Key Dates

28
Sept

Swimmers Seminar

Learn about what to expect to be prepared for the upcoming South32 Rottnest Channel Swim.

  • Who: All swimmers
  • When: 6.00pm Wednesday, 28 September 2022
  • Where: Lecture Theatre, HBF Stadium

24
Oct

Solo Registration Dates

  • Who: Solos, tandem solos and Lavan Charity Challenge teams
  • When: 8:30am Monday, 24 October 2022 – 5:00pm Sunday, 30 October 2022 (AWST)
  • Where: Online

31
Oct

Solo Qualifying Swim

  • Who: Solo swimmers who haven’t completed a Rottnest Channel Swim in the previous two years
  • When: 31 October 2022 – 29 January 2023
  • Where: Any eligible open water swim

1
Nov

Duo Registrations

  • Who: Duos
  • When: 8:30am Tuesday, 1 November 2022 until sold-out
  • Where: Online

2
Nov

Team Registrations

  • Who: Teams
  • When: 8:30am Wednesday, 2 November 2022 until sold-out
  • Where: Online

19
Nov

Nutrition & Injury Prevention Workshop

Learn about vital nutrition and injury prevention tips to prepare for the upcoming South32 Rottnest Channel Swim.

  • Who: All swimmers
  • When: 10am Saturday, 19 November 2022
  • Where: Lecture Theatre, HBF Stadium

28
Jan

Volunteer Briefing

  • Who: Compulsory for all volunteers
  • When: 10am Saturday, 28 January 2023
  • Where: Lecture Theatre – HBF Stadium

29
Jan

Skipper Registration Completed

  • Who: Compulsory for all skippers to register or risk their swimmers being disqualified
  • When: 5.00pm Sunday, 29 January 2023
  • Where: Online (to register, head HERE)

2
Feb

Lavan Charity Challenge Briefing

  • Who: Invitation only for  Lavan Charity Challenge participants
  • When: 5:30pm Thursday, 2 February 2023
  • Where: TBC

4
Feb

Metro Safety Briefing

  • Who: Compulsory for all solos, and at least one member of each duo/team. It’s also recommended that support boat skippers attend
  • When: 2.30pm Saturday, 4 February 2023
  • Where: HBF Stadium

24
Feb

International, Interstate and Regional Briefing

  • Who: Invitation only for international, interstate and regional competitors
  • When: 10am, Friday, 24 February 2023
  • Where: TBC

Timing Chip Collection

  • Who: All swimmers wanting to collect their timing chip prior to the event morning
  • When: 11am-1pm, Friday, 24 February 2023
  • Where: TBC

25
Feb

2023 South32 Rottnest Channel Swim

  • Who: All participants, volunteers and staff on the day!
  • When: Saturday, 25 February 2023
  • Where: Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island

2023 Virtual Rottnest Channel Swim

  • Who: Those who aren’t attending the actual event but still wish to complete the swim.
  • When: Saturday, 25 February 2023
  • Where: Your local registered pool