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All swimmers registering for this Event will need to agree to these Terms & Conditions as part of the online registration process. If you are a registered swimmer you have agreed to these Terms & Conditions.

These Terms and Conditions apply to the 3.6km Solo Swim, Relays, One Mile Swim to Shore, Simon’s 500m Shortcut Swim and Kids Swim

1. In consideration of and as a condition of acceptance by Busselton Allsports Inc. (“Organisation”) of my entry in the Busselton Jetty Swim 2024 (“the Event”) to the maximum extent permitted by law, I for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and legal personal representa­tives hereby waive all and any claim, right or cause of action which I or they might otherwise have or at any future time have against the Organisation for or arising out of loss of life or injury (including psychological trauma) damages or loss of any description whatsoever (including property damage) which I or my equipment may suffer or sustain in the course of, or consequent upon, my entry or participation in the Event howsoever arising.
2. I hereby indemnify, release and discharge the Organisation, together with all persons and entities involved or otherwise engaged in promoting, staffing or operating the Event (including and without limitation Busselton Surf Life Saving Club Inc, Surf Life Saving Western Australia Inc and the Organisation’s other suppliers and Event sponsors, hosts, promotors and land owners and lessees – referred to as “Event Partners”) together with their employees, officials, members, volunteers, agents and contractors, from all liability for loss of life or injury (including psychological trauma), damages or loss of any description whatsoever (including property damage) which I or my equipment may suffer or sustain, or which I may cause or contribute to, in the course of or consequent upon my entry or participation in the Event howsoever arising except to the extent limited or prohibited by law. To the extent necessary to perfect my indemnity, release and discharge to Event Partners, I hereby appoint the Organisation as trustee to hold those rights on behalf of the Event Partners. This clause 2 is intended to inure to the benefit of those Event Partners notwithstanding that they are not parties to these Terms & Conditions.
3. I hereby declare that I am medically and physically fit, not showing any signs of sickness, and will not be affected by drugs or alcohol on Event day. I am psychologically fully capable of participating in and have undertaken adequate training for the Event.  I undertake to voluntarily withdraw from the event if any of these statements prove to be incorrect on the Event day.
4. I hereby consent for myself to receive such medical treatment that may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and/or illness during or immediately after the Event. I have listed with my entry my medical or physical conditions from which I suffer that might affect my performance or be relevant if medical treatment is needed.
5. I hereby acknowledge and agree that the Organisation will have the right to modify the Event or any aspect thereof (including the race rules) or to cancel the Event:
   • In event of any circumstances which prior to or during the Event, in the sole discretion of the Organisation, pose or may pose an unacceptable risk or danger to people or property. Without derogating from the generality of the above, such circumstances may include but are not limited to storm, rain, winds, currents, attack or risk of attack by sea creatures or any other inclement weather or ocean conditions
   • Should it be required under any statutory framework or should the Organisation be so directed or ordered by any authority or agency with relevant jurisdiction
   • Should any circumstances reasonably outside the control of the Organisation necessitate modification or cancellation of the Event
   • In event of such modification or cancellation of the Event the Organisation will have no obligation to refund my Event entry fee or any portion thereof.
6. I agree to participate in the Event in accordance with the Race Rules and conditions as determined by the Organisation. I further agree to adhere to the Swimmer Code of Conduct and accept that if I breach the Race Rules or Code of Conduct I may be banned from participating in the Event for a period of two years.
7. I acknowledge and agree that details of all Event participants will be entered into a database and publicly published/displayed by or on behalf of the Organisation, including but not limited to official event results and my name, age group, gender, event race number and finish time.
8. I grant the Organisation and all Event Partners a royalty free worldwide licence in perpetuity, to use and allow the use of my name, image, likeness, voice, interview and statements in broadcasts, telecasts, web casts, media press materials, promotional materials and otherwise in connection with the Event.
9. I undertake to use my best endeavours to complete the Event for which I have entered:
   • In case of the 3.6km Solo and Relay events, by 11:00 am
   • In case of the One Mile Swim to Shore, by 11:00 am
   • In case of the 500m Swim, within 45 minutes of my official start time
   • In case of the Kids Swim, within 30 minutes of my official start-time
10. I acknowledge and agree should I not complete the said Event within the abovementioned timeframe:
    • To leave the water when instructed to do so by a race official; and
    • Should I not leave the water when instructed to do so, that I may be removed by Event officials from the water for my own safety and for the safety of others.
11. I acknowledge and agree that:
    • Participation in the Event is inherently dangerous and physically and psychologically demanding
    • Participation in the Event could result in serious injury or death to/of participants (including me)
    • The risk of injury or death may be aggravated by changing sea and weather conditions, attacks from or contact with sea creatures (like large marine species, stingers, jelly fish or blue bottles), other participants, vessels, debris or other objects in the ocean, human error and/or participants’ (including my) failure to participate in a safe and reasonable manner or to comply with these terms and conditions of entry or the race rules or directions from Race officials
    • I have read and understood this warning and voluntarily accept and assume the inherent risks in participating in the Event.
12. Under the provisions of the Fair Trading Act 2010 (“Act”) several conditions are implied into contracts for the supply of certain goods and services. Pursuant to the Act the Organisation is required to ensure that the recreational services supplied to participants as part of the Event are:
    • Rendered with due care and skill; and as fit for the purpose for which they are commonly bought as it is reasonable to expect in the circumstances; and
    • Reasonably fit for any particular purpose or might reasonably be expected to achieve any result the participant has made known to the supplier.

