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2011!
The 2011 7 Brighton Jetty Classic has finished. A fantastic race, congratulations to Patrick Cobiac with James Fennell the previous winner 2nd to the Finish Line in the Open Mens 1500. 3rd placegetter Jake McKenzie. Congratulations to Leah Cutting, the 2011 Open Womens Champion. 2nd placegetter Alice Whiley and 3rd Kate Hofmeyer.
The City of Holfast Bay Fast Lap 1st place across the line Leah Cutting and 1st place male Jake McKenzie.
Sculptures - wood, metal, glass, clay etc.
The Adelaide Airport Brighton Jetty Classic Sculptures competition has grown with the culmination of the event being the 7 Brighton Jetty Classic. The combination of both arts & sport is unique. A fantastic new addition to the event this year was a Sculpture Walk along the Brighton Esplanade. Plans now underway for the 2012 Event.
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Be Active Swimming Program:
If you want to 'Come Swim with the Lifesaver', learn to, or improve your open water swimming skills, read on.
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2012 Channel 7 Brighton Jetty Classic
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The Brighton Surf Life Saving Club Presents:
The 2012 Channel 7 Brighton Jetty Classic...
Sunday 5th February 2012
Following the huge success of the event in 2011 with over 100 charities benefiting, we are inviting you to join this next great event. With plans well under way, the 2012 Channel 7 Brighton Jetty Classic promises to be another huge fun filled and enjoyable community day at the beach.
Great prizes to be won for every event. PLUS cash prizes for the popular Channel 7 Brighton Jetty Classic Open 1500m male and female events, and the City of Holdfast Bay Fast Lap event.
What’s happening… Come Swim with the Lifesavers
Join the Brighton Jetty Classic Be Active Program based at Brighton Beach (soon to be other beaches as well) designed to encourage members of the community of all ages to get involved in and enjoy open water swimming at beaches patrolled by surf lifesavers.
Participate in the program at your own pace and achieve individual advice from the experienced trainers. Surf lifesavers are on patrol where the swim is conducted.
WHEN:Every Saturday at 2.30pm starting Saturday 5th Nov 2011
WHERE: Meet upstairs 2.15pm Brighton Club Rooms, Esplanade Brighton
COST - FREE
The program combines a Saturday Swim for all levels of ocean swimming with the goal of entering the Flinders University Jetty 400 or Channel 7 Brighton Jetty Classic 1500 on Sunday 5th February 2012. (Participants must be able to swim with minimum age for participation being 10yrs - parent consent U18)
Join us on Face Book To keep up to date with current and future information about the Channel 7 Brighton Jetty Classic, please like our Fan Page on Facebook. LINK
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Channel 7 Brighton Jetty Classic South Australia |
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Organized and run under the auspices of the Brighton Surf Life Saving Club.
Contact:
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SUNDAY 5th FEBRUARY 2012
Why not get in the “Swim” and join the multi award winning, Channel 7 Brighton Jetty Classic, the largest ocean swimming event in South Australia. Great prizes are awarded for each race, including over $4,700 total in cash for the top three Male and Female swimmers in the Open 1500m and the City of Holdfast Bay Fast Lap 400m swim around the jetty.
The Channel 7 Brighton Jetty Classic is more than just swim events, with many other attractions making it a ‘Classic Day’ at the Beach for the whole family.
Note: 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 (that is next to the road – NOT on the beach)! We recommend you arrive at least one and a half hours before your schedule race.
Whats New in 2012!
• Win a lunch date with the Home & Away Stars at the 2012 Event
All who register before the 6th January who would like to be entered into the draw to win a lunch date with the “Home & Away Stars” at the 2012 event
• Fundraising for participating club & charitable organizations, by having family and friends sponsor swimmers. All funds raised from the BJC “Sponsor My Swim Around the Brighton Jetty” will go directly to the participating charity/community club of choice. Contact:
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You also might want to consider:
•BJC CLUB 7 completion of swimming at BJC in 7 years not necessarily consecutively (either 400 or 1500 or a combination) REGISTER ONLINE BEFORE 6TH JANUARY 2012
Be Active Come Swim with the Lifesavers Leading up to the event there is the Brighton Jetty Classic Come & Try Open Water Swim Program held every Saturday in November, December & January at 2.45pm at Brighton Beach. This training benefits participants to become fit & active, to participate in the Brighton Jetty 400, the Brighton Jetty Classic 1500 or City of Holdfast Bay Fast Lap (subject to conditions).
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About the Swim |
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The 2012 Race Timetable is Available from here.
All competitors receive a 7 Brighton Jetty Classic Fun Bag containing:
- 7 BJC unique Rival Race Swim Cap
- Sponsor Discount Offers
Entry Extras
- Free massage for swimmers compliments of Endeavour College of Natural Health
- A complimentary refreshing drink at the finish line
- Reward your sporting, community or charitable organization with a $5 donation from your entry fee
The Jetty 400
• Beach start and 400m swim
• All swimmers will be electronically timed
• Minimum Age 10 on the day
• Separate male and female aged categories
Age Groups
>10 to 11 >30 to 39
>12 to 13 >40 to 49
>14 to 15 >50 to 59
>16 to 17 >60 to 69
>18 to 29 >70+
The City of Holdfast Bay Fast Lap (Prize Monies 1st $300 – 2nd $200 – 3rd $100 male & female races)
400m around the jetty, beach start and finish
To qualify for this event nominate a 200m freestyle time
The Channel 7 Brighton Jetty Classic 1500
• Water start, 1.5km in distance
• Minimum age 12 on the day
• Separate male and female aged categories
Age Groups
>12 to 13 >40 to 49
>14 to 15 >50 to 59
>16 to 17 >60 to 69
>18 to 29 >70+
>30 to 39
>Channel 7 Open Elite Event (Prize Monies 1st $1,000 – 2nd $500 – 3rd $250 male & female races)
Location: Brighton Surf Life Saving Club, Cnr. Bindarra Reserve and Esplanade Brighton South Australia
Registration Opened 1st November 2012 :
• Swimmers are welcome to swim in more than one event
• Entries close 5pm, Wednesday 1ST February 2012
• Entries in age groups will close earlier, if the race limit has been reached for that age group
• Entry fees are non-refundable or transferable
Cost Event Entry:
- Late Events entry fee for each event $35.00 (no T/Shirt)
- T/Shirt for Registered swimmers $20.00
- Entry with unique 7BJC T/Shirt Closes 6th January 2012
- After this date T/Shirt will not be available. Entry Only.
*If 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
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Community Partners
Amorini
BGC Industrial Cleaning Supplies
Bickford's Australia Pty Ltd
Bindarra Pty Ltd
Bob Jane Frewville
Bundaleer Wines
Cummings Optical
Event Cinemas
Global Office Products
The Hills Cider Company
JR's Surf & Ski Marion
Hilliard Builders
Kingston Family Clinic
L J Hooker Brighton
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