The rules and general conduct of the event are also published annually in the Official race program.

 

 

 

Official Rules and Regulations

 

General

 

A spirit of friendly competition should be maintained throughout the race.

Any un-sportsman like conduct will be grounds for immediate disqualification.

Decisions of the event officials are final and are not subject to appeal.

Water cover personnel are considered as race officials.

Swim

(To be read in conjunction with AUSSI Masters Australia Open Water Swimming.)

 

1.  No extraneous aids are allowed.  Goggles are allowed and recommended.

 

2.  Non approved FINA swim wear and Wet suits, if worn, will disqualify swimmer from any awards.

 

OWS5.10            No swimmer shall be permitted to use or wear any device which may be an aid to their speed, endurance or buoyancy. Goggles, a maximum of two (2) caps, nose clip and earplugs may be used. (FINA OWS6.9)

 

BL 8.3 From January 1, 2010 swimwear for men shall not extend above the navel nor below the knee, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below knee. All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials.

 

3.  Swimmers will be required to have an official swim cap issued at registration which must be worn at all times.  The cap identifies starting groups.

 

4.  Organisers reserve the right to withdraw swimmers at any time preceding or during the race.  A 2 hour time limit will prevail.

 

5.  Swimmers must swim the course as described.

 

6.  Swimmers who cross the starting line before the sounding device is heard may be liable to disqualification.

 

7.  Race officials shall have the authority to remove a competitor from the race if the competitor is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without the risk of injury to themselves or others or the time limit has expired.