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Waiver:
1. I agree to abide by all event rules (as listed below), and directions issued by the event organisers.
2. I acknowledge that triathlon and duathlon involves the real risk of serious injury or even death from various causes including overexertion, equipment failure, dehydration, accidents with other competitors, spectators or road users, course or weather conditions and other causes.
3. 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 the negligence of others) for injury or damage arising out of or connected with my participation in this event. This release shall extend to and include Events with Purpose Ltd and their respective sponsors and volunteers including medical personnel appointed for the event, the owners, licensees, and occupiers of land upon which the event or any part of it is conducted, any 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 organisers. This release and indemnity continues forever and binds my heirs, executors, personal representative and assigns.
4. I consent to receiving medical treatment that the event organisers think desirable during or after the event.
5. Safety precautions undertaken by the organisers (such as course supervision, event safety briefing, cycle and helmet safety checks) are a service to me and other competitors but are not a guarantee of safety.
6. I am fully responsible for the security of my personal possessions at the event.
7. I acknowledge that by reason of circumstances beyond the control of the event directors, it may become necessary or desirable to change the format of the event, and if that occurs, I consent to the changes and I agree that each and every one of the conditions herein set out shall apply to that changed event.
8. If the event is cancelled due to flood, cyclones, torrential rains or other “acts of God” conditions I understand that entry fee will not be refunded.
9. I consent to the event organisers using my name, image and likeness before during or after the event for event promotional broadcasting or reporting purposes to the media.
10. I agree to my name and contact details being included on the event database, from which I will receive from time to time event information, newsletters and sponsors information. Your name and contact details
will not be passed onto any other person or organisation.
Event Rules:
1. All participants, even if you have pre-entered, must register by the day before the event and attend the event briefing on the day.
2. Participants must remember that the events are held on public roads. Caution and commonsense must be used at all times.
3. All road rules must be obeyed at all times. We do not have road closure for any part of the three events. Do not presume that you have any special privileges or right of way because you are participating in the events.
4. Crossing of the white centre line of the road at any stage during the cycle will result in automatic disqualification.
5. Marshals will be located on every turning corner and are there to assist you whenever possible; however they are not able to stop traffic. You must obey their instructions at all times.
6. Cycle helmets approved to Snell, ANSI or NZ safety standards must be worn. Your helmet must be securely fastened before you remove your bike from the bike stand and until it is returned to the bike stand at the end of the cycle leg.
7. Medical personnel have the right to remove any participant from the events
should they consider it necessary.
8. Refunds will not be given on withdrawal from or non-starting of an event.
9. Any decision made by the event director is final. |
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