• Start: Competitors are to assemble at Caves Beach Surf Lifesaving club from 7am on race day to collect their timing bands and/or complete registration. At the direction of marshals bus transport will be leaving to take competitors to Spoon Rocks Beach for the race start. Last bus transport will leave Caves Beach Surf Club at 9.30am. Competitors may also make their own way to the start line making sure they have completed all the necessary registration requirements at Caves Beach.
• Finish: Swimmers will swim a one-way course as shown on the course map to the finish line. Swimmers must pass the course buoys on the seaward side. Competitors will finish the swim at the finish chute on Caves Beach. All swimmers must return their timing chip before leaving the finish chute.
• Wetsuits: Wetsuits, fins and other flotation devices are allowed but competitors must swim in the back of the pack wave.
• First Aid: First aid stations will be situated at the start and finish lines if required. Swimmer’s physical condition is their responsibility.
• Safety: Water safety craft will patrol the course throughout the event. Swim protocol is if you are in difficulty move to the side of the course and raise your hand straight above your head.
• Beneficiaries: The beneficiaries of this event are Caves Beach Surf Lifesaving Club
• Cancellation: The race director reserves the right to cancel or relocate the event due to rough or dangerous conditions. An alternative course is available at Rafferty's Resort if required. All competitors should check the Caves Beach Website (cavesslsc.com.au) for information on the friday before the race for confirmation of venue.
• Finisher's Medallion: All those swimmer’s completing the course will receive a finishers medallion at Caves Beach.
• Registration: On race day, all swimmers will be issued with a race cap, number and timing device. Failure to wear the race cap, timing band or race number may result in the swimmer not receiving an official time. Make sure you have completed your registration details fully and correctly and the declaration on the entry form has been signed.
• Elite Swim Category: The Elite category allows for faster swimmers to clear the field and avoid running over slower swimmers. Starters nominating in this division are eligible for prize money allocated to the Elite division only. Swimmers wishing to compete in the elite division must nominate to do so on the official entry form. Contact Darryl on 0409 180 931 for information or email oceanswim@cavesslsc.com.au
• Get the T-Shirt: Ocean swim t-shirts (T-Shirt will be available soom) and merchandise can be viewed by clicking on the Merchandise link Merchandise
• Early Bird Entry Prize: All pre race day entries will go into the draw for a luxury weekend getaway at Raffertys Resort on Lake Macquarie - www.raffertysresort.com.au

• Course Map

• Electronic Timing: All entrants will be electronically timed. On race day swimmers will be required to collect an electronic timing band to be worn on their left ankle during the race. Swimmers MUST hand in the timing band to a race official directly after they cross the finish line.

How to get there

• From South: Leaving Sydney on the F3 freeway heading north take the Swansea  exit and continue on  the Pacific Highway to the Swansea roundabout. Exit right off the Swansea roundabout and follow signs to Caves Beach
• From North: At Hexham turn left and remain on Pacific Highway. Follow signs to Charlestown and then continue to Swansea. Left off Swansea roundabout and follow signs to Caves Beach
• From Hunter Valley: Take the Wallsend exit on the F3 freeway to Cardiff continue to Warners Bay and thru to Swansea .. Turn left off the roundabout and follow signs to Caves Beach

Race Rules

• All swimmers must swim the prescribed course keeping all course buoys on their LEFT shoulder and pass course intermediate guidance buoys on the seaward side.
• Swimmers must swim in the category for which they are eligible. With the exception of those deemed eligible for the Open/Elite division
• All swimmers must wear their prescribed cap, race number and timing device.
• Any paddlers accompanying a swimmer must remain well clear of other competitors such as not to impede their progress or give unfair advantage to their swimmer.
• Any swimmer in the “Back of the Pack” is not eligible for podium prizes but will receive their finisher’s medallion.
• All swimmers are to behave in a fair and sportsmanlike manner without interference or aggression towards other competitors and any breach of this rule may result in disqualification from the Stockland Wallarah Peninsula Ocean Swim.
• If in the opinion of an event medical officer or a water safety official a competitor is physically or otherwise incapable of starting or completing the Stockland Wallarah Peninsula Ocean Swim or has been in the water for an inordinate time such competitor may be disqualified from starting or be removed from the water at any time.
• If in the opinion of the race referee the weather or swimming conditions are dangerous or unsuitable the Stockland Wallarah Peninsula Ocean Swim may be cancelled without notice.
• Prize winners must be present to receive their prize.

The Stockland Wallarah Peninsula Ocean Swim provides another challenge – “Who Dares Swims”  Compete in teams for companies, schools, clubs, swim squads, even groups of friends - as well as individually in age groups.

Dare your rival sporting club or work partners to take the challenge in this prestigious team event. Remember a victory in this fun section will allow the winners bragging rights for the next twelve months!

There are two Team Challenges - for Corporate Teams and Club teams

• Corporate Teams: Corporate Teams will consist of 4 people male or female employed by the company in whose name the company is entered. The winning Corporate Team will receive an impressive trophy, to take pride of place at your workplace. Click on the following link to see Corporate Teams enties in "Who Dares Swims"

• Club Teams: Club Teams may be entered by clubs, organisations, groups of friends, or swimmers who swim in the same squad. There is a prize for each team in four age group categories.

Club Teams will consist of 4 people male or female. Age categories will be the cumulative age of all team members. Team members should submit their entry forms together where possible. Team entries must be submitted prior to Wednesday 6th February 2007. There is no extra charge for entering as a team. All team members are still eligible for individual prizes. No team entries will be accepted on the day.

Release and Indemnity

I agree that Caves Beach S.L.S.C. (the Club) and all persons, corporations and bodies involved or otherwise engaged in promoting the Wallarah Peninsula Ocean Swim (the Organisers) are not liable for any loss or damage however caused (including but not limited to, by the negligence of the Organisers) suffered by me/the entrant (where signed by parent/guardian) named in this form in connection with the swim. Accordingly I agree that I/the entrant (where signed by parent/guardian) named in the form and my/the entrant’s heirs, executors and administrators release and discharge the Organisers from all damages, expenses, loss or liability consequent upon my/the entrant’s entry or participation in the Swim, whether or not the damage, expense, loss or liability is attributable to the act of neglect of any one or more of the organisers and keep them indemnified against all such damages, expenses, losses and liabilities which they may suffer, incur or sustain in connection with or arising in any way whatsoever by my/the entrant’s entry or participation in the Swim. I agree not to make any claim or commence or pursue any proceedings against the Club, its members, servants, agents, the Organisers or their representatives in respect of any damage, however caused (including but not limited to, the negligence of the members, servants, or agents and representatives of the Organisers) suffered by me/the entrant in connection with the swim.

Risk Warning (pursuant to Section 5M Civil Liability Act 2002) Warning is given to all entrant’s in the Wallarah Peninsula Ocean Swim that there is the risk of harm to their person. You should not enter this event unless you are physically capable and reasonably anticipate completing the Swim. Risks include hazardous sea conditions, sea creatures and natural and man made obstacles. Water Safety Officers and medical staff reserve the right to bring to shore by water patrol any entrant they deem incapable of competing further in the event.

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