Vilnius Hash House Harriers disclaims all responsibility for anyone joining us for anything!
You participate at your own risk and take full 100% responsibility for your own behaviour.
Hashing is an adult activity for adults. You agree that you understand any risks and responsibilities you may have and that even if you don’t you can find out.
We will not accept any liability or responsibility for any loss, damage, injury, trauma, death or mental distress however caused or sustained by any participant in any events associated with us.
In order to participate in any Hash event, participants expressly waive their rights to pursue Vilnius Hash House Harriers and those who have organized the events, those associated with the events, officers, management, sponsors, close relatives, friends, blokes they’ve met in pub or anyone else.
Participating is deemed to agree with this liability waiver and to indemnify the Vilnius Hash House Harriers against claims, costs and damages!
Conduct
You agree to abide by the following:
- Don’t do anything (running, going up hills etc.) beyond your limits when on the trail.
- Don’t drink beyond your limits.
- Look out for your fellow hashers – if they are having problems on the trail, keep an eye on them. If they have drank too much keep an eye on them – or mention it to someone who knows them. If someone is hassling them, again keep an eye on the situation.
- Don’t get into fights
- Do not sexually harass anyone – if anyone is not comfortable with your amorous approaches then stop. Also look out for any hashers being harassed.
- Do not bring or use drugs at our events and do not give them to unsuspecting people.
- Understand that our humour can be quite harsh – we don’t do political correctness – but if someone is clearly upset then ease up.
Safety
There is guidance and advice available for laying and walking/jogging/running a trail to minimize risks, but ultimately, we’re all adults (minors MUST in the care of a responsible one or two)
Best efforts are made to give you the information you need to make a judgment call, but only you can decide what is safe for you to attempt
Hashing – running in the dark, often over uneven terrain, sometimes following a trail but occasionally straying off it, with a few natural (and possibly unnatural) hazards thrown in for good measure – carries more risk than a daytime stroll in a suburban park. And that’s a large part of the appeal for many hashers.
This means, however, that you participate at your own risk.
- New hashers – Make yourself known to GM at Circle Up. Ensure you have the emergency numbers saved and run with someone.
- Buddy system – Always aim to run with another hasher, ideally two others (one to stay with the injured, one to get help), and agree to stick together.
- Children – Parents are responsible for their children’s safety at all times.
- Dogs – Dogs should be on leads. Hare must advise if trail is unsuitable for dogs.
- Fully-charged HEADTORCH (separate to mobile phone)
- APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR for terrain
- LAYERS – for warmth and wind protection, especially on moors
- Consider carrying water, particularly in hot weather
- Consider carrying small First Aid kit
- Consider downloading an online map of the area
- Know your limits: be realistic about your capabilities – you should only participate if fit and well.
