Fundraiser

Event Date: Saturday, October 24th

1. Registration & Participation

1. 1. A Carnival Race purchase is required for all swimmers wishing to participate in Swim Carnival races.
   2. Swim Carnival races are open to currently enrolled Saltwater Swim School students only.
   3. All Race Carnival Entries must be purchased through the SimplyPortal app.
   4. By purchasing a Swim Carnival Race Ticket, you confirm that your child is able to participate safely in the events selected for their swimming level and ability.
   5. Event entries may be subject to capacity limits and event availability.

2. Cancellations & Absences

1. 1. If your child is unable to attend the Swim Carnival after registering, please notify Saltwater Swim School as soon as possible.
   2. Race entries are non-transferable and may not be given to another swimmer.
   3. Saltwater Swim School reserves the right to alter, combine, postpone or cancel events where necessary due to safety, weather, pool conditions, operational requirements or other unforeseen circumstances.
   4. Any amount donated or contributed towards the Swim Carnival’s breast cancer fundraising initiative is non-refundable, including where a participant is unable to attend the event or an event is subsequently changed, postponed or cancelled.
   5. Donations and fundraising contributions are separate from race registration and participation fees and will be treated as charitable/fundraising contributions once received.

3. Events & Race Categories

The Swim Carnival will include a range of fun and age/ability-appropriate events, including:

🦁 Lion King Toddler Race

🏊 Paddle & Kick Race

🍜 Noodle Race

🏅 Freestyle

🏅 Backstroke

🏆 Higher-level swimming events

Saltwater Swim School may adjust race categories, event formats or swimmer groupings where required to ensure the carnival runs safely and fairly.

4. Supervision

1. 1. Children must remain under the supervision of a responsible parent or carer while attending the Swim Carnival.
   2. Parents/carers are responsible for supervising their children before, between and after their races, including when children are not participating in an event.
   3. Saltwater Swim School staff are responsible for conducting the swimming events but are not responsible for general childcare or supervision outside of the race environment.
   4. Children must remain in designated spectator, waiting and event areas unless directed otherwise by Saltwater Swim School staff.

5. Pool & Race Area

1. 1. Swimmers must not enter the designated race or lesson areas until instructed to do so by Saltwater Swim School staff.
   2. Swimmers must follow all instructions given by Saltwater Swim School staff, officials and event volunteers.
   3. For the safety of all participants, running, pushing, rough play and unsafe behaviour around the pool area is not permitted.
   4. All equipment and facilities are to be used appropriately and at the participant’s own risk.

6. Behaviour & Respect

Saltwater Swim School is committed to creating a positive, inclusive and supportive environment for our swimmers and families.

We ask that all participants, parents, carers, spectators and staff treat each other with kindness and respect.

Rude, aggressive, threatening or disrespectful behaviour towards Saltwater Swim School staff, volunteers, participants or other families will not be tolerated.

Saltwater Swim School reserves the right to ask any person displaying inappropriate behaviour to leave the event.

MEDICAL RELEASE

I consent to Saltwater Swim School staff providing reasonable first aid or medical assistance to my child if deemed necessary in the event of illness, injury or accident occurring during the Swim Carnival or while attending Saltwater Swim School facilities.

I authorise Saltwater Swim School staff to contact emergency services and/or my nominated emergency contact where reasonably necessary.

I understand that Saltwater Swim School staff will make reasonable efforts to respond appropriately to any illness, injury or medical emergency; however, they cannot guarantee a particular medical outcome.

I agree to provide Saltwater Swim School with any relevant medical, allergy or health information that may affect my child’s participation and to ensure that such information is kept up to date.

To the extent permitted by law, I acknowledge that I am responsible for any medical expenses incurred as a result of my child’s participation in the Swim Carnival.

WAIVER & RELEASE

I acknowledge that participation in swimming activities and use of aquatic facilities and equipment involves inherent risks, including the risk of injury, illness or damage to personal property.

I agree that my child and I participate in the Saltwater Swim Carnival and use Saltwater Swim School facilities and equipment at our own risk, subject to any rights, guarantees, warranties or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified under Australian law.

To the extent permitted by law, I release and indemnify Saltwater Swim School, its owners, employees, contractors and volunteers from claims for loss, damage or theft of personal property brought onto the premises, except where such loss, damage or theft results from circumstances for which Saltwater Swim School is legally responsible.

To the extent permitted by law, I release Saltwater Swim School, its owners, employees, contractors and volunteers from liability for death, personal injury or illness arising from participation in the Swim Carnival or use of the facilities or equipment, except where such liability cannot lawfully be excluded or where the injury, illness or death results from negligence or other conduct for which Saltwater Swim School remains legally liable.

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions is intended to exclude, restrict or modify any rights or protections provided to consumers under applicable Australian law.

COMPLETE AGREEMENT & SEVERABILITY

These Terms & Conditions constitute the full agreement between the participant, their parent/carer and Saltwater Swim School in relation to participation in the Swim Carnival.

No verbal representations, promises or agreements made outside these Terms & Conditions will form part of the agreement unless confirmed in writing by Saltwater Swim School.

If any part of these Terms & Conditions is deemed to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable by a court or other competent authority, that provision will be deleted or modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

The deletion or modification of any provision will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of these Terms & Conditions.