The event comprises four swim distances:
400m (Jump in the Lake) swim; open to swimmers from the age of 9 years and above. Swimmers aged 9yrs must be accompanied by a guardian.
800m swim; open to swimmers from the age of 11 years and above.
1600m (1.6km) swim; open to swimmers from the age of 11 years and above (includes Closest to Nominated Time winners in each age category). Note: The wearing of watches, timing devices, data collection devices, smart goggles etc. is NOT permitted for the 1600m (1.6km) event
3200m (3.2km) swim; open to swimmers from the age of 12 years and above.
Please Note: The Lake is within a National Park and no dogs or other pets are allowed, however registered Assistance Dogs are permitted.
Reflections Cafe at the Lake will be open for food & refreshments and there will also be a coffee van on site to help with your coffee fixes.
Event schedule
- Sun, November 10, 2024 8:00 am - Swimmer Registration - All events
- Sun, November 10, 2024 9:00 am - Registrations, including late entries Close
- Sun, November 10, 2024 9:10 am - Race Briefing
- Sun, November 10, 2024 9:30 am - 400m, “Jump in the Lake” Swim - 9 Years
- Sun, November 10, 2024 9:50 am - 3200m (3.2km) - 12 Years
- Sun, November 10, 2024 9:55 am - 800m - 11 Years
- Sun, November 10, 2024 10:00 am - 1600m (1.6km) - 11 Years
- Sun, November 10, 2024 12:20 pm - Event Finish
Event details
- Entries are now closed.
- Late registrations will be accepted until 9:00am on the day of the event, 10th November, 2024 at the Lake
- To stay plastic free, we will not be handing out bottled water. Water will be available so please bring your own water bottle to refill.
Masters Swimming WA WOW series of Open Water Swims
The Lake Leschenaultia OWS is proudly hosted as part of Masters Swimming WA WOW Open Water Swims, the Community Swim series for ALL. MSWA WOW Community Swims are designed for swimmers of all ages and abilities to experience the thrill of open water swimming in a range of settings and over a variety of distances, and to encourage participation in community events as part of a healthy lifestyle.
The Lake Swim is the only OWS fresh-water swim held in an enclosed waterway and which forms part of the MSWA WOW series of swims.
Click this link for more information about other swims in the WOW Community Swims series www.wowswims.com.au
The Lake Swim is conducted under the Masters Swimming WOW series OWS Local Rules. https://maidavalemastersswimming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ows-local-rules-lake-swim.pdf
Registration fees
400m, "Jump in the Lake" swim Closed
(Min age 9 years)
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$10.00Oct 2 - Nov 7
800m Closed
(Min age 11 years)
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$40.00Oct 2 - Nov 7
1.6km Closed
(Min age 11 years)
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$45.00Oct 2 - Nov 7
3.2km Closed
(Min age 12 years)
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$50.00Oct 2 - Nov 7
Contact information
- Event contact
- Andrea Williams and Lynne Duncan
- Phone
- 0403 210 096 and 0417 997 556
- Website
- Visit website
