Event Waiver
1) Eligibility & Membership
To participate you must be 12–24 years old on the day of each event. You agree to follow all AusTriathlon rules and event official directions. If you are not a current AusTriathlon member on the event day, you may be required to purchase an AusTriathlon One Day Membership.
2) Child Safety
We are committed to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and the National Integrity Framework (Child Safeguarding Policy). Our staff and volunteers must uphold child-safe behaviours at all times. If you have a concern about a child’s safety or wellbeing at our event, report it to the Event Manager immediately; serious concerns may be escalated to the relevant authorities.
3) Parent/Guardian Consent (for participants under 18)
I am the parent/legal guardian and: (a) I give permission for the child to participate; (b) I confirm the information provided is true and complete; (c) I consent to appropriate first aid and medical treatment if required; and (d) I will ensure the child follows event rules and official directions.
4) Risk Warning – Open Water & Multisport
You acknowledge that aquathlon / triathlon involves inherent risks, including but not limited to variable weather and water conditions, cold exposure, waves/currents, marine life, slips/trips/falls, collisions, and over-exertion. You confirm you are physically fit to participate and will withdraw if unwell.
5) Medical Disclosure
You have disclosed relevant medical conditions, allergies and medications and will bring necessary personal medication (e.g., inhaler, EpiPen). You consent to first aid and, if required, ambulance transfer. Reasonable steps will be taken to contact the emergency contact you nominated.
6) Conduct & Equipment
You agree to comply with: (a) AusTriathlon rules and any local race rules (e.g., course cut-offs, mandatory briefings); (b) instructions from water safety, marshals and medical staff; and (c) any equipment requirements (e.g., swim cap issued by event, recommended wetsuit if advised).
7) Photography/Media (optional)
You grant the organiser a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use event images/video of you/the child for event promotion. You may withdraw consent at any time by emailing sam@momentumtriathlon.com (best efforts will be made for future uses).
8) Privacy
Personal information is collected for event administration, child safety, insurance and emergency response, and may be shared with AusTriathlon (e.g., to verify membership/One Day Membership) and emergency services if required. Your data will be handled per our Privacy Policy.
9) Release & Indemnity (to the extent permitted by law)
To the maximum extent permitted by Australian law (including the Australian Consumer Law), you assume the risks of participation and release and indemnify the organiser, volunteers, venue owners and AusTriathlon from liability for loss, injury or damage arising from your participation, except where not permitted by law. Nothing in this document excludes rights that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
10) Refunds, Transfers & Changes
We understand plans change. For each event entry: 7+ days before the event start time, you may request a refund of the entry fee (less any third-party processing costs not returned to us). Between 72 hours and 6 days before the event, we offer a 100% credit to another event in this series (subject to capacity). Within 72 hours of the start time, no refunds are available, but you may transfer your entry to another eligible participant up to 48 hours prior (parent/guardian must request for participants under 18). You may switch between Development and Performance courses at check-in if permitted by officials for safety and capacity reasons. No-shows forfeit the entry. If we modify, postpone or cancel for safety or operational reasons, we will first transfer your entry to the new date or offer a credit; if you cannot attend a rescheduled date, you may request a refund of the entry fee. This policy operates in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Requests outside these terms: email sam@momentumtriathlon.com with your order number and details.
Signature/Agreement
18 or over: I have read and agree to the Waiver & Conditions. (Required checkbox at checkout)
Under 18: Parent/Guardian name, relationship, phone, and signature/checkbox confirming Sections 2–9 on behalf of the child.