2024/25 Key Dates

Find below the key dates for the 2025 South32 Rottnest Channel Swim! Please note, key dates leading up to the Event including briefings and registrations are still being confirmed and may change.

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• Who: Solo swimmers who haven’t completed a Rottnest Channel Swim in the previous two years
• When: Wednesday, 1 May 2024 – Monday, 27 January 2025
• Where: Any eligible open-water swim (find more information on the Qualifying Swim page)

• Who: Team Captains from the cancelled 2024 Event
• When: Monday, 30 September – Monday, 7 October 2024
• Where: Online

Learn about what to expect, vital nutrition, injury prevention, training and preparation tips to prepare for the upcoming Out of Event Crossing season and South32 Rottnest Channel Swim.

• Who: All swimmers, coaches and squads
• When: 8.30am Saturday, 5 October 2024
• Where: Lecture Theatre – HBF Stadium, Mount Claremont

• Who: Solos, Tandem Solos and Lavan Charity Challenge Teams
• When: 8:30am Monday, 21 October 2024 – 10:00am Monday, 28 October 2024
• Where: Online

Please note, we endeavour to offer guaranteed entry to all soloists who register during this period. However, in 2025 spots may be limited. 

LCC team registrations close once sold-out as spots are highly limited! Please keep an eye on our website and social media for any registration updates towards the registration period. 

• Who: Duos
• When: 8:30am Tuesday, 29 October 2024 (you will need to join the queue from 8:00am)
• Where: Online. The registration link will be provided on the website homepage and social media at 8:00am on the date of registrations. 

• Who: Teams
• When: 8:30am Wednesday, 30 October 2024 (you will need to join the queue from 8:00am)
• Where: Online. The registration link will be provided on the website homepage and social media at 8:00am on the date of registrations

• Who: Compulsory for all volunteers
• When: 10am Saturday, 18 January 2025
• Where: Lecture Theatre – HBF Stadium, Mount Claremont

• Who: Compulsory for all skippers to register or risk their swimmers being disqualified
• When: 12.00pm Monday, 13 January 2025
• Where: Online

• Who: Invitation only for Lavan Charity Challenge participants
• When: 6pm arrival – 6.30pm start Tuesday, 28 January 2025
• Where:  Perth CBD – venue disclosed with LCC team

• Who: Compulsory for all solos, and at least one member of each duo/team. It’s also recommended that support boat skippers attend
• When: 6pm doors open – 6:30pm start Thursday, 13th Feb 2025.
• Where: HBF Stadium, Mount Claremont

• Who: Recommended for all skippers, paddlers and support crew members
• When: After the Event Briefing
• Where: Main Arena – HBF Stadium, Mount Claremont

• Who: Invitation only for international, interstate and regional competitors
• When: 10am Friday, 21 February 2025
• Where: Bendat Basketball Stadium, Floreat.

• Who: All participants and volunteers on the day
• When: Saturday, 22 February 2025
• Where: Cottesloe Beach (Mudurup) to Rottnest Island (Wadjemup)

• Who: Those who aren’t attending the actual Event but still wish to complete the swim
• When: Saturday, 22 February 2025
• Where: Your local registered swimming pool/club