The Wales Swim Friday, June 27, 2025
Rules

Rules for the Weekend

It is your responsibility as a competitor to know ALL the rules. Ignorance is no defence.

  • It is your responsibility as a competitor to know and correctly complete the full course.
  • Foul and abusive language is not permitted and the failure to follow a marshals instructions, the police or referee will lead to disqualification. Marshals are volunteers who help with the running of the event that you are taking part in. Please respect them and thank them for their efforts.
  • Front facing stokes only.
  • No outside assistance is allowed at any time.
  • Should a time or penalty be queried after the event, this must be submitted within 24 hours of the race. A review panel will meet 48 hours after the event and all decisions will be final.
  • All decisions are final. The race director and race referee have the final say on all decisions and outcomes. For safety purposes the race director and race referee have the ability to implement and introduce laws and rules on the day.
  • Please make sure you are at the start line, 30 minutes prior to event start.
  • Marshals are only a reference.  It is your responsibility to know the route.
  • If you are unable to complete the course, please report to an official with your timing chip.
  • If you decide last minute not to start the event, please report to an official with your timing chip.
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