Vladswim Challenge Swim is a 2.5km, 5km and 10km open water event. Swimmers compete only as solos.
The 10km swim can be used as a Rottnest qualifier.
Kayakers and course paddlers will be provided so there is no requirement for swimmers to provide their own support.
Date: SATURDAY 18th Dec 2021
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.
TIMELINE |
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| 6:30am | on the day registrations open |
| 7:30am | registrations for 10km closes |
| 7:45am | briefing for 10km event - Compulsory! |
| 8:00am | 10km event starts |
| 8:30am | registrations for 2.5km and 5km closes |
| 8:45am | briefing 2.5km and 5km events - Compulsory! |
| 9:00am | 5Km event starts |
| 9:15am | 2.5km event starts |
| 9:50am | first 2.5km finishers expected back at the beach |
| 10:03am | first 5km finishers expected back at the beach |
| 10:05am | first 10km finishers expected back at the beach |
| 11:00am | WINNERS PRESENTATIONS |
| 11:30am | 5km event cut-off time |
| 12:00pm | 10km event cut-off time |
| 12:00pm | conclusion of Vladswim challenge |
2.5Km |
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| Start/Finish | at Chinamans Beach, Balmoral |
| 2.5km Start Time | 9:15am start |
| Time Limit/ cut off time | 2hours/ 11:15am |
| Swim Briefing | 8:45am at Rosherville Reserve |
| Entry Fee | $50 per person/online |
| Winners Presentation | at 11am on the beach |
5Km |
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| Start/Finish | at Chinamans Beach, Balmoral |
| 5km Start Time | 9:00am start |
| Time Limit/ cut off time | 2.5hours/ 11:30am |
| Swim Briefing | 8:45am at Rosherville Reserve |
| Entry Fee | $70 per person/online |
| Winners Presentation | at 11am on the beach |
10Km |
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| Start/Finish | at Chinamans Beach, Balmoral |
| Feeding Station | add your nutrition to basket by 7:45am - beach |
| 10km Start Time | 8:00am start |
| Time Limit/ cut off time | 4hours/ 12:00pm |
| Swim Briefing | 7:45am at Rosherville Reserve |
| Entry Fee | $90 per person/online |
| Winners Presentation | at 11am on the beach |
Online Entries
2021 entries will open from Oct and will close 24h before the event date or when limit is reached.
Entry Fee
TBA
On The Day Entries
TBA
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 for 10km swimmers and at 8:45am for 2.5km-5km swimmers; on the morning of the swim, that is 15 mins before start time.
Rosherville Reserve, Mosman
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 10 working days before the event/ competition date, requesting refund and stating reason for their cancellation.
A cancellation fee of $35 applies.
Any cancellations within ten 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 Vladswim towel
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
