Vladswim Challenge Swim is a 2.5km and 5km open water event, and 10km marathon swimming event. Swimmers can compete only as solos.
This is a chance for swimmers to challenge themselves in a safe environment without the need for a boat or paddler. The swim can be used as a Rottnest Qualifier, a training session or make it a goal to finish the year with.
Kayakers and course paddlers will be provided so there is no requirement for swimmers to provide their own support.
Date: SATURDAY 15th DEC 2018
The course (map)
A 2.5km, 5km or 10km swim for solo swimmers covering a 2.5km loop starting at Chinamans Beach, Balmoral heading south towards Edwards Beach, turning at Rocky Point with the loop finishing back at Chinamans beach.
2.5km event
5km event
Good news! Our 5km swim event is now part of the NSW Summer Swim Leader Board.
More info at: https://www.snswsummerswimleaderboard.com.au/
10km event
Online Entries
2018 entries will close at 12pm on Fri 14th 2018 or earlier (subject to availability)
Entry Fee
On The Day Entries
at Rosherville Reserve from 6:30am to 7:45am
Please refer to the above table for pricing
CASH ONLY!
Support Requirements
Own personal support is not allowed. The course will be monitored by support boats, kayaks and paddlers provided by the organisers.
Nutrition and feeding during the swim
Floating feeding stations will be placed on the course at the 2.5km loop. Any swimmer requiring nutrition during the swim will be able to place their drink bottles etc. in these stations to be available during the swim. All bottles and food placed in here must be clearly labelled with the competitor’s name.
No glass bottles and no plastic bags. If you are using gels - please label with name and attach to drink bottle with elastic band.
Swimsuits
If you wish to use this swim as a qualifier than you must adhere to rules set out by the event organizers. We strongly advice to check with the event organizers, if wetsuits are allowed in your qualifier swim.
Flotation devices such as pull buoys, flippers or fins are prohibited.
You may swim in wetsuit if you wish to do so, but please note that you may not be able to use your time as a qualifier (for example for Rottnest Channel swim event).
Also you will be not awarded winners medal should you come first, second or third in one of the event (2.5km, 5km or 10km).
Swim Briefing
Will be held 7:45am on the morning of the swim that is 20 mins before start time at Rosherville Reserve
Event Cancellation/ Unsuitable conditions
We reserve the right to cancel the event if the weather conditions and or surf conditions on the day are unsafe and dangerous to either swimmers or our support paddlers. If the event is cancelled, there will be no re-run of the event and online entries will not be refunded.
Refund terms:
If you are already booked but unable to participate for medical or other reasons, please contact our office.
Terms: Participants are to contact Event organisers at least 5 working days before the event/ competition date, requesting refund and stating reason for their cancellation.
A cancellation fee of $10 applies.
Any cancellations within five working days of the event or 'no show' on the day of the swim, will results in forfeiting your event fee.
Age Limit
Entrants must be 16 years and over. Special exceptions can be made. If anyone younger would like to enter, proof must be provided as to swimmers ability to complete the course.
Rottnest Qualifying
10km swim can be used as a qualifier for the Rottnest Channel swim. Multisport Australia will be timing our event. The results will be posted on this website and can be used as a proof for your Rottnest Qualifier.
Transport
We encourage all participants to use public transport where possible. For public transport service information and to plan your trip please visit www.transportnsw.info and click on Plan Your Trip or call 131 500.
Parking
Limited street parking around Rosherville Reserve. Parking limit 2hours along the reserve. If driving, it is wise to share the drive with your mates to save space for others.
Prizes
Every finisher will receive commemorative medal!
Volunteers Registration
If you do believe that your family member can help on the day with registration or doing paddling, kayaking…etc. Will be happy to have extra hands ‘on deck’ please email Viki info@vladswim.com.au
different rolles can be taken: setting up in the morning, last minute entries, handing out swim caps, writting race numbers, cutting fruit, handing out medals, paddling/ kayaking...
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US ON INFO@VLADSWIM.COM.AU
