Participaton Statement
Aly Swims Cornwall Ltd recognises that sea swimming is an activity with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own involvement. By booking a trip/swim you are aware and accept these risks and will be responsible for your own actions and involvement. Aly Swims Cornwall Ltd will help you to manage these, but can never completely remove them.
Conditions of Booking
These conditions also apply to each individual when booking as a group. It is advised that you take out your own personal accident/cancellation insurance.
Insurance and Loss
Aly Swims Cornwall Ltd days/events do not include any personal accident, cancellation, third-party liability or personal insurance. Aly Swims Cornwall Ltd recommends that you take out your own policy. Aly Swims Cornwall Ltd will accept no responsibility whatsoever in respect of loss or damage to personal property.
Fees
Each participant must complete the payment process. Only on receipt of full payment will a place be guaranteed.
Cancellation of Experiences and Coaching Sessions by Aly Swims Cornwall Ltd
Whilst every attempt is made to ensure that advertised experience/sessions actually run, Aly Swims Cornwall Ltd will notify the client of cancellation as soon as possible. Experiences/sessions will be cancelled if Aly Swims Cornwall Ltd believes there are reasonable grounds that cancellation is necessary due to dangerous and/or unsuitable conditions for the activity or lack of participants. In the unlikely event that Aly Swims Cornwall Ltd has to cancel your experience/session, you will be offered either a full refund or another date. In the event of the cancellation of a trip/session, Aly Swims Cornwall Ltd will not be liable for any travel or accommodation related expenses.
Cancellation of Swim Experiences by the Client
All cancellations by the client must be via email to AlySwimsCornwall@gmail.com. If you are cancelling within 3 days of the start of your booking, please also call 07803 607925, 07739 329806. Once notified of the cancellation, Aly Swims Cornwall Ltd will try to resell the trip/event place(s). In the event that Aly Swims Cornwall Ltd is able to resell the participant place prior to the commencement date, the client will receive a full refund. In the event that Aly Swims Cornwall Ltd is unable to resell the trip/event place(s) prior to the course commencement date the client will be charged the following cancellation fees:
It may be possible to transfer places to client sought replacements unless there is a waiting list for the event, this is to be discussed with Aly Swims Cornwall Ltd at the time of cancellation.
Non Attendance/Cancellation or Late Arrival for Coaching Sessions.
If you are going to be late, please contact 07803 607925 to let Aly know, you may not be offered an alternative and may not be able to be included. If you are able to be included, the session may be shorter. Any cancellation within 48 hours of a booked session will not be refunded. If you do not attend a booked session, no refund or reschedule option will be given. In unavoidable/unforeseen circumstances, discretion may be given by Aly Swims Cornwall Ltd and will be discussed with the client. Cancellations outside of 48 hours may be rescheduled or a refund can be sought minus a £5 administration fee. All requests for cancellation/refunds must be emailed to AlySwimsCornwall@gmail.com.
Health and Age Requirements
By booking, you declare you are of good health, that you meet the day/event fitness and other requirements as listed on the relevant information page; and that you take part entirely at your own risk. All entrants must be 18 years or over. If you are a competent younger swimmer with an accompanying adult, please get in touch to discus options.
Equipment
If you choose to swim without a wetsuit, you need to understand your time in the water may be reduced. Tow floats will be compulsory for most adventures/coaching sessions. Bright swim hats may be compulsory. Footwear in the water may be compulsory for some sessions/adventures. Appropriate footwear may be compulsory on some adventures.
Personal Belongings
You are responsible for all your personal belongings and valuables. We recommend you do not bring any items of value. You may choose to use a dry bag or phone case to keep your belongings with you on your swim.
Social Media/Photography
Permission to use any media featuring you is automatically assumed and may be used by Aly Swims Cornwall Ltd for advertising and publicity purposes. Should you specifically not want your photo taken, please inform your swim coach prior to the beginning of your session.