2016 Swimmers Seminar - Rottnest Channel Swim

2016 Swimmers Seminar
Rottnest Channel Swim Association
www.rottnestchannelswim.com.au
Volunteer Committee (8)
 President – David Corney
 Race Director – James Back
 Committee Members – Shane Cartwright, Tim Lefroy, Rebecca Manley,
Stuart Moran, Chris Turner, Hannah Waters
Staff Members (3)
 Executive Officer – Hayley Chandler
Email: admin@rottnestchannelswim.com.au
 Event Officer – Natalie Beevis
Email: info@rottnestchannelswim.com.au
 Event Officer – Tarlina Martyn
Email: enquiries@rottnestchannelswim.com.au
Agenda
 Hayley Chandler – Executive Officer
 Hypothermia Video
 Julian Mills – Past Solo Swimmer
 Erin Shaw – Swim Coach
 Ian Wee – Sports Medicine Professional
 Q&A
Four main admin ‘things’
1. Support boat info
2. Registrations
3. Qualifying Swim
4. Briefing
1. Support Crew
 Support Boat Requirements
• Must be able to fit the number of people the skipper will be
responsible for
• Vessels >10m – must stay south or north edge of the fleet
(and use a tender to stay in close proximity to the swimmer)
 Finding a Support Boat and Skipper
• Word of mouth
• Advertise on the RCS website within the ‘Forums’ section
• Post notices on Rottnest Channel Swim Facebook / Twitter
sites (@rottoswim)
• Advertise in the local newspaper, the Quokka or on Gumtree
• Boat Hire. A quick web search is the best way to find boat hire
businesses in Perth
Support Crew
 Finding a Paddler
• ‘Canoeing WA’ Facebook site
• ‘Surf Life Saving WA’ Facebook site
• ‘Sea Kayak Club WA’ Forum – www.seakayakforum.com/
• Local Surf Clubs ie; Fremantle, Cottesloe, North Cottesloe,
Swanbourne Nedlands and City Beach (may have their own
Facebook page) - www.mybeach.com.au/ourclubs
2. Registration
 Online Registration System
www.rottnestchannelswim.com.au
 Registrations Open
Registrations for solo, duo and team entries will open online at:
8.00am (WST) on Monday, 12 October 2015
 Registrations Close
Registrations for solo, duo and team entries will be open for one
week only and will close at:
5.30pm (WST) on Sunday, 18 October 2015
Entries
 Solo Entries
Each solo registration will be guaranteed entry if registered and
paid within the registration period.
 Duo and Team Entries
Due to limited places available in the event, duo and team
registrations will be selected from a random ballot that will be
conducted following the close of registrations.
All notifications to successful duo and team entries will be via
email.
3. Solo Qualifying Swim
Intending solo swimmers must have either:
 Completed a Rottnest Channel Swim solo crossing
within the previous two (2) years;
OR
 Must complete a 10km qualifying swim
in 4 hours 15 minutes or less, between
1 November 2015 and 1 February 2016.
Rotto Rehearsal
 Official solo qualifying swim
Tuesday, 26 January 2016
10km
Sorrento Beach
Register: www.openwaterswimming.com.au/
4. Briefing
• It is compulsory that all solo swimmers, and a swimmer from
each duo/team attend the briefing.
• It is highly recommended that your support boat skipper also
attends with you, as they are ultimately responsible for your
wellbeing on swim day.
Tuesday, 2 February 2016
HBF Stadium – Main Arena
6.30pm
• Collect registration pack (boat stickers, swim cap, T-shirt etc.)