SUNDAY 7th FEBRUARY 2010

Online Entries Now Closed

The City of Holdfast Bay Fast Lap (Male and Female events): is a sprint race around the jetty, beach start and finish. To qualify for this event the swimmer must nominate a 200m freestyle time and enter their name, phone number and/or email address on the Brighton Jetty Classic web site. The Brighton Jetty Classic Race Committee will select 25 male and 25 female swimmers for this race. The swimmer is still required to pay an entry fee for this event.

The Channel 7 Brighton Jetty Classic 1500 is a water start from the jetty swimming along the natural line of the coast, around turning buoys then back around the Brighton Jetty. It finishes with a run up the beach through the finishing gates. Competitors can then retire to the SA Health Education tent for a free massage. Minimum age 12 on the day, separate male and female events in each age group. Prizes are awarded to winners of each age group. Swimmers can choose to swim in their age group, or elect to compete in the Open event (a more competitive swim).

• Swimmers are welcome to swim in more than one event but must pay for both events.

• Entries Online Close 5pm Friday before the Event

• Entries in age groups will close earlier if the race limit has been reached for that group.

• Entry fees are non-refundable or transferable.

• Those that register on-line still need to check-in at the Bank SA Registration Tent to receive their swim instructions, 7 BJC Bag and BJC Timing Tag.

• If the Race Limit has not been reached entries will be allowed on the day but swimmers will be offered a swim, not timed and are ineligible for prizes.

• Collecting of swim bags deadline is 12noon on Sunday 7th February 2010. After this time swim bags will be unavailable.

Registration Check-In
Because of the number of entries it is important that you arrive early to register at the Check-in BankSA Tent, located in Bindara Reserve, on the corner of Bindara Avenue and The Esplanade.

Registration Check-In opens at 7:30am but we recommend you arrive at least 1.5 hours before your scheduled race. Your event will close 30 minutes before this time so it is important you check in on time.

You will be given swimmers' instructions, so please take a few minutes to read this important information.

Late Entries
While entries are accepted on-line after the official closing time of 5.00pm the Friday before the race, and at the registration tent on the day of the race, please note these swimmers will not be electronically timed with our timing system and therefore will not be eligible for prizes.

Swim Bag
When you Check-In you will receive a swim bag, which apart from containing your event T-shirt and lots of great information and giveaways from our very generous sponsors, will also include your specially coloured swim cap. This cap identifies you to your particular race…so please don’t swap it with your friends because this identifies the group you will swim in!

Race & Wave Number
After you Check-in you will be marked with your race number and a wave number on your arm. Please note your wave number as it will be used for marshalling at the start line.

Timing Tag
Swimmers entered in both 400m and 1500m events (before the official closing time of 5.00pm Friday) will be electronically timed. Your Electronic Timing Tag will be issued with your swim bag and is to be worn on your ankle. The Tags will be collected at the finish line. PLEASE ensure you return the tag to avoid any liable costs.

Changes
If any of our records are incorrect, you have any problems or changes; please see the troubleshooting desk located in the registration tent where one of our friendly Brighton Surf Life Saving Club people will be able to assist you.

Marshalling Marshall in the area adjacent to the Jetty at least 20 minutes prior to your race start time. Swimmers will be grouped according to the colour of their swim cap. Please assist race officials by wearing your cap in the Marshalling area.

Parking
There will be road closures immediately around the event, so we recommend you park at the Brighton Railway Station Car Parks, or the Brighton Oval on Brighton Road which is just a short walk to the beach. For Parking Info, please click here. Why not come early and enjoy breakfast at one of the cafes or from the caterers providing services for the day?

History

The event commenced in 2006, after a group of Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club members were inspired by the Lorne Pier to Pub ocean swimming event. A team of committee members and volunteers planned and initiated the first event, with over 700 swimmers. The event has grown each year with entries of 1,250 swimmers in 2009, street stalls/entertainment, a ‘Row Down” between the South Australian based AFL footy teams, and guest appearances by Channel 7 Home and Away stars, and adding the Adelaide Airport Brighton Jetty Classic Sculptures competition in 2008. The 7 Brighton Jetty Classic was the winner of the Event Category 2006 Recreation & Sport Industry Awards, and The City of Holdfast Bay Major Event Award 2007.

Prizes are awarded for all swim events with cash prizes for the Channel 7 Brighton Jetty Classic Open 1500m event, and the City Of Holdfast Bay Fast Lap, a 400m sprint around Brighton Jetty.

The Channel 7 Brighton Jetty Classic is a unique event in South Australia developed by the Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club, combining open water swimming events for highly competitive young, old and disabled swimmers as well as for total novices. The Club’s aim in developing the event was to bring high impact, quality ocean swim racing format to South Australia and generate genuine community excitement about ocean swimming.

Proceeds from the Brighton Jetty Classic go to the Brighton Surf Life Saving Club to help fund its voluntary lifesaving activities on the Adelaide foreshore, and to help the Club with payment for their new clubhouse, opened in 2007. The 7 Brighton Jetty Classic also assists other local clubs clubs and charitable organizations nominated by swimmers ($5 of the swimmer’s entry fee going to their nominated club).

Aussi Masters Swimming - Entry conditions (eg ages, distances and prizes) vary between swims: www.aussisa.org.au