NX113 Open Water Swimming Premier Series 2023

Race: NX113 OPEN WATER SWIMMING PREMIER SERIES
Date: 20th August 2023
Venue: Encore Melaka
Time: 9am – 1.30pm

INDIVIDUAL

5km
1.5km

MIX RELAY

500m x 4 ( Mixed Relay )
( minimal 2 person, max 4 person ) *min. age 10 years old

* If there are less than 3 participants in any age group, the registered participant/s will automatically be pushed down to the younger age-grouping (at the end of the registration close date).

Eligibility rules:

• Malaysian Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• Permanent Work Permit/Valid Travel Visa
• Age Group Compliance
• Must be fully vaccinated as per latest official MKN guidelines

Fees:

• 5KM (Early bird – RM320, Normal – RM380)
• 1.5KM (Early bird – RM250, Normal – RM290)
• 500Mx4 Mixed Relay (Early Bird – RM500, Normal – RM580)

Closing date:

• Early bird – 13^thJuly 2023
• Normal – August 2023

NX113  OPEN WATER SWIMMING PREMIER SERIES

Participants’ entitlements:

• An exclusive NX113 OPEN WATER SWIMMING PREMIER SERIES Drawstring Bag
• One-of-a-kind NX113 OPEN WATER SWIMMING PREMIER SERIES Finisher Medal
• Exclusive NX113 OPEN WATER SWIMMING PREMIER SERIES Triathlon Finisher Tee
• Timing Chip
• Tattoo Number
• An exclusive NX113 OPEN WATER SWIMMING PREMIER SERIES Swim Cap

* Dates are fixed, however timing may vary depending on tide

Please take note that ALL participants MUST collect their Race Packs during the stipulated time. And it is mandatory to attend the Race Briefing. 

Date : 19th Aug 2023
Time : 11:00am – 5:00pm
Venue : Mahkota Parade Mall, Melaka

If you’re interested in becoming part of the 113 Expo, please contact info@113triathlon.com

5KM Rules & Regulations

1. Swimmers must wear the given swimming cap.
2. Wetsuit is not permitted. Two-piece swimwear/bikini is also not allowed (local authority requirement).
3. Only FINA approved swimwear allowed.
4. Safety swimming buoy is compulsory.
5. No swimmer shall be permitted to use or wear any device which may be an aid to their speed, endurance, or buoyancy. Swimsuit, rash guard, compression wear, goggles, nose clip and earplugs may be used.
6. No watches or music devices allowed.
7. During roll call, all participants will have to go through a verification check that their timing chips are the same numbers as their body markings.
8. To complete the race, swimmers must start at the flag off point, swim the route following the directional buoys, pass the turning buoys, complete the course by swimming through funnel and touch the finishing pad with either hand with the timing chip.
9. Please cooperate with the finishing judges if they ask for your race number upon touching the pad.
10. In water, swimmers can always hold onto the swimming safety buoy anytime for resting or while waiting for a flag-off.
11. Swimmers who do not finish the course within the time limit shall be removed from the water, however the race director may allow a swimmer outside the time limit to complete the course.
12. All swimmers shall have their race number clearly displayed on the arms, upper backs and back of hands.
13. There are turning judges at each turning point to monitor and to report any rule breached.
14. The red flag will be shown to the swimmer after receiving a yellow flag previously due to a flagrant foul and they will be disqualified.
15. If in the opinion of the referee, any swimmer, or swimmer’s approved representative, takes advantage of committing any violation of the rules or by making intentional contact with any swimmer, the following proceeding shall apply:
    1. 1^st infringement: A yellow flag and a card bearing the swimmer’s number shall be raised to indicate and to inform the swimmer that they are in violation of the rules.
    2. 2^nd infringement: A red flag and a card bearing the swimmer’s number shall be raised by the referee to indicate and to inform the swimmer that they are in violation of the rules for the 2^nd The swimmer shall be disqualified. They must leave the water immediately and be placed in an escort craft and take no further part in the race.

