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EVENT DETAILS
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The Coogee Island Challenge is an annual ocean swim at Coogee Beach which navigates around Wedding Cake Island.
For over 20 years now, Coogee Surf Life Saving Club has run the Coogee Island Challenge. This is an ocean swim event that navigates around Wedding Cake Island with the Spring Challenge in November and the Autumn Challenge in April every year. The Coogee Island Challenge continues to increase in popularity and is a vital part of the fund raising activities of the Club, where entry fees contribute to the purchase of vital lifesaving equipment required during the warmer seasons. |
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A COVID SAFE EVENT
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The event features three race courses:
Coogee Bay is protected by headlands to the south and north and also by Wedding Cake Island that sits offshore. Conditions are fairly calm; Coogee is not known for currents, rips or difficult surf.
The 800m Junior Dash, which follows a circuit inside Coogee Bay and is a favourite of Nippers and other young swimmers. The 1km Splash and Dash, which again follows a circuit inside Coogee Bay. The 2.4km Island Challenge, which circumnavigates historic Wedding Cake Island. There's nothing quite like swimming around Wedding Cake Island and crossing the finish line after conquering the sometimes challenging ocean conditions off Coogee Beach. |
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FAQs
These are some of our most commonly asked questions.
If you're not able to find the answer you're after please contact us by email at oceanevents@coogeeslsc.com.au
If you're not able to find the answer you're after please contact us by email at oceanevents@coogeeslsc.com.au
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How do i register
Registrations open online from the 1st February. We recommend registering as early as possible as numbers are limited due to COVID restrictions and there will be NO paper registrations on the beach on race day. Can I enter on the day
Yes. Standard registrations will close at 3pm the day before however, late entry registrations will open from 3pm on the 10th April and close at 9:45am morning of the event. A COVID Safe Event
The event will run under the Public Health Orders that exist at the time. Entrants will be required to sign in when entering the beach using the Services NSW QR code along with providing photo ID when collecting timing tags and swim caps. Entrants will also be discouraged from bringing spectators and must maintain social distancing at all times. Entrants will remove their own timing tag at the completion of the swim so as to limit the number of touch points by others. After competing, all entrants will be encouraged to leave the beach so as to limit numbers on the beach. Entrants are encouraged to visit local cafes and venues after the event to relax and take in the fantastic vibe that is Coogee. |
Can I register for both the 1km and 2.4km swim
An important change to this year’s event is that there will be no double ups of events allowed. Those that have their entries rolled over from 2020 and have selected both events, will be asked to choose one swim only. Refunds on the difference will be offered if requested. When and where are presentations held
This year, presentations for the winners will be held immediately after each event and on the sand. Water safety and first aid assistance
The event is fully staffed by qualified surf lifesavers, both in the water and on the sand. Coogee is very proud of our volunteers for their continued support and regularly updating of skills to keep all our swimmers safe whilst competing in the event. |
OUR SPONSORS
The Coogee Island Challenge is grateful for our amazing sponsors
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