NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL – RUN FOR FUN

  1. The participant (Participant) in Newtown Public School Run for Fun acknowledges and agrees that these terms and conditions are subject to change from time to time at the discretion of Newtown Public School Run for Fun and without notice to the Participant.
  2. I declare, as a condition of entry into the Event, that I have undertaken sufficient training for the Event and that I am not aware of any illness, injury, physical disability or impairment which may cause me injury or death during or as a consequence of participation in the Event.
  3. Only entries submitted through the official online registration system will be accepted. The information on how to enter and the details about the Event forms part of these Event terms and conditions. The number of entrants will be strictly limited and will be decided on the basis of first received or until registrations close.
  4. I accept full responsibility for informing myself and assessing all the dangers, hazards and risks of entry in the Event and will rely solely on my own assessment of these dangers, hazards and risks before participating in the Event and notwithstanding any decision thereon made by the Event race committee and/or other persons corporations and bodies involved in promoting or staging the Event. The decision to participate in the Event is entirely my own and I accept all risks associated with participation in the Event, including but not limited to loss of life and/or any injury (including any permanent injury).
  5. I agree to abide by all Event terms and conditions. I understand that I must follow the approved course, observe normal traffic rules and obey all directions and instructions given by Newtown Public School Run for Fun, Event officials and the police.
  6. I agree and accept that Newtown Public School Run for Fun may, in its absolute discretion, at any time and from time to time vary the rules and regulations of the Event without prior notice to me.
  7. I consent to receive such emergency medical aid or preventative treatment which may be deemed advisable in the unfettered discretion of Event Medical Officials in the event of any injury accident or illness to me during my participation in the Event.
  8. I acknowledge that I must wear the official chest bib corresponding to the registration made in my name on my chest such that the allotted race number and sponsor names on face of bib can be seen for the duration of the Event. A timing tag is attached to the back of the race bib to enable each Participant’s run to be timed. Participants must not tamper with the timing tag attached to their race bib. Timing services are provided by third party contracted timing service providers, and Newtown Public School Run for Fun takes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the timing data. By participating in the Event and wearing the race bib, each Participant consents to Newtown Public School Run for Fun and the timing service provider collecting and publishing his or her timing data for the Event. The Participant understands that starting the race before his or her assigned wave start time may result in disqualification.
  9. I acknowledge that I will write an emergency contact name and phone number in the space provided on my supplied race bib and agree that Newtown Public School Run for Fun may contact that person and exchange my personal information with them in case of an emergency.
  10. Details of when bibs can be collected will be provided by email.
  11. No roller skates, roller blades, hand cycles, geared vehicles, skateboards, bicycles, scooters, dogs, balls or other accessories that could cause injury will be permitted at the Event.
  12. Spectators may not follow competitors on foot, in vehicles or via any other mode of transportation.
  13. The use of any type of drone is prohibited at the Event.
  14. Newtown Public School Run for Fun reserves the right to change or modify any part of the Event including the date, course and/or location at any time and from time to time without personal notice to the Participant. Details of any such changes will be published on the Event website, the Event Facebook page, Event e-newsletter and/or other media.
  15. I acknowledge that Newtown Public School Run for Fun and/or its representative may remove me from the Event area and/or exclude me from participation in the Event if in Newtown Public School Run for Fun’s opinion it is necessary to do so: (a) due to my behaviour being inappropriate, offensive, or abusive (in Newtown Public School Run for Fun’s opinion); (b) to prevent damage to any property; (c) on medical, health and/or safety grounds (including to prevent possible harm or injury to myself and/or any other person); and/or (d) to prevent or arrest any form of unauthorised marketing, including ambush marketing.
  16. I agree that registration in the Event is personal to me and that no other person is permitted to participate in the Event in my place.
  17. I understand that should my contact details change after my registration has been completed, it will be my responsibility to notify Newtown Public School Run for Fun.
  18. Newtown Public School Run for Fun reserves the right, in its discretion, to reject or cancel my entry at any time, including without limitation for safety or insurance reasons, or if, in the opinion of Newtown Public School Run for Fun, I will not be able to complete the Event within the cut-off times. Newtown Public School Run for Fun will not be obliged to refund any portion of the entry fee in such circumstances.
  19. I acknowledge that refunds will only be given for the race entry fee paid where a request for refund is lodged with Newtown Public School Run for Fun before 5:00pm (AEST) on Friday 8 September 2017 and where participation in the Event is not appropriate due to a medical reason that is supported by a current medical certificate outlining the condition. Refunds will not be made for any charitable donations.
  20. Newtown Public School Run for Fun reserves the right to cancel the Event at any time if Newtown Public School Run for Fun considers in its sole discretion this is required due to any sort of dangerous conditions and/or force majeure. In the event of cancellation, there will be no refund of entry fee unless otherwise determined by Newtown Public School Run for Fun in its sole discretion and the cancelled Event may not be re-scheduled. A decision will be made ASAP on race day and published on the Newtown Public School Run for Fun Website.
  21. I consent to Newtown Public School Run for Fun using my personal details in my registration form for the administration of the Event and by any third parties selected by me during the registration process, including to SMS information about the Event to me if I have provided a mobile phone number, unless otherwise indicated by me during the online registration process. I also consent to my personal details being used by Newtown Public School Run for Fun and its related bodies corporate for future marketing and promotional purposes.
  22. I acknowledge that I will only be eligible for any prize that may be offered in connection with placing at the Event if I complete the approved course by the indicated cut-off times and in accordance with these Event terms and conditions and any other applicable Event rules and regulations.
  23. Each competitor must assemble behind the designated starting line, await official start and then proceed on the approved Event course. I acknowledge that entry into the Event course after the indicated cut-off time or prior to the official start will result in disqualification.
  24. The Event referee’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  25. I declare that all the information supplied by me in the registration process is true and correct.
  26. I certify that I am 18 years or older or that I am the parent/legal guardian of a Participant who is under the age of 18 years, and I have read this document and fully understand it. Where I am a parent or legal guardian of a Participant, I agree to these terms and conditions for and on behalf of the Participant.

