Key Dates

29
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, 29 September 2021
  • Where: Ellis Room – Bendat Basketball Centre

25
Oct

Solo Registration Dates

  • Who: Solos, tandem solos and Lavan Charity Challenge teams
  • When: 8:30am Monday, 25 October 2021 – 5:00pm Sunday, 31 October 2021 (AWST)
  • Where: Online

1
Nov

Solo Qualifying Swim

  • Who: Solo swimmers who haven’t completed a Rottnest Channel Swim in the previous two years
  • When: 1 November 2021 – 31 January 2022
  • Where: Any eligible open water swim

3
Nov

Team and Duo Registration Dates

  • Who: Teams and Duos
  • When: 8:30am Wednesday, 3 November 2021 until sold-out
  • Where: Online

20
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, 20 November 2021
  • Where: Ellis Room – Bendat Basketball Centre

29
Jan

Volunteer Briefing

  • Who: Compulsory for all volunteers
  • When: 9:30am Saturday, 29 January 2022
  • Where: Lecture Theatre – HBF Stadium

3
Feb

Lavan Charity Challenge Briefing

  • Who: Invitation only
  • When: 5:30pm Thursday, 3 February 2022
  • Where: TBC

5
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, 5 February 2022
  • Where: HBF Stadium

Support Crew Info Session

  • Who: First-time skippers and paddlers (but everyone is welcome)
  • When: 4:15pm Saturday, 5 February 2022 (following the Metro Safety Briefing)
  • Where: HBF Stadium

TBC

Paddle WA Paddle Course

  • Who: First time paddlers
  • When: TBC
  • Where: Ascot Paddle Club

25
Feb

Interstate and Regional Briefing

  • Who: Invitation only for interstate, international and regional competitors
  • When: 10am, Friday, 25 February 2022
  • Where: TBC

Timing Chip Collection

  • Who: All swimmers wanting to collect their timing chip prior to the event morning
  • When: 11am-1pm, Friday, 25 February 2022
  • Where: TBC

26
Feb

2022 South32 Rottnest Channel Swim

  • Who: All participants, volunteers and staff on the day!
  • When: Saturday, 26 February 2022
  • Where: Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island

2022 Virtual Rottnest Channel Swim

  • Who: Those who aren’t attending the actual event but still wish to complete the swim.
  • When: Saturday, 26 February 2022
  • Where: Your local registered pool