Coogee Island Challenge
Coogee Island Swim - April 2013
5.30 am IRB Set up - 800m, 1km Swim and 2.4km swim course laid
Volunteers arrive to setup beach area.
Set up of tents, registrations area, start and finish areas.
6.30 am Set up for Sponsors arrive
Volunteers arrive for registration
7.00 am Registrations begin. Registrations will close at 9.45am.
8.00 am 800m Coogee SLSC Junior Dash water safety briefing
8.15 am Call for all Junior Dash competitors & swim briefing
8.29 am Junior Dash race commences.
8.55 am Final call for competitor's registration for 1km swim
Water safety briefing
9.00 am Registration for 1km swim closes
9.05 am 1km Swim Briefing
9.10 am Final call for competitors to the marshaling area
9.15 am 1km swim starts (2-3 waves - 2 minutes apart).
9.20 am Final call for competitor's registration for 2.4km swim
9.30 am Registration for 2.4km swim closes & area to be packed up by
volunteers.
ANZAC Day March and Ceremony
9.45 am 2.4km Swim Briefing
9.50 am Call for competitors to the marshaling area
9.55 am Final call for competitors to the marshaling area
10.00 am 2.4km swim starts (7 waves - depending on numbers of competitors - 2 minutes apart).
11.30 am Competitor interviews on the beach
800m, 1 km & 2.4km Swim Presentations
11.30 am Results posted on the promenade wall
12.30 pm Pack up concludes - to Coogee Surf Club for de-brief
Swim Details
Coogee Island Challenge provides three different swims to cater to all cross sections of the community.
800m swim for juniors
1km swim
2.4km, around the island.
Below is a layout diagram of the swim. Please note that all distances are approximate as exact course layout will depend on conditions.
How to Get There
Affectionately known as "Sydney's Seaside Village", Coogee is located just minutes from both the City's Central Business District and Sydney's Airports
There are many ways to reach Coogee.
Bus:
From the city: 374,373
From Bondi Jnct: 316
Drive:
Parking at Coogee is usually limited in Summer. There is council ticket parking at the northern end of the beach and next to Coogee oval. Most street parking is limited to 2 hours, except for residents
Where to eat:
Chish and Fips are located in the centre of the beach and serve a variety of hot and cold food, as well as your morning coffee.
Where to stay:
Coogee Bay Hotel has a number of accommodation options.
Entry Information
For online registration please click here
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Junior Dash (800m Swim) |
Start time: 8.30am |
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Splash and Dash (1km Swim) |
Start time: 9:00am |
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Coogee Island Challenge (2.4km Swim) |
Start time: 10:00am |
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(There will be 2 minutes between each wave, see Age Divisions) |
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ENTRY FEES: |
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Junior Dash (800m Swim) |
Cost: $30.00 |
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Splash and Dash (1km Swim) |
Cost: $40.00 |
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Island Challenge (2.4km Swim) |
Cost: $40.00 |
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Splash and Dash+ Island Challenge |
Cost: $50.00 |
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(For entries received online prior to 11:50pm Friday 13th April 2012) |
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LATE ENTRY FEES |
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Splash and Dash (1km Swim) |
Cost: $50.00 |
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Coogee Island Challenge (2.4km Swim) |
Cost: $50.00 |
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Splash and Dash + Island Challenge |
Cost: $60.00 |
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Late entries will be accepted on the day from 7:30am to 8.30am (for Express Glass Splash and Dash and Express Glass Island Challenge only – no junior entries will be accepted on the day) |
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REGISTRATION: |
Team registrations will ONLY be accepted online. |
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Registration for Express Glass Splash & Dash and Express Glass Island Challenge will begin at 7:30am and close at 8.30am sharp. |
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Express Glass Junior Dash (800m) will NOT be accepted on the day. |
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AGE DIVISIONS: |
Junior Dash |
11yrs – 13 yrs |
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Splash & Dash and Coogee Island Challenge |
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PRIZES: |
1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes will be awarded in each age category for male and female competitors. |
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SAFETY: |
All swimming courses in the Junior Dash, Coogee Island Challenge and Splash and Dash will be marked out with cans and will be patrolled by IRB’s and surf ski paddlers. A fully equipped medical tent will be present on the beach with trained medical staff. A fluid station will be available. |
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Each competitor is responsible for his or her own physical condition and enters the event at his or her own personal risk. Any competitor who is still out on the Island Challenge course after 90 minutes will be asked to default and assisted to return to the start/finish via IRB. |
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The organisers reserve the right to change the 2.4km Coogee SLSCIsland Challenge swim course on the day if it is deemed that weather conditions are too dangerous to swim around Wedding Cake Island. The amended course will be inside Coogee Bay and will be advised on the day of the event. |
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PRESENTATIONS: |
Presentations will be made at approximately 11.30am, in the Coogee Surf Club. |
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All Prize Winners MUST be present to collect their prizes. |
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OTHER CONDITIONS: |
To ensure fair competition no individual escort boat, surf ski or board paddler will be permitted to accompany swimmers. Flotation devices and fins are prohibited. (Wet suits may be worn, however those entrants will not be eligible for any prizes) |
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