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Sponsored by Surf Dive ‘n’ Ski
Date of Event: Sunday 14 February 2010
1KM Start Time: 9.15am at North Bondi
2KM Start Time: 10.30am at North Bondi
Celebrate Valentine’s Day this summer with a swim in the North Bondi Classic, the home of the original Classic swim and one of Sydney’s largest and best ocean swims.
You can choose between the 1km swim or the 2km swim, or you can even do both! There’s plenty of prizes to be won and plenty of activities on and off the water that makes this event a great day out for everyone.
This year’s prizes include 2 trips to Hawaii, a trip to Fiji, a stay at Noosa, Seiko watches and fabulous Pearl jewellery.
1KM SWIM PRIZES
Fastest time: Accommodation at Noosa Blue Resort and free entry into the Noosa Blue Water Swim in May 2010. Courtesy of Noosa Blue Resort, www.noosablue.com.au
2nd: M&F Seiko watch & Rival/ Running Bare gift pack
3rd: M&F Rival/Running Bare gift pack
2KM SWIM PRIZES
1st: M&F Trip to Hawaii, to compete in the Waikiki Roughwater Swim 2010. Courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines & Waikiki Parc Hotel in association with Sanford International Travel
2nd: M&F Seiko watch & Rival/ Running Bare gift pack
3rd: M&F Rival/Running Bare gift pack
RANDOM PRIZE DRAWS
3 random prize draws: One lucky 2km swimmer placed in the top 100 will win a trip to Fiji to compete in the Fiji Beachcomber Island Swim 2010. Courtesy of Bathtub Productions, www.fijiswims.com
Two lucky swimmers will each win a fabulous Pearl jewellery prize donated by the late Lesley McKenna
2KM TEAM CHALLENGE PRIZES
Beach Road Hotel Party for the first team in each category: Junior / Open / Wetsuit.
Prizes donated by Beach Road Hotel
Eligibility
1km - Persons aged 10 years and above who have adequately trained for the Event.
2km - Persons aged 14 years and above who have adequately trained for the Event.
Entry Deadlines
Pre-race entries must be received by Friday 12 February 2010 by post or online or by fax. All entries received after this date are considered late entries.
Team Challenge Entries must also be received by 12 February 2010 (no late entries permitted).
Mail your form with entry fee to: Classic Ocean Swim, c/- North Bondi SLSC, PO Box 7001, Bondi Beach Bondi Beach, NSW 2026. or Fax to:(02)9130 1728 or
Click here to enter online
Click here to enter your team
Click here to check progress entries online
All team members must enter first as individuals. Team managers should then complete the Team Entry form. Team entries will not be accepted online unless all team members' 5-digit registration id numbers are included on the online Team Entry form.
Late Entry: Late entries will be taken at North Bondi SLSC on Saturday 13 February from 9am to 12 noon and as many late entries as possible will be taken on race day from 7am. 1km late entries will close at 9am. 2km late entries will close at 10.15am.
Back of the Pack Group
This division is for swimmers who require flippers, snorkels or flotation/wetsuit clothing to complete the course. This group will start 10 minutes behind the last wave. Except for teh 2km Team Challenge Wetsuit category, Back of teh Pack Group swimmers will not be eligible for any age group prizes.
Team Entry (4 swimmers per team)
There are 3 categories: Open, Junior, and the Wetsuit category. All members of a team must enter as individuals, and will thus be eligible for individual prizes. Teams must also submit a separate entry form with the team’s name, and 4 team members names listed. Teams may comprise male and female swimmers. All members of a team must finish. Once team members have entered as individuals, the Team Manager must complete the Team Details form.
Course
Distances are approximately 1km and 2km, starting off the beach from North Bondi SLSC, swimming south and returning. Marker buoys will be positioned to indicate the course. The map shown is indicative only. The actual course may change due to conditions on the day.
Cancellation
The Race Referee reserves the right to cancel the Event due to adverse weather, surf or safety conditions. In this case, there will be no rain date, no re-run of the Classic Swim. By swim day, North Bondi SLSC has already committed to significant expenditure in order to prepare for the Classic Swim. The Club is liable for this expenditure irrespective of whether the swim goes ahead. North Bondi SLSC is a registered charity and a public benevolent institution. In the event of cancellation of the event, entry fees will not be refunded.
A decision will be made ASAP on Race day and broadcast on commercial radio and via www.northbondisurfclub.com and www.oceanswims.com
Safety and Risk
It should be noted that each swim is a demanding event and swimmers enter at their own personal risk and are responsible for their physical condition.
Motorised rescue craft, oared surf boats, ski and board paddlers will be patrolling the course for the duration of the Event. If a swimmer feels unable to complete the course they should attract the attention of the water safety personnel and assistance will be provided.
Swimmers should train for the event and have a medical check prior to the Event. A swimmer deemed incapable of finishing the course may be brought to shore at any time. Any swimmer who does pull out of the race must notify officials on the beach immediately. For the protection and safety of all swimmers, water safety and control is under the authority of North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club at all times.
Race Rules
1. All swimmers must swim the prescribed course.
2. Swimmers must swim in the category for which they are eligible.
3. All swimmers must wear their prescribed cap, race number and timing device.
4. A swimmer may not use extraneous aids eg. flippers, snorkels or floatation clothing (including wetsuits) or devices (unless they are entered in the Back of Pack Group).
5. Any swimmer accompanying an under 15 year aged swimmer will not be eligible for a prize or qualify as an official placegetter.
6. All swimmers are to behave in a fair and sportsmanlike manner without interference or aggression towards other competitors and any breach of this rule may result in disqualification from the Classic Swim.
7. If in the opinion of an event medical officer or a water safety official a competitor is physically or otherwise incapable of starting or completing the Classic Swim or has been in the water for an inordinate time such competitor may be disqualified from starting or be removed from the water at any time.
8. If in the opinion of the Race Referee the weather or swimming conditions are dangerous or unsuitable the Classic Swim may be cancelled without notice.
9. Prize winners must be present to receive their prize.
10. The decision of the Race Referee is final. Any protests must be made in writing to the Race Referee within 30 minutes of the completion of the Event.
Ruling on Hi-tech swimsuits
Except for those swimmers in the Back of the Pack Group and swimmers competing in the 2km Team Entry Wetsuit category, all other swimmers must wear only conventional swimming costumes made from lycra and/or nylon and/or polyester. Costumes must contain no neoprene or any other 'high-tech' material or substance or any material with any flotation support. Male swimmers must wear only briefs with no arms, legs or any part of the costume covering their body above the waist. Female swimmers must wear either one or two piece costumes with no arms or legs.
The objective of this rule is to provide a level playing field for swimmers, in which swimmers do not feel the need to use expensive 'high-tech' costumes in order to be competitive, and to confirm that wetsuits are not permitted in competition. It does not preclude "rashies" worn for protection from the sun and/or stingers, provided they are not made from neoprene or any other "high-tech" material or substance or any material with any flotation support.
North Bondi SLSC Contacts:
Office: 02 91307677
info@northbondisurfclub.com
oceanswims@northbondisurfclub.com
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