Countdown to May 29...

G’day Swimmers!

It has been a long wait for the inaugural Swim the Gold Coast, but you're almost there!

We now need you to finalise some key details before event day.  Below is what we need from you.

Important:

• We have recently had to change our registration provider, so you can no longer access the Attendly platform, which you used to enter the event. 
• All STGC event updates will now be from this email address - save it as a 'safe sender'
  
• If you email us at Marathon@worldseriesswims.com.au, please check your junk folder for a reply

SKIPPER REGISTRATION FORM

The Skipper Registration Form is available to complete on our website.

This asks Skipper’s to confirm that they understand all of the rules and guidelines for their participation, as outlined in the ‘Code of Conduct'.

• The information we require in this form can be found on our Support Boats website page. 
• This form is not connected to your original swim registration, so please ask your Skipper to create a new account / login etc
• Select the option to 'Register Myself' on the first page
• DUE DATE: Monday May 17

TEAM MEMBER FORM

Each team member (Duo and Teams of Four) needs to complete a brief registration form online and agree to our Participants Agreement.

Team Captains are responsible for making sure every member of their team completes the Registration Form

• Team Captains do not need to complete this
• This form is not connected to your team registration, so each team member needs to create a new account / login
  
• Select the option to 'Register Myself' on the first page
• Select the TEAM MEMBER WAIVER from the dropdown box options
• DUE DATE: Monday May 10

IRB SUPPORT BOATS

We closed bookings recently for Surf Club IRBs, but if you are a Solo swimmer and do not have a Support Boat organised, please contact us ASAP.

Our partnered Surf Life Saving clubs have worked hard to make more available.

If you booked an IRB, but have not yet made your donation, your booking is not yet confirmed!

Contact: Marathon@worldseriesswims.com.au

SOLO QUALIFICATION

Every Solo swimmer still needs to meet the minimum requirements for 2021 - this does not roll over from 2020.

Please email us with your qualifying swim time, distance and a contact who can verify your swim was completed.

• You must have completed an open water swim of 10km or greater in under 4 hours, within 12 months of the event date OR
• You must have completed an open water swim of 20km or greater within 24 months of the event date

We need to see evidence of your qualifying swim before event day, otherwise your entry is forfeited.

Contact: Marathon@worldseriesswims.com.au

EVENT HANDBOOK

The Event Handbook is you’re A-Z reference for all event information.

We will publish and send you a preliminary version in the first week of May.  A final version will then be published and emailed to you seven days out from the event – this will include any late amendments and relevant safety notices at the time of publication.

The final Event Handbook will be your reference at the Safety Briefing and on event day – every Skipper should carry a copy of the Handbook on their Support Boat.

SAFETY BRIEFINGS

All Solo swimmers, a Team Captain and their Boat Skipper must attend a Safety Briefing, on EITHER Thursday 27th or Friday 28th.

Swimmer Check-in is available prior to each Safety Briefing.  Here you can collect your timing tags, boat stickers, team ID bands and gift packs.