PLEASE NOTE : THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE OF DATE TO THIS EVENT. IT IS NOW ON SUNDAY JANUARY 28TH. CHANGE OF DATE DUE TO PREDICTED WEATHER CONDITIONS. ALL OTHER DETAILS REMAIN THE SAME.
Registration will open at Grange Jetty Reserve at 7.30am. Registration will close at 9.15am. ON THE DAY ENTRIES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE.
IF YOU ARE A MASTERS CLUB MEMBER OR SWIMMING AUSTRALIA CLUB MEMBER, PLEASE PUT "MEMBER"IN THE DISCOUNT BOX WHEN FILLING IN YOUR REGISTRATION.all
This event is open to all over 18 year olds and Swimming Australia members aged 11-17 years.
2024 Jetty to Jetty merchandise order HERE .
For delivery of your t-shirt prior to the J2J, please order on line by January 7th.
Registration :Collect your race number from the name boards, then proceed to the registration desk in the appropriate line for your age category. At registration you will receive a coloured cap according to your age category and starting wave. Also a timing band to be placed on your wrist. You can then proceed to a marshal to have your race number written on both upper arms (or hand if wearing a wetsuit).
Timing Band: Event Strategies will be the official timer and recorder for the event. You will receive a timing band which is to be placed on your wrist. You can then proceed to a marshal to have your race number written on both upper arms (or hand if wearing a wetsuit). Please ensure you examine the important Timing Band and gantry finish instructions .HERE
Course: The 2024 Nine News Australia Day Jetty to Jetty Long Swim starts at the southern side of the Grange Jetty and finishes on the southern side of the Henley Beach Jetty. There will be 3 yellow guide buoys along the course between the jetties and a compulsory turning buoy approximately 20m from the end of the Henley Jetty. When you round this buoy, swim directly to the finish gantry. Course map is HERE.
The finish is when you touch your timing band to the overhead pad of the gantry. Then make your way to the shore, exiting through the Channel Nine arch where your timing bands will be collected. Refreshments will be available on the northern grassed area of Henley Square.
Race Briefing: Race briefing will occur at 9.15am at the Grange Jetty Reserve. At the conclusion of the briefing, swimmers will be asked to move to the marshalling area on the beach, at the southern side of the Grange Jetty into their designated swim waves. Swimmers wanting to warm up should do so on the northern side of the jetty.
Marshalling: Marshalling will occur on the beach at Grange at 9.45am sharp.
Starting: The 2024 Swim starts at 10.00am. The start line is between 2 buoys placed at appropriate depth for a deep water start. The swim will have starting waves with a 3 minute gap between each wave.
In 2024 the waves will be based on age groups with all swimmers of the same age group starting at the same time. Some waves will be larger than others but the starting line will be adequate to ensure all swimmers have a safe start.
Starting Waves and Cap Colour:
10.00am Start 1. 70+ Years. Fluro Pink
10.03am Start 2. 65-69 Years. White
10.06am Start 3. 60 to 64 Years. Yellow
10.09am Start 4. 55 to 59 Years. Orange
10.12am Start 5. 50 to 54 Years. Fluro Green
10.15am Start 6. 40 to 49 Years. Red
10.18am Start 7. 30 to 39 Years. Yellow
10.21am Start 8. 11 to 29 Years. Fluro Pink
Presentations: Presentations and results will be announced at a ceremony, approx. 12 noon on the northern grassed area of Henley Square.
Results: Event Strategies will have results available immediately after the swim. The results are provisional until confirmed as final. The link to your live results can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/ES_LIVE_RESULTS
Age Group Winners. The following top 3 in each group for females and males will be awarded a trophy:
11-12 years, 13-14 years, 15-17 years, 18-24 years, 25-29 years, 30-34 years, 35-39 years, 40-44 years, 45-49 years, 50-54 years, 55-59 years, 60-64 years, 65-69 years, 70-74 years, 75-79 years, 80-84 years, 85-89 years, 90+ years.
The fastest masters member swimmer in each age group will also win a trophy.
A full list of Trophy winners and 10/20 year awards is available on the MSSA website.
Gear Drop: Bags can be placed in a vehicle at Grange. They will be transported to Henley for pick-up after the swim. Gear tags will be available at the registration desk.
Rules and Regulations: • 2024 Age Limit: The Swim is open to entrants aged 18 and over with the exception of Swimming SA Members aged 11 upwards. • A spirit of friendly competition should be maintained throughout the race. Any un-sportsman like conduct could lead to immediate disqualification. • Decisions of the event officials are final and are not subject to appeal. .
Swim: Swimmers will be required to adhere to Masters Swimming Australia General Rules and Open Water Swim Rules as applicable at the close of entries. No extraneous aids are allowed. Goggles are allowed and recommended. The wearing of heavy jewelry and watches is not allowed due to safety requirements. The wearing of non-approved FINA swim wear and wetsuits will disqualify the swimmer from any awards or points for team awards. Swimmers are required to have an official swim cap issued at registration which must be worn at all times to the finish of the swim.
Event Committee and Officials: The Event Committee and Event Officials have the overall decision making authority over any aspect of the Swim. The Event Committee for the 2024 Nine News Australia Day Jetty to Jetty is: Jo Sutcliffe, Penni O’Shea, Warwick Povey, John Gamlen and Betty Reinboth. Event Officials: Referee: Phil Beames Starter: Andrew Osborne : Check Starter: Steve Shears Marshall: John Gamlen Safety Officer: Grant Simpson and Andrew Osborne Water cover personnel: Grange SLSC and Henley SLSC. The Event Committee and Officials reserve the right to withdraw swimmers at any time preceding or during the race.
Race officials have the authority to remove a swimmer from the race if they are judged to be incapable of finishing the race or are at risk, or the time limit has been reached.
A time limit of 1 hour 15 minutes applies from the start of the last wave of swimmers (11.36am).
Swimmers must swim the course as described.
Swimmers who cross the start line before the start signal may be disqualified.
Have a great swim