Event Safety and Rules

Safety Guidelines

• Athletes are responsible for their own physical condition and are urged to train appropriately for the event (be able to complete the full distance and have open water swimming experience) and have a medical check prior to entry if required.
• It is important to note that, while every effort will be made to ensure a safe and fun event, organisers and crew are unable to guarantee competitor safety
• Qualified lifeguards will be patrolling the course for the duration of your event
• Medical staff will be on-site with staff and resources at all events
• A swimmer deemed incapable of completing the course in a satisfactory condition will be brought to shore by lifeguards
• While in the water, all swimmers must comply with the directions of lifeguards, the Harbour Master or Coastguard
• If assistance is required during the swim, swimmers are required to raise one arm so water safety personnel can assist. If this is not possible, the swimmer should roll onto their back to float in a relaxed position and try to alert a lifeguard
• In the event of witnessing an injury/accident/medical incident during the swim, report this to one of the lifeguards on the water or on land as soon as possible
• In the event of a withdraw, please alert a clearly marked event official. Timing chips need to be returned to indicate the withdrawal
• All athletes should be vigilant when turning corners, swimming round buoys, and making sharp u-turns on bikes
• Athletes in the swim are recommended to wear a wetsuit for assistance with buoyancy and warmth
• All athletes should think about post-race hydration – we recommend you bring some fluids to hydrate with after your race

Event Rules

• All athletes must be present at the appropriate safety briefing
• Athletes must start the swim within the designated area and in the start wave allocated to them
• Athletes must follow the whole the course as instructed in the safety-briefing. Failure to do this will result in disqualification
• Each swimmer must wear the cap provided in the swim pack. If more than one swim cap is being worn, the event cap must be worn on the outside.
• No swimmer shall be permitted to use or wear any device which may be an aid to their speed, endurance or buoyancy (with the exception of a wetsuit).
• No athlete may use alcohol or any illegal, detrimental or dangerous drugs, stimulants, depressants or other substances with the intent to improve their performance, eliminate the sense of fatigue or for any other purpose
• Lifeguards, the Event Director and Event Manager shall have ULTIMATE authority to remove a competitor from the race if the competitor is judged to be physically incapable of continuing on without risk of serious injury or death.
• No outside assistance is allowed except from technical officials or trained Lifeguards
• Purposely obstructing or impeding the progress of other athletes in the field is prohibited. Doing so will result in disqualification
• Good sportsmanship is expected of all athletes.  Fraud, theft and acts of grossly unsportsmanlike conduct are grounds for disqualification. The determination of whether an act is deemed unsportsmanlike is at the sole discretion of the Event Director
• Athletes are expected to heed directions and instructions of all event officials and public authorities
• Participation in any event in the People’s Triathlon Series events is at the discretion of the Event Director who reserves the right to reject or withdraw any athlete
• In the interest of safety for all our athletes and staff; all athletes will follow, and abide by, the instructions and mandates from the Ministry of Health

The Event Director’s decision is final.

Any protests regarding decisions made by Event Director or Event Manager must be made in person and received by the Event Director or Event Manager within two hours of finishing the event. You can locate the Event Manager or Event Director through the Registration Tent.

Full event Terms & Conditions can be found here.