2012/13 Swimming WA Open Water Series Round 3 - Coogee

Sat 24 Nov 2012

Location: Coogee Beach
Contact: Bobby Jovanovich
Telephone: 9328 4599
Email: openwaterswimming@wa.swimming.org.au

To register, or for more information head www.openwaterswimming.com.au

Making its return to the Swimming WA Open Water Series calendar, the Coogee event will feature new shorter distances for newcomers looking to get involved in Open Water swimming for the first time.

Location

Coogee Beach

Date of Event

Saturday 24th November 2012

Distances

500m, 1.25km, 2.5km & 5km

Timing Badge & Cap Pickup

Pre-registered competitors - Timimg badge & cap collection will be open between 6:00-7:30am

Late registrations - A limit of up to 20 late registrations will be accepted on the day between 6:00-7:15am

During this process competitors will have their race numbers marked on their arms by our officials.

Note: These times will be strictly adhered to. If you arrive after the respective cut-off times you will not be allowed to race.

This is a water safety issue and is taken very seriously

Water Safety

Swimming WA will have support craft and personnel on the water and on the shore. We thank our partners; Surf Life Saving WA who provide equipment and staff to help us here.

Swimsuits

To swim in a Swimming WA Open Water Swim Series event there are no restrictions on swimwear.

However if you are a Swimming WA member and wish to use your time to qualify for Nationals then you must adhere to Swimming Australia (SAL) Open Water By-Law 7 on swimwear. Please view here.

Race Briefing

7:40am

Event Start Time

8:00am

Costs

Swimming WA members

500m - $20

1.25km, 2.5km & 5km - $30

Non-members

500m - $25

1.25km, 2.5km & 5km - $35

Closing Date

Entries close at 5:00pm Wednesday 21st November 2012

Course Maps

Click here for course map

Recognition/Awards

The top three place getters in each age and gender category for each distance will be awarded medallions.

Spot prizes will also be presented throughout the event.

Event Information

All events will be using electronic timing
Exciting new short distance events
5km times can be used for qualification in the Australian Open Water Swim Championships (members only) to be held at Lake Macquarie Newcastle, NSW on 8, 9 & 10 February 2013. Go to www.swimming.org.au

Eligible Age Groups

500m Minimum age: 9yrs of age on day of competition

1.25km Minimum age: 11yrs of age on day of competition

2.5km Minimum age: 12yrs of age on day of competition

5km Minimum age: 12yrs of age on day of competition