River-Run Backyard Ultra - T&C’s and Participant Waiver
Event in the following waiver declaration is known as “River-Run Backyard Ultra”.
Any competitor who fails to obey the race rules, terms and conditions or instructions of Event officials will be removed from the Event and disqualified. The race director has the discretion to disqualify competitors.
• I agree to comply with the rules, regulations and event instructions of the Event.
• At all times competitors must obey the instructions of Event officials and beware of vehicular transport.
• No competitor may use any banned substances with the intent to improve their performance, eliminate the sense of fatigue or for any other purpose. Any competitor serving a ban for banned substances in another sport is not permitted to enter.
• It is important that all competitors exhibit good behaviour and sportsmanlike conduct, and treat fellow competitors, Event officials and volunteers with courtesy and respect.
• If a competitor withdraws from the Event they must advise the finish line officials of their withdrawal as soon as possible and prior to leaving the venue.
• I acknowledge that there are risks involved with participation in this Event and fully realise the dangers of participating in an event such as this and fully assume the risks associated with such participation and my wellbeing during the Event.
• I understand and agree that situations may arise during the Event, which may be beyond the immediate control of officials or organisers, and I must continually participate in a manner that does not endanger either myself or others.
• I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently trained for participation in the Event and I have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person.
• The Event organisers reserve the right to alter rules, regulations and Event course at any time.
• Neither the organisers nor other parties associated with the Event shall have any responsibility, financial or otherwise, for any risk incident that might arise, whether or not by negligence, from any direct or indirect loss, injury or death that might be sustained by me or any other party directly or indirectly associated with me, from my intended or actual participation in the Event or its related activities. I do therefore hereby on behalf of my heirs, executors, administrators and assignees release and forever discharge the organisers, landowners and any and all persons involved in the conduct of the event from any and all liability whatsoever or claims of damages or actions whatsoever (including negligence) in any manner arising out of my participation in the Event.
• I authorise my name, voice, picture and information on this entry form to be used without payment to me in any broadcast, telecast, promotion, advertising, or any other way pursuant to the Privacy Act 2020.
• I consent to receiving medical treatment which may be advisable in the event of illness or injuries suffered during the Event.
• I understand that I have rights under the Privacy Act 2020 to access and correct any information held about me.