The following information is noted within the SWAG Website as documented below under the following Headers and sub sections:

Joining SWAG – Club Rules – Constitution – 3.Membership

e) Attendance at all events is at the individuals own risk

Joining SWAG – Membership

People new to SWAG can try up to 3 events before deciding to join.

The annual subscription is £10.00 per person (January – December).

Joining SWAG – Useful Information – Attendance at Events

Attendance at all events is at the individual’s own risk. The group will not be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss occurring as a result of any group event or in connection with travel to such an event, however caused.

Joining SWAG – FAQs

Q: What if I injure myself on a walk?

A: SWAG accepts no responsibility for illness or injury of participants. You walk with us at your own risk. This is consistent with the Ramblers Association and other walking groups.

Guidance

For the safety of all participants on our walks, the following pages should be read and adhered to wherever possible. {Referring to the General Risk Assessment and the Injury Emergency Procedure}

A detailed Risk Assessment of an intended walk must be published, via SWAG email, for the consideration of those intending going on that walk.

Guidance – General Risk Assessment – Capability

Every person partaking on walks is aware (and accepts for themselves) that those perceived of as ‘in charge’, or leading a walk, are not qualified, do not need to be qualified, are not regarded by the group nor regard themselves as ‘technical experts’, but are amateur walkers with some experience who are happy to impart their knowledge and that any advice given be viewed with this in mind by the recipient.

Guidance – General Risk Assessment – Personal Health

All walkers should carefully consider their current health and fitness status and if they have any concerns contact the walk leader to discuss their suitability.

Guidance – General Risk Assessment – First Aid, Medication, Other Equipment

The group does not provide first aid equipment, all walkers must bring their own first aid kit, sun protection and insect repellent.

Guidance – General Risk Assessment – In Case of Emergency (ICE)

Walkers should carry a card in their rucksack preferably, or in their possession, a card with their emergency contact name and telephone number, in the event that the person becomes unwell or injured during the walk, and they or the leader requires assistance or advice.