RELEASE AND WAIVER

  1. In consideration of acceptance of my entry in the Event, I agree on my own behalf and on behalf of my heirs, executors and administrators and declare that: to the extent permitted by law, I hereby waive release and discharge each of the Newtown Public School Run for Fun Parties (as defined in paragraph 29 below) from and against all and every claim, right or cause of action (including for negligence, for breach of contract or breach of statute) which I might have or which may arise out of my death or injury and/or damage or loss of any description which I may suffer or sustain as the result of or in connection with my participation in the Event. This release continues and forever and binds my heirs, executors, personal representatives and assigns and may be pleaded as a bar to any action, claim, demand, suit or legal proceedings.
  2. This waiver release and discharge operates jointly and severally in favour of Newtown Public School Run for Fun and its related bodies corporate, and their respective directors, officers, agents, contractors, employees and volunteers including medical and paramedical personnel appointed for the Event, event stakeholders, the owners, licensees and occupiers of the land upon which the Event or any part of it is conducted, any statutory body or local authority having control over any land upon which the Event or any part of it is conducted, Event sponsors, supporters, persons, corporations, contractors, sub-contractors, volunteers, servants and employees involved or otherwise engaged in promoting, staging, administering, running or controlling the Event (Newtown Public School Run for Fun Parties).
  3. Where a Participant is under the age of 18 years, in consideration of Newtown Public School Run for Fun agreeing at my request to accept the entry of this Participant in the Event, I hereby agree for myself, the Participant, their heirs, executors and administrators to hereby waive release and discharge (to the extent permitted by law) all and every claim, right or cause of action (including for negligence, for breach of contract or breach of statute) for which I might have or which the minor Participant may have or which arises out of the death, injury, damage or loss of any description which I or the Participant may suffer or sustain as a result of his/her participation in the Event. This release continues forever and binds the Participant’s heirs, executors, personal representatives and assigns and may be pleaded as a bar to any action, claim, demand, suit or legal proceedings.

PRIVACY

  1. I consent to the publication and/or use in any form of media whatsoever of my name, race result, image, voice, statement or otherwise, (including the publication of my name and/or Event result, suburb and applicable age bracket in any Newtown Public School publication and/or on the Event website) without any payment or compensation to me.
Privacy Collection Statement: Newtown Public School Run for Fun collects your personal information for the administration of the Event and for future marketing and promotional purposes relating to Newtown Public School Events. I acknowledge that Newtown Public School Run for Fun may disclose and use my personal information in accordance with Newtown Public School Run for Fun privacy policy available at https://newtownfun.run/ and/or in accordance with these Event Terms and Conditions.