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2km, 1km & 500m Swims

Date: Sunday 18th May 2008
Course:

2km Swim   – from Tea Tree Bay to Noosa Main Beach
1km Swim   – from Little Cove to Noosa Main Beach
500m Swim  - swim along Noosa Main Beach

All courses will be clearly marked with buoys and water safety provided by Noosa Surf Life Saving Club. All courses are totally in the open water. No swim aids (flippers etc.) will be allowed. All events are non-wetsuit.

New in 2008 - 2km swimmers to take Coastal Track to Tea Tree - read more

How to Enter:

Online    Click Here
Mail        Entry form here to USM Events, P.O. Box 1345, Noosa Heads, QLD 4567

*Competitor numbers will be strictly limited and will be taken on a first in basis until total numbers reached.  There will only be late entries taken on the day if total numbers are not reached before then.
*No person may enter more than one event.

Entries Close: Thursday 15th May 2008 at 5.00pm or earlier if field limits are reached. Race day entries only if places are available and a $10 late fee will apply.
Entry Fees: 

Noosa Blue 2km Water Swim
$50 (includes Eyeline swim cap, event bag and long-sleeve shirt)

Ray White 1km Ocean Swim
$40 (includes Eyeline swim cap & event bag and long-sleeve shirt)

500m Splash and Nipper Challenge
$20 (includes Eyeline swim cap & event bag. Long-sleeve shirts available for an additional $25)

 
Categories:

(Age as at Race Day)

500m Splash and Nipper Challenge

    Male                     Female

7-8 yrs                 NA                        NB
9-10yrs                NC                        ND
11-12yrs              NE                        NF
13-14yrs              NG                        NH
15-16yrs              NI                         NJ
Open 17+            NK                        NL

Ray White 1km Ocean Swim

    Male                     Female

Open                    AA                        BB
9-10yrs                CC                        DD
11-12yrs              EE                         FF
13-15yrs              GG                        HH
16-19yrs              II                          JJ
20-29yrs              KK                        LL
30-39yrs              MM                        NN
40-49yrs              OO                        PP
50-59yrs              QQ                        RR
60-69yrs              SS                         TT
70-79yrs              UU                        VV
80+                     WW                       XX

Noosa Blue 2km Water Swim

    Male                     Female

Open                    A                          B
11-12yrs*            C                          D
13-15yrs              E                          F
16-19yrs              G                          H
20-29yrs              I                           J
30-39yrs              K                           L
40-49yrs              M                          N
50-59yrs              O                          P
60-69yrs              Q                          R
70-79yrs              S                          T
80+yrs                 U                          V

*must have parent and coach written endorsement

Strictly Limited Space
Enquiries: USM Events on 07 5449 0711 or email info@usmevents.com.au    

Withdrawals:

Must be in writing by mail or email info@usmevents.com.au
Refunds: 50% refundable until 5.00pm 8th May 2008, non refundable after 5.00pm 9th May. Non Transferable between people or events.
Cancellation:

The events organisers reserve the right to cancel or postpone the race due to rough or dangerous seas, or
any other safety concerns. In the event of cancellation or postponement there will be no refund of entry fee.

Prizes:

Prize Money - 2km Open Age Category

1st – $1200.00
2nd – $600.00
3rd – $400.00
4th – $200.00
5th – $100.00

Eyeline products will be issued to all 1st 2nd & 3rd placegetters in all other categories.

Random Prizes will include:

2km Noosa Blue Water Swim

Donated by: Noosa Fair Shopping Centre

 1st Male & 1st Female home from the postcode area 4565, 4566, and 4567 will receive a $100 Noosa Fair Shopping Voucher.

2km Noosa Blue Water Swim and 1km Ray White Ocean Swim:

Donated by Pacific Swims

A trip to the Fiji Ocean Swim on 17th – 19th October, 2008

Includes:

1 RETURN TICKET (Ex Tax)
4 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION AT PLANTATION ISLAND RESORT
FREE RACE AND FUNCTIONS ENTRY
Note: Air ticket Taxes Not Included. Winner will be liable for own Air travel Taxes     

SEE  PACIFICSWIMS.COM  FOR DETAILS OF THREE OF THE BEST SWIMS IN THE PACIFIC ………

VANUATU OCEAN SWIM PORT VILA ON 7th JUNE
ESPIRITU SANTO AORE SWIM VANUATU ON 10th JUNE
FIJI OCEAN SWIM FESTIVAL 17th-19th OCTOBER

500m Splash & Nipper Challenge:

Donated by: Hayden Surf Craft

1 x Hayden Surf craft Elite Nipper Board

Donated by: Bank West

A $500 Bank West Voucher

- For the Surf club with the first 10 competitors to cross the finish line
Race Day Timetable:

6.00am
6.00am


6.30am
6.40am
6.50am
6.55am
7.00am
7.05am
7.10am
7.15am
7.45am
7.50am
7.50am

9.00am
9.20am
9.30am

9.45am
10.05am
10.15am

Registration, Numbering and Race Day Entries Open, at the Noosa Heads Surf Club Car Park
Shuttle Bus Starts

2km Competitors Registration Process Only – 2km swimmers must be registered BY the following times:
Male U29
Male 60 – 69 & Male 70+
Male 30 – 39
Female U29 & Female 30 – 39
Female 40 – 49 & Female 70+
Female 50 – 59 & Female 60 – 69
Male 50 – 59
Male 40 – 49
Elite Male
Elite Female
Registration, Numbering and Race Day Entries Closes for all 2km

Registration, Numbering and Race Day Entries Closes for all 1km competitors
1km Swim Race Briefing
Ray White 1km Swim Start

Registration & Numbering close for 500m competitors
500m Swim Race Briefing
500m Swim Start