Conditions Of Entry

Marygate York Raft Regatta

Marygate York Raft Regatta

COMPETION RULES (form 1)

Organisers

1. The Organisers of the Regatta are Jorvik-Afloat and City of York Council. In these Conditions and all other Regatta documents the term organisers, members, officials and their representatives.

Acceptance of Conditions

2. No entry will be accepted unless all members of the crew confirm that they agree to accept the Conditions of Entry; such acceptance will also be required by any additional or substitute crew members, and by any persons assisting crews with their preparations.

2a. No entries will be accepted after the closing date, 19th June 2009.

Liability

3. The organisers, members, officials and their representatives. accept no liability for any loss or damage howsoever caused. Factors such as weather and water levels could cause the event to be cancelled with little notice; the Organisers accept no liability for consequential loss, but will endeavour to return as much as possible of entry fees after expenses have been paid.

Crews

4. A crew must comprise at least four persons, and may not exceed 10.

5. Crew members must be at least 12 years of age, all under-16’s must obtain the countersignature of their parent or guardian on the entry form. A team of all under-16’s must have an adult manager/coach with them at all times.

6. A Captain must be nominated for each crew, who will be responsible for ensuring that crew members obey the rules of the Regatta and behave responsibly at all times. The nominated Captain may if necessary be substituted by another suitable person. Each member of the team must have taken part in the safety briefing.

7. All crew members must wear a lifejacket or buoyancy aid, and should be able to swim. It is the responsibility of each crew to dress appropriately for the event. (Safety head gear is optional).

Vehicle Access

 8. Only raft carrying/towing vehicles and vehicles driven by disabled persons will be allowed into the Regatta site at Marygate York. All other vehicles must be left in the main car parking area which is clearly signposted.

9. Camping or overnight parking is not allowed in any part of the event area or car park.

Rafts

10. All self built rafts will be inspected by the Regatta Scrutineers, whose decisions on admissibility will be final.

11. Self built rafts may be of any design, but may not exceed 8.5 metres in length or 2.4 metres in width; entrants will need to carry their raft from the assembly/scrutineering area to launching (up to 150m).

12. All self built rafts must have a strong rope measuring not less than 12ft attached to the front of the raft. This is for towing purposes should raft need removing from river.

13. The following materials must not be used in the construction of any raft:

• polystyrene or other expanded foams:

• containers previously used for any toxic or otherwise dangerous materials (if in doubt, enquire immediately of the organising group.)

14. Each raft may have a support team to assist in launching and recovery.

Instructions to Crews

15. All crews and support teams must obey the instructions of the organisers, members, officials and their representatives. Failure to co-operate will result in disqualification.

Afterwards

16. All self built rafts and debris must be removed by the responsible crew or support team by 18:00hrs.