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Hamilton Masters Swimming Club
Sponsored by:
5 Bridges River Swim
(Annual Event since 1939 – 77th anniversary)
Sunday April 2nd, 2017
Swim 7.1 kms(current assisted)
under 5 central Hamilton bridges
Registration and Start: Hamilton Gardens, Hungerford Cr
Below car park Finish: Ann St Beach.
Registration 11.00am-12.30 pm Briefing 12.40pm Start 1.00pm
General Information: Swim Rules
Minimum age for participation: 19 years as at 31 December 2017
Please make sure you read the safety instructions on this page and those at registration.
Safety instructions will be read out before the start
Bright swim caps must be worn throughout
Wetsuits are recommended
2 motor boats & medical personnel, Kayaks and canoes will accompany swimmers for safety
Competitors will be permitted to have their own safety kayak or canoe accompany them. All
paddlers are required to wear a buoyancy vest or life jacket and attend boaters briefing at 12.40
All Marshals and Water Safety Personnel instructions must be followed
Cup for first woman and first man
Times will be recorded
Organisers reserve the right to withdraw any participant deemed incapable of safely continuing
or finishing by 2.30PM
Start is at Hamilton Gardens, Hungerford Cres Below the car park
Finish is at Ann St Beach at designated site. Swimmers must exit river between finish indicators
Final times are taken at marked finish exit from river at Ann St Beach
The average time last year was 65 minutes but this can vary, depending on the current on the
day.
Environmental cancellations will be by email, or phone us if you are uncertain.
We suggest that you park your car at the finish and organise a ride to the
start. Organisers will transport belongings from the start to the finish.
Contact: Ele Pinfold: 07 854 9874 ele-ross@wave.co.nz 027 417 0211
ENTRY FORM
(Annual Event since 1939)
‘Hamilton 5 Bridges River Swim’ – Sunday April 2nd, 2017
Street Address
Suburb
*Town / City
*Phone
*Email address
(please print
clearly)
Participant background (circle as many as appropriate):
Age Group Swimmer Lifesaver Triathlete Master Swimmer
Other
Contact person for participants:
*Name:________________________________________________
*Phone: ________________________________________________
Comments for Media Results release: eg Swim Champ (year) or Ironman finisher (year)
Entry Fees: (circle one)
Early bird entry $ 25.00
Late entry (after March 18th) $ 35.00
I have included a payment of $……………….. Please make cheques
payable to Hamilton Masters Swimming Club OR: DIRECT CREDIT TO:
HAMILTON MASTERS SWIMMING CLUB: 03 1560 0047661 00
Direct payment = You must add ‘River Swim’ and your last name
to the bank transaction
Contact: Eleanor Pinfold: 07 854 9874 ele-ross@wave.co.nz 027 417 0211
I agree to comply with the rules of the 2017 - ‘5 Bridges River Swim’. I intend competing entirely at my own
risk. I waive all claims for liability against the event organisers, promoters and sponsors. I agree that any
photographs, videos, or recordings taken may be used by the organisers, promoters or sponsors for publicity
purposes. I consent to the collecting and storing of the information I have provided for the purpose of event
administration, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993.
Signed______________________________Date / /2017
Must have your signature. No signature = No swim