Swimmer Code of Conduct
Participants in the Busselton Jetty Swim are expected to adhere to the following Swimmer Code of Conduct at all times, not just on event day:
- Read and understand the Event Terms & Conditions prior to registering.
- Follow the Race Rules at all times. Understand that many are in place for the safety of all participants, event volunteers, officials, staff and contractors.
- Understand that some decisions are made for the greater good rather than any individual circumstance.
- Be respectful of event volunteers, officials, staff and contractors. All are giving their time to ensure the enjoyment of swimmers and the success of the event.
- Verbal, cyber or physical abuse is not acceptable at any time or through any medium.
- Respect the rights and dignity of all involved regardless of their gender, ability, age, ethnicity, cultural background or religion.
- Use the appropriate Race Rules and event Terms and Conditions as guidelines to resolve any dispute.
- Follow directions and instructions from officials and volunteers on event day.
- Be a good sport – recognise the efforts of all involved.
- Respect our environment, including the jetty, the beach and of course the ocean you swim in. Do no harm.
- Participate for your own fun, enjoyment and the many benefits associated with it.
The Busselton Jetty Swim is delivered by a committee of dedicated volunteers with support from contractors. In order to support all volunteers and staff who work on this event:
- The Committee reserves the right to refuse entry to any person deemed to be in breach of this Swimmer Code of Conduct; and
- The Committee will impose a sanction consisting of a two-year event ban for any person deemed to be deliberately in breach of this Swimmer Code of Conduct, the Race Rules or any of the Event Terms & Conditions.
- The Committee may also impose a lesser sanction for an unintentional breach at its discretion.
