Splash Rules and Safety

Splash rules

A completed lap is recorded after touching the pad at the end of the 50m lane.
Teams may swim individually or all at the same time.
Each lap will be counted by an official counter lap counter who will record your total number of laps onto a lap count sheet.
Your swim must be completed in one attempt.
You may stop, rest, eat or drink, but your waist must remain in the water.
You may leave the pool to use the toilet facilities.
All laps must be completed during the event times.
Participants under 16 years of age must provide written consent from a parent or legal guardian.
Parents/guardians are responsible for the supervision and safety of their children.
Splash for Cash is a smoke, drug and alcohol free event.

If you are not a confident swimmer you can use flippers, floaties, pool noodles etc to assist you swim.
Listen to your body - If you feel tired take a rest break.
Make sure you stay hydrated – keep a bottle of water or a sports drink handy at one end of the lane.
Take regular breaks if you are swimming a long distance.
Keep your energy levels up – if you plan to swim a long distance keep some high energy snacks at the end of the lane.
No diving in the shallow end of the pool.
Please be mindful of other swimmers in your lane – keep to the left where possible.

Medical assistance will be available at each pool venue. Qualified lifeguards will be on duty at each official Splash event.

If you have any special needs or questions please contact Heather Klein at Heather.Klein@ridbc.org.au or phone on +61 2 9872 0237.