Overview
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 $25 for each swimmer
Schools Participating this year
- Ascham
- Loreto
- Mosman High
- Monte
- Pymble Ladies' College
- Queenwood
- Redlands
- Shore
- St Aloysius' College
- Saint Ignatius' College Riverview
- Wenona
DONATE
You can support your schools fundraising initiative
Like to be part of the Schools Relay Challenge?
Contact us is you would like your school to be part of the Challenge
Registration
If your school is participating:
Enter Online only - $25.00
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
Please be mindful of social distancing requirements.
All competitors will need to check in at the Schools registration desk to pick up caps.
Check in is at the Registration tent located on the beach between Balmoral Beach Club and Bathers.
Check-in: 7:55am
Start time: 8:30 am
Finish time: 9:30am
Bag Drop
- There will be a bag drop tent located on the beach near the registration tent open from 7:00am – 11:45am
- You will be required to provide details (name and mobile number) so we can 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.
Swimmers with a disability
The Balmoral Swim welcomes swimmers with a disability. For more information see this link
Toilets
Toilets are located at the north, south and centre of Balmoral Beach at Bathers Pavilion, Balmoral Baths, the Bus Shed and Balmoral Beach Club.
Minors need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to all toilet facilities.
Event Village
This year you can enjoy the event with the whole family in the outdoors. There will be entertainment, 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.
Smoking
We request all participants to abide by Mosman Council's Smoking Policy. Smoking is not permitted on all Mosman beaches and Council parks or reserves.
Health safety
This event will follow any health/COVID restrictions that may be in place at the time of the swim.
We ask that all swimmers do not come to the event if :
- you are feeling unwell or have someone at home who is unwell
- you have tested positive for COVID-19 or are a close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Cancellation Policy
If the Events swimmer participation numbers need to be restricted due to changing COVID restrictions the competitors will be chosen on a first come first served basis. Entry fees will be credited to next years event for those who do not make the cut of swimmers participating.
Refunds or credits will not be made for any additional items purchased, such as event merchandise and charitable donations.
Results and Presentations
All the results will be posted online later in the day.
The presentation will occur immediately after the race. 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.
- #balmoralswim
- Instagram - @balmoralswim
- Facebook - @balswim
Getting There
Parking at Balmoral is limited, and we strongly encourage alternative transport methods (public transport, rideshare, cycling and walking)
Public Transport
To get to Balmoral you can catch a 114 bus from Royal North Shore hospital or a 238 bus from Taronga zoo. For more information visit Sydney buses info.
Parking
Balmoral Beach has a limited amount of metered parking on the Esplanade and 2 hr parking on Awaba, Waitovu and Hunter streets.
The end of the Esplanade (cul-de-sac), north of Awaba Street, will have 1/3 fewer parking spots than normal on the day.
The conditions of entry into Council’s “Pay & Display” car parks must be complied with. Parking regulations will be enforced.
Please note: Mosman Council Rangers will enforce parking infringements on the day, so please park according to signage and normal parking rules. We would hate for you to get a ticket.
Prizes
Medals are awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams members for each relay
The Barry Feyder Charity Cup
The Barry Feyder 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.
