The State Beach Series Ski paddle, Waka Ama and Stand-up paddle

Entry fees and details	Important event day information
Safety vests	Changing area and toilets
Bag area/ drop off	Course details
Bad weather or cancellations	Weekly prize giving
Event/ race schedule	Age groups
Series points	End of season prize giving
Terms and conditions and waiver	Transfers and refunds
World Ocean Racing Series Championships	Parking
Open and age-group series points competition

The Ski Paddle consists of a 5km course off Takapuna Beach which varies according to the water conditions. Waka Ama, Stand up boards and Outriggers are welcome and will have their own category for results.

Paddle entry fees and details

To take part in the Series this summer, you will need to purchase a single, five, 10 or 16-week (full season) concession pass. All credits can be used at any stage through out the 2010/2011 State Beach Series season. To encourage you to take part in multiple events, we have loaded the five, 10 and 16 week passes with discounts and incentives. The larger the concession you purchase, the larger the discount and value you will receive.
Two great reasons to purcahse a 10 or 16-week concession pass are:

• You will receive a timing chip to take home and use all season long; this means you have to turn up to pre-event registration only once

Receive a discount on your entry fee and save waiting in queues be entering online here before 2.00pm each event Day.

Default discipline
If you purchase a General or Under-18 concession pass you must select a default discipline in which you will regularly compete. You are then welcome to change discipline week by week but, when you do, you must alert officials of this change at the pre-event registration from 5.00pm - 6.00pm. For example, you may want to change from a paddle event to the beach run.

Family discounts
A discount is available for family entries. A family entry consists of two adults and two chidren under 18.

Entry fees

	Online	Offline
16 week pass	$160.00	$192.00
10 week pass	$115.00	$135.00
5 week pass	$  65.00	$  75.00
1 week pass	$  15.50	$  17.50
Under 18 - 16 week pass	$112.00	$144.00
Under 18 - 10 week pass	$  80.00	$ 100.00
Under 18 -   5 week pass	$  45.00	$  55.00
Under18 -    1 week pass	$  10.50	$  12.50

Important event day details
Registration time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Registration venue: Takapuna Boating Club
Details: New comers please make your way to the ‘new entrants’ table
Pre-registered competitors can either make their way to the ‘pre-registered table’ or if you have 16 or 10 credits you can take your timing chip home with you to avoid the registration queues and just turn up in time for the safety briefing at 6:05pm.
Run out of credits? Make your way to the ‘top ups line’ or top up online.
Discounted online entries close at 2.00pm each event day
Events start simultaneously at 6.15pm (except Stand-up paddle which starts 30 seconds behind)

All 10 and 16 race concession pass holders for the 2010-2011 season will receive a timing chip to use all season long. This can be taken home and then brought back to use for each race you take part in. This chip must be returned to officials at the finish line on Race 16 or whichever race you decide to be your last. Single and 5 race pass holders are required to register thier attendance every Tuesday between 5-6pm and collect their timing chip.

Paddle safety vests
To ensure a safe and enjoyable event all run participants must wear an official beach series safety vest which can be purchased with your online entry or at registration. Vest are a one off cost of $10 each. Please remember: You can wear your Beach Series vest from previous seasons.

Paddle Safety briefing
It is compulsory for all participants to be present for the safety briefing on the reserve at 6:05pm. The ‘First Call’ sound will be played over the load speaker, at this time all participants must make their way to the reserve.

Changing area and toilets
There are men’s and women’s changing rooms and toilets on the outside of the bottom level of the boat club. There are also additional toilets in the registration floor of the Boat Club.

Bag area/drop off
There will be a barriered area for any participant bags to be placed while you are swimming. Bags are left here at your own risk and this is an all care no responsibility service.
All participants then make their way down to the finish area on the reserve, walk over the timing mat (blue mats) to ensure your chip is registered and working. (The chip will beep as you walk over)

Parking

• Tournament car park - The Strand, Takapuna. Off-peak parking rates now apply from 5.00pm on Tuesday evenings
• Bruce Mason car park - Killarney Street, Takapuna
• Shore City car park - Anzac Street, Takapuna
• Council parking behind Takapuna Boating Club
• Street parking surrounding The Strand, Takapuna

Course details

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Bad weather or cancellations
In the event of extremely bad weather or ocean conditions, an event may be cancelled. On days where weather could be deemed extreme, please continually check the website for updates. A decision to call off the event will be made no later than 2.00pm on event day.

Weekly Prize giving
The State prize giving takes place immediately after the event every Tuesday night at Takapuna Boating Club. Winners must be present to collect their prizes. Enjoy a drink and chat with fellow competitors before the prize giving begins at 7.15pm.

Overall prizes
TBC

Waka Ama and Stand-up Paddle - Special prizes
Each week we will have a special spot prize draw for our Stand-up and Waka Ama paddlers to recognise their support.

Age groups prizes
Every age-group category in the Ski Paddle will be recognised randomly at least once throughout the 16-week event series. Overall winners in that particular week are not eligible for age-group prizes. Please listen out at the briefing to see if you are the lucky age group.