Under the Act, the Organisation is entitled to ask participants to agree that these conditions do not apply to your participation in the Event. By signing this entry form I agree that my rights to sue the Organisation under the Act if I am killed or injured because the services in relation to my participation in the Event were not rendered with due care and skill or they were not reasonably fit for their purpose, are excluded, restricted or modified in the way set out in this form and to the maximum level permitted at law.

NOTE: The change to your rights, as set out in this form, does not apply if your death or injury is due to gross negligence on the supplier’s part.

13. I agree that, if anything in these terms and conditions of entry, race rules or swimmer code of conduct are considered to be unenforceable, illegal or void for any reason then it shall be read down and, if necessary, severed so that the balance of these terms and conditions of entry, race rules and swimmer code of conduct remain of full force and effect.

14. I acknowledge and agree that the Organisation may in its sole discretion vary or supplement the terms and conditions for entry and/or participation in the Event by giving reasonable notice and that such notice may include but will not be limited to such varied or additional terms and conditions being displayed or publicly announced at the Event Venue or at the Event starting point or on the Event website: busseltonjettyswim.org.au

15. I acknowledge and agree that:

• During “Check-in”, the Organisation will issue me on a loan basis with an electronic timing chip device and ankle strap (“Timing Device”) for the purpose of timing my participation in the Event:
• I must return the timing device to the area designated by the Organisation for that purpose as soon as I have completed, or withdrawn from, the Event, but in any event not later than 5:00pm on the day of the Event; and
• I shall be liable for payment of an amount of $AUD25 (including GST) to the Organisation if I fail to return the timing device in accordance with sub-clause (b), which amount will be payable on day of the Event at the “Check-in” point or otherwise on demand.

16. I acknowledge and agree that:

• A limited number of participants will be allowed to participate in the Event
• The Organisation reserves the right to determine in its sole discretion the number of participants for the Event
• The Organisation reserves the right to accept or reject any entry at their discretion and also to issue special invitations

17. I acknowledge and agree that:

• I have read and fully understand these Terms and Conditions of entry, the Race Rules and Swimmer Code of Conduct
• I fully understand the legal consequences of agreeing to these Terms and Conditions of entry, the Race Rules and Swimmer Code of Conduct and the risk of participating in the Event
• I have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms and Conditions of entry and to accept the Race Rules and Swimmer Code of Conduct
• I understand that my entry is non-transferable and agree not to allow any other person to participate under my name or using my allocated race number
• I agree to be bound by and to comply with these Terms and Conditions of entry, the Race Rules and Swimmer Code of Conduct
• Completion of the online entry form and payment of the entry fee for the Event will be prima facie evidence of my agreement to and acceptance of these Terms and Conditions of entry, the Race Rules and Swimmer Code of Conduct

18. I acknowledge and agree that:

If any unforeseeable circumstance occurs which is beyond the control of event organisers / Busselton Allsports Inc resulting in the cancellation of Busselton Jetty Swim 2024, the following options of swimmer fees will be offered:

• Full refund less a $15 administration fee ($5 for the Kid’s Swim) will be offered and transferred to the nominated account within 14 working days of the cancellation announcement of the event.
• Donation of swimmer fee to Busselton Allsports Inc. (Busselton Jetty Swim) to help ensure the continuation of our event into the future.

Please note, any donations pledged to Busselton Jetty Environment Fund by swimmers when entering the event are non-refundable.

19. Abovementioned Terms and Condition of Entry, Race Rules and Swimmer Code of Conduct for adult participants apply mutatis mutandis (that is with the necessary modifications) to the Busselton Jetty Kid’s Swim.

