event policies



1. Weet-Bix Tryathlon Wet Weather Policy

By registering to attend an event, you have confirmed that you have read and understood our conditions of entry to the Weet-Bix Tryathlon.

  • The Weet-Bix Tryathlon Event Management team always strive to make sure events happen. However, with reference to the Weet-Bix Tryathlon Health and Safety plan, the event managers reserve the right to alter/cancel any event should circumstances require.
     
  • Alteration/Cancellation of a Weet-Bix Tryathlon event will be determined by the event management team and the race director on the day.
     
  • Based on the current Weet-Bix Tryathlon Health and Safety Plan, should the Weet-Bix Tryathlon event organisers deem it necessary to modify or cancel any of the New Zealand Weet-Bix Tryathlon series, One of the following options below will be taken:
    • Every effort will be taken to make sure entrants participate in the Weet-Bix Tryathlon as advertised.
    • In the circumstances of a full cancellation, details will be published on the Tryathlon website as soon as possible. Text message updates will also be available upon request.
    • Any change to an event will be communicated to all present via the Race Director over the Public Address System.
    • Regular communication of any changes will be provided via the Public Address system.

     
  • Every effort will be made for those registered to participate in a Weet-Bix Tryathlon event as advertised. In exceptional circumstances the race structure may be forced to change; if this is the case the process will be as follows:
    • Duathlon (Run, Bike, Run)
    • Aquathon (Swim, Run)
    • Fun Run Event (Run ONLY)

     
  • In the event of a complete cancellation of a Tryathlon event, a FULL refund will apply (please see the Weet-Bix Tryathlon Refund Policy).

2. Weet-Bix Tryathlon Refund Policy

  • Refunds will only be issued strictly upon a FULL cancellation of a Weet-Bix Tryathlon event.
     
  • Upon the FULL cancellation of an event, Sanitarium will refund all registered participants to the credit card from which the registration fee was deducted.
     
  • Participants who have made AP payments will need to contact the Weet-Bix Tryathlon management team by phone or email and provide account details of where they would like their refund directed. Manual payment fees will not be included in this refund.
     
  • Participant-requested refunds, for situations other than the above, are not automatically granted, and will only be granted at the discretion of our Weet-Bix Tryathlon Event Manager. Where a participant-initiated refund is granted, an Administration fee of $10 will be deducted from the refund.
     

3. Weet-Bix Tryathlon Prize-Giving Policy

The Weet-Bix Tryathlon Prize-Giving takes place once all competitors have completed the Weet-Bix Tryathlon event course. In order to claim any spot prizes a competitor is drawn for, they must:
  • Have their Weet-Bix Tryathlon race number from that event on hand, and
  • Be present at Prize-Giving.
No exceptions will be made. Any unclaimed prizes will be redrawn at Prize-Giving.
No prizes are able to be claimed at any later stage, and no prizes are able to be claimed by persons other than the Weet-Bix Tryathlon entrant named as the winner. Weet-Bix Tryathlon takes no responsibility for lost or unclaimed prizes.

4. Weet-Bix Tryathlon Transition Area Policy

The Transition Area constitutes part of the Weet-Bix Tryathlon race course, and as such, anyone other than race participants currently racing is not permitted to enter. Marshals will be unable to make exceptions to this. Access to equipment in the Transition Area will not be permitted until after Prize-giving has been completed. Entering a Weet-Bix Tryathlon constitutes agreement to adhere to this policy, put in place for the safety of all competitors and event staff.

5. Weet-Bix Tryathlon Lost Property Policy

Weet-Bix Tryathlon takes no responsibility for any property lost at our Weet-Bix Tryathlon events.

6. Weet-Bix Tryathlon Event Timing Policy

Weet-Bix Tryathlon events are subject to variations in weather and the race course on event day. These conditions, as well as the speed with which participants complete the course, impact on the length of our event. In all instances where timing information is provided, this is approximate. Weet-Bix Tryathlon takes no responsibility for any losses incurred due to events running overtime.

7. Weet-Bix Tryathlon Fair Play Policy

The Weet-Bix Tryathlon is about participation and Fair Play. By entering the Weet-Bix Tryathlon event, you agree to abide by the principals of Fair Play; respect for the rules, courtesy and just and equitable treatment for all participants, spectators and event volunteers alike.

We also encourage all spectators present on the day to encourage and cheer for all participants present, and to equally abide by the principals of Fair Play. Thank you for your support.