The following information is required for each swimmer:
- Name
- Have you swum the event previously using another surname (for collating swimmer results and milestones)
- Estimated swim time (for determining start wave) – Solo 3.6km only
- Gender
- Date of birth
- Address
- Mobile phone number
- Email – Please don’t use your work email – We recommend you use your private email address for entering the swim or signing up for notifications. Many swimmers miss vital communications from us as their work server blocks emails with attachments, or our news and automated emails could trigger spam settings or filters. Other swimmers miss key communications because they are on holidays at key times without access to work emails.
- Emergency contact (name and phone number of somebody NOT swimming on the day)
- Any medical conditions (in some instances this may be provided to the medical team in case of emergency)
- Are you using a swim aid? (wetsuit, flippers, snorkel, speed-suit, pull buoy)
- Special needs. Is there anything we can do to make you feel safer and more supported?
- Number of times you have completed the swim (including the upcoming event)
- How did you hear about the swim?
- Why are you participating and do you have a story to share?
- How may family/friends/colleagues will be coming along as spectators/supporters
- Any suggestions for event organisers?
- How many nights you will be staying in Busselton (option for local resident or day visit)
The Team Captain is responsible for registering the team, completing their own personal information, and processing the team payment. After this, a link is sent to the other team members, who must each complete their own registration and agree to the Swimmer Waiver.
Changes to team members are limited: there can be up to 2 swaps for a 4-person team and 1 swap for a 2-person team.
Our goal is to include swimmers of all levels; therefore, each swimmer may only enter one swim event over the weekend (except for the 500m Swim). If you have entered the ballot or are on the waitlist for the 3.6km Solo Swim or the One Mile Swim to Shore, you are not eligible to enter the Team Swim. Anyone found to have duplicate entries, including being on a waitlist, will forfeit both entries and face a two-year ban.
For the 3.6km Solo Swim and One Mile Swim to Shore:
- On closure of the Ballot period, entries to these events will be allocated by random draw.
- All entries that are unsuccessful in the Ballot will form the original Waitlist.
- You may still enter the Waitlist after this time. However, we recommend you enter the Ballot on 1st October, because those unsuccessful entrants will automatically be placed at the top of the Waitlist after the Ballot is drawn.
To enter the event, you must register by either:
- Entering the online Ballot which opens on 1st October 2025 and closes 8th October (Solo Swim and One Mile Swim to Shore)
- Registering online during the registration period (October to January, dates to be advised)
To complete your registration, you may only pay using a credit card, debit card, or Pay Pal.
What is the estimated swim time?
The estimated swim time is required for the 3.6km Solo Swim and is used to assign your start wave (the fastest swimmers start first).
How can I swim with my friends?
To swim with your friends, ensure you choose the same estimated swim time. It’s best to avoid popular times like 60, 70 or 80 minutes if you want to start together. Instead, consider selecting an unusual time, such as 87 minutes. This increases your chances of being in the same start wave.
Can I change my EST?
Yes, swimmers can log in to their entry and edit their details, including estimated swim time, via the link in their confirmation email.