Participants in the Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari need to exercise self-responsibility, sound decision-making and appreciate the inherent risks presented by the activities in the event.
It's not a race or for the faint hearted - it is designed to be the coldest, longest, hardest, most grueling and uncomfortable test of endurance on a city scooter to raise money and awareness for cancer sufferers.
Risks are increased in the Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari by hazards such as fatigue, equipment selection, weather (cloud cover, sun glare, temperature, wind, rain and snow), participants health and skill levels, noise levels, insects and wildlife, other road users, road works, road surface conditions and unfamiliarity with the course.
Incidents can happen anywhere and at anytime and our safety procedures reflect this. We are continually reviewing our systems, as there are always things to learn, but we are confident our procedures are robust. However, if you identify a hazard, either in the lead up to, or during the Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari, please inform the organisers immediately.
Expect changes since the last time you completed the Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari, so it is important that you read all the information provided here on our website - under the participate tab.
It's not a race or for the faint hearted - it is designed to be the coldest, longest, hardest, most grueling and uncomfortable test of endurance on a city scooter to raise money and awareness for cancer sufferers.
Risks are increased in the Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari by hazards such as fatigue, equipment selection, weather (cloud cover, sun glare, temperature, wind, rain and snow), participants health and skill levels, noise levels, insects and wildlife, other road users, road works, road surface conditions and unfamiliarity with the course.
Incidents can happen anywhere and at anytime and our safety procedures reflect this. We are continually reviewing our systems, as there are always things to learn, but we are confident our procedures are robust. However, if you identify a hazard, either in the lead up to, or during the Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari, please inform the organisers immediately.
Expect changes since the last time you completed the Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari, so it is important that you read all the information provided here on our website - under the participate tab.
Conditions for entry to participate in the Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari
- I acknowledge and agree that these terms and conditions are subject to change from time to time at the discretion of the Event Organisers. Details of any such changes will be published via the event website, facebook, emails, detailed in the rider registration pack and other means.
- I understand that the Event Organisers may alter the advertised course, ride briefing or start times for safety or other reasons.
- I agree to abide by the Event Rules (see here) and with the direction of the event marshals, their personnel and Cancer Society representatives.
- I agree to comply with all the directions given on the website (www.scootersafari.co.nz), entry form, confirmation email, email communications, facebook page, rider information pack, briefings on the day and course signage.
- I agree to display the supplied arm band on the day to identify me as a registered participant.
- I agree to allow the Cancer Society and sponsors to use photographs, video and film taken during the event to advertise their products and to promote the event or raise awareness of the Cancer Society at no cost.
- I understand that participation in this event is at my own risk and I accept full responsibility for assessing all the dangers, hazards and risks of entry in the event and rely solely on my own assessment of these dangers, hazards and risks before participating in the event and notwithstanding any decision thereon made by the event organisers and other persons, corporations and bodies involved, engaged in promoting or staging the event.
- I undertake to obtain adequate skills to negotiate and minimise the risk of the hazards on the course.
- I understand the Tranz Alpine Scooter event travels on open public roads. Participants are required to obey New Zealand traffic law at all times.
- I am fully responsible for my personal belongings at the event.
- I am in sound physical condition and health, capable of safely participating in the event, and am not aware of any illness, injury, physical disability, impairment or medical condition that may cause me injury or death during or as a consequence of my participation in the event. By participating, I accept all risks flowing from my participation that could result in loss of life or permanent injury or damage to property.
- Accordingly I release all persons or corporations associated directly or indirectly with the conduct of the event from all claims, demands and proceedings arising out of my participation and I hereby indemnify them against all liability for all injury, loss or damage arising out of, or connected with any act or omission by me in the course of my participation in this event. This liability, loss or damage includes, but is not limited to, the cost to defend or settle any claim, suit, action or proceedings brought against the organisers. This release shall extend to and include promoters, sponsors, the organisers of the event and their respective directors, partners, managers, officers, agents, contractors, employees and volunteers including medical and paramedical personnel appointed for the event, the owners, licensees and occupiers of land upon which the event or any part of it is conducted, any statutory body or local authority having control over any land upon which the event is conducted or which is directly or indirectly associated with the event in any manner whatsoever. This release and indemnity continues forever and binds my heirs, executors, personal representatives and assigns.
- I confirm that my scooter is mechanically safe and fit for purpose to be driven on New Zealand roads and will be appropriately registered with the NZ Transport Agency on the event date.
- I confirm that all clothing, garments or adornments do not hinder my vision, do not adversely restrict my ability to manoeuvre safely and do not affect the safety of other participants.
- I confirm that I am legally licensed, such license being current and valid on the event date, to ride a scooter on New Zealand roads.
- I understand that the Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari has been developed to be safely completed in one day, and has an approved Traffic Management Plan for one day only.
- I understand that while scooter mechanical support will be provided, only limited mechanical issues can be repaired.
- I understand and agree that situations may arise during the event, which may be beyond the immediate control of marshals or organisers, and I must continually participate in a safe manner that does not endanger either myself or others.
- I acknowledge that the Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari is not a race, a speed contest or in any way promoting or encouraging competitiveness against other riders.
- The decision of the Event Organisers or his/her representative is final.
- I have made all my team members aware of these Terms and Conditions of entry and have authority to sign on their behalf.
