RACE INFO
INDEMNITY
All Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife indemnity rules will apply . Events will take place irrespective of weather conditions , unless officials from KZN Wildlife deem conditions to be unsafe . Should it not be possible to hold the event , beyond the control of the Organising Committee , medals will be issued and no entry fees will be refunded .
THE FINISH
1 . The procedure to gain the most accurate results for the race depends on the cooperation of all finishers , so please take note of the following requests : 2 . There will be six channels one can finish in
3 . The channels are numbered 1 – 6 , from left to right , as you approach the finish
4 . Once in a channel , please do not change your order
5 . Get your Barcoded Tag ready to hand in at the top end of the channel .
6 . Do not drop the safety pin on the ground as this could cause an injury to someone else . Use the box at the end of the channel to discard the safety pin
7 . Hand in your Barcoded Tag and Timing Chip to the collector at the end of the channel . If you have lost either or both items , your details will be recorded Please Note : Swimmers caught unofficially swimming in the race will receive a life ban from the event
8 . Once the Barcode Tag and Timing Chip is handed in , continue to the aQuellé refreshment area , where you will receive a drink , collecting your FINISHERS MEDAL on your way
EVENTS 5 & 6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Please adhere to the following Channel allocations for the FINISH
• 13 years and under will finish in channel 1
• 31-40 years will finish in channels 2 & 3
• 41-50 years will finish in channels 4 & 5
• 51 years and over will finish in channel 6
Please keep to these lanes as much as possible . Any changes will be made clear by the marshals on duty
SAFETY
The manpower on the water this year over the course of four days will see over 100 qualified lifeguards adding to the safety of the swim . Together with the lifeguards , the SA Navy , SAPS Diving Unit and Mi7 Medical are all be on the water during the races .
RESTRICTED WATER CRAFT For safety reasons ONLY OFFICIAL BOATS will be allowed to follow the swimmers . Unofficial power boats entering the yachting area may be impounded by KZN Ezemvelo Wildlife officials .
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES Mi7 Medical staff will be in place throughout the event for medical emergencies . Medical assistance is located at the FINISH . Medical staff will be on hand at the START , on the water and at Munro Bay . Please notify an official should you require medical attention
Please note : the onus is on the swimmer to supply and make arrangements regarding special medical / health requirements while competing .
CUT-OFF TIMES
1 . There is a cut-off time at the halfway mark of 32 minutes . This time is taken from when the last starting batch enters the water in each event
2 . It will be at the discretion of the Water Safety Officer and his team as to whether a swimmer is taken off the water , depending on the circumstances and conditions at the time
3 . Any swimmer taken out of the water will be transported by Water Safety Staff by boat to Munro Bay
4 . You will hand your Timing Chip and Barcode Tag to officials upon reaching Munro Bay
DISQUALIFICATIONS
The following will result in a swimmer being disqualified and no time being recorded : Swimmers failing to obey the rules or any Official ’ s instructions Receiving assistance while swimming , including the wearing of wetsuits or swimming aids Substituting one swimmer with another Finishing the event without having registered Any action that may bring the event into disrepute may result in disqualification and further disciplinary action Swimmers are expected to wear the swim cap allocated to them at REGISTRATION . The wearing of any other cap will result in disqualification
MEDALS & PRIZES & SEEDED EVENTS
EVENTS 1 to 6 : CATEGORY EVENTS 7 & 8 : CATEGORY
ONLY TOP 3 IN EACH ONLY TOP 10 IN EACH
Prizegiving for Events 1-4 – Sat 11 Feb – as close to 14h00 as results permit Prizegiving for Events 5-8 – Sun 12 Feb – as close to 14h00 as results permit
Please could the Age Group Winners make provision to be at Prizegiving in this special 50th Edition of the event . Prizemoney will be forfeited if you are not at Prizegiving
Prize money will only be paid over after prizegiving , but within 14 days of the event and subject to doping clearance
In the seeded Events 5 to 8 , only swimmers seeded in the first batch ( orange cap ) will be eligible for prizes . The organisers reserve the right to accept seeding times outside of the seeding events , and the onus is on the entrant to ensure correct seeding .
ENQUIRIES ( FINISH )
The Enquiries desk at the Finish will deal purely with Finish related matters
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