COOGEE ISLAND CHALLENGE
Next Event - 10 April, 2022
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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 first event for the day is the 800m Junior Dash which follows a course inside Coogee Bay. This event is for ages 10-12. This is followed by the 1km Splash and Dash, which again follows a circuit inside Coogee Bay. The main event is 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
All registrations are online and right up to the event start time. There will be NO paper registrations on the beach on race day. Can I enter on the day
Yes however late entry registration fees will apply from midnight the night before. A COVID Safe Event
As per the recent State Government announcement regarding further easing of restrictions, community sports events such as the Coogee Island Challenge with over 1000 people expected, can take place for fully vaccinated staff, volunteers, spectators and participants as per the Public Health Orders now in place. It will be mandatory to sign in using our Services NSW QR code located at the registration tables on the day of the event and you will need to show proof of your vaccination status before you receive your registration pack. 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 wear a wetsuit
When the water temperature is below 16.8 degrees, wetsuits are optional. If the water temperature drops below 14.8 degrees,, wetsuits are compulsory. This is however only if you want the opportunity to qualify for prizes. If however qualifying for a prize is of no interest to you, then you can wear a wetsuit but you will need to start behind all other competitors. |
Can I register for both the 1km and 2.4km swim
Yes, you can certainly register for both the 1km and 2.4km swims. When and where are presentations held
Presentations for winners and place getters in all age groups will be held back at the Coogee Surf Life Saving Club after the event from midday. 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. Can I register a team
Yes. Teams are made up of 4 or more competitors. Teams can register in any of the 3 events on offer - 800m, 1km, and 2.4km, subject to age qualifications for each of those events. Team members in the 800m must be aged 10-12, while in the two longer swims, they must be 13 or over, of either sex. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams based on the overall team time of the top 4 placed swimmers. All 4 swimmers must finish to be eligible for team prizes. |
OUR SPONSORS
The Coogee Island Challenge is grateful for our amazing sponsors
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