B.1 An information sheet in connection with each championship shall be issued to every entrant and official at least seven days prior to the event and must be read by them before the briefing meeting. The sheet must contain an instruction to all swimmers, safety cover and officials that any injury, however small, must be reported to the Swim Secretary.

B.2 Both a registration and a briefing meeting shall be held before each championship at a time and venue indicated on the informationsheet.

B.3 Entrants are expected to register and attend the briefing meeting. Failure to do so without adequate explanation, acceptable to the Swim Secretary, will result in disqualification. Any canoeist/boat crew providing safety cover for a competitor is required to attend the briefing meeting with the entrant.