FVDRA Code of Conduct

1. PURPOSE

The purpose of the FVDRA Code of Conduct is to describe the type of behaviour that the FVDRA is seeking to promote and encourage its members and supporters to adopt.

2. GOVERNANCE

The code shall be known as FVDRA Code of Conduct. The Code shall govern the conduct of all persons associated with the FVDRA Club. In particular, it shall apply to:

• Persons acting for and on behalf of FVDRA.

• Persons participating in FVDRA organized events.

3. KEY PRINCIPLES

FVDRA wishes to acknowledge that we are on sensitive First Nations traditional land. Treat this land with respect. FVDRA wishes to operate in an environment where people show respect for others, their property and the environment. Respect is defined as consideration for another person's physical and emotional well-being, for their possessions and to ensure no damage or deprivation is caused to either.

FVDRA wishes to operate in an environment that is free from harassment. Harassment is defined as any action directed at an individual or group that creates a hostile, intimidating or offensive environment. FVDRA wishes to operate in a non-discriminatory environment. Respect the right, dignity and worth of every human being within the context of the activity; treat everyone equally regardless of gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, ability or religion.

4. CLUB GUIDELINES

Comply with the law. Do not ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Our riding area is surrounded by forest service roads which means that we require at least $200,000 in third party liability insurance. To perform maintenance for FVDRA while using your off-road vehicle (ORV), third party liability insurance is required.

Always wear a helmet and appropriate safety gear. NO HELMET = NO RIDE.

Make sure your ORV is in good condition. Your ORV needs to be in good working order if you want to ride off-road trails for several hours. Being ill prepared puts you and others around you at risk.

Leave no one behind. When riding in a group, stop at all intersections to make sure that the whole group is still together. Everyone helps each other get back to the truck or camp safely.

Be prepared. Bring enough water, food, tools, first aid kit and adequate clothing. Water and/or sports drinks are a must for any ride, long or short. Bring suitable clothing for the trail location (e.g. high alpine vs. valley forest) and weather forecast. Ride in a group.

Maintain control. Ride within your abilities. Losing control of your ORV significantly increases the risk of injury to yourself and others and increases your impact on the environment.

Keep right where possible. The trails can be busy on weekends and holidays, especially around the campsite. Watch for kids and ride right.

Pass with care. Show respect when passing by slowing to a reasonable pace or even stopping. Anticipate other trail users around corners or in blind spots.

Ride to the conditions. Your ability to control your ORV will change in different trail and weather conditions. Ride within the conditions to protect yourself, others and the environment.

Minimize your impact. Observe the minimum impact code; take only photographs and tread lightly. Be sensitive to the dirt beneath you by learning to recognize different types of soils and trail construction. Wet and muddy trails are more vulnerable to damage. When the trail bed is soft, consider other riding options. Be sure to pack out at least as much as you pack in.

Always stay on the trail. For your safety and for the trails, do not widen the trails by creating a new line. This also means staying on existing trails and not creating new ones without the appropriate approval.

Ride on open trails only. Some trails are closed permanently and seasonally for valid reasons. Respect the wishes of trail builders and our association who maintains the trails.

Be courteous and respect other trail users. Being polite and courteous to others using the trail, surrounding forestry service roads and campground, especially non-off-road riders, will improve the image and reputation of our sport.

Spark Arrestors and Sound Control are the law. Keep the sound levels for your ORV to 96dB or less. Use of a spark arrestor is critical with growing wildfire risk in our province. If you smoke, stamp it out with care.

Support trail maintenance. No trail maintenance = No trails = No riding.

 FVDRA MEMBERSHIP WAIVER OF LIABILITY

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS & INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (herein after the “Release Agreement) BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

To: Fraser Valley Dirt Riders Association (FVDRA) and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, guides, instructors, coaches, volunteers, subcontractors, sponsors, successors, assigns, representatives, shareholders, affiliates and subsidiaries and Barrick Gold Inc. and their successors, assigns and affiliates and the respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents and representatives (all of whom are hereinafter referred to as “the Releasees”).

DEFINITIONS:

In this Release Agreement: (a) the term "Membership" shall include all activities which are organized, conducted or sponsored by the Releasees and shall include, but is not limited to, race style events, trail maintenance work days, trail maintenance scouting days, competitions, demonstrations, public and private gatherings and other such events or activities;

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS

I am aware that outdoor recreational trail use, maintenance, management and off-road motorcycle activities involve inherent risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to: changing weather conditions; exposed rock, earth, ice, or other natural objects; trees, tree stumps and forest dead fall; the condition of snow, ice or earth on or beneath the surface; changes or varia-tion in the terrain used for the aforementioned activity; changes or variations in the surfaces being traversed including sub-surface materials, including changes due to man-made or artificial surfaces; variable and difficult surface conditions; streams, creeks and exposed holes in the surface, streams and creeks, cliffs, impact or collision with natural and man-made structures, fences, spectators, participants, competitors, course officials; and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION IN SPECIAL EVENTS. I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

In consideration of the Releasees allowing those members described in my/our membership application to participate in the Fraser Valley Dirt Riders Association (FVDRA), I hereby agree as follows:

1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against THE RELEASEES, AND TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury including death that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my use of or my presence on the facilities DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 337, ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH SPECIAL EVENTS REFERRED TO ABOVE;

2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any property damage, loss or personal injury to any third party resulting from my participation with the Fraser Valley Dirt Riders Association (FVDRA);

3. This Release Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity;

4. This Release Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Release Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and no other jurisdiction; and

5. Any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within the Province of British Columbia and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of British Columbia. In entering into this Release Agreement I am not relying upon any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees other than what is set forth in this Release Agreement.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES.

December 2021