Spot Prizes
If you're competing for the fun of it and don't think you will win a overall or age group prize don’t worry, we have a range of spot prizes after every race in the series for you to be into win. Stick around after the race for the prize giving. Spot prize tickets are given to participants as you enter the Boat Club.
Please note: all winners must be present to accept prizes.

Race schedule

Thursday October 28, 2010	Sign Up Party (Venue TBC)	6 - 9pm
Event 1	2 November 2010	Registration 4:30 - 6:00pm, race start 6:15pm
Event 2	9 November 2010	Registration 5:00 - 6:00pm, race start 6:15pm
Event 3	16 November 2010	Registration 5:00 - 6:00pm, race start 6:15pm
Event 4	23 November 2010	Registration 5:00 - 6:00pm, race start 6:15pm
Event 5	30 November 2010	Registration 5:00 - 6:00pm, race start 6:15pm
Event 6	7 December 2010	Registration 5:00 - 6:00pm, race start 6:15pm
Event 7	14 December 2010	Registration 5:00 - 6:00pm, race start 6:15pm
Event 8	21 December 2010	Registration 5:00 - 6:00pm, race start 6:15pm
Christmas Break
Event 9	25 January 2011	Registration 5:00 - 6:00pm, race start 6:15pm
Event 10	1 February 2011	Registration 5:00 - 6:00pm, race start 6:15pm
Event 11	8 February 2011	Registration 5:00 - 6:00pm, race start 6:15pm
Event 12	15 February 2011	Registration 5:00 - 6:00pm, race start 6:15pm
Event 13	22 February 2011	Registration 5:00 - 6:00pm, race start 6:15pm
Event 14	1 March 2011	Registration 5:00 - 6:00pm, race start 6:15pm
Event 15	8 March 2011	Registration 5:00 - 6:00pm, race start 6:15pm
Event 16	15 March 2011	Registration 5:00 - 6:00pm, race start 6:15pm
Prize giving	30 March 2011	TBC

Age groups

1. I acknowledge that State Beach Series involves the real risk of serious injury or even death from various causes including overexertion, heart attack, equipment failure, dehydration, hypothermia or accidents with other competitors
2. I understand that I must not compete in this event unless I have trained appropriately and my physical condition has been verified by a medical practitioner and I confidently believe that I am sufficiently fit and healthy to compete in this event 
3. By competing, I accept all risks necessarily flowing from my participation which could result in loss of life or permanent injury. Accordingly, I release all persons or corporations associated directly or indirectly with the conduct of the event from all claims demands and proceedings arising out of my participation and I hereby indemnify them against all liability (including liability for their negligence and/or recklessness and the negligence and/or recklessness of others) for all injury, loss or damage arising out of or connected with my participation in this event. This release shall extend to and include Quantum Events Limited and their respective directors, partners, managers, officers, agents, contractors, employees and volunteers including medical and paramedical personnel appointed for the event, the owners, licensees and occupiers of 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 or which is involved directly or indirectly with the event in any manner whatsoever and promoters, sponsors and event organisers. This release and indemnity continues forever and binds my heirs, executors, personal representative and assigns 
4. I consent to receiving any medical treatment that the event organisers think desirable during or after the event 
5. I acknowledge that safety precautions undertaken by organisers (such as course supervision, race safety briefing) are a service to me and other competitors but are not a guarantee of safety. I accept that I have an important responsibility to carefully read and listen to all safety briefings and to immediately seek clarification on anything which is not entirely clear to me 
6. I consent to the event organisers using my name, image and likeness before, during or after the event for event promotional purposes, broadcasting or reporting purposes in any media 
7. I understand that I am fully responsible for the security of my personal possessions at the event. I accept the organizers will take all care but no responsibility for damage to or loss of my possessions 
8. I accept my registration is not transferable to other people and is non-refundable. If the event is cancelled, my registration fee is also non-refundable 
9. I agree to my name and contact details being included on the event database of my chosen event(s). These maybe used for promotional purposes by event stakeholders. You may unsubscribe from this at any time 
10. I agree to abide by all race rules and directions issued by the event organiser 
11. I acknowledge that by reason of circumstances beyond the control of the event directors, it may become necessary or desirable to change the format of the event, and if that occurs, I consent to the changes and I agree that each and every of the conditions herein set out shall apply to that changed event 
12. If the event is cancelled due to poor weather, rough seas or any other condition beyond the control of the organisers, I understand that my entry fee will not be refunded 
13. I agree to abide by the event organisers’ Refund and Transfer Policy 
14. I hereby certify that I am 16 years of age or older. (See below for younger competitors) 
15. If I am younger than 16 years of age I will have these terms and conditions viewed and signed by my legal guardian (on postal entries) or agreed (through the online entry process) which will in effect give consent for me to compete this event. Children under the age of 16 wanting to compete this event should have a high level of ability and fitness in their chosen discipline. Parental guidance is required 
16. I accept that I must wear an electronic timing chip to compete in this event. It is my responsibility to ensure this is secured to my ankle before my race. If I do not return the chip after I finish my race I accept that I will be charged $30 for its replacement.

Transfers/ refunds/ payments
Entry fees are non-refundable.
All prices on the website are processed in NZ$
Left over credits are non-transferable to the following season. If you wish to transfer credits to another participant during the current season please contact info@beachseries.co.nz or speak to one of the volunteers at registration.