Round 6 - Sorrento
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Sorrento is known to attract Open Water competitors from across Australia and around the world and is set to be bigger and better than ever this year. This event includes an official 10km rehearsal swim for people competing in the Rottnest Channel Swim. Times recorded in the 5km and 10km events can be used for qualification in the Australian Open Water Swim Championships (members only).
Paddlers are allowed at this event.
Further information regarding their use will be distributed in the competitors brief prior to the event.
Location
Sorrento Beach
Date of Event
Monday 28th January 2013
Distances
1.25km, 2.5km, 5km & 10km
Cut-off time for 10km swimmers
The cut-off time for swimmers competing in the 10km event is 4 hours and 15 minutes.
Timing Badge & Cap Pickup
Pre-registered competitors - Timing 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
1.25km, 2.5km & 5km - $30
10km - $35
Non-members
1.25km, 2.5km & 5km - $35
10km - $40
Closing Date
Entries close at 5:00pm Wednesday 23rd January 2013
Course Maps
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
- Includes the Official Rottnest Chanel Rehearsal Swim (paddlers may be used)
- 5km & 10km 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
1.25km Minimum age: 11yrs of age on day of compeition
2.5km Minimum age: 12yrs of age on day of competition
5km Minimum age: 12yrs of age on day of competition
10km Minimum age: 13yrs of age on day of competition