Solstice Swim

FAQ's

FAQ’s

Whats the swim about?

Its a community charity swim run by Alex Rotary and Alex SLSC for the local Sunshine Coast. This year it's funding programs to save lives, by teaching kids how to swim and water awareness SLSC folks know it as "Community Education".

What swim legs are on offer:

1km, 3km, 5km

How many are you expecting?

We’re limiting the swim to 300 swimmers. Every year the event gets bigger and bigger. The vision is to match the Byron Bay swim which attracts thousand every year.

Is there a minimum age?

You must be at least 14 years old to participate

How do I register?

Directly via this link Swim Registration Link 

When is entry cut -off?

You can register up to one hour before the swim starts, but obviously the later you register the less chance of having the correct size shirt, and the club reserves the

right to close of the most popular swim leg registration at any time for safety reasons. Or whenever we reach 300 swimmers whichever is earlier. 

Do I have to time myself?

If you wish, but every swimmer will be given a number and an anklet bracelet so that their times are automatically recorded. Swim times will be available around 11.45 when we have the presentations.

What happens if I cancel?

You'll be offered a full refund.

What happens if the event is cancelled / postponed?

You'll have choice of refund or participating in revised date. Your call.

Will there be a safety briefing?

There will be a safety briefing before each swim leg in Buhk park next to Alex SLSC.

How much is the entry fee?

$65 for swimmers, and for the sugar babies who need a wetsuit, we're asking for a further $10 donation.

Can I have flippers?

We want to discourage flippers, for safety of other swimmers reasons, we'd prefer you to swim a more comfortable swim distance if possible.

Where are the swim courses?

All swim courses start and finish in front of Alex SLSC - Look for the Rotary Arches.

Do I need a wet suit?

Your call, but if you decide to ...we'd really appreciate another $10 donation towards a charity of your choice when you register.

What sort of training / fitness is expected of me?

We're very much relying on you knowing your capabilities. There will be IRB's and Alex SLSC volunteers on water for all the swim legs. But please do NOT enter a swim leg that you are not comfortable with.

How will I see the swim course when I'm in the water?

There will be an avenue of GIANT buoys leading you into the water There will be GIANT swim / yacht buoys making the course and Alex SLSC volunteers on IRB's and boards monitoring the swim legs. 

My child is a good swimmer, so can he/ she tag along the swim with mum or dad?

Sorry, we'd prefer no under 14's on any of the swim courses.

Dateclaimer: The Alex Rotary SunnyCoast Winter Solstice Swim is
on Sunday June 25th at Alex SLSC 
 
Come and enjoy a mid winter swim on the Sunny Coast.
Pick your swim distance and join in for a day of fun at Alex SLSC while supporting the Rotary Community Causes
 
 
 
 
 
                                                      
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
The Solstice Swim 

DATECLAIMER 

 

Sunday 25th June - Alex Rotary Solstice Swim 

 
 
 
 
 

REGISTER HERE 

 
Entries and Prizes
Entry Fees
 
1,3 or 5km Swims                        $60            
 
All swim entrants will receive ....
 
  • SWIM Cap
  • SWIM T shirt 
  • Anklet for timing purposes (must be returned at end of swim)
  • Swim results by email
But most important...
 
  • A REALLY GOOD FEELING by helping the Sunshine Coast community causes 
 
Swim Prizes 
 
5km Male winner.        $250
5 km female winner.   $250
 
3km male winner.        $150
3 km female winner.   $150
 
1km male winner.        $100
1 km female winner.   $100
 
 
 
Giant Multi- Draw Raffle Prizes 
 
 
We'll be running raffles at the club with some fantastic prizes to be won. See our website / Facebook for details of prizes. 
 
All monies raised will go to Programs supporting saving lives.
 
Last year 54 rescues were conducted at Alex, 340 lives were lost in water accidents in Australia due to a lack of water safety / swimming competency and surf awareness.
 
Please show your support by taking a few tickets in our amazing multi prize draw when you register. 
Solstice Swim "NEARLY" FINAL Program

Program for the Day 

 
07.00 Registration opens for all swim legs in front of Alex SLSC
 
Get your T shirts & delegated swim caps
Pick up your anklet, get your number on your bod..
and you're all set for your swim leg
 
 
8.00 Warm Up in the park 
  In Buhk park for the swimmers before going into the water 
 
Warm ups 15 mins before each swim leg start
 
 
All swims start and finish in front of Alex SLSC
 
 
8.20 .......... 5 km swim starts 
 
This swim is for serious swimmers only. It will consist of a short, medium and long legs all within the Alex Headland bay.
 