Junior Swimmers

The minimum age for swimmers is 8 years old on event day. 

All swimmers aged 8 to 12 years (Juniors) on event day need to provide evidence of having passed their Level 8 Swimming Certificate as per Royal Life Saving or equivalent.  Only competent swimmers who are fit and adequately trained should enter.

Juniors swimming in the Solo 3.6km Swim, One Mile Swim to Shore or Team Swims will also need a letter from a swimming coach or swim instructor stating that they are competent to complete their registered event and distance.

The minimum age for the Solo 3.6km Swim is 12 years.

Parents or guardians must email all required documents to juniors@busseltonjettyswim.org.au by 5 February 2024.  Parents or guardians will also be required to sign the declaration/waiver at swimmer check-in. No award will be issued to the youngest swimmer.

• Prior to the start of each event a Swimmer Briefing will be held. It is essential that you listen to the briefing for your swim.
• Support Craft crews are also required to attend a briefing specific to their role.
• The time and location of all briefings are as follows:
  • Solo, Teams and One Mile Swim Briefing: 7:15 am near the start area.
  • Simon’s 500m Shortcut Swim Briefing: Saturday at 1:20 pm near the start area.
  • Kids Swim Briefing: Saturday at 2:20 pm at the Kids Swim start, east of the swimming jetty.
  • Authorised support craft: 7:00 am, conducted by Surf Life Saving, location TBA

One of our risk controls for the Kids Swim is to limit the number of children to 8 per wave at 30 second intervals and not to have adults in the water thus reducing the likelihood of collisions and allowing SLS to focus solely on the children and to do their job unimpeded.

If a child has a particular need for additional on-water support, then an emailed request to juniors@busseltonjettyswim.org.au will be considered on its merits.

All swimmers aged 8 to 12 years (Juniors) on event day need to provide evidence of having passed their Level 8 Swimming Certificate as per Royal Life Saving or equivalent. Only competent swimmers who are fit and adequately trained should enter.

Parents or guardians must email all required documents to juniors@busseltonjettyswim.org.au by 5 February 2024. Parents or guardians will also be required to sign the declaration/waiver at swimmer check-in. No award will be issued to the youngest swimmer.

Juniors swimming in the Solo 3.6km Swim, One Mile Swim to Shore or Team Swims will also need a letter from a swimming coach or swim instructor stating that they are competent to complete their registered event and distance.

The minimum age for the Solo 3.6km Swim is 12 years

No. All swimmers, or their Legal Guardian if under 18 years, must Check-in at the marquee on Signal Park on either:

1. Saturday 10^th February 2024 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (preferred). Please note that check-in for Simon’s 500m Shortcut Swim and the Kids Swim will be on Saturday 10^th February between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.
2. Sunday 11^th February 2024 between 6:00 am and 7:00 am. The swimmer briefing starts on the beach at 7:15 am.

At Check-in, swimmers must Present their e-ticket (emailed to you during event week) and photo ID*

* Please note, for underage swimmers a parent or guardians photo ID will be accepted.

You will automatically be allocated a Swim Number once entries have closed. Your Swim Number will be emailed to you in an eTicket in the week prior to the swim. Please bring your eTicket together with Photo ID to pre-race check-in. 

Yes. Your Swim Number will be a tattoo that you must wear for risk management and safety. The tattoo may be applied to your skin or wet-suit.

The tattoo goes vertically on your front left thigh. Option two front left arm/shoulder. Tattoos may be applied to wet-suits.

A team name, team captain, payment and all team members details in full are required to confirm a team entry.

Swimmers can log-in later to amend or update swimmer details including changes to swim order (up until entries close, Monday 5th February 2024). Note that limited team changes are permitted.

Note that you may only register for the Ballot for one distance, i.e. you may NOT register for a Solo Swim and a Team Swim. This will result in cancellation of your entry and a two-year ban for anyone with duplicate entries.

For each swimmer:

1. Name
2. Have they swum the event previously using another surname (so we can collate swimmer results)
3. Swim order (for relay).  Entrants will need to select a swim leg.
4. Gender
5. Date of birth
6. Address
7. Contact phone number
8. Email – Please don’t use your work email – see our FAQ about your email address.
9. Emergency contact (name and phone number of somebody not swimming on the day)
10. Any medical conditions (provided to St Johns and Surf Life Saving in case of emergency)
11. Using wetsuit or swim aid (Wetsuit, flippers, snorkel, speed-suit, pull buoy)
12. Special needs (this includes requesting a support paddler)
13. How many times have they entered the swim
14. How did they hear about the swim
15. Did they use our training program
16. Why are they participating and what most appeals to them
17. How many family/friends/colleagues will be coming along as spectators/supporters?
18. Any suggestions
19. How many nights will they be spending in Busselton (option for local resident or day visit)
20. What type of accommodation (option for local resident or day visit)
21. Do they have a story to share about entering the swim

Yes, swimmers can log-on to their entry and edit swimmer details or swim order using the log-in and password from their confirmation email. Note that only one change to swimmers is permitted for teams of two and two swimmer changes for teams of four.

