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Date: 04/12/2021
Location: Rottnest Island, Perth
About:
Conducted in the crystal clear protected waters of Rottnest Island which is situated approx. 20kms off the coast of Perth, Western Australia.

This event was first conducted in 1977 and has been held annually ever since.

It is always held on the first Saturday of December and is hugely popular.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

ENTRY
Remains open until 10.00am the day before the event.
Costs are:
18 years and over $35 ($40 from 29/11 - 3/12)
Under 18 years $25 ($30 from 29/11 - 3/12)

ALL ENTRY FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE

ENTRY ON THE DAY
Will be accepted. Cost $50 - can be eftpos or cash. All will be eligible for prizes.

START
The 500m Swim will start all at once. Starting waves may be used depending on the number of entries.

The 1600 Metre Swim will have colour coded caps issued at Registration to determine your starting position. Swimmers will be sent off in waves of 3 minute intervals and no more than one colour will be allowed in the water at any one time. It is essential that all swimmers are on the beach near the start line to allow the briefing to commence on time.

REGISTRATIONS
Race caps and timing bands will be issued from 10:30am on the day. They MUST be worn.

SWIMWEAR
All swimwear must be FINA compliant.

PRESENTATIONS
Will be held at the race area immediately upon race completion. This allows plenty of time for those catching afternoon ferries so please join us to help celebrate a great wrap-up of the day. You must be at the Presentations to be eligible to win a random draw prize.

ADDITIONAL AWARDS
Prizes will be added for the closest to nominated time in each Age Group for the 1.6km Swim, as well as 1 overall Closest in the 500m Swim, regardless of Gender. So make sure you carefully choose your nominated time when entering. No watches allowed to be worn during the Swim.

Those prizes will be in each of: Under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89.

Each prize is $50.

Organiser:
Presented by The Cottesloe Crabs Winter Swimming Club (Inc).
Maggie Earl - 0413 831 033
Internet:
http://www.swimthrurotto.com
e-mail:
swimthrurotto@gmail.com
TIMETABLE:
10:30amRegistration opens. Collect any pre-ordered merchandise when you check-in
12:00pmRegistration closes
12:10pmBriefing commences. All swimmers must be on the beach near the start line to allow the briefing to commence on time
12:15pm500m Swim starts. 500m Swim will start all at once. Starting waves may be used depending on the number of entries
12:30pm1600m Swim starts. Colour coded caps issued at Registration will determine your starting position. Swimmers will start in 3 minute interval waves and only one colour swim cap will be allowed in the water at any one time
1:35pm Presentations. Held at the Race Area immediately after the event to allow plenty of time for those catching afternoon ferries. Please join us to help celebrate a great wrap-up of the day!


TIMES:
Will be available live throughout the event and can be found on www.blueChipTiming.com.au.

COURSE MAP:
Click to enlarge
All buoys must be kept on your left hand side.

SUPPORTING:
The Cottesloe Crabs are proud to provide support for the Western Australian community and over the life of this event we have donated to the following organisations:

PathWest Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Fiona Stanley Hospital - $197,300
(Donating since 1989)

Rottnest Island Nursing Post (in 1995 for purchase of defibrillator) - $6,200

SIDS and Kids WA (in 2010) - $1,000

EVENT CANCELLATION:
Should the event be cancelled due to Covid 19 restrictions then registration fees will be refunded minus any bank fees incurred.

If the event is forced to cancel due to reasons other than Covid 19 or you are no longer able to compete once you register then no refunds will be issued.




Customer service
Enquiries about the event please contact:

Swim Thru Rottnest 2021
Presented by The Cottesloe Crabs Winter Swimming Club (Inc).
Maggie Earl - 0413 831 033

http://www.swimthrurotto.com
swimthrurotto@gmail.com

Conditions
All prices and fees in this event are in australian dollar ($) and include GST where applicable.

blueChip Timing - PO Box 185, West Perth WA 6872, Australia