary 9 Sample Newsletter FPS is a part of Frensham Pond Sailing Club (FPSC). FPS members therefore have the benefits of membership of FPSC. More comprehensive information on FPS and FPSC can be obtained through the web site www.frenshampondsailability.org.uk FDSAD offer a number of other sporting and social activities during the year, including swimming on Saturday mornings at Farnham Sports Centre. We hope you will enjoy your sailing experience with Frensham Pond Sailability. If you require any further information, please contact Mark Greenwood – Membership Services, Tel 01428 727040 or by email [email protected]. Frensham Pond Sailability is a Registered Charity: No 1142761 It is part of Frensham Pond Sailing Club, Pond Lane, Churt, Farnham, GU10 2QA. Frensham Pond Sailability works in partnership with Farnham & District Sports Association for the Disabled. Membership Application Form Membership Application Form (please return to FPS Membership Secretary, 23 Radford Court, Tower Road, Liphook, Hants, GU30 7GR) Full Name Known as: Home Address with Post Code Telephone Mobile Phone Email Emergency Contact Name and Tel. Number Date Of Birth Consents The information supplied on this Application Form will be shared on ‘need to know basis’ only to offer you the support required to promote safe sailing. The information will be stored in accordance with the Frensham Pond Sailing Club Policy, dated April 2006, on The Data Protection Act 1998. I consent to allow FPS to share information Consent given Yes / No I consent to any photographs taken by FPS being used in newsletters and other communications Consent given Yes / No I consent to receiving occasional mailings from our sponsors Consent given Yes / No I recognise that there is always an element of risk in active sports such as sailing and swimming and that it is my responsibility to assess whether participation will have any adverse impact upon my disability or medical condition. If participating in sailing, I undertake to be bound by the FPS Rules and conditions of membership and the associated Frensham Pond Sailing Club Rules and By-laws and (where applicable) confirm that my family, partner, carer agree to be bound by these Rules and By-laws. Available on www.frenshampondsailability.org.uk and www.sailfrensham.org.uk Signature Applicant…………………………………….. Date……………………………………… If the applicant is under 18 then the parent or guardian must sign on his/her behalf. Full Name…………………………. ………………....................................................................……. Parent or Guardian…………………………….................................................................................. Frensham Pond Sailability is a Registered Charity: No 1142761 It is part of Frensham Pond Sailing Club, Pond Lane, Churt, Farnham, GU10 2QA. Frensham Pond Sailability works in partnership with Farnham & District Sports Association for the Disabled. Membership Application Form (please return to FPS Membership Secretary, 23 Radford Court, Tower Road, Liphook, Hants, GU30 7GR) MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT FORM Dear Member, The new FPS (Frensham Pond Sailability) membership year started on 1 November 2013. The annual fee which includes the £5.00 FDSAD (Farnham & District Sports Association for the Disabled) single membership is £50 or £53 for a family. We hope everyone will renew their FPS and FDSAD membership and take advantage of all the benefits, which include: • Sailing on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the season from April to October • Social events including the Fitting-Out and Laying-Up Suppers • Swimming at Farnham Sports Centre with FDSAD on Saturday mornings at just 0.40p - an ideal opportunity to keep fit during the winter !! I recognise that there is always an element of risk in active sports such as sailing and swimming and that it is my responsibility to assess whether participation will have any adverse impact upon my medical condition. I undertake to be bound by the FPS Rules (i) and conditions of membership and the associated Frensham Pond Sailing Club Rules and By-laws(ii) and (where applicable) confirm that my family, partner, carer agree to bound by these Rules and By-laws. (i) available on www.frenshampondsailability.org.uk (ii) available on www.sailfrensham.org.uk Payment – please tick the box with your selection: Annual membership FPS & single FDSAD membership - £55 Annual membership FPS & FDSAD family membership - £58 How to Make Your Payment: (Please tick relevant box) : Return this form with your cheque made payable to “Frensham Pond Sailability” to FPS Membership Secretary, Mark Greenwood, Flat 23, Radford Court, Tower Road, Liphook, Hants, GU30 7GR Or Make a Bank transfer to: Lloyds TSB….Sort Code 30-93-20…….Account no: 02141608, add your name as a reference on the transfer so that we can track the payment back to you. Return the forms to Membership. Sec. Or I would prefer to pay per session at £5/session PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THE MEDICAL QUESTIONAIRRE WITH THIS FORM Thank You ! Mark Greenwood – Membership Services – Frensham Pond Sailability Frensham Pond Sailability is a Registered Charity: No 1142761 It is part of Frensham Pond Sailing Club, Pond Lane, Churt, Farnham, GU10 2QA. Frensham Pond Sailability works in partnership with Farnham & District Sports Association for the Disabled. Medical Register Medical register This form must be completed with your membership form to ensure your safety on the water. Please complete and return to Mark Greenwood Membership Secretary Flat 23 Radford Court, Tower Road, Liphook, Hants GU30 7GR. Name:………………………………………………………………………………………………. Known as………………………………………………………………………………………. Address:……………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………Post Code…………………………………………..... Tel. No:………………….………………….Mobile No.…….……………………………………. Date of Birth………………………………………………………Age ( if under 19)……… Emergency contact name …………………………………………………….. Emergency contact telephone number……………………………………….. 1. What is your disability and briefly outline your ability? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. Do you have any additional medical issues or disabilities? Please circle and give additional information if necessary. Diabetes Epilepsy Asthma/breathing difficulties Visual impairment Angina Blood pressure Catheter in situ Pain Allergies Reduced hearing Communication issues Learning Difficulties 3. Have you sailed before Yes /No 4. Can you swim Yes /No 5. Can you sit independently on the side of a bed Yes/No 6. Do you have any weakness in your arms and/or hands Yes/No 7. Can you take either hand to your mouth Yes/NO 8. Do you require a hoist to transfer into/out boat? Yes/No 9. Do you have any medication that you need to carry at all times? Yes/No Please state………………………………………………………………. 14. Do you have special ways of communicating? …………………………………………………………………………………… 15. Are there any other aspects of your medical condition we should be aware of: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16. Is there any advice we need to know in the event of an emergency? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. To ensure your safety whilst sailing please inform Frensham Pond Sailability of any change in the above information during the season Signature of applicant…………………………………… If the applicant is under the age of 18 then the parent or guardian must sign on their behalf Full name………………………………………………………. Parent or guardian………………………………………… FDSAD Welcome Letter and Information Farnham and District Sports Association for the Disabled Charity No. 291358 Affiliated to - Disability Sport England, S.P.R.E.A.D. & F.V.S.C. In Partnership with Frensham Pond Sailability _________ Treasure Chairman Secretary Mr. C. Stephens Mr. A. Taylor Mrs. J . Taylor Telephone Telephone Telephone 01252 792990 01252 726950 01252 726950 14A Stoney Fields Farnham Surrey Recreational Activities We are pleased to offer you the following programme of recreation especially for disabled people or people requiring a sheltered environment to participate in their chosen recreation. Our two main activities are Swimming and Sailing, in these we aim to provide help and special equipment necessary to make your participation enjoyable. For severely disabled members a hoist is available to enable easy entry into the pool or a sailing boat. Also at the pool we have graduated steps for simple access, a Physiotherapist and helpers. As a member Frensham Pond Sailability, you can go sailing at Frensham in specially designed or adapted boats for disabled people. Frensham Pond Sailability works in partnership with Farnham & District Sports Assn. for the Disabled and Frensham Pond Sailing Club. Immediate family are welcome to take part paying the session and annual family membership fee. Other