Swimmers must wear the designated swim caps provided by the HKGSA during the
race.
Swimmer MUST present a valid Race Card issued by the HKGSA at the Registration Counter. If swimmers
cannot provide a valid Race Card or not reporting to the Registration Counter, they will not be
allowed to join the current race and they may not be eligible for the future race.
Racing Group Swimmers who are unable to show their wrist electronic transponders,
ankle electronic transponders, race cards, and their designated swim caps will not
be allowed to race.
Leisure Group Swimmers who are unable to show their ankle electronic
transponders, race cards, their designated swim caps and tow floats will not be
allowed to race.
All electronic transponders, tow floats, race cards, and swim caps are non-transferable. Failure to
comply will result in disqualification.
During the race, racing group swimmers must wear swim caps and
electronic transponder chips (Wrist & Ankle) provided by HKGSA
throughout the whole swimming period. Those who fail to comply may be
disqualified.
During the race, leisure group swimmers must wear swim caps, ankle electronic
transponder chips and tow floats provided by
HKGSA throughout the whole swimming period. Those who fail to comply will be
asked to leave the water and be disqualified. Should the swimmer
loses the tow float intentionally, HKGSA reserves the right to forbid the swimmer to
participate in the coming year.
Leisure Group Swimmers SHOULD swim inside the Race Course. Those outside the Race Course will be
guided back to the course by canoes. Those who fail to comply will be requested to leave the water
and will be disqualified.
If swimmers feel exhausted or affected by cramp during the race, please raise a hand and
call for help immediately. For the leisure group swimmers, they shall float
on back and hold the tow float tight with one hand and raise the other hand for assistance.
Lifeguards and Rescue Boat would come for rescue immediately.
Racing Group Swimmers MUST report to the Wrist Electronic Transponder Return Center immediately
after the race.
To avoid overcrowding, swimmers should leave the pier as quickly as possible after landing.
Any swimming activity in the Harbour is prohibited after the Race.
Swimmers must forfeit their right to participate in the Race and will be requested to leave water by
officials if they were unable to Finish the race within 50 minutes after the start of each event.
Their results will be recorded as “DNF” (Did Not Finish) or “OTL” (Over Time Limit).
No swimmer is permitted to use any device that may be an aid to their speed or endurance such as
fins and paddles. Nails should be trimmed and not sharp.
No political action shall take place inside or in the immediate vicinity of the venue(s). The
promotion or announcement, by any means, of political messages or any other political actions inside
or in the immediate vicinity of the venue(s) is strictly prohibited before, during and after the
championships/competition. Any swimmer failing to observe the aforementioned rule will be
disqualified to participate in the Race and must leave the racing venue immediately.
Please do not wear watches or jewellery.
Racing Group Swimmers: must wear only one swimsuit in one or two
pieces. Swimwear for both men and women shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder,
nor extend below the ankle. Water Temperature and Wetsuit:
Wetsuits are allowed in case of low water temperature.
Leisure Group Swimmers: can choose the swimsuits and wetsuits
according to one’s own choice.
HKGSA has its sole discretion to reject any entry.
HKGSA has the final decision over all matters not stipulated here in the rules.
