A fun team event for both open and junior swimmers. Teams of 4 compete in a short course relay. The fastest open team will win the HMAS Penguin Shield.
Open | Junior (all members under 12)
Registration
Enter online at Oceanswims $40.00 (per team)
Or on Race day 8.30am - 10.30am
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How it works:
- Each team has 4 swimmers.
- Each swimmer swims a leg of the relay 200m.
On the Day
Check in: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Start time: 11.30am
Bag drop
- There will be a bag drop tent located on the grass next to the Rotunda open from 7:15am – 10:30am.
- You will be required to fill out a bag sticker with your details (name and swim number) and attach it to your bag for minding.
- Please note the event will take care of your belongings, but no responsibility will be taken for valuables or clothing that are lost or damaged.
Toilets
Toilets are located at the north, south and centre of Balmoral Beach at Bathers Pavilion, Balmoral Baths and the Bus shed.
Event Village
This year you can look forward to fun and entertainment for the whole family. There is plenty to choose from entertainment, food, and warm down zones & more.
Balmoral Beach also has some great cafes and coffee shops and places to picnic so stay around after the event and enjoy beautiful Balmoral.
Results and Presentations
All the results will be posted online later in the day. The presentation of prizes to all winners and place getters will also take place Prize Giving: Immediately after Schools Challenge event . Prizes will not be posted out if you are not there to claim your prize.
Social Media
On the day, dont forget to use the hashtag below and @ us throughout the day on Facebook and Instagram.
Getting There
Public Transport
To get to Balmoral you can catch a 257 bus from Chatswood or a 238 bus from Taronga zoo. For more information visit Sydney buses info.
There is also a free shuttle bus organized for the Balmoral swim which passes a number of bus stops and parking. For more information see the shuttle bus map.
Parking
Balmoral Beach provides metered parking on the Esplanade and 2 hr parking on Awaba, Waitovu and Hunter streets
Prizes
Medals are awarded to 1st Junior team
Winner of the Open Category will win the HMAS Penguin Shield
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