1.5KM Rules & Regulations

1. Swimmers must wear the given swimming cap.
2. Wetsuit is not permitted. Two-piece swimwear/bikini is also not allowed (local authority requirement).
3. Safety swimming buoy is compulsory.
4. No swimmer shall be permitted to use or wear any device which may be an aid to their speed, endurance, or buoyancy. Swimsuit, rash guard, compression wear, goggles, nose clip and earplugs may be used.
5. No watches or music devices allowed.
6. During roll call, all participants will have to go through a verification check that their timing chips are the same numbers as their body markings.
7. To complete the race, swimmers must start at the flag off point, swim the route following the directional buoys, pass the turning buoys, complete the course by swimming through funnel and touch the finishing pad with either hand with the timing chip.
8. Please cooperate with the finishing judges if they ask for your race number upon touching the pad.
9. In water, swimmers can always hold onto the swimming safety buoy anytime for resting or while waiting for a flag-off.
10. Swimmers who do not finish the course within the time limit shall be removed from the water, however the race director may allow a swimmer outside the time limit to complete the course.
11. All swimmers shall have their race number clearly displayed on the arms and upper backs. Additional marking on swim caps for swimmers wearing long sleeves.
12. There are turning judges at each turning point to monitor and to report any rule breached.
13. The red flag will be shown to the swimmer after receiving a yellow flag previously due to a flagrant foul and they will be disqualified.
14. If in the opinion of the referee, any swimmer, or swimmer’s approved representative, takes advantage of committing any violation of the rules or by making intentional contact with any swimmer, the following proceeding shall apply:
    1. 1^st infringement: A yellow flag and a card bearing the swimmer’s number shall be raised to indicate and to inform the swimmer that they are in violation of the rules.
    2. 2^nd infringement: A red flag and a card bearing the swimmer’s number shall be raised by the referee to indicate and to inform the swimmer that they are in violation of the rules for the 2^nd The swimmer shall be disqualified. They must leave the water immediately and be placed in an escort craft and take no further part in the race.

Mixed Relay Rules & Regulations

1. Swimmers must wear the given swimming cap.
2. Wetsuit is not permitted. Two-piece swimwear/bikini is also not allowed (local authority requirement).
3. Safety swimming buoy is compulsory.
4. No swimmer shall be permitted to use or wear any device which may be an aid to their speed, endurance, or buoyancy. Swimsuit, rash guard, compression wear, goggles, nose clip and earplugs may be used.
5. No watches or music devices allowed.
6. Each team must consist of at least two (2) swimmers and up to four (4) swimmers. There must be an alternation between each swimmers, no swimmers can swim 2 loops consecutively.
7. During roll call, all participants will have to go through a verification check that their timing chips are the same numbers as their body markings.
8. To complete the race, each swimmer must start at the flag off point, swim the route following the directional buoys, pass the turning buoys, complete the course by swimming through funnel and pass the timing chip to the next swimmer until all 4 loops are completed. The last swimmer must touch the finishing pad to finish the race.
9. Please cooperate with the finishing judges if they ask for your race number upon touching the pad.
10. In water, swimmers can always hold onto the swimming safety buoy anytime for resting or while waiting for a flag-off.
11. Swimmers who do not finish the course within the time limit shall be removed from the water, however the race director may allow a swimmer outside the time limit to complete the course.
12. All swimmers shall have their race number clearly displayed on the arms and upper backs. Additional marking on swim caps for swimmers wearing long sleeves.
13. There are turning judges at each turning point to monitor and to report any rule breached.
14. The red flag will be shown to the swimmer after receiving a yellow flag previously due to a flagrant foul and they will be disqualified.
15. If in the opinion of the referee, any swimmer, or swimmer’s approved representative, takes advantage of committing any violation of the rules or by making intentional contact with any swimmer, the following proceeding shall apply:
    1. 1^st infringement: A yellow flag and a card bearing the swimmer’s number shall be raised to indicate and to inform the swimmer that they are in violation of the rules.
    2. 2^nd infringement: A red flag and a card bearing the swimmer’s number shall be raised by the referee to indicate and to inform the swimmer that they are in violation of the rules for the 2^nd The swimmer shall be disqualified. They must leave the water immediately and be placed in an escort craft and take no further part in the race.