This would be dependent upon your training and personal fitness. We cannot advise you on this. There are several distances to choose from: 3.6km Solo Swim, the One Mile Swim to Shore (1.6km), the 2 and 4 Person Teams and Simon’s 500m Shortcut Swim.

No. On water safety and support is provided by Surf Life Saving and personal support paddlers are no longer permitted, however if you feel you have a special need requiring your own support or provisions this must be indicated as part of your online entry. Swimmers can log-on to and amend their entry any time until entries close.

The main course is 3.6 km, out to the end, around the Busselton Jetty and back to shore.

The One Mile Swim to Shore: swimmers enter the water on the western side of the Jetty, at the ramp near the Underwater Observatory and swim 1.6km to the beach to finish.

The 2 Person Team relay distances are: first leg 1.4 km, beach start exiting at Allie’s Landing; second leg 2.2 km, starting at Allie’s Landing, rounding the end of the jetty and finishing on the shore.

The 4 Person Team relay distances are: first leg 1.0 km, beach start exiting at Jetty Platform (east); second leg 1.0 km, starting at Jetty Platform (east) rounding the end of the jetty and exiting at the Underwater Observatory Ramp; third leg 0.6 km starting at Underwater Observatory Ramp and finishing at the Jetty Platform (west); fourth leg 1.0 km, starting at the Jetty Platform (west) and finishing on the shore.

Simon’s 500m Shortcut Swim will commence on the eastern side of the Jetty.  Swimmers head out before ducking under the Jetty and swimming to the finish line.

The Kids Swim is 222 m around the outside of the Swimming Jetty.

Yes, you should be prepared. These are seasonal, as for most of the coastal areas of lower Western Australia.

Preventative measures include wearing a stinger suit or rash vest and applying protective lotion.  If stung, please attend a first aid station or seek advice from a Surf Life Saver.

Main swim : Up to 3000 swimmers.

One Mile Swim to Shore: Up to 1000 swimmers

Kids Swim : Up to 300 swimmers in waves of 8.

2 person Teams: 100 teams  (200 swimmers)

4 person Teams: 50 teams (200 swimmers)

Simon Seagull’s 500m Shortcut: Up to 500 swimmers.

Estimated swim time is used to allocate your start wave (fastest swimmers start first). Start waves have a maximum of 400 swimmers. Should more than 400 swimmers select the same estimated swim time they will be split according to date entered. Swimmers can log-on to their entry and edit swimmer details including estimated swim time using the log-in and password from their confirmation email.

Yes, swimmers can log-on to their entry and edit swimmer details including estimated swim time using the log-in and password from their confirmation email. This can be completed any time before 5th February 2023.

Choose the same estimated swim time. Estimated swim time is used to allocate your start wave (fastest swimmers start first). We would suggest not choosing a popular time like 60, 70, 80 or 90 minutes if you wish to swim together. Start waves have a maximum of 400 swimmers. Should more than 400 swimmers select the same estimated swim time they will be split according to date entered. Choosing an odd time like 0hr 57min 21sec, 83min 16sec, 1hr 12min 48sec etc with your friend will maximise your chances of being in the same start wave. Swimmers can log-on to their entry and edit swimmer details including estimated swim time using the log-in and password from their confirmation email.

Busselton Jetty Swim’s focus is on swimmer safety and to accommodate the number of swimmers in 2024, the main 3.6 kilometre swim around the jetty will be a self-seeded rolling start for solo and relay swimmers.

Prior to the rolling start there will be 50 Gold Cap swimmers who will start en masse at 8:00 am.

Rolling / Beach Start – 3.6km solo swimmers and relay teams Swimmers will start on the beach with a rolling start in intervals commencing at 8:01am in the following order:

Wave    Swim        Cap colour

A           Solo                       Gold

B           Solo                       Silver

C          Solo                       Dark Green

D          Solo                       Purple

E           Solo                       White

F           Solo                       Pink

G          Solo                       Aqua

J           2R Teams              Orange

K           4R Teams              Lime Green

One Mile Swim to Shore    Yellow

500m Swim                        Assorted

Kids Swim       Assorted

You must wear the swim cap provided. It indicates your estimated swim time and should enable you to swim with swimmers of similar ability. Rolling start will commence at 8:01am on the beach in cap colour order. Listen and move promptly to the beach when your cap colour is called. Do not panic if you end up with swimmers of different caps ~ your swim is timed according to when you cross the mat.

