TE PUKU O TE IKA OUTRIGGER CANOE ASSOCIATION Inc.
EVENT WAIVER and AUTHORITY FORM
Lake Karāpiro – 5th and 6th of December 2026

As a competitor in the 2026 Te Puku O Te Ika Sprint Champs, Waikato River Authority regatta, I declare that:
Please note - If a competitor is under 18 years of age, the Waiver must be signed by a Parent or guardian.
Financial
1. My accepted entry will not be transferred to another entrant without the prior approval of the event organisers.
2. If the event is cancelled, postponed or changed because of circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the event organisers, including severe weather, unsafe water conditions, natural disaster, government direction, public emergency or other circumstances beyond reasonable control, any refund or transfer of entry fees will be dealt with in accordance with the event's published cancellation policy and applicable New Zealand law.
Health and Safety
3. I acknowledge that waka ama and sprints paddling involve inherent risks, including drowning, capsizing, collision, changing weather and water conditions, fatigue, injury, illness and equipment failure.
4. I voluntarily accept the inherent risks of participating in the event and agree to take reasonable care for my own health and safety and that of others, and that I am responsible for complying with all reasonable safety instructions and event rules.
5. I accept responsibility for any loss or injury resulting from my failure to comply with those instructions or rules. Nothing in this waiver excludes, restricts or modifies any liability, right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under New Zealand law.
6. I understand that situations may arise beyond the immediate control of officials or organisers and agree to follow directions from event and safety personnel and to stop participating if continuing would create an unreasonable risk to myself or others.
7. I agree to comply with the Waka Ama Aotearoa New Zealand race rules, regulations and event instructions of the 2026 Te Puku O Te Ika Sprint Champs, Waikato River Authority events team.
8. I consent to event personnel, first aiders, medical practitioners and emergency services providing or arranging reasonable first aid, medical treatment, evacuation or transport if I become ill or injured during the event and such assistance is considered necessary.
9. I can confidently swim 50 Metres. If I cannot swim 50 Metres, I will wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) at all times on the water.
10. I understand that the event comprises an exemption for carrying PFDs onboard racing craft (Refer to NZ Maritime Rules Navigation Safety Rules, Part 91.4(d).
11. And that I, or my guardian, is responsible for ensuring if in reading the above deems it is required or necessary to, that I wear a PFD.
Privacy
12. I acknowledge that photography, video and audio recording may take place during the event. As a condition of participation, I authorise Te Puku O Te Ika Outrigger Canoe Association, the event organisers and their authorised media representatives to use my name, image, likeness and recorded voice for legitimate event-related purposes, including event reporting, promotion, social media, publications and broadcasts, without payment to me. Personal information will be collected and used for event administration, participant identification, safety, emergency response, communication, results and other lawful event purposes in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.