Interclub #1 Final Event Information

Harcourts Northern Region Surf Sports Carnival # 1
Saturday 8 November, Muriwai (Alternate Venue: Orewa)
FINAL EVENT INFORMATION

Tide:   1139 High tide
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The alternate venue for this event is Orewa.  Should the event need to be run at Orewa notification will be by midday Friday 7^th November at the latest.  This information will be available on the SLSNR website and Facebook page.  An email will also be sent to all Clubs.

Event Referee: Dave Shanks
Event Safety Officer: Roydon Woodcock

Events
Beach Sprint                                                 Iron/Diamond
Board Race                                                   Surf Race (Teams)                                     
Ski Race                                                        Board Relay 
Ski Relay

Boats and Canoes
Long Course with Short Course Finish
6 and under entries = 3 race series
7+ entries = heats / finals

The final programme will be influenced by the weather conditions of the day.  The Event Management Committee may alter competition courses in order to address safety or to account for tidal, sea and beach condition changes.  As far as possible we will undertake to provide all competitors with fair and equal conditions.

Key times:

• 0815-0900 Competitor Registrations
• 0845 Full Team Managers Briefing at the Clubrooms
• 0900 Last Boat/Canoe Team Declaration accepted
• 0945 Boat/Canoe Sweep/Captain Briefing at Boat/Canoe arena
• 1000 First events (including Boat/Canoe) starts

Rules
This event will be run in accordance with the SLSNZ Surf Sports Competition Manual 8^th Edition (V1) October 2012.
Event rules are subject to change at the discretion of the Event Management Committee; however they will be communicated at the earliest opportunity.

Eligibility of Competitors
This competition is open to any SLSNZ member.  Age group is determined by the competitor's age as at midnight on 30^th September 2013.  You need to be either a refreshed Surf Lifeguard for the 12/13 or current season OR a newly qualified Surf Lifeguard in the current season.  

Non-Qualified Competitors
This event is open to non-qualified members over 14 years of age as per SLSNR policy.

Non-qualified competitors will be required to wear an Orange numbered SLSNR Cap and will not be eligible for competition points.  All Non-Qualified competitors must register and sign a waiver.

Registrations
All competitors will be required to sign in at this event between 8.00 - 9.00am; they will then be issued with a wristband that confirms they have met event eligibility criteria.  They will be required to wear the band for the duration of the event.

The Competition Club of the Year Policy has been approved by the Board. Should a member choose to compete despite not meeting the required event eligibility criteria the following will apply: The competitors Club will lose all points from the event that would contribute towards the Competition Club of the Year.

Spot checks will take place at this event to ensure competitor eligibility is being met.  When ineligible competitors take part, it is a major breach of the health and safety standards we are trying to adhere to and puts all of our members at risk.

Boat/Canoe
A Team Declaration must be submitted on the attached form by 9am to the Registration Team.  The number of crews affects the racing programme for the day, therefore no late Team Declarations will be accepted and crews will be unable to race. No exceptions.

Ironman/Woman Draws:
The Ironman/Woman draw is Ski/Swim/Board. This will also be communicated at the Team Managers Meeting.

Competition Safety Manual
The Competition Safety Manual is available for viewing. One key section of the Competition Safety Manual is the Missing Competitor at Sea - Emergency Response Plan and the roles and responsibilities of Officials, Team Managers, Competitors, Management and IRB Crews will be outlined at the TM meeting.

This is a hugely important plan to understand and know where you can assist as time is critical when dealing with a missing person in the sea. The information sheet you will receive at the Team managers meeting is a key way to educate members of this plan if a situation arises and should not be taken lightly. We ask that you pass this information on to the relevant parties in your club.

We would also ask that all competitors please bring fins and goggles to the event.

Briefings
Attendance at the Team Managers Briefing is compulsory.  Important information will be given at briefings that you will need to know covering core event information and health and safety.  All attendees at Briefings will be required to sign in.

All Team Managers (including Boats/Canoes) must attend the 0845 Briefing at the Clubrooms. Should a Club Team Manager not be in attendance the competition start will be delayed until they have been briefed.

A separate Boat/Canoe Sweep/Captain meeting will be held at 0945 in the Boat/Canoe arena.  This will contain race related information.

Beach Access for Boats/Canoes
Boats/Canoes will be taken onto the beach by Muriwai vehicles.  No other vehicles are permitted to access the beach.  They will be transported onto the beach from 7.15am to 8.45am only, the preference being that Boats/Canoes arrive earlier rather than later.  Please see the site plan to view the Boat/Canoe drop off area.

Other Trailer Parking
We will be utilising the car park area north of the Muriwai Patrol Tower for trailer parking.

Parking
Vehicle Parking will be on the grassy area in front of the Muriwai SLSC so as to ease pressure on public parking.  There will be signage to the designated parking. 

Competition Uniform
All competitors must be wearing their club cap and approved club swimwear.
Non-qualified members must wear an orange numbered SLSNR cap.

Competition Vests
As of 1 October 2013 it is mandatory for all competitors to wear a High Visibility Vest during competitions.

Point system
The points from this event count towards the Competition Club of the Year.  Points are awarded as follows:

Non-Qualified competitors are not eligible for points.       

Post Event Function
Muriwai SLSC would like to extend an invitation to everyone to attend a post event function at the Club.  There will be a cash bar and BBQ available.