RULES
7 General
1 . Access to the regatta venue is via Nuffield Road from Settlers Way or from the Old Bridge via Pontoon Road .
2 . All persons are required to sign-in at the entrance a R30.00 entrance fee will be charged per day .
3 . All persons entering the ELBA premises ( including officials , helpers , participants , coaches , staff and spectators ) must wear a wristband confirming that they have registered at the entrance , where the wrist band will be issued .
4 . A Health and Safety officer will be on-site to monitor compliance . All coaches are expected to manage and monitor compliance of their own crews .
5 . Qualified lifeguards will be on the water – if someone is in danger , signal for help or notify the Regatta Control .
6 . By entering the East London Boating Association ( ELBA ) premises and RMB Buffalo Regatta venue , you agree to adhere to the ELBA safety rules and guidelines , and declare that you accept being on the premises at your own risk . Furthermore , you indemnify ELBA and its organisers , sponsors and officials against any claim of whatsoever nature , and however arising , which may result from any activity on these premises .
7 . All persons who enter the ELBA premises are required to act responsibly and to do everything reasonably expected to prevent injuries to themselves and to other persons , and to prevent loss to equipment .
8 . Our Leander Bar located near the cloakrooms in the Clubhouse and will be available to those over the age of 18 years only and nonscholars .
8 The Buffalo Café
1 . THE BUFFALO CAFE will be serving delicious meals and refreshments during the RMB Buffalo Regatta , and individual orders can be placed per person on the day .
2 . We urge clubs or schools to pre-order your breakfast and lunch meal packs . Please see the menu and pre-order Google Form on pages 24-25 . Payment instructions will be included in the Google form .
3 . All pre-order emailed must be accompanied by proof of payment .
4 . If you have any queries prior to the start of the RMB Buffalo Regatta , please do not hesitate to contact : Graeme Mountfort 083 792 2005 . If there are any queries during the event , please approach the staff at The Buffalo Café directly .
5 . Alternatively , group pre-orders can be handed to The Buffalo Café on-site at the RMB Buffalo Regatta , providing the order is received 24 hours prior to collection .
9 Indemnity
1 . The entering of your school , participants or members onto the premises of ELBA serves as an acceptance of indemnity in this regatta , namely that you declare that you accept your own risk and indemnify the Regatta Organisers , Sponsors and Officials of this rowing regatta against any claim of whatsoever nature and howsoever arising , which may result from your school ’ s , club ’ s and / or your rowers ’ participation .
2 . The entering of your school or members further serves that the athlete placed onto the water has passed the required water safety testing and that the responsibility of such competency has been passed by the school , club and coached concerned .
3 . All entries must comprise competent swimmers who must have successfully completed the Sculling Test in terms of Rule 2.1.2 of the Rules of Racing , 28 July 2018 Edition .
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