H2GO - PARTICIPANT WAIVER & DECLARATION

By registering for and participating in H2GO (the “Event”), I confirm that I have read, understood and agree to this Participant Waiver & Declaration.

1. Nature of the Event

I understand that the Event is a physically demanding sporting event involving sea or pool swimming and functional/endurance exercises.

The Event may involve activities including sea or pool swimming, running, carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling, bodyweight exercises and other strenuous physical activities performed individually or as part of a pair.

I understand that some activities may be performed at high intensity and under competitive or time-based conditions.

2. Risks of Participation

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I understand that participation in the Event involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:

Fatigue and exhaustion
Muscle strains and sprains
Joint, tendon or ligament injuries
Falls, slips and collisions
Cuts, bruising and abrasions
Cramp
Dehydration
Heat or cold-related illness
Dizziness or fainting
Breathing difficulties
Cardiovascular events
Injury arising from the use of equipment
Accidental contact with other participants
Risks associated with swimming, including difficulty breathing, swallowing water, cramp, panic, exhaustion and drowning
Other injury, illness or medical complications

I voluntarily choose to participate in the Event knowing and accepting the inherent risks associated with strenuous physical exercise and swimming.

3. Fitness to Participate

I confirm that I am physically capable of participating safely in the Event.

I have considered my own health, fitness and ability before entering the Event and, where appropriate, have obtained medical advice regarding my participation.

I will not participate if I am suffering from an illness, injury or condition which could make participation unsafe.

I understand that the Organiser is not responsible for determining whether I am medically fit to participate.

4. Swimming Ability

I confirm that I have sufficient swimming ability and confidence in the water to participate safely in the swimming elements of the Event.

I understand that swimming presents particular risks, including fatigue, cramp, difficulty breathing, panic, accidental ingestion of water and drowning.

I agree to comply immediately with all instructions provided by lifeguards, safety personnel, officials, venue staff and the Event Organiser.

If I experience difficulty in the water or believe that I cannot continue safely, I will stop and seek assistance immediately.

5. Responsibility for My Own Participation

I agree to participate within my own physical capabilities.

I will not deliberately attempt an activity that I believe is beyond my ability simply because of competitive pressure, my partner or another participant.

I understand that I may stop participating at any time if I believe that continuing would be unsafe.

6. Pair Participation

I understand that the Event is undertaken in pairs.

I accept responsibility for communicating appropriately with my partner and for participating within my own capabilities.

I understand that my partner’s actions or decisions do not remove my responsibility to exercise reasonable care for my own safety.

7. Event Rules and Instructions

I agree to comply with all Event rules, safety instructions and reasonable directions given by Event officials, lifeguards, medical personnel and venue staff.

The Organiser may stop or remove me from the Event where it reasonably considers this necessary for my safety or the safety of another person.

The Organiser may also disqualify me for serious or repeated breaches of the Event rules.

8. Equipment and Facilities

I agree to use all Event equipment and facilities responsibly and only in accordance with the instructions provided.

I will immediately report any damaged or unsafe equipment to an Event official.

9. Medical Assistance

I understand that first aid and/or medical assistance may be available at the Event.

If I require medical assistance, I consent to reasonable first aid being provided by appropriately qualified personnel.

In an emergency, I consent to the Event team contacting the emergency services and providing relevant information about me to medical personnel where reasonably necessary.

I understand that the Organiser does not guarantee the availability or outcome of any particular medical treatment.

10. Emergency Contact

I agree to provide accurate emergency contact information via the registration form.

11. Organiser’s Liability

I understand that nothing in this waiver excludes or limits any liability which cannot legally be excluded or limited.

In particular, nothing in these terms excludes or restricts the Organiser’s liability for death or personal injury caused by the Organiser’s negligence, or any other liability which cannot legally be excluded or restricted.

Subject to those legal limitations, I acknowledge that participation in the Event involves inherent risks and that I remain responsible for my own actions, decisions and failure to follow reasonable safety instructions.

12. Changes to the Event

I understand that the Organiser may reasonably alter the Event, including activities, distances, timings, categories or format, where necessary for safety, operational or venue reasons.

Where circumstances outside the Organiser’s reasonable control make it necessary to postpone or cancel the Event, the Organiser will communicate the arrangements to participants in accordance with the Event’s Terms & Conditions.

13. Photography and Video

I understand that photography and video recording may take place during the Event.

I acknowledge that images or video of participants may be used for legitimate Event-related promotional and marketing purposes in accordance with the Organiser’s Privacy Notice and Photography Policy.

I have given my preferred option via the registration form.

13. Photography and Video

I understand that the Organiser will collect and process my personal information for purposes including:

Event registration
Payment administration
Participant communication
Event administration
Safety and emergency purposes
Results and timing
Compliance with legal obligations

My information will be processed in accordance with the Organiser’s Privacy Notice.

15. Declaration

By registering for the Event, I confirm that:

I have read and understood this Participant Waiver & Declaration.

I understand the risks associated with swimming and strenuous physical exercise.

I confirm that I have sufficient swimming ability to participate.

I believe that I am physically capable of participating safely.

I agree to follow all Event, venue and safety instructions.

I understand that I can stop participating at any time if I feel unable to continue safely.

I confirm that the information I have provided during registration is accurate.

I agree to the Event Terms & Conditions and have signed the registration form in agreement to the above.