Entry Procedure
3.6km Solo + One Mile Swim to Shore
To manage demand fairly, entry for the 3.6km Solo Swim and One Mile Swim to Shore is via an online ballot.
Key Ballot Dates
2027 Entry Timeline
Ballot Opens
Thursday 1 October 2026 · 12:01am
Ballot Closes
Wednesday 7 October 2026 · 11:59pm
Results Announced
Monday 12 October 2026
How the ballot works
- During the ballot period, select Enter Event and complete your ballot registration. If you do not receive an application email, contact rego@busseltonjettyswim.org.au.
- Places are allocated at random, with all entrants notified of their ballot result by email on Monday 12 October 2026.
- Payment details are required when entering the ballot; however, payment will only be processed if you are successfully allocated a place.
- Successful entrants will have their payment processed following the ballot draw.
- Unsuccessful entrants will be added to the waitlist if this option was selected during registration.
- You may withdraw or cancel your ballot entry at any time by contacting rego@busseltonjettyswim.org.au.
Important Information
Before entering the ballot
- Only one ballot entry is permitted per person — either the 3.6km Solo Swim or the One Mile Swim to Shore.
- The minimum age for the 3.6km Solo Swim is 12 years on event day.
- The minimum age for the One Mile Swim to Shore is 8 years on event day.
- Swimmers aged 8–12 years must provide a completed Stage 10 swimming certificate and a letter from a swim coach or instructor confirming they can competently complete their chosen distance as an open water swim.
- Junior swimmer evidence should be sent to juniors@busseltonjettyswim.org.au.
- Entering the ballot does not guarantee a place in the event.
