Not long now to the 7th ANNUAL 1400 metre Hotondo Broulee Bay to Breakers Ocean Swim from BROULEE ISLAND to South Broulee Beach is coming up. There are two separate distances for juniors and seniors, with the juniors set a 500-metre course, and the seniors swimming 1.4 kilometres. Registration entries are now being accepted.
Senior & Junior Event Information
MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGES AND / OR ADDITIONS AS REQUIRED
Organisers: Broulee Surfers Surf Life Saving Club and the Broulee Mossy Point Community Association.
Event: Broulee Bay to Breakers Ocean Swim.
Senior Distance: 1.4km
Junior Distance: 500 metres
Date: Sunday 11th March 2018 from 9:00am.
History: The seventh annual event.
Description: An ocean swim from Broulee Island out to the ocean and around to the Broulee Surf Beach.
Objective of the Swim: A community of people with the shared enjoyment of the ocean, participation and fitness.
Prizes: $300 cash for Open division, $100 cash for Senior divisions fastest swimmers, and prizes for places and Junior divisions.
Wetsuits: Open Swimmers must use FINA approved swimwear. To be eligible for the cash prizes in the Age Divisions, swimmers must wear FINA approved swimwear only. Age division swimmers can opt to wear a wetsuit and remain eligible for any vouchers and gifts.
Registration: Online Form and payment via direct debit or by cheque.
Senior Cost: $45 which includes Swim Cap, Souvenir Shirt, Drink Bottle and other goodies.
Junior Cost: $20.
Additional Cost: $10 additional entry fee if participation required in both the open group and an age group.
Entries Close: Entries are open up to and including registrations on the morning of the swim. Entries received and paid after 1st February 2018 cannot be guaranteed the full swim pack.
Water Safety: Water Safety is provided by the Broulee Surfers SLSC and insurance by SLSA.
Categories: Male and Female.
Senior Age Divisions: Open, 13 to 15 (Under 16), 16 to 19 (Under 20), Over 20, Over 30, Over 40, Over 50, Over 60 & Over 70.
Junior Age Divisions: Under 12 & Under 14
All Age Flipper Swim (over 13 years) - For any swimmer who wants to wear flippers in this event.
Date for Age Group: As at 11th March 2018.
Juniors: Under 18 participants require their parent / guardian's consent on the day of the swim.
Fundraiser: Joint fundraiser for the Broulee Surfers Surf Life Saving Club and the Broulee Mossy Point Community Association.
For further information, visit http://oceanswim.brouleesurfersslsc.org.au/event_information.php.
