29-06-2024 - 30-06-2024
12:00pm - 6:30pm
Water Sports and Recreation Precinct, Wan Chai
Hung Hing Road, Wan Chai North (Exit A2 of Exhibition Centre MTR Station by walking about 5 minutes)
Free

20th Anniversary of Harbourfront Development - Harbour of Life ‧ Charting a New Course『Slide & Splash Summer Party』

29-06-2024 - 30-06-2024
12:00pm - 6:30pm
Water Sports and Recreation Precinct, Wan Chai
Hung Hing Road, Wan Chai North (Exit A2 of Exhibition Centre MTR Station by walking about 5 minutes)
Free


(Fully booked, thank you for your support.)

For the final weekend this June, there would be a series of water activities organized to welcome public participation at the Water Sports and Recreation Precinct in Wan Chai. Participants will have the opportunity to experience a variety of activities organized by the "Hong Kong Playground Association", including water slides, stand- up paddle boarding (SUP), kayaking, board rowing, water roller, chilling on the harboufront sofa, and enjoying a sea journey with a big flamingo raft! Get ready to have fun with these onshore and offshore activities, and sign up now!

 

Date : June 29 - 30, 2024 (Saturday and Sunday)

Time : 12:00pm to 18:30pm

Location : Water Sports and Recreation Precinct, Wan Chai
*The Map please refer to the chinese version

Activity Fee : Free of charge

Activities : 

* : For persons aged 6 or above (Persons aged 6-11 must register and

participate with an accompanying adult)

#:For persons aged 8 or above (Persons aged 8-11 must register and

participate with an accompanying adult)

@:Any person (Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent)

 

* The activities are suitable for persons aged 6 or above (Children aged 6-11 must be accompanied by a parent)

* The accompanying parent must also register and participate in the activity.

* Participants under the age of 18 are required to fill out a parental consent form on the day of the activity.

* Buoyancy aids and first aid stations will be provided during the event.

* Participants must wear standard enclosed toe shoes, and participants are recommended to bring the following water activity equipments (refer to the images below).

 

Event Schedule (June 29 - 30)


Section A: Eligibility and Requirements
1. The activities are suitable for participants aged 6 or above, and each participant under the age of 11 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian note1.
2. Water activities require a certain level of physical fitness. For the health and safety of participants, the organizer recommends that participants understand their own physical condition and suitability for participation before joining the activity. Participants aged 65 or above and those with chronic illnesses should consult a doctor first, and bring any necessary medications. Participants should also fill out the medical history section on the enrolment form.
3. The organizer does not recommend participation for individuals who have experienced any of the following conditions within 24 hours prior to the activity, including but not limited to fever, cough, flu/cold, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, rash, skin disease, heart disease, lung disease, haemophilia, epilepsy, dizziness/fainting/loss of consciousness when exposed to animals, fear of animals or water, or immunodeficiency.
4. Participants must be able to swim and swim at least 50 meters while fully clothed.
5. Participants infected with any communicable disease listed in the First Schedule of the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance (Cap. 599) note1 are not allowed to participate.
6. If the coach or staff observes that a participant's health condition is unsuitable for training or exhibits symptoms of a communicable disease, such as fever, respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, runny nose, sore throat), red eyes, rash, or skin lesions, the coach has the right to terminate the participant's training for safety reasons.
7. Participants who are unwell should stay at home to rest, in order to protect the safety of all participants. If necessary, the organizer may also request unwell participants to leave the activity during the event
8. If a participant engages in behaviour that poses a danger or disturbance to themselves or others, or fails to follow the instructions of the organizer's staff, the staff may request the participant to leave, and the parent/guardian must be responsible for the participant's safety and behaviour. The organizer will not compensate any participants who are asked to leave due to behavioural issues.
9. If our staff considers you are acting unacceptably, including but not limited to causing nuisance to other participants during the activity, inflicting bodily harm to others, using any language(s) or action(s) likely to cause offence or annoyance to others, behaving indecently, breaching the laws of Hong Kong etc., the Organizer has the right to ask you to withdraw from the activity immediately.
10. Participants must not bring any metal objects, sharp items, weapons or sun protection clothing with metal zippers when using the slides or inflatable facilities.
11. Participants must comply with all venue rules and safety regulations.
12. Participants are responsible for compensating the organizer for any loss or damage to the organizer's property during the activity.
13. Participants shall quickly evacuate the activity venue under the instruction of the organizer's staff in case of an emergency.
14. During the activities, participants shall follow the instructions of the activity staff or coach, and do not leave without notification.
15. The organizer's staff reserves the final right to determine the suitability of any participant for the activity, and may refuse the participation of any person to ensure safety or order.
16. If the weather and sea conditions are poor during the activity, the organizer's staff has the absolute authority to request participants to return, suspend or cancel the water activities.

Note 1: The meaning of "guardian" is the same as in the Guardianship of Minors Ordinance.
Note 2: The latest list of communicable diseases in the First Schedule of the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance (Cap. 599) can be found at the following link: https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap599!en-zh-Hant-HK?INDEX_CS=N&xpid=ID_1438403500650_003

 Section B: Basic Terms and Registration Instructions

  1. Participants must arrive at the designated meeting place on time, late arrivals will not be accommodated.
  2. Participants must present the original/copy of the identity document used for registration to verify their identity on the day of the activity. For participants under the age of 18, a parent consent form must be filled out on the day of the activity, otherwise the coach and organizer staff have the right to refuse their participation in the water activities.
  3. Once registration is confirmed, participants cannot change the registered name, and the activity quota cannot be transferred.
  4. The activity will be conducted in Cantonese.
  5. Participants are advised to wear lightweight clothing suitable for water sports, bring sufficient drinking water, hats, toiletries, spare clothes, sunscreen, and rain gear.
  6. Participants must wear standard life jackets or buoyancy aids and closed-toe water shoes (slippers or sandals without ankle protection are not allowed) during the activity. Wear suitable swimwear, swim trunks, sun hats, light and breathable long sleeve tops.
  7. The activity venue may not have enough lockers to store personal belongings, participants should take care of their own belongings and avoid bringing valuables to the venue. The organizer will not be responsible for any lost property or any kind of loss or damage.
  8. The organizer will not be liable or responsible for any property and/or any kind of loss or damage of the participants.
  9. The activity will be held at sea, if participants are prone to seasickness or feeling unwell, please bring your own medication. The organizer will not provide any medication for participants.
  10. If skin irritation, eye discomfort, coughing, breathing difficulties or other physical discomfort occurs after the activity, participants should seek medical attention immediately.
  11. Shower facilities are available at the Water Sports and Recreation Precinct in Wan Chai for participants' use.
  12. If the activity is cancelled due to inclement weather or other special circumstances (such as emergency maintenance of equipment or venue), the organizer staff will notify the affected participants about the arrangements (please refer to the inclement weather arrangement); other personal reasons will not be accepted for rescheduling.
  13. All activity schedules or content are subject to ad hoc and necessary changes without prior notice.
  14. Organizer is entitled to take photographs, videos or audio-record of the activity. Participants’ presence at the activity will constitute consent to public display or promotional usage of such photo(s), image(s), audio(s) and video(s) taken in any formats via any communication channels of the Organiser, without any prior notice or any form of remuneration. We will take all reasonably practicable steps to destroy your personal data within a reasonable period after the activity.
  15. If there are any changes or disputes regarding the activity, this plan reserves the final right, and participants shall not object.
  16. For any inquiries about the activity, please call: (852) 2157 0971 / 2157 0972 (Mr. Wong/Ms. Li).