Atlantis Fun Day 2024

By registering, you, the Participant, agree to abide by the rules as appended below.

General 

• No Quads or Motorcycles will be allowed. 
• Once all groups have completed all obstacles, and scoring is finalised participants should gather at the tent for the prize-giving.
• Due to varying degrees of difficulty of the obstacles and capabilities of different competitors, some obstacles may become free. At no stage, during and after the event, may competitors drive freely in the competition area or into any completed obstacles. This will result in immediate disqualification.
• Every effort is made to ensure fair and consistent scoring, but mistakes can happen. The organizers endeavour to eliminate these errors.
• This is intended to be a fun event and is not a serious competition. Please see it in this light.
• Any competitor or vehicle occupant who is rude, intimidating, or argumentative towards officials will be disqualified and escorted out of the Dunes.  Entry fees will be forfeited.
• No speeding between obstacles or in the general area of the event will be allowed.
• The possession and consumption of alcohol, the possession of any items for braaing etc is not permitted in Atlantis Dunes. Participants have to inform themselves about and abide by the official regulations. 
• Passengers are allowed as per vehicle spec.
• While driving, all occupants of the vehicle must wear safety belts.
• The decisions of the Marshalls / Organizers will be final.

Drivers

• Swopping or changing drivers, co-drivers will only be permitted under exceptional circumstances.
• Driver’s must have a valid driver's license. Each team enters a dedicated driver, co-driver, and vehicle.

Vehicles

• Swapping of vehicles is not allowed.
• Be self-sufficient in terms of tools, water, etc.
• All vehicles will be subject to scrutiny.
• Safety belts for all passengers
• Carry recovery gear (strap, shackles), fire extinguishers
• Be fitted with proper recovery points front and rear.
• Be roadworthy and street legal (with a valid license).

Groups

• Provision will be made for breaks.
• Stay in your group for the duration of the event until all obstacles have been completed.
• Each group will complete each obstacle together.
• The group leader’s/coordinator’s vehicle will be clearly marked.
• Each group will have a Group Leader who will guide the group through the day.
• If you want to be in a group with friends, ensure that you enter at the gate as a group. We cannot juggle vehicles or keep space for your friends.
• Participating vehicles will be allocated to groups.

Obstacles

• The results will be calculated by the officials and no discussion will be entered into.
• The Competition Rules must be adhered to until the official end of the competition.
• Scoring will be done at the various obstacles.
• Abide by the instructions of the Officials / Marshals.
• The obstacles must be completed in the format and sequence as set out on the day and under the guidance of the Event Marshals.
• The event starts at 09h00 when the obstacles will open.

We/I, together with any adults and children as occupants of the vehicle will willingly be entering the premises and participating in the ATLANTIS DUNES EVENT (hereafter referred to as the fun day meeting), We/I acknowledge that in participating in these activities I shall be subjecting myself, to danger and the possibility of personal injury, loss of support and / or the loss of my life or passengers’ lives, and / or the loss or damage to personal possessions.

NOW THEREFORE, in my personal capacity as well as natural guardian of my minor children do hereby acknowledge that I have freely and voluntarily accepted fully the risk to myself and my minor dependents and do hereby on behalf of myself, my heirs, executors, administrators or assigns forever discharge, release and indemnify, hold harmless and absolve the organisers of the Fun Day, their committee, land owners and any other person involved in the above activities even where such activities constitute a negligent act or omission on the part of the Fun Day from any claim or claims of whatsoever nature prior to and including the date/s of the activities and particularly as a result of any activity of whatsoever nature in which the Fun Day is in any way party to.

And We/I do further indemnify the organisers against any claim or claims, which may be brought against them by any other person or body arising out of my actions aforementioned, and in particular against claims made against the Fun Day for any claim or claims preferred against them by my dependents.

We/I acknowledge that We/I have given this indemnity information to each of my party and that they have accepted and agreed to the conditions as set out above.

These Safety Guidelines are provided for the safety of you and of others. Due to the numerous risks associated with driving a vehicle in the dunes, the guidelines are not comprehensive and common sense must still be applied:

1. Only persons with valid driver’s license, in street legal vehicles, are permitted to drive at the event.
2. While driving, ensure that safety belts are worn by all occupants in the vehicle.
3. Ensure that there are no loose items in the vehicle.
4. Use the golden rule for off-road driving – “as slow as possible and as fast as necessary”.
5. Stay in the demarcated areas and trails in the dunes and do not venture into unknown areas on your own. (If you are not sure where to go, ask one of the officials or wait for a guide vehicle)
6. Keep a continuous lookout for other vehicles and ensure that you do not enter a blind corner without ensuring that it is safe to do so. (Always expect the unexpected)
7. Before reversing, ensure that there are no vehicles behind yours.
8. Do not summit a dune before making sure that it is safe to do so. (A vehicle may be approaching from the other side or stuck or there may be severe drop on the other side of the dune)
9. When following another vehicle, keep a safe following distance. When approaching an obstacle allow the vehicle in front of you to totally clear the obstacle before proceeding.
10. Keep left for oncoming vehicles. If stakes demarcate a route, leave stakes with red flags to the left and leave green flags to the right.
11. Obey safety instructions issued by the officials for specific obstacles or trail drives.
12. Make sure that children are kept under supervision and strict control. (The driver is accountable for the safety of all occupants of the vehicle)
13. The consumption of any intoxicating substances is prohibited. (“drinking and driving”)
14. Respect the area and the privilege to use it. Act responsibly and do not litter or cause any chemical pollution. (Bins or black plastic bags are provided in strategic areas)
15. Do not damage or drive over any vegetation as it plays an important role in the eco-system in the area.

Preliminary programme (subject to change)