8.35 ..........3 km swim starts 
 
A testing swim length for those who have completed this length of course previously. 
 
08.45 ....... 1 km swim starts 
A shorter swim leg, for those cool dudes who are more comfortable with the 1 km length. 
 
 
11.00 Trophy & cheque presentation by
Andrew Wallace MP for Fisher in Bluff Room 
 
 
11.00 - 12.00 Raffles, Drinks vouchers, Live Entertainment at the Alex SLSC  from 1pm
Swim Course Outline Only
SWIM COURSES - subject to change on the day
 a safety briefing will be held before each swim 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Probable Swim Courses

What to Expect...

 
Come along to Alex SLSC in the middle of Winter to show your support for the local community causes.
 
This year Alex Rotary and Alex SLSC have got together to run the Winter Solstice Swim legs in aid of the Sunshine Coast Community helpers.
 
We're usually guaranteed beautiful Sunshine Coast weather for the swims which are a great opportunity to shake off those mid - winter blues with a dip in the ocean in front of the Alex SLSC.
 
Warm up prior to swim with the Zumba Zumber's school at Buhk park next to the Alex SLSC,
 

The courses

All the courses will be clearly marked in the bay by buoys. Thank you Mooloolaba Yacht club for the loan of their huge YACHT BUOYS. There will be SLSC wardens on the course with boards, rubber ducky's and jet ski's. They will follow the stragglers in to the finish. 
 
All swims start and finish on the beach in front of the SLSC. You will be able to time yourself to check your personal best. VThis year we have anklet bracelets and wifi timing. 
 
We'll have have results and presentations straight afterwards in Buhk Park next to Alex SLSC. 
 
Different courses will have different colour caps.
 
  • The 1 km, 3km and 5km swim should only be attempted by very experienced ocean swimmers and if you have any reservations, please discuss your concerns with the swim captain on the day. 
 
  • There will be a compulsory safety briefing prior to swim starts.
 
  • The swimmers will be set off in order
 
  • The course may be changed by the SLSC to suit the conditions on the day
 
 
Probable Swim Courses

What to Expect...

 
Come along to Alex SLSC in the middle of Winter to show your support for the local community causes.
 
This year Alex Rotary and Alex SLSC have got together to run the Winter Solstice Swim legs in aid of the Sunshine Coast Community helpers.
 
We're usually guaranteed beautiful Sunshine Coast weather for the swims which are a great opportunity to shake off those mid - winter blues with a dip in the ocean in front of the Alex SLSC.
 
Warm up prior to swim with the Zumba Zumber's school at Buhk park next to the Alex SLSC,
 

The courses

All the courses will be clearly marked in the bay by buoys. Thank you Mooloolaba Yacht club for the loan of their huge YACHT BUOYS. There will be SLSC wardens on the course with boards, rubber ducky's and jet ski's. They will follow the stragglers in to the finish. 
 
All swims start and finish on the beach in front of the SLSC. You will be able to time yourself to check your personal best. VThis year we have anklet bracelets and wifi timing. 
 
We'll have have results and presentations straight afterwards in Buhk Park next to Alex SLSC. 
 
Different courses will have different colour caps.
 
  • The 1 km, 3km and 5km swim should only be attempted by very experienced ocean swimmers and if you have any reservations, please discuss your concerns with the swim captain on the day. 
 
  • There will be a compulsory safety briefing prior to swim starts.
 
  • The swimmers will be set off in order
 
  • The course may be changed by the SLSC to suit the conditions on the day
 
 
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Extreme Weather Contingency
As with any ocean activity, we may have to change plans to suit the weather. So some changes may be necessary on the day. If the weather is bad we will endeavour to offer an alternative course. We'll do whatever we can to ensure a fun and competitive swim on the day.
 
Stay tuned to the SLSC facebook page.
 
Postponement
 
If the weather is so bad that nothing can be done on the day, we will hold the event at an alternative weekend. 
 
Communication 
 
Once you register and give the club your email address we will keep in touch with any last minute changes via email 
 
Last  years amazing SPONSORS
 
All Rotarians give freely of their time and "service before self" is one of our ideals. We pass on all our proceeds to community causes.
 
So we couldn't hold these events without the help of our sponsors and supporters.