One Mile Swim to Shore – this will be a rolling start commencing at 9:30 am and friends will be able to swim together.

Simon Seagull’s 500m Shortcut Swim will be a rolling start commencing at 1:00 pm on Saturday.  Friends will be able to swim together. 

The Kids Swim starts at 2.00pm on Saturday  in waves of 8, at 45 second intervals.

Official race cut-off times is 11:00 am for the Solo swim, Team Relays and One Mile Swim to Shore. Cut off is 30 minutes for the Kids Swim and 45 minutes for the 500m Swim.

Yes. Swimmers in the Solo, Team or One Mile Swims receive a finisher towel as they exit the finish area or the foot of the Jetty. Trophies are also awarded as per the awards list (see race rules for category details). Swimmers must collect their awards and trophies by 11:45 am Sunday 11 February 2024. Awards and trophies will not be posted out.

Swimmers receive their finisher’s award (towel) as they exit the finish area or the foot of the Jetty. Finisher’s awards for the Kids swim will be issued as they exit the finish area. Trophies must be collected at the awards presentations during the morning. Trophies will not be posted out. Trophies may be collected by proxy.

All attempts are made to have the results available on the day of the event, after presentations. The results will available from the website before 7:00 pm on the day.

These are allowable but must be declared on the entry. If you swim with an aid, you will not be eligible for a category award. Swim aids include any device or swimsuit that may aid his/her speed, buoyancy or endurance;

• Flippers
• Snorkels
• Wetsuits
• Pull Buoys
• Speed suits

You can wear whatever swimsuit you desire. If your swim suit aids your speed, buoyancy or endurance, it is considered a swim aid and must be declared on your entry (or at swimmer check-in) as you will be ineligible for an award.
Acceptable (non-swim-aid) swimsuits:

• Are made from a textile fabric
• Are flexible and soft folding
• Any surface treatments or coatings do not close the overall open mesh structure of the base textile fabric
• Do not contain buoyancy
• Are not thicker than 0.8mm
• Do not cover the neck or extend past the shoulders or ankles
• Do not contain zips or other fastening systems

Swimsuits must be FINA approved to be eligible for awards.

Full refunds, less a $15 administration fee, are only available if applied for in writing or by email to rego@busseltonjettyswim.org.au and must be applied for prior to Tuesday 12^th December 2023.  A 50% refund is available if applied for in writing prior to Tuesday 16^th January 2024.

Full refund, less a $5 administration fee, applies for Kids Swim withdrawals until 16^th January 2024.

No refunds for swimmer-initiated cancellations will be made after 16 January 2024.

Team entries must be complete (all swimmers nominated) at the time of registration in the Ballot. Limited swimmer changes will be permitted after successful event entry, ie. no more than two changes for teams of four and no more than one change for teams of two.

Team swimmer details may be changed online any time before Monday 5^th February 2024.

Replacement team swimmers must register online or complete an entry form and sign the swimmer waiver at Check-in.

Entry swaps or transfers between swimmers are not available for 2024. Registered swimmers who cannot swim need to withdraw officially and their allocation will be given to the next eligible person on the waiting list through the registration system only. Private swaps will not be permitted. A swimmer swimming under another person’s entry or category will result in both swimmers being banned from participating in the event for a period of two years.

At this point you are unable to transfer your swim to another category. If you are unable to swim you will need to apply for a refund subject to normal refund conditions.

If we believe that all swimmers on the original Waitlist are likely to be promoted into the swim, we may reopen the Waitlist and you will be welcome to register for your preferred swim at this point.

There is plenty of parking around the area. Parking will also be provided via a gold coin donation in Signal Park with proceeds going to Busselton Primary School P&C. Overflow parking areas have been created however please take care and be mindful of current works being undertaken in and around the area.

Click the button below to download a City of Busselton Parking Map for the 2023 Busselton Jetty Swim.

Yes, a bag-drop marquee will be provided and will be manned by volunteers from the Robins Hockey Club. The bag-drop service will be available from 6:00am on Sunday 13th February at the cost of a gold-coin donation. The location will be marked on the Site Plan which will be provided in your Swim Bag at check-in