Dart Swim Run

SWIM RUN RULES

1.ENTRY PREREQUISITE

1.1 To be able to participate in the Dart Swim Run you can race in a team of two people or as a solo participant but must be at least 18 years old and able to swim a minimum of half a mile.

1.2 We strongly recommend that each team member needs to have a valid insurance for competing in swimrun.

1.3 No entry fee will be reimbursed by the Race Organisation.

1.4 You are allowed to change one team member of the same gender.

1.5 You are not allowed to sell your place on.

1.6 No entries can be deferred to another year, unless we have to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances.

1.7 Entries can be deferred to another race in the series. If it’s within a week of the competition, a small charge of £6 may be applied. If the race you want to defer to, costs more, you will have to pay the difference.

1. RACE COURSE

2.1 The race course is marked

2.2 The participants must follow the marked course

2.3 The participants who do not follow the marked course will be disqualified or have a time penalty added on.

1. ENERGY STATIONS

3.1 There will be several water / food checkpoints throughout the course

1. MEDICAL POINTS

4.1 There will be ONE medical point, where participants can get help if needed

4.2 There will be medical staff and equipment on land.

1. EQUIPMENT

5.1 All teams and solos need to bring all their equipment from start to finish, if a team or solo fail to bring all their equipment to the finish line they will be disqualified. This does not apply to the aquathlons, where there is only one swim section, where bag drops can be made at the transition area.

1. MANDATORY EQUIPMENT PER TEAM

6.1 £20 note per team or solo.

6.2 Wetsuits, 1 per person, suitable for water temperature of 11 degrees Celsius, except for the Wild Dart Swim (2.5k and 5k , aquathlons and sprint swimruns). If you are an experienced swim runner/open ater swimmer you can DM us for permission to go without a wetsuit. This will be taken on a case by case basis.

6.4 Tow Float, one per pair or relay team. Except for aquathlon and sprint events with only one swim section.

6.5 Tether for pairs.

1. MANDATORY EQUIPMENT THAT THE ORGANISATION WILL SUPPLY

7.1 Race chips and wristbands must be worn at all the times during the race

7.2 Timing chip (lost or not returned timing chip will be charged £20)

7.3 Swimcaps must be worn visible during all the swims

1. RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

8.1 Water bladder

1. EQUIPMENT CHECK BEFORE THE RACE

Before the race there will be a mandatory gear check.

1. EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT ALLOWED

10.1 Floatation help that is bigger than 90 cm x 50 cm.

10.2 Swim fins are NOT allowed if the fin is longer than 15 cm. Measurement is from the toe to the end of the fin.

1. TIMING

10.1 The time is from the start until the finish line

10.2 The team pair has to pass all timing checkpoints and the finish line together

1. CUT OFFS

11.1 There will be no cut offs for this year race, unless the safety team deem it dangerous for you to carry on for your own safety.

1. RACERS RESPONSIBILITY

12.1 The participants must know the rules and follow these

12.2 The participants shall respect other participants, organisation, spectators and the people living in the race area.

12.3 The participants are not allowed to use unfair methods to get advantages

12.4 The participants are obliged to help in case of emergency if the organisation is asking for it.

12.5 Each participant must show proof of identification at the race registration

1. BEFORE THE RACE

13.1 The participants can train and scout the course prior to the race but have to respect the residents in the area and behave according to the local land use laws. Training recommendations for the area will be communicated via news letter to the racers as some areas are sensitive from an environmental perspective. These recommendations must be respected.

1. DURING THE RACE

14.1 The participants are participating at their own risk and can not hold the organisation responsible for any accident during the race.

14.2 The teams are obliged at their best ability to help another team that have been injured or being sick.

14.3 A team that has abandoned the race shall report it as soon as possible to the organisation.

14.4 The participants are not allowed to throw trash in the nature. If a team is doing so they will get disqualified.

14.5 For safety reasons we will allow NO tow-line on the first running sections of any race.

1. RACE JURY

15.1 Race jury is the race director and one person from the race organisation.

15.2 The race jury is:

– Enforcing the rules

– Decide the outcome of a protest

– Decide about disqualification

– Decide about course changes and changes in the rules

15.3 At least two members of the jury is needed to be able to take a race jury decision.

15.4 The race jury has the right to use “common sense” to take a decision about arisen situation if it is not clear in the rules

15.5 The decision of the race jury is definitive.

1. PROTESTS

16.1 A protest must be given in written to the race organisation within an hour after finishing the race.

16.2 A protest must include:

– Time and location

– Team number and signatures of the team members

– Team number or team name of the team that the protest is against

– The reason for the protest

– If possible include witness with name or team number

16.3 A decision from the race jury will be communicated to those involved as soon as possible.

1. DISQUALIFICATIONS

Offence against the rules leads to disqualification.

1. EXTERNAL ASSISTANCE

It is not allowed to receive assistance from other people than the race organisation. Each team has to make their own way from start to finish.

1. Safety

19.1 The Race organisation must do a risk assessment and take the required steps to minimize the risk of the event. Both for the participants and for the staff.

19.2 The Race organisation must have the necessary amount of safety crafts and safety staff in place for the swims depending on their risk exposure.

19.3 The two members of each team has to stay together at all time and can not be more than 10 metres apart.

19.4 The race organisation can refuse a team to continue if they judge them not capable due to fatigue or being in such bad physical condition that continued racing would be to take unnecessary risk.

Where can we park?

All day parking is available at Blackpool sands for £3.

Can I enter on the day?

There will be limited places available on the day

Are there cafes nearby?

Yes. There is a great cafe The venus cafe which serves teas, bacon butties, pasties, coffees among other things.

What do we get for our entry?

You get a branded swim cap, electronic timing, a new bespoke swim run medal.

Can we hire swimrun wetsuits?

Yes. Our swim run series is sponsored by Tri Wetsuit hire and all entrants qualify for a discount on daily, weekly a, monthly and year-round wet suit hire including swim run wetsuits.

Where can I get a tow float?

We have a limited stock available at the event and on our online shop.

What gear do I need?

For both LONG and SHORT events, you will need a tow buoy to store you running shoes/socks, vest- whatever you need t run with, as well as it being a visibility aid for our safety tea. All pairs must have a bungee cord in order to stay together. Hand paddles re allowed.

Can I swim in my shoes?

It’s entirely up to you as this can aid buoyancy but we recommend the bespoke swimrun shoes such as Vivo barefoot Otillo shoes.

Do I get a medal?

Yes This year we have a new design for the swimrun series and the medals are designed to fit together.

Do I get a tshirt?

We will have event specific t shirts for sale on line and on the day, as well as generic swimrun. tshirts.

Is there safety cover?

Yes. Our safety team is the best in the biz and you will be watched and monitored the whole way by our team from Teignmouth Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

Will it be timed?

Yes. We will be using SiE electronic timing for this event.

I’m new to swimrunning. Will I be OK?

The Dart SwimRun short distance is an aquathlon, designed for people who want to dip their toes in the water. Give it a go!