The Schools Relay Challenge is a community based initiative where schools help raise funds for the Children's Cancer Institute, increase awareness of this important cause and importantly have fun participating in an open water swim relay.
Senior (Yr 11-12) | Intermediate (Yr 9-10) | Junior (Yr 8-6)
How it works
- Each team has 4 swimmers.
- Each swimmer swims a leg of the relay 200m.
- Participants can swim in their school year category, or an older category
- Entry cost are $15 for each swimmer
To Enter
Contact your school co-ordinator on details of how to enter
How to be part of the Schools Relay Challenge
Contact us if you would like your schools to be part of the challenge.
Schools participating this year
- Queenwood School for Girls
- Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview
- Sydney Church of England Grammar School (Shore)
- Wenona
- Mosman High
- Mosman Preparatory
- Newington
- Scots College
- St Aloysius
- Redlands
Fundraising
Each team participating will be provided with a fundraising page which is used to raise funds for the Children's Cancer Institute. The School Challenge Leaders board page has an up-to-date view of the total funds raised by the schools, as well as a the top fund-raising teams.
To see the top fundraiser teams or to donate money to a school team go to Schools Challenge Leader board
On the Day
Check in: 7.30am at School Tent
Start time: 8.15am
Finish time: 9.45am
Prize Giving:Immediately after event
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 take place 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, don't 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, 2nd & 3rd place teams members for each relay
The Charity Cup
The Charity Cup is awarded to the team that raises the most funds.
Schools Trophy
The Schools Trophy will be awarded to the winning school with the most points.
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