All swimmers must be present 10 minutes prior to the start of either race for the swimmers briefing.
Please note that the below wave starts are a guide only and subject to change at the organisers discretion on race day or prior. Any change will be posted on this website immediately.
1KM
Start
Category
Gender
Cap Colour
Wave 1
8:30 am
Open
Male
White
Wave 2
8.35 am
Open
Female
White
Wave 3
8.40 am
9-10yrs
Male
Light Blue
11-12yr
Male
9-10 yr
Female
11-12yrs
Female
Wave 4
8.45 am
Back-of-the-Pack
Group 1
Yellow
Wave 5
8.55 am
Back-of-the-Pack
Group 2
Green
Wave 6
9.05 am
Back-of-the-Pack
Group 3
Navy
Wave 7
9.15am
Back-of-the-Pack
Group 4
Peach
*Please note the back-of-the-pack has been split into four starts to accommodate the large amount of entries, enjoyment for competitors, safety management and to allow for accurate timing.
2KM
Start
Category
Gender
Cap Colour
Wave 1
10.00 am
Elite
M & F
White
Wave 2
10.05 am
16-19 yrs
Male
Orange
13-15 yrs
Male
16-19 yrs
Female
13-15 yrs
Female
Wave 3
10.10 am
20-24 yrs
Male
Red
25-29 yrs
Male
Wave 4
10.15 am
30-34 yrs
Male
Black
Wave 5
10.20 am
35-39 yrs
Male
Blue
Wave 6
10.25 am
40-44 yrs
Male
Emerald
Wave 7
10.30 am
45-49 yrs
Male
Grey
50-54 yrs
Male
Wave 8
10.35 am
20-24 yrs
Female
Lilac
25-29 yrs
Female
Wave 9
10.40 am
30-34 yrs
Female
Yellow
35-39 yrs
Female
Wave 10
10.45 am
40-44 yrs
Female
Pink
45-49 yrs
Female
50-54 yrs
Female
55-59 yrs
Female
60-64 yrs
Female
65-69 yrs
Female
70-74
Female
75+
Female
Maroon
Wave 11
10.50am
55-59 yrs
Male
60-64 yrs
Male
65-69 yrs
Male
70-74 yrs
Male
75+ yrs
Male
Race Pack Collection
Below is information about how you may pick up your Race Pack (containing your swimming cap and timing tag). You will need to bring along your e-ticket with you. If you cannot make it to either expo, a friend or family member can collect it for you, however they MUST have your e-ticket.
Friday, February 5, 2009
Rebel Sport
77 King Street (Cnr George St)
Sydney
10am – 3pm
Saturday, February 6, 2009 Rebel Sport
Warringah Mall, Brookvale
11am – 4pm
On race day All swimmers will be issued with a swimming cap and timing tag which must be worn for safety reasons during the entire running of the event. Failure to finish with your cap on may lead to disqualification.
All swimmers must swim the prescribed course and, in the event that they do not complete the course, ensure that their name is still marked off the official entrants register at the Information stall.
