Key dates

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

• Who: All swimmers
• When: 6.00pm Wednesday, 18 September 2019
• Where: Lecture Theatre – HBF Stadium

• Who: Solos, tandem solos and Lavan Charity Challenge teams
• When: 8.30am (AWST) Monday, 21 October to 5.30pm (AWST) Sunday, 27 October 2019
• Where: Online

• Who: Duos and teams
• When: First in first served from 8.30am (AWST) Wednesday, 30 October to 5.30pm (AWST) Sunday, 3 November 2019 – or until sold out
• Where: Online

• Who: Solo swimmers who haven’t completed a Rottnest Channel Swim in the previous two years
• When: Friday, 1 November 2019 – Saturday 1 February 2020
• Where: Any eligible open water swim

• Who: Compulsory for all volunteers
• When: TBC Saturday, 18 January 2020
• Where: HBF Stadium

• Who: Invitation only
• When: 5:30pm Thursday, 30 January 2020
• Where: TBC

• 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, 1 February 2020
• Where: HBF Stadium

• Who: First-time skippers and paddlers (but everyone is welcome)
• When: Saturday, 1 February 2020 following the Metro Safety Briefing
• Where: HBF Stadium

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

• Who: Invitation only for interstate, international and regional competitors
• When: 9:00am & 11:00am, Friday, 21 February 2020
• Where: TBC

• Who: Those who aren’t attending the actual event but still wish to complete the swim.
• When: Saturday, 22 February 2020
• Where: Your local registered pool

• Who: All participants, volunteers and staff on the day!
• When: Saturday, 22 February 2020
• Where: Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island