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Swimming<br />
Open Water<br />
This information must be read in conjunction with “Sport Entry Forms”, “Sport Information” and “Games Information” available from the website<br />
Details are subject to change please contact the Games Office for the most recent information.<br />
Schedule<br />
Venue South Melbourne LSC, Cnr Withers St & Beaconsfield Pde,Albert Park<br />
Date Saturday November 21<br />
Sport Venue Control Balcony, South Melbourne LSC, access through club or from Beach<br />
Venue Check In from 7:30am-8:00am<br />
Start Time Relay 8:30am followed by Men and then Womens Age Classes<br />
Course Details<br />
Check-In at Venue Control<br />
You are required to show your validated Games ID Card when you check-in at Sport Venue Control. No card No competition.<br />
Proper swimming attire must be worn. Triathlon wetsuits my be worn.<br />
Start & Finish is on the beach.<br />
The Race<br />
Distance 1k. Four x 250m laps<br />
Wave (Staggered) starts will be announced on Race Day. Do not proceed to start until called.<br />
Lifeguards will patrol the entire swim course – should you encounter any difficulties, stay calm and raise your arm.<br />
NOTE: Water pollution - due to environmental conditions (eg heavy rain prior to the event) EPA guidelines may recommend no swimming.<br />
The decision to hold the swim will be made on the morning of the event<br />
Corporate Team Relay consists of any 4 persons men, women or both. Each person does one lap, changeover in water near shore in designated<br />
changeover area. Each Team Relay member swims only one lap of the relay.<br />
All team members must represent the same organisation.<br />
Finish<br />
On crossing the finish line stay in order so your time and number can be recorded. You must then “de-register”.<br />
Note: If this is not done you will not be included in results.<br />
1st, 2nd & 3rd placegetters in each category will receive a Games Finish Card which must be returned upon receipt of their medal. You<br />
must be present to receive your medal. Medal presentation will follow the finish of the event.<br />
Timing – only finish times will be recorded.<br />
Complete results will be available only after verification by the Games.<br />
Public Transport suggested 131 638<br />
Limited parking Beaconsfield Parade and surrounding area
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