Other Events

2009 Rotto Rehearsal (10km Swim)

After entries for the 2009 Rottnest Channel Swim close, first time solo swimmers will receive notification that they must prove their ability to complete the 19.2km event in the required time and will be asked to enter the 10km Rotto Rehearsal. This event must be completed in under 4 hours and 15 minutes.

The Rotto Rehearsal is being run by Swimming WA for the fourth year and will be held on Sunday 25th January 2009 at Sorrento Beach. The entry form can be downloaded in PDF format below.

For further information please contact the RCSA on 9287 2550 or email admin@rottnestchannelswim.com.au or for information regarding entries please contact Andrew Ridley on 9328 4599 or at Andrew@wa.swimming.org.au.

Open Water Swims

There are numerous open water swims held in Western Australia during the summer months. These are be ideal preparation for the 2009 Rottnest Channel Swim.

Please click on Swimming WA link for a listing of their events: http://www.wasa.asn.au/

For a full list of Master Swimming WA Open Water Swim Calendar, please click on the link www.mastersswimmingwa.asn.au

2009 iiNet Team Sprint Cup
3pm, Sunday 15th February 2009 (1 week before the WAtoday Rottnest Channel Swim)
Entry forms and more information at http://www.teamsprintcup.com
The Team Sprint Cup is a unique sprint swimming team event based on a 6 x 50m relay format, where teams can be formed through corporate ties, mates, social groups, surf clubs, swimming clubs, sporting clubs and families. Because of the nature of a 6 x 50m relay the event is fast flowing with great excitement as lead positions change over the course of 6 laps. The afternoon at the pool is great for families with showcase events comprising local sporting identities and some of the fastest WA sprint swimmers plus music, food and drinks scheduled at the event conclusion. All proceeds go to the Autism West Support Inc. which provides support for families with children who are on the Autism Spectrum. The inaugural 2008 event was a great success with a total in excess of $53,000 being raised for Autism West Support Inc.

Virtual Rottnest Channel Swim

The Rottnest Channel Swim Association conducts the Virtual Rottnest Channel Swim (VRCS) in various pools throughout the state.

The VRCS is ideal for swimmers who:

• can’t attend the actual day;
• don’t wish to compete in the ocean but enjoy distance swimming;
• can’t get a boat for the 2009 Rottnest Channel Swim; or
• missed the cutoff for entries for the 2009 Rottnest Channel Swim

If you are interested in organising a Virtual Rottnest Channel Swim at your pool, please download the Expression of Interest form below this message.