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2026 Registrations will open in October

Details subject to change.

To manage demand fairly, entry for the 3.6km Solo Swim and One Mile Swim to Shore is via an online ballot which runs from 1 to 8 October 2025.

  • During the Ballot Period, click ‘Enter Event’ and register. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact rego@busseltonjettyswim.org.au
  • Entries will be allocated at random, and all entrants will be notified of ballot results by email from 16 October.
  • Payment details are required to enter the Ballot; however, payment will only be processed once you are successfully allocated a place in the event.
  • Payments will be processed from 16 October 2025.
  • Unsuccessful entrants will be added to a waitlist (if selected during registration)

Please note:

  • Only one ballot entry per person. Anyone with duplicate entries may be banned from future events 
  • Minimum age is 12 years for the 3.6km Solo Swim
  • Minimum age is 8 years for the 1.6km One Mile Swim to Shore.
  • All swimmers aged 8-12 years must provide a completed stage 10 swimming certificate and letter from a swim coach or swim instructor stating that they can competently complete their chosen distance as an open water swim.
  • Evidence must be sent to juniors@busseltonjettyswim.org.auby 20th January 2026
  • Also see our rules
  • You may withdraw or cancel your ballot entry via the registration platform or by emailing rego@busseltonjettyswim.org.au
  • Entering the ballot does not guarantee entry into the swim.

why are entries limited?

When managing an event that involves thousands of people swimming almost 2 kilometres out to sea, safety must be the top priority.

Each year we work with our local partners, including Busselton Surf Life Saving Club, to determine how many entrants can be safely accommodated.

 

Entry is be general registration, which will open on 16th October 2025 and close on 20th January 2026, unless sold out sooner.

All swimmers aged 8-12 years (Juniors) must provide evidence of competency.

  • Kids Swim and Simon’s 500m Shortcut Swim: Level 8 Swimming Certificate as per Royal Life Saving or equivalent
  • Team Swims: Level 10 Swimming Certificate as per Royal Life Saving or equivalent AND a letter from a swim coach or instructor stating that they are competent to complete their chosen event and distance as an open water swim

Parents or guardians must email all required documents to juniors@busseltonjettyswim.org.au by 20th January 2026. Parents or guardians will also be required to sign the declaration/waiver at swimmer check-in. 

As a not-for-profit event, our goal is to ensure that entry fees cover our costs while remaining accessible to everyone.


What your entry fee includes:

  • Official event swim cap
  • Unique event-themed swim number tattoos
  • Accurate timing for your swim
  • Medical and on-water support
  • Refreshments at the swimmer recovery area
  • Digital Finisher Certificate
  • Free online training courses, provided by Swimming Women, tailored for various events in the Busselton Jetty Swim

For the Kids Swim and Simon’s 500m Swim, all participants will receive the above items, plus a finisher medal to commemorate their accomplishment.

Any small surplus generated from the event is reinvested into future events and community initiatives, ensuring that our swim continues to benefit the Busselton community for years to come.

  • The minimum age for swimmers is 8 years old on event day
  • The minimum age for the Solo 3.6km Swim is 12 years.
  • All swimmers aged 8-12 years (Juniors) must provide evidence of competency
    • Kids Swim and Simon’s 500m Shortcut Swim: Level 8 Swimming Certificate as per Royal Life Saving or equivalent
    • Solo Swim, One Mile Swim to Shore and Team Swims: Level 10 Swimming Certificate as per Royal Life Saving or equivalent AND a letter from a swim coach or instructor stating that they are competent to complete their chosen event and distance as an open water swim
  • Only competent swimmers who are fit and adequately trained should enter.