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Rules & Safety

Please read carefully:

• No fins, paddles snorkels or floatation devices are permitted - unless approved by the
  Event Manager.

• Wet suits are permitted (in outdoor pools).

• Each event will have varying numbers for amount of members on the team. Please check the entry form for details. If you have more team members than the amount allotted you will be
  unable to win the event.

• Swimmers will be required to wear the official cap provided upon registration.

• Participants under 18 years of age must provide written consent from a parent or legal guardian.

• The order, duration and number of times a team member swims are at the discretion of
  the team.

• Only one team member is to swim at a time - with the exception of the MS team.

• Good sportsman-like conduct will be demanded of all competitors. Any unsportsmanlike conduct will be grounds for instant disqualification.

• The 24 Hour Mega Swim is strictly a smoke, drug and alcohol free event.

N.B. Medical assistance will be readily available on the pool deck. Qualified lifeguards will monitor the pool for the entire 24 hours.

Swim Etiquette

As there may be more than yourself swimming in the lane please take note of the following swim ettiquette:

• Stay as far to the left in the lane as possible.

• If stopping at the wall please make sure you are not in the middle as swimmers behind you
  may want to turn.

• If you are trying to pass a swimmer please do not constantly grab at their feet.
  Once should be enough.

• When entering the water on your part of the relay please be careful of other swimmers.

• If you are tired and feel you can't go on, please let your teammates know.

• During the night hours, please be wary of the fact that there may be people living near the pool. Try to keep noise to a minimum.

• No diving in the shallow end.

• Relay distances to be kept to a minimum of 200 metres.

• Have fun and enjoy the challenge!