Rules for the Event:
The Championships will be run under ILS Rules.

Eligibility:
The championships are open to members of SLSGB and /or SLSA Wales. All competitors named on the entry form must be paid-up members of SLSGB or SLSA Wales and a member of an affiliated club by the closing date of entries. Competitors whose membership is received by SLSGB after that date will not be eligible to compete in this Championship.

All competitors must be in possession of the relevant qualifications at the time that the entry form is lodged with SLSGB or SLSA Wales.

Consent:
Team Manager/Clubs must make all Entrants/Parents/Carers aware that by entering the National Championship they are agreeing to the level of Physical Readiness to compete. Physical Readiness is the level of health, strength, stamina, fitness, mental and emotional capacity necessary for a participant to be able to undertake an activity without suffering harm or injury caused by the activity itself. Whether or not a person has the necessary level of Physical Readiness may change according to the personal circumstances of the individual at a particular time. SLSGB is responsible for the safety management of the event and for the wellbeing of the participants in those activities, but it is entirely the individuals/parents/carers responsibility to decide if they have the level of Physical Readiness necessary to participate in the events activities.

We strongly advise that all Team Managers, Officials and helpers involved in the event should hold the Level 2 Safeguarding Credential details of how to achieve this can be found here.

By entering the competition, individuals/parents/carers agree that SLSGB events are held in public places and by participating in these Championships, competitors may be photographed, and these may be published. Also, by participating in this event, you acknowledge and consent to the use of drones for photography and videography. The footage may be used for promotional purposes, including social media, websites, and other marketing materials. Your participation indicates your agreement to be filmed and photographed, and for these images and videos to be used without compensation.

A guide to child welfare procedures for this event will be sent to Team Managers and will be available on request to any interested parties.

If you do not give consent for your child to have photographs taken and possibly used for promotional purposes which may include media, social media and website images, at SLSGB events, it is your responsibility to register with the National Safeguarding Manager or Event Manager at the SLSGB event HQ at the beginning of the event.

Cancellation Policy:
From the moment SLSGB begin to organise an event, we start to incur costs. The member’s entry fee isinvested into the cost of staging the event, hiring facilities, hiring, and buying equipment. In short, organising any event requires a considerable amount of forward planning, risk, and expense. Once you pay your entry fee, that money is spent, and with it SLSGB aims to provide you with a race. In open water competition, adverse weather can create extremes in heat or cold, storms, dangerous surf or swell and associated dangers for competitors. Man-made disasters such as pollution of the water and the beach cannot be discounted. SLSGB organising committee shall prepare a contingency plan to ensure the protocols and procedures are
in place in the event of adverse weather or other conditions threatening to prevent the conduct of part or all of the competition.
The contingency plan shall: Identify the decision-making authority and protocol for suspension, cancellation, postponement, or relocation of part or all of the competition. Identify alternative locations where part or all of the competition may be safely conducted within the timeframe set down. Specify the responsibilities and procedures for communicating decisions and directions concerning suspension, cancellation, postponement, or relocation. Outline the logistical plan for relocating competitors, competition personnel and equipment to an alternate
location. Outline the responsibilities for event set-up and rescheduling at the alternate location(s). If an event must be postponed or cancelled for safety reasons, including inclement weather, a concerted effort will be made to notify those who have pre-registered and have provided a contact phone number or e–mail address. If an event is to be rescheduled, all members will be notified of the new event date (if time scales allow).

Club Place Judges/Volunteer:
Please note that to manage the number of competitors anticipated the events will run in two/three arenas at the same time. Each competing club will be required to supply at least one place judge/ volunteer for the duration of the event.
Total Competitors Entered between 5 and 10 2 place judges/volunteer supplied in total
Total Competitors Entered between 10 and 15 3 place judges/volunteer supplied in total
Total Competitors Entered between 15 and 20 4 place judges/volunteer supplied in total
Total Competitors Entered between 20 and 25 5 place judges/volunteer supplied in total
Total Competitors Entered between 25 and 30 6 place judges/volunteer supplied in total
etc…
NO HELP, NO ENTRY

Any referee or official nominated by SLSGB Commission cannot be allocated as your club official/ volunteer.

The club must name these people on the volunteer form. They will be expected to report to the Referee at the start of the day and they will then be allocated their duties. SLSGB will ensure that drinks and refreshments are provided to them throughout the day.

LiveHeats Competition Wrist Bands:

The event is run using LiveHeats management and a live results web platform. If you have already been issued a Liveheats band, then please remember to bring this with you, as this will have been assigned to you. If this is your first time entering, you will receive a wristband at registration. If you have lost your wristband, these can be purchased for £5 at the event from the SLSGB Tent.

Event Wristbands:
Due to the licence agreement to run the event on the beach there will be some restricted areas and wristbands will have to be worn to show security you are part of the event. Wristbands will be issued to all competitors / Officials through the entry packs and for spectators will be collected from the event office.

Competitor Clothing, Costumes and Hats:
It is compulsory for all competitors to wear the SLSGB hi viz competition vest when competing. Where competitors choose to wear helmets, in craft events, these must be marked in club colours. Club caps are to be worn in all other events, including in craft events, where a helmet is not worn. Caps must be worn on the head at the start of each event. Wearing of Wetsuits - refer to Water Temperature Guidance for Sport Life Saving (Wetsuit Policy). Any U14 competitor moving up into the U16 age group for relays, note that the U16 rules will apply regarding wetsuits. Team managers will need written permission from parents indicating they know of the risks of this move re cold water and immersion, should wetsuits not be allowed.
Team Managers and Craft Handlers need to wear Club caps and handler vests (clubs will need to purchase their own) in the competition areas.