As a prerequisite of open water swimming with our club you are required to read, agree and  sign the Open Water Safety Rules and Code of Conduct Agreement and disclaimer detailed  below.  
1. I acknowledge the need to adhere to additional rules to minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission before, during and after open water swimming and that Alnwick and District Triathlon Club has a risk assessment for this activity which is available on the club website. In particular, I understand the need to comply with the following:
a. I will maintain a 1 meter plus separation between myself and anyone outside of my family / support bubble and ideally maintain 2 meters separation. This is of particular importance when entering and exiting the lake.
b. I will adhere to the ‘rule of six’ before and after the session in line with government guidance.
c. I acknowledge the club’s ‘no touch’ policy and will not share or touch another participant or their equipment (including goggles, swim caps, drink bottles and swim aids). If this cannot be avoided, any item should be cleaned / disinfected before exchanging.
d. Social distancing rules should be maintained with members of the public as well as other participants in the session. Particular attention should be paid when walking from the car park to the lake.
e. I will follow government guidance on car sharing and the use of public transport. I will avoid sharing with any members outside of my household where possible and aim to walk or cycle in preference to using public transport if it is safe to do so.
2. I will register my presence with the duty marshal on entering and exiting the water  by adhering to the
    recording system in use. I will enter and exit only at the  designated spots and stay within the designated swim
    route unless instructed  otherwise by the duty marshal or coach.  
3. I am a competent swimmer capable of completing a 400 metre continuous swim.  
4. I shall ensure that I have paid the appropriate club membership fee and have  completed and returned the
    signed Safety Rules and Conduct Agreement and  Disclaimer including the emergency contact details/medical
    information and returned these to the appropriate club official before entering the water. I agree  that
    emergency medical details can be kept for subsequent  swim sessions unless I resign
    from the club. (These will be held securely online with controlled access and the information will only be used in the event of an emergency. All medical details will be treated in the strictest confidence).  
5. I will exit the water at the designated time or when instructed by the duty marshal  by the agreed signals (
    (klaxon or horn) if it is necessary to get everyone out for safety  reasons.  
6. If inexperienced in open water swimming I will advise the duty marshal or coach and  stay in my pair/group
    during the entire time of my swim and wear a cap of the  colour allocated to “novice swimmers”.  
7. I will wear an appropriate brightly coloured swim hat at all times and understand  white hats are not permitted
    as they blend with bird life.  
8. I will avoid swimming through birds.  
9. I will wear a wetsuit unless involved in a declared non-wetsuit training session.  
10. I will carry a whistle and use
    it to attract attention if in difficulty or to alert others  that a swimmer is in difficulty.  
11. If/when I am a non-wetsuit swimmer I agree that I must be buddied at all times and  that the buddy will not
     be more than 15 metres from the non-wetsuit swimmer.  
12. I understand that swimming in Ladyburn Lake
     will cease if the water quality or  weather conditions are deemed unsuitable.  
13. I will not swim or enter the water if I feel unwell.  
14. I understand that it is not advisable to swim with cuts or grazes and that these must  be covered by a
      waterproof plaster should I choose to swim.  
15. If I feel very cold, unwell or uncomfortable with the surroundings I understand that I  must leave the water as
      soon as it is safe to do so.
16. I will take care on the jetty and ramp which can be slippery and stony and will avoid  weeds and edges of the
      lake where the weeds are thickest.  
17. I will not swim alone. I will pair up with a buddy of similar ability, keeping a mutual  check throughout.  
18. If in difficulty I understand that the procedure is to roll on my back and float whilst  raising one arm in the air
      to a 90 degree angle bringing it down and up in a  continuous movement , at the same time I will shout for
      assistance and if possible  use a whistle to attract attention.  
19. I am aware of the need to avoid ingesting lake water.  
20. I understand that it is advisable to change and shower at the earliest opportunity  after swimming in open
      water and if I become unwell after my swim and believe it to  be related then I will contact a medical
      professional and seek advice and inform a  club official.  
21. I will follow the good practice of rinsing my wetsuit in clean water and drying it after  swimming in any lake.  
22. If I have a medical condition where I need a medical aid e.g. inhaler, epipen, sugar, I  will leave the aid with
      the lakeside supervisor (in a suitable named container with  instructions for use).  
23. I understand and agree that juniors must only swim as part of a coached session.