1. I acknowledge that competitive triathlon & duathlon involves the real risk of serious injury or even death from various causes including overexertion, equipment failure, dehydration, accidents with other competitors, spectators & road users and course weather conditions to name a few.

2. By competing, I accept all risks necessarily flowing from my participation that could result in loss of life or permanent injury. Accordingly, I release all people associated with the conduct of the event from, and will indemnify them against, liability for all injury [including liability for negligence], as well as loss or damage arising out of, or connected with, my participation in the events. For clarification, the people released include event organisers, volunteers, promoters, sponsors, managers, government & public authorities. This release & indemnity continues forever & binds my heirs, executors, personal representatives & assigns.

3. I understand that I should not compete in these events unless I have trained appropriately & a medical practitioner has verified my physical condition.

4. I consent to receiving any medical treatment that event organisers deem necessary during or after an event

5. I understand that compulsory insurance cover effected for competitors in these events may not cover me for injury, loss or damage sustained by me.

6. Safety precautions undertaken by organisers are a service to me & other competitors, but are not a guarantee of safety.

7. I am fully responsible for the security of my personal possessions at the events.

8. I consent to the event organisers using my name, image & likeness, before, during & after the events for event promotion & reporting in any media.

9. I agree to abide by all race rules & directions issued by the event organisers & their appointed race officials.

10. I acknowledge that failure to observe & obey all road rules will result in my disqualification from the event & immediate suspension from the Tamworth Triathlon Club.

11. I acknowledge that abuse of a club / event official will result in my disqualification from the event & immediate suspension from the Tamworth Triathlon Club.

12. I certify that I am 18 years of age or older & have read this document & fully understand it.