Sponsored by Rival Swimwear
Date of Event: Sunday 11 January 2009
1KM Start Time: 9.15am at North Bondi
2KM Start Time: 10.30am at North Bondi
There’s no better way to start tackling those New Year resolutions than with a swim across the famous Bondi Bay in the North Bondi Roughwater oceanswim. New for this season is a 1km swim which has been added with the 2km swim to create a 2 swim event program. Plus there’s a new wetsuit category for teams of 4 in the 2km.
Make a Combo Entry, its great value! Swimmers have the option of entering both the North Bondi Roughwater Swim on 11 January and the North Bondi Classic Swim on 8 February and paying only $50 to participate in both swims (either 1km or 2km).
Eligibility
1km - Persons aged 10 years and above who have adequately trained for the Event.
2km - Persons aged 13 years and above who have adequately trained for the Event.
Entry Fees
1km - Under 19 (age on race day) $20 Late Entry $35
2km - Under 19 (age on race day) $20 Late Entry $35
1km + 2km swims $30 Late Entry 1km + 2km swims $40
1km Open Entry $35 Late Entry 1km Open Entry $35
2km Open Entry $35 Late Entry 2km Open Entry $45
1km + 2km Open Entry $45 Late Entry 1km + 2km $55
2km Team Challenge (team of 4) $120 No late entry permitted
Combo Entry (Roughwater & Classic Swims- either 1km or 2km) $50
Combo Entry (Roughwater & Classic Swims- both 1km + 2km at each event) $80
Entry Deadlines
Pre-race entries must be received by Friday 9 January 2009 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 9 January 2008 (no late entries permitted).
To check on progress of entries click on the following link: http://www.oceanswims.com/entries89/roughwaterentries09.html
Click here to download entry form
Mail your form with entry fee to: Roughwater Ocean Swim, c/- North Bondi SLSC, PO Box 7001, Bondi Beach Bondi Beach, NSW 2026. or Fax to:(02)9130 1728 or
Enter online at
http://www.oceanswims.com/nsw89/roughwater09.html
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.
Enter your team online at http://www.oceanswims.com/process89/nbroughwaterteam09.html
Late Entry: Late entries will be taken at North Bondi SLSC on Saturday 10 January from 9am to 12 noon and a maximum of 100 late entries will be taken on race day from 7am to 8am.
New 1km Swim
This season a new 1km swim has been added with the 2km swim to create a 2 swim event program. The 1km swim is proving very popular for older swimmers not trained for the 2km and younger swimmers 10 years of age and older.
2 Swim Combo Entry only $50 for either 1km or 2km swim at each event
Swimmers have the option of also entering the North Bondi Classic on 8 February and paying only $50 to participate in both swims (either 1km or 2km) or paying $80 to participate in 1km + 2km swims in both swims. You only need to complete one entry form, and mark the “combo option”.
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. They will not be eligible for any age group prizes.
Team Entry (4 swimmers per team) New Wetsuit Category!
There are 3 categories: Open, Junior, and the new 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. A maximum of 1 Elite category swimmer per team. 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 Roughwater Swim. By swim day, North Bondi SLSC has already committed to significant expenditure in order to prepare for the Roughwater 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.
ROUGHWATER SWIM 2KM
Prizes
1km First Place: Male & Female Seiko watch and Rival /Running Bare gift pack
2km First Place: Male & Female Seiko watch and Rival / Running Bare gift pack
Age category prizes for first 3 placings
2km Team Challenge:
Open Team $500 voucher
Junior Team $300 voucher
Wetsuit Team $500 voucher
Voucher prizes donated by Beach Road Hotel
RANDOM PRIZE DRAWS
3 random prize draws will take place with the winners
receiving a Seiko watch
Race Rules
1. All swimmers must swim the prescribed course and ensure that their name is marked off the official entrants register at the conclusion of the Roughwater Swim even if they do not
complete the 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 the 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 Roughwater 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 Roughwater 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 Roughwater 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.
Risk Warning pursuant to Civil Liability Act 2002 (section 5M)
Ocean swims are demanding and potentially dangerous events. Risks include drowning, natural obstacles,man-made or -controlled obstacles, and marine attack. The Ocean Swim takes place in the open ocean. Swimmers enter at their own risk. You should have a medical check prior to entry, and prepare for the event by training. Water safety craft will patrol the course for the duration of the Ocean Swim. If a swimmer feels unable to proceed further in the swim, the attention of the water safety personnel should be sought.
The Ocean Swim organisers cannot guarantee your safety. The Ocean Swim organisers reserve the right to bring to shore by the water patrol any entrants which they deem to be incapable of competing further in the event. While in the competition area - including the beach and water environments - entrants must follow all directions of Waverley Lifeguards and Ocean Swim organiser’s officials and water safety personnel.
North Bondi SLSC Contacts:
Office: 02 91307677
info@northbondisurfclub.com
oceanswims@northbondisurfclub.com
