THE BIG SWIM 2010

PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY
BEFORE SIGNING THE ENTRY FORM OR SUBMITTING YOUR ON–LINE ENTRY.

You can enter THE MACQUARIE BIG SWIM on–line below or through the downloadable entry form reached through the link at the bottom of this page.

On–line entry is through the oceanswims.com on–line entry facility. Online entries close at 3pm on Saturday, January 30
— the day prior to race day. Limited entries are available at Whale Beach SLSC on Saturday, January 30, between 10am and 2pm at $40.

NB: There will be NO NEW ENTRIES AVAILABLE ON THE BEACH ON RACE DAY. You must enter The Macquarie Big Swim before race day.

CONDITIONS

The Entrant/Parent/Guardian of the Entrant named overleaf in consideration of the acceptance by Whale Beach SLSC Inc ("the Club") of my entry in the 2010 THE BIG SWIM (Palm Beach to Whale Beach Ocean Race) consent and agree:

To receive such medical or other treatment which may be deemed to be advisable by the Club its medical and first aid assistants, beach or water safety patrol personnel in the event of injury accident and/or illness during THE BIG SWIM.
To accept full responsibility to inform myself/ourselves and assess all the dangers hazards and risks of entry in THE BIG SWIM and rely/relies solely on my/our own assessment of these dangers, hazards and risks before participating in THE BIG SWIM and notwithstanding any decision thereon made by the Club and other persons corporations and bodies involved engaged in promoting or staging THE BIG SWIM ("the Organisers").
To permit free use by the Club and the Organisers of my/our name and photograph in any broadcast, telecast or other media as may pertain to THE BIG SWIM.
To have sole responsibility for my/their/our personal possessions and equipment during THE BIG SWIM.
That in the event of cancellation of THE BIG SWIM my/their entry fee shall not be refundable by the Club and the Swim will not be re–run.
That as a person to whom recreational services are supplied by the organisers, it is a term of my entry that I engage in the recreational activity of THE BIG SWIM at my own risk.
That the terms and conditions contained in this entry form shall be construed broadly to provide a release, indemnity and waiver to the Organisers of any liability for loss injury or other damage to personal property to the maximum extent permitted by law and shall be construed according to the law of New South Wales.

RACE RULES

All swimmers must swim the prescribed course and ensure that their name is marked off the official entrants register at the conclusion of THE BIG SWIM even if they do not complete the course.
Swimmers must swim in the category for which they are eligible.
All swimmers must wear their prescribed cap, race number and timing device.
A swimmer may not use extraneous aids eg. flippers, snorkels or flotation clothing or devices.
Any swimmer accompanying an under 15 year aged swimmer will not be eligible for a prize or qualify as an official placegetter.
All swimmers are to behave in a fair and sportsmanlike manner without interference or aggression towards other competitors and any breach of this rule may result in disqualification from THE BIG SWIM.
If in the opinion of an event medical officer or a water safety official a competitor is physically or otherwise incapable of starting or completing THE BIG SWIM or has been in the water for an inordinate time such competitor may be disqualified from starting or be removed from the water at any time.
If in the opinion of the Club the weather or swimming conditions are dangerous or unsuitable THE BIG SWIM may be cancelled without notice.
If the event that the event is cancelled due to bad weather or safety concerns, no refunds will be made. We thank you for your understanding.
Prize winners must be present to receive their prize.

RULING ON HI–TECH SWIMSUITS

Swimmers must wear only conventional swimming costumes made from lycra and/or nylon and/or polyester. Costumes must contain no neoprene or any other "high–tech" material or substance or any material with any flotation support. Male swimmers must wear only briefs with no arms, legs or any part of the costume covering their body above the waist. Female swimmers must wear either one or two piece costumes with no arms or legs.

The objective of this rule is to provide a level playing field for swimmers, in which swimmers do not feel the need to use expensive "high–tech" costumes in order to be competitive, and to confirm that wetsuits are not permitted in competition. It does not preclude "rashies" worn for protection from the sun and/or stingers, provided they are not made from neoprene or any other "high–tech" material or substance or any material with any flotation support.

RISK WARNING (Section 5M Civil Liability Act 2002)

Warning is given to all Entrants in THE BIG SWIM that there is the risk of harm to their person and/or property arising from any inadequacy of physical condition or stamina to complete the swim, hazardous sea and beach conditions including sea currents and waves and the presence of sea craft and sea creatures and other hazards.

YOU CAN ENTER BY POST OR ONLINE

You can check your entry has been received and processed through the ENTRANTS LIST page.

Please allow several days from mailing or online entry for your entry to appear on the updated ENTRANTS LIST.

PRE–REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL

With more than 2000 entrants expected, with names, age groups etc to be processed before timing bands can be allocated, it is not practical to accept new entries on the day. Many have missed out in the past.

NB: New on-line entry closing time: 3pm, Saturday,
January 30, 2010.

If you wish to enter by mail, download the hard copy entry form and mail with your entry cheque to

Whale Beach SLSC
PO BOX 354
AVALON NSW 2107

Entry cost is $35. Cheques/postal orders must be made out to Whale Beach SLSC.

Mail entries must to be received by Wednesday, January 27, 2010.

Quickest and easiest entry is on–line through the oceanswims.com on–line entry facility. Click on the link below.

oceanswims.com accepts Visa and Mastercard only. Attempts to enter using any other card will not succeed.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2010 – THE DAY BEFORE
RACE ENTRY

Facilities will be available at Whale Beach Surf Club from 10 am till 3pm on Saturday January 30, 2010. Entry fee this day is $40. Entry on this day is subject to availability. Please check this website prior to journeying to Whale Beach to enter THE BIG SWIM on this day. As noted above, online entries will be open until 3pm on Saturday, January 30, 2010, at $35.

PRE–REGISTRATION

To download the Official Entry Form please see link below.

NOTE: you must have the ADOBE PDF plugin installed. To download a free copy of the plug-in, please click here.

We regret that refunds of the entry fee are not possible. Whale Beach SLSC thanks you for your understanding and support of this fund-raising event.

By clicking the link to on–line entry below, you signify your consent to the waiver and your acceptance of the Official Rules above. If you have not already read this waiver, please do so now before clicking through to on–line entry.

If you can't find your name on the Progress Entries page,
please click to email us.