_The Novice Swim is for participants over 12 years old wanting to get involved in ocean swimming possibly for the first time.
There
is only an open male and female category in this event so participants
will compete for points at each event throughout the season.
A swimmer must complete 10 events to qualify for the end of season prize giving.
General Information
If you are a first timer to the event click here to find out more Pricing and entry fees can be found here Prizes and awards can be found here
Start Times
The novice swim will start on the second hooter approximately 1min after the Junior swim. The event will be patrolled by Mairangi Bay Surf Lifeguards. There will be a compulsory race briefing held on the Reserve at 5:50PM
Course Maps
Courses will not explained at the race briefing - course maps will be available on the reserve and will be displayed closer to the start of the season on this webpage. A State Beach Series volunteer will be available to answer your questions about the course prior to the race briefing.
300m Swim Course
Race rules and regulations for the swim events
To take part in the swim event you must be able to swim competently
Although not compulsory we advise the use of wetsuits for safety and warmth
All swimmers must start on the beach behind the start line
A start marshal will monitor the start and raise a orange flag only when the field is set and ready
If you have trouble at any stage in the race, please raise your hand above your head and if possible signal to lifeguards on the water
The race time cut off for the 1km swim is 30minutes and for the 1.5km swim is 45minutes. If you are still swimming at this time you may be asked to board an inflatable rescue boat
All swimmers must wear the official State Beach Series swim cap while taking part. You will receive a State Beach Series Swim Cap at the first event you take part in. Additional caps can be purchased through the season for $5.
To ensure you have a comfortable and safe swim please self-seed yourself on the start line (novice or nervous swimmers should position themselves at the rear of the start field) and swim wide around buoys if you want to avoid the potential hazards of swimming with a large number of other swimmers.
