Participants Agreement

For competitors under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the Parental Consent Form ( Download Here ) and provide this to the Race Organisers prior to the event.

I agree to compete in this event on the following basis:

1. I acknowledge that competitive triathlon involves the real risk of serious injury or even death from various causes including overexertion, equipment failure, dehydration, accidents with other competitors, spectators or road users, and course or weather conditions to name a few.

2. I understand that I should not compete in this event unless I have trained appropriately and a medical practitioner has verified my physical condition.

3. By competing, I accept all risks necessarily flowing from my participation that could result in loss of life or permanent injury. Accordingly, I release all persons or corporations associated directly or indirectly with the conduct of the event from all claims demands and proceedings arising out of my participation and I hereby indemnify them against all liability (including liability for their negligence and the negligence of others) for all injury, loss or damage arising out of or connected with my participation in this event. This release shall extend to and include In 2 Adventure, Triathlon Australia Limited, its members state and territory triathlon associations and all of their respective directors, partners, managers, officers, employees, agents, contractors and volunteers including medical and paramedical personnel appointed for the event, the owners, licensees and occupiers of land upon which the event or any part of it is conducted, any statutory body or local authority having control over any land upon which the event or any part of it is conducted or which is involved directly or indirectly with the event in any manner whatsoever and promoters, sponsors and event organisers. This release and indemnity continues forever and binds my heirs, executors, personal representatives and assigns.

4. I consent to receiving any medical treatment including ambulance transportation that event organisers think desirable during or after the event.

5. I consent to event organisers using my name, image and likeness, before, during or after the event, for event promotional broadcasting or reporting purposes in any media.

6. I understand that the information that I have provided herein will be included in a Triathlon Australia database and may be disclosed on occasions to the Australian Institute of Sports Commission, State Institutes and Academy of Sport and the Australian Sports Drug Agency. I also understand that information of a biographical nature including my name, date of birth, home state, results, career highlights and interests may be released to the media in response to general requests.

7. I understand that compulsory insurance cover affected for participants in this event may not cover me for any or all injury, loss or damage sustained by me.

8. Safety precautions undertaken by organisers (such as course supervision, race safety briefings, bicycle and helmet safety checks) are a service to me and other competitors but are not a guarantee of safety.

9. I am fully responsible for the security of my personal possessions at the event.

10. My registration is not transferable to other people. If I am unable to compete I agree to the terms and conditions of In 2 Adventure’s refund policy and transfer policy listed on http://www.tre-x.com.au . If the event is cancelled, my registration fee is non-refundable.

11. I have listed on my entry details of any medical or physical conditions from which I suffer that might affect my performance or be relevant if medical treatment is needed. I accept the risk of competing despite these conditions.

12. I agree to abide by all race rules and directions issued by Triathlon Australia and the event organiser.

13. Event Organisers may change the event format, course or other race conditions at their discretion. If that occurs this agreement applies to the changed conditions.

14. I agree that if I fail to return my timing band in good condition to the race organisers at completion of the event that I will incur a $50 charge as the replacement cost.

15. By submitting my entry I agree to all terms and conditions of entry into the event.