The Barney Mullins Swim Classic

 

 

BARNEY MULLINS SWIM CLASSIC

Sunday, March 4th 2012, 10am

Make sure the BARNEY MULLINS SWIM CLASSIC is part of your swim calendar this summer!

Freshwater is one of Sydney’s most beautiful northern beaches and is generally protected from some of the larger swells by its north and south headland. White sands and crystal clear water help to ensure an enjoyable swim to be had by all. Come and enjoy the  beach at Freshie in addition to the post race  refreshments and presentations. 

This year we are proud to be a part of the Olympus Tough fine ocean swimmers series 2012 and by entering the Barney Mullins Swim Classic you will have the opportunity to win [by random draw] an Olympus Tough 810 camera plus a View Swim Gear Pack.

We also have lots of other lucky draw prizes including  restaurant  gift vouchers and 2 x 3 month Fitness First Gym Memberships.

Photos of the event will be for sale on http://www.abbeydigital.com.au/index120304FW2.htm 

Click here to join the  Barney Mullins Swim Classic Facebook page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BARNEY MULLINS SWIM CLASSIC

Distance

1.5 km

Organiser

Freshwater SLSC 

Who was Barney Mullins

The Barney Mullins Swim Classic [The Swim] is named after Life Member and Freshwater swim legend George ‘ Barney’  Mullins. The race up until 2007 was restricted to Freshwater SLSC members. Barney passed away in October 1995 and his son George travels from Queensland each year to attend race day.

Eligibility

Persons aged 13 years and above on the day of The Swimwho have adequately trained for the event.

Categories

U/18, 18-29yrs, 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+ - male and female

Entry

1. On Line:  Go to http://www.oceanswims.com/Events.asp?EventID=317  or

2.  Fax:  Download entry form and waiver then fax back to  Freshwater SLSC (02) 9905 6465.  No faxed entries will be accepted without the waiver being signed and faxed back.

3. Post:     Download entry form and waiver  then Post back to: Barney Mullins Swim  Freshwater SLSC PO Box 308, Freshwater  NSW 2096. No entries will be accepted without the waiver being signed and returned.

Pre-race entries at $25 person and  must be received online by noon Saturday 3rd March 2012 or via Fax and  post by midnight Friday 2nd March 2012.

All entries received after this time are considered late entries.

Download

Entry form and waiver

Late Entry  (* subject to availability)

Late entries will be taken at Freshwater SLSC on race day Sunday March 4 2012 from 8.30am.

Late entries will close at 9.30am.

Cost $40 per person.

*Entries are capped to 500 swimmers in 2012

Swim Registration

8.30am-9.30am at the Freshwater SLSC, Kooloora Ave Freshwater.

All swimmers MUST register and receive their race number by 9.30am.

Prizes

All entrants will receive a water bottle and swim cap.

Prizes for male and female age group winners.

This year we are proud to be a part of the Olympus Tough fine ocean swimmers series 2012 and by entering the Barney Mullins Swim Classic you will have the opportunity to win [by random draw] an Olympus Tough 810 camera plus a View Swim Gear Pack.

We also have lots of other lucky draw prizes including gift vouchers and 2 x 3 month Fitness First Gym Memberships.

Participants must be in attendance to collect prizes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Freshwater SLSC would like to acknowledge and thank  our supporters for the 2012 Barney Mullins Swim Classic:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Risk Warning pursuant to Civil Liability Act 2002 (section 5M)

Ocean swims are demanding and potentially dangerous events. Risks include drowning, natural obstacles, man-made or -controlled obstacles, and marine attack. The Swim takes place in the open ocean. Swimmers enter at their own risk. You should have a medical check prior to entry, and prepare for the event by training. Water safety craft will patrol the course for the duration of The Swim. If a swimmer feels unable to proceed further in the swim, the attention of the water safety personnel should be sought.

The Swim organisers cannot guarantee your safety. The Swim organisers reserve the right to bring to shore by the water patrol any entrants which they deem to be incapable of competing further in the event. While in the competition area - including the beach and water environments - entrants must follow all directions of Warringah Council Lifeguards and The Swim organiser’s officials and water safety personnel.

Race Rules

  1. All swimmers must swim the prescribed course and ensure that their name is marked off the official entrants register at the conclusion of the BARNEY MULLINS SWIM CLASSIC [The Swim] even if they do notcomplete the course.
  2. Swimmers must swim in the category for which they are eligible.
  3. All swimmers must wear their prescribed cap, race number.
  4. A swimmer may not use extraneous aids e.g. flippers, snorkels or floatation clothing devices (including wetsuits) if they wish to be eligible for a prize.
  5. If the water temperature is 16C or below on the day of The Swim the Race Referee will permit the wearing of wetsuits. This will not preclude swimmers from prize eligibility. 
  6. All swimmers must wear only conventional swimming costumes made from lycra and/or nylon and/or polyester. Costumes must contain no neoprene or any other 'high-tech' material or substance or any material with any flotation support. Male swimmers must wear only briefs with no arms, legs or any part of the costume covering their body above the waist. Female swimmers must wear either one or two piece costumes with no arms or legs.
  7. "Rashies" worn for protection from the sun and/or stingers are permitted provided they  are  not made from neoprene or any other "high-tech" material or substance or any material with any flotation support.
  8. All swimmers are to behave in a fair and sportsmanlike manner without interference      or aggression towards other competitors and any breach of this rule may result in disqualification from The Swim.
  9. If in the opinion of an event medical officer or a water safety official a competitor is physically or otherwise incapable of starting or completing The Swimor has been in the water for an inordinate time such competitor may be disqualified from starting or be removed from the water at any time.
  10. If in the opinion of the Race Referee the weather or swimming conditions are dangerous or unsuitable The Swim may be cancelled without notice.
  11. Prize winners must be present to receive their prize.
  12. The decision of the Race Referee is final. Any protests must be made in writing to the Race Referee within 30 minutes of the completion of The Swim.