COFFS OCEAN SWIMS 2021 (“the Event) is promoted and conducted by SAWTELL Surf Life Saving Club Inc, ABN 43 320 356 044(“Club”). Any reference to the “Organisers” in this document shall include the Club and all persons, organisations, corporations or authorities involved with the planning, promotion and conduct of the Event

By signing the Participant’s Declaration in the Entry Form (or in the case of a person under the age of 18 years, by the parent or legal guardian of the Participant signing the Declaration), the Entrant (or parent or legal guardian)  acknowledges that he/she has read these Conditions of Entry and Race Rules, and agrees to accept such Conditions and Rules.

All intending participants should be aware that taking part in an event of this nature involves a significant amount of risk. The Event can be physically demanding and participants should be of good health and fitness and have undertaken sufficient training prior to participating in the Event. 

Risk Warning: Section 5M Civil Liability Amendment (Personal Responsibility) Act (NSW) 2002

Warning is given to all intending participants in the Event that there is the risk of harm to their person and/or property arising from any inadequacy of their physical condition or stamina to complete the Event, and that during the Event hazardous sea, wind and beach conditions including water temperatures, sea currents and waves and the presence of watercraft and sea creatures and other hazards may be encountered without warning.

Participants understand, consent and agree –

1.         To accept full responsibility to inform themselves and assess all dangers, hazards and risks of entry to, and participation in, the Event, and to rely solely on their own assessment of these dangers, hazards and risks before participating in the Event, and notwithstandingany advice offered or decision made by the Organisers.

2.         That the Participant understands he/she is participating in recreational services provided by the Organisers, and it is a Condition of Entry that Participants do so at their own risk.

3.         To waive and release the Organisers from any liability that results from any breach of any express or implied warranty or statement that the services of the Organisers in respect of the Event will be rendered with reasonable care and skill.

4.         That they release, indemnify and waive any liability of the Organisers for personal injury, or loss or damage to personal property to the maximum extent permitted by law and which shall be construed by the Laws applicable in New South Wales.

 5.         To accept such medical or other treatment or assistance which may be deemed to be advisable or appropriate by the Organisers, including their medical and first aid personnel, and/or beach or water safety patrol personnel, if injury, accident and/or illness arises during the Event.

 6.         To accept responsibility for their own personal possessions and equipment during the Event.

7.         To permit free use by the Organisers of Participant’s image, names and photographs for the purpose of publicising the Event in broadcast, telecast and other media.

8.         That entry fees are non-refundable. Entrants will not be entitled to make a claim on the Club or the Organisers for a refund of entry fees if they do not participate in the Event on the scheduled date or any date to which the Event may be postponed, or if they fail to complete the swim course of the Event, or if the Organisers determine to postpone or cancel the Event due to unforeseen circumstances.

9.         To comply with all event rules.

Rules:

·           All Entrants( including those who submit online entries ) must attend Coffs Harbour Jetty foreshores for issue of a race number/timing tag, prior to proceeding to the start on Jetty beach.

·           All Entrants must attend the mandatory safety briefing at Jetty beach, following which they will be issued with a coloured swim cap.

·           All Entrants must swim the prescribed course, swim in the Race Category for which they are eligible, and wear the prescribed swim cap, race number and timing tag at all times during the swim.

·           For safety reasons, all Entrants must cross the finish line to record they have completed the swim course, or if they decide to retire and not complete during the swim, MUST notify Organisers at the finish line.

·           Entrants may use aids such as flippers, flotation clothing or other devices, but such Entrants will not be eligible for any prize or qualify as an official placegetter. Wet suits will be discouraged if the water temperature is above 26 deg C.

·           All Entrants are expected to behave and compete in a fair and sportsmanlike manner without interference or aggression towards any other Entrants; any breach of this Rule may result in disqualification of that Entrant.

·           If in the opinion of a medical officer or water safety official appointed by the Organisers, an Entrant appears to be physically or otherwise incapable of starting in, or completing the swim course, or has been in the water for an inordinate time, such person may be declined from starting or be removed from the water at anytime.

If in the opinion of the Organisers, the weather, wind, wave, current or swimming conditions are dangerous or unsuitable, the Event may be cancelled or postponed to another day, without notice.

NB: The organiser of this event is Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club Inc (Sawtell SLSC). oceanswims.com is not the organiser. Your entry is accepted here on behalf of Sawtell SLSC.