Surf n Turf

Terms & Conditions

1. I acknowledge that my participation in this Aquathon involves the real risk of serious injury or even death from various causes including overexertion, heart attack, equipment failure, dehydration, hypothermia, accidents with other competitors or any other event that may result in harm to myself.
2. I understand that I must not compete in this event unless I have trained appropriately and my physical condition has been verified by a medical professional and I confidently believe that I am sufficiently fit and healthy to compete in this event.
3. By competing, I accept all risks necessarily flowing from my participation which could result in loss of life or permanent injury. Accordingly I release all persons or corporations associated directly or indirectly with the conduct of the event from all claims, demands and proceedings arising out of my participation and I hereby indemnify them against all liability (including liability for their negligence and/or recklessness and the negligence and/or recklessness of others) for any injury, loss or damage arising out of or connected with my participation in this event. This release shall extend to and include Kiwi Fitness Limited and its respective directors, employees, agents, contractors, sponsors and volunteers including medical personal appointed for the event, the owners licensees and occupiers of land upon which the event or any part of it is conducted, and statutory body or local authority having control over any land upon which the event or any part of it is conducted or which is involved directly or indirectly with the event in any manner whatsoever and promoters, sponsors and event organizers. This release and indemnity continues forever and binds my heirs, executors, personal representatives and assigns.
4. I consent to receiving medical attention that the event organizers think desirable during or after the event.
5. I acknowledge that safety precautions undertaken by organizers (such as course supervision, race safety briefing) are a service to me and other competitors but are not a guarantee of my safety. I accept that I have an important responsibility to carefully read and listen to all safety briefings and to immediately seek clarification on anything which is not entirely clear to me.
6. I consent to the event organizers using my name, image and likeness before, during or after the event for the purpose of promotion of the event or reporting purposes in the media.
7. I understand that I am fully responsible for the safety of my personal possessions before, during and after the event.
8. I accept that my registration is not transferable to other people and in non refundable. My entry can not be transferred to another event in the series and in the event of event cancellation, my registration fee is also non refundable.
9. I agree to my name and contact details being included on the event database. This information may be used for promotional purposes by event stakeholders including associated sponsors. I am free to unsubscribe from this at anytime.
10. I agree to abide by all race rules and directions issued by the event organizers.
11. I acknowledge that by reason of circumstances beyond the control of the event organizers, it may become necessary or desirable to change the format of the event, and if that occurs, I consent to the changes and agree that each and every one of the conditions herein set out shall apply to that changed event.
12. If the event is cancelled due to poor weather, rough seas or any other conditions outside the control of the event organizers, I understand that my entry fee will not be refunded and is not transferable to another event in the series.
13. I hereby certify that I am 16 years or older on the date of competition. (see below for younger competitors).
14. If I am between the ages of 12 – 15 years I will have these terms and conditions viewed and signed by my legal guarding which will in effect give consent for me to compete in these events. Children under the age of 16 should have a high level of swimming ability and fitness. Parental guidance is required and must be present at the event.
15. If I am under the age of 12 I will contact the race director directly to consider my participation in the event.
16. I acknowledge that I will maintain a high level of sportsmanship both towards my fellow competitors and event staff before, during and after the event.
17. I accept that a breach of any of these terms and conditions could result in my disqualification from an event and could potentially jeopardize my ability to compete in future events.
18. I accept that the decision of the race director is final in any dispute or breach of terms and conditions.
19. All protests regarding any matter must be presented in writing to the race director within 30 mins of the last competitor completing the course.
20. All competitors must wear a brightly coloured swim cap during the swim leg of the event.