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Rottnest Channel Swim Association

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Rottnest Channel Swim Association is an inductee of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in its Class of 2011
Rottnest Channel Swim Association is a member of the Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2020
Rottnest Channel Swim Association, an Honor Organisation in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in its Class of 2011

noun - The Rottnest Channel Swim Association (RCSA) is the organisation and governing body behind the Rottnest Channel Swim, one of the world's iconic open water swims, and its new event, the Champions of the Channel. The 19.7 km solo, duo and team relay ocean swim is held in Western Australia every February and is lead by Stacey Herbertson. The organisation was inducted as an Honour Organisation by the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in its Class of 2011.

Current Leadership

Life Members of the Rottnest Channel Swim Association

Life membership is a special membership, confirmed at an annual general meeting, for meritorious service made by members or committee members, that has been awarded to the following individuals:

• John Whitehead
• Peter Tanham
• Kevin Holtom
• Lesley Meaney
• John Guilfoyle
• David Craig
• Richard Verboon
• Shelley Hatton
• Les Stewart
• Barbara Pellick
• David Corney

Rottnest Channel Swim

The Rottnest Channel Swim starts at Cottesloe Beach and finishes at Thomson Bay on Rottnest Island. The event categories for competitors are include (1) Solo, (2) Duo - teams of 2, (3) Team - teams of 4, and (4) Lavan Legal Charity Challenge - teams of 4.

Minimum Age

The age requirement for the Rottnest Channel Swim is a minimum of 14 years of age on the day of the swim in accordance with the FINA rules for open water swimming (OWS 1.2).

Ballot System

All solo swimmers who register between the 1st and 14th November 2011 gain automatic entry into the event. A random ballot will be conducted on 8 November 2011 to determine which duos and teams are successful in gaining entry into the 2012 event.

Solos

A solo crossing of the Rottnest Channel Swim is known as a Rotto Solo. First time solo swimmers, and previous solo swimmers who have not competed in the event in the last five years, will be required to complete a 10km qualifying swim in 4 hours and 15 minutes or less. Solo swimmers who do not complete the 10km in the time required do not qualify and will not be permitted to start.

Duos and Teams

The entry fees for the 2012 HBF Rottnest Channel Swim is $350 for duos and $700.00 for teams. The categories include Duo (28+, 50+, 75+, 100+), Team (56+, 100+, 150+, 200+).

Lavan Legal Charity Challenge

The Lavan Legal Charity Challenge is an exclusive category for 35 teams of four who wish to support the Starlight Children’s Foundation by competing for the Lavan Legal Charity Challenge Cup.

Support Boat

Solo swimmers require a support boat that is a minimum of 5 metres in length. Duo and team swimmers require a support boat that is a minimum of 6 metres in length. It is highly recommended but not compulsory, that paddle craft be used to assist the swimmer/s and skipper on the day.

Call Signs

Call signs for solo swimmers and teams will be the solo/team number. For example, if you are solo swimmer 100 then your call sign is "Solo swimmer 100" and if you are team 450 then your call sign will be "Team 450".

Swimsuit Regulations

No swimmer shall use or be assisted by artificial aids of any manner. Swimmers are permitted to grease the body before a swim, use goggles, wear a maximum of two swim caps, nose clip and earplugs. Swimmers must wear one bathing suit that does not contain neoprene, rubber or any other material that aids buoyancy and complies with FINA’s Rules for Open Water Swimming with the exception that until 28 February 2012 the bathing suit may be a swim skin of any brand, or the pointzero3 or nero swimsuit made by blueseventy. In addition to one bathing suit that complies with this rule, swimmers may wear one rash vest or stinger suit made of porous textile material (such as nylon or lycra), which does not extend beyond the ankles, the neck or the wrist.

Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Honourees

It was inducted as a member of the inaugural class of Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame in August 2020.

External links

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