Nippy Dippers Terms & Conditions

Rules and Terms and Conditions - PLEASE READ BEFORE ENTERING!

1. Race organisation

    Arctic Flappers Nippy Dippers is organised by The Bluetits Chill Swimmers Ltd.

    Registered office address: Unit 5, Glasfryn Lane, St. Davids, Haverfordwest, Wales, SA62 6FH

    Company number: 12850580

    Email: toot_toot@thebluetits.co

    2. Entry pre-requisite

    All entrants must be 18 or over.

    3. Course

      Arctic Flappers Nippy Dippers - 23 November 2024 will take place at Cromhall Quarry, Wotton Road, Wotton-under-Edge, Cromhall, Gloucestershire, GL12 8AA.

       3.1 The distances will be clearly marked and marshalled.

       3.2 Entrants must follow the marked course and instructions of marshals at all times.

      4. Equipment

        As well as your usual swim kit and things to keep you warm, you will need:

        • A tow float and a swim hat
        • Swim shoes
        • If entering the 1100m or 750m swim, we strongly recommend nominating a warm up buddy to hold your robe and help you dress afterwards.

        Equipment/state of dress that is not allowed:

        • Fins
        • Nudity
        5. Cutoffs

          While this is not a timed event, if the swim safety team feel that you need to be retired from the swim for any reason, you must do so without complaint.

          6. Statement of risk

            Outdoor swimming or dipping is physically challenging and carries with it the risk of personal injury, including (but not limited to) cold water shock, hypothermia, drowning, sickness from polluted water, injury from wildlife, other swimmers, other water users or debris in the water. In case of any doubt please consult your GP before booking.

            7. Swimmers responsibility
              • The participant must be able to comfortably swim their chosen distance in water temperatures below 10ºC (the estimated water temperature at the venue in November). 
              • We will ask all participants of the 1100m and 750m swims to sign a declaration on the day confirming their ability to swim their chosen distance. Not signing this declaration may result in you not being able to take part in your chosen event, with no refund of entry fee. Please see booking information prior to purchase for further details.
              • Participants compete in this event entirely at their own risk.
              • Participants must attend registration in the allotted time or will forfeit their entry with no refund of entry fee. 
              • Each participant is responsible for making sure that they attend and listen to the safety briefing, and failure to attend will result in not being able to take part in their event. Refunds of entry fee will not be given for events missed due to missing the safety briefing.
              • Do not swim under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
              • If you are pregnant, have any health conditions or are taking prescribed medication you must obtain professional or specialist advice from your doctor before participating.
              • If you are asked to retire from the race you must do so without complaint.
              • The use of headphones is prohibited.
              • The use of fins or paddles is prohibited.
              • The participants shall treat all other entrants, spectators, Bluetit volunteers and the team at the venue with kindness and respect.
              • Littering will not be tolerated.
              • The organiser’s decision on whether or not a swimmer has infringed any of the above rules will be final.
              8. Cancellation & entry charges

                 8.1 Cancellation of your entry can be made in accordance with online selling law up to 14 days after purchase, except where your entry is within two weeks of the event date or the total value of your order is £42 or less. Within two weeks of the event a refund will be given minus any transaction fees.

                 8.2 No refunds more than 14 days after entry. No refunds of entry fees will be given including in circumstances where you are unable to attend due to illness or injury or a scheduling conflict. We recommend you take out sports event insurance and travel insurance to cover these eventualities.

                 8.3 If we cancel or make a significant change to the location of the event or the date of the event so that you are no longer able to attend, you will receive a refund.

                 8.4 We reserve the right to shorten the distance of a swim should conditions on the day deem it necessary for safety. No refunds will be offered for shortened swims.

                 8.5 No deferrals or transfers are allowed.

                9. Filming

                  There will be a film crew and photographer on-site on the day, and The Bluetits Chill Swimmers reserves the right to use all footage captured on the day.

                   

                  By entering the event, you agree to abide by these rules.

                   

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