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SATURDAY 31 MARCH 2018
TAHUNANUI BEACH, NELSON
3KM, 1KM, 500M, 200M
SWIMMER INFORMATION SHEET
OCEANSWIM.CO.NZ
CONTENTS
GEAR BAG CHECKLIST
TIMETABLE OF EVENTS
ON THE DAY
TIMING CHIPS
COURSE MAPS
SAFETY
CONTINGENCY PLAN
SPONSOR INFORMATION
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We have some important information for you as you get ready for the final
preparations for the InterIslander The Big Tahuna event this Saturday. Please
ensure you read all of the below information to ensure your swim is safe and
enjoyable.
Please ensure that you have completed adequate training and are in a fit and
healthy condition to take part in your chosen distance.
Expected water temperature is around 20° Celsius
High tide will be at 10.44am (4.3m)
WELCOME!
Your official Banana Boat New Zealand Ocean Swim cap that
must be worn on the day
Your timing chip and strap. Replacement and longer straps
are available from the Information Tent if required. This can
be worn on either ankle.
Swimsuit/Wetsuit
Goggles
Towel
Body Glide / HUUB Luub (this is available for purchase from
the Information Tent)
Warm, dry clothes to change into after your swim
Drink bottle
Bag tag – labelled clearly with your SURNAME
GEAR BAG CHECKLIST
TIME ACTIVITY
7.30am Registration opens for all swims
9.35am ‘I’m Going Long’ 3km compulsory Event Safety Briefing
9.45am‘I’m Going Long’ 3km Event Start (8 wave starts approx. 45 secs apart)
Waves 1 – Wave 8
11.45am‘I’m Going Long’ 3km event cut off time
(1 hour and 55mins after last wave start)
12.00pm ‘Give it a Go’ 500m and ‘Step it Up’ 1km compulsory Event Safety Briefing
12.05pm ‘Step it Up’ 1km Event Start (3 wave starts approx. 45 secs apart)
Waves 1, 2 & 3
12.07pm‘Give it a Go’ 500m Event Start (2 wave starts approx. 45 secs apart)
Waves 1 & 2
12.15pm Interislander Easter Egg Hunt on event site
1.00pm ‘Banana Boat OceanKids’ 200m compulsory Event Safety Briefing
1.10pm
‘Banana Boat OceanKids’ 200m Event Start (3 wave starts approx. 30 secs apart)
Wave 1 – Banana Boat OceanKids Yellow Caps (11 & 12 year olds)
Wave 2 – Banana Boat OceanKids Yellow Caps (9 & 10 year olds)
Wave 3 – Banana Boat OceanKids Yellow Caps (7 & 8 year olds)
1.30pm Event Prize Giving at the sports field across the road from the event site
2.30pmPost Event Function at The Sands Brewery Bar and Eatery, across the road from
the event site on Rocks Road
TIMETABLE OF EVENTS
ON THE DAY
ENTRY CHANGES
To ensure results are as accurate as possible at prize giving there will be no
changes to participant data on event day. This includes wave changes and wetsuit
changes.
Changes can be made up until online entries close at 5pm on Thursday 29
March. Please email [email protected]
SWIM PACK PICK UP
Series Pass holders (entered 3 or more ‘I’m Going Long’ events)
If you purchased a ‘Series Pass’ you should have received your swim pack by
courier. Series Pass holders have one chip for the season that you need to bring
with you to the events you are swimming as well as the Velcro Strap supplied.
All other entrants
You may have selected to have your swim pack couriered (these were dispatched
on Monday 26 March on an overnight courier) or as a last resort, to collect your
swim pack on event day at the registration tent. Event Registration for all swims
will be open from 7.30am at the main event site on Tahunanui Beach.
Please note: If you have already received your swim pack via courier prior to the
event, there is no need to come and visit us at the registration tent. You are all set
to go!
TOILETS
There will be both public toilets and portaloos available at the event site.
BAG STORAGE AREA
An area designated for participant bags will be available for all swimmers to store
your bags in while you take part in your event. This will be situated at the main
event site. Please note, this is an all care, no responsibility service.
CAR PARKING
There is a small amount of parking near the beach and also on-street parking is
available for free during the weekend around the area (a time limit may apply).
THINGS TO DO IN NELSON
Spending the whole of Easter in Nelson and looking for ideas of what else to get
up to while visiting? Here are some ideas so you can start putting together an
action packed weekend!
ON SITE ACTIVITIES
HUUB will be onsite on event day, pay them a visit and get all of your swimming
supplies
Banana Boat will be roaming the event site ensuring you are well covered in sunscreen
Rehydrate with Loaded and refuel with a bunch of goodies as you exit the finish chute
after your swim
The Shot Coffee will be onsite to help with your caffeine fix.
Grab lunch from Mademoiselle Crepe, Doner Cult or Pita Pit, who will have a selection
of mouth-watering food to keep you going!
Listen out for the start of the Interislander Easter Egg Hunt from 12.15pm at the event
site. There will also be a few ‘golden eggs’ hidden with a special prize!
RESULTS
Results will be posted to the www.oceanswim.co.nz website by 6.00pm on event day, if
not earlier. Your certificate will be available for download from the results page.
PRIZE GIVING & AWARDS
Prize Giving will take place on the sport field across the road from the main event site at
approximately 1.30pm.
SPOT PRIZES
Our generous sponsors have provided some great spot prizes, the winners of these
prizes will be drawn at the event prize giving. You must be there to win!
UNWIND WITH POST EVENT REFRESHMENTS!
Join us to celebrate a great day at The Sands Brewery Bar and Eatery, Rocks Road from
2.30pm. A couple of the major spot prizes will also be drawn here but you have to be
there to win, don’t miss out on your chance!
LOST PROPERTY
Any lost property handed in will be available for collection from the Information Tent.
Any property which is not collected from here will then be kept for one week at
Quantum Events, after which time it will be given to charity. Contact us at Quantum
Events for lost property enquiries. Phone (09) 486 0240 or email: [email protected]
You have an individual timing chip, assigned to you, included in your swim pack.
Remember to bring this with you on event day.
Fasten the timing chip securely to your ankle (with the supplied strap). Come and see
our team in the Information Tent if you need help with this.
If you choose not to participate in the event, please return the chip to the information
tent immediately at the event (or post it to Attention Ocean Swim, 2099 Pakowhai
Road, RD3 , Napier, 4183
If you lose your timing chip before, during or after your swim, you will be liable
for a replacement cost of $30.
Team members at the finish line will remove your timing chip.
If you have entered 3 or more ‘I’m Going Long’ events with a ‘Series Pass’ you will be
given one timing chip and a Velcro strap which is yours to keep for the season.
Please remember – if in doubt make sure you hear your timing chip beep and look at
the race clock as you cross the finish line.
TIMING CHIPS
While the event organisers have taken every reasonable measure to ensure your safety,
as a participant in the InterIslander The Big Tahuna, you are responsible for your own
safety and enter this event at your own risk.
You are responsible for your own physical condition and are urged to train
appropriately for the event, be able to swim the full distance of your chosen event and
have open water swimming experience and, if required, have a medical check prior to
entry.
If you don’t have any support person coming to the finish line to cheer you on, we
encourage you to buddy up with a fellow swimmer in your wave group, organise a spot
to check in with each other at the finish area and give each other a high five for a job
well done!
EVENT RULES
You must be present (and ready to swim) at the event safety briefing
You must start the swim within the designated start area when you are instructed
to by event officials
You must stay on course as instructed in the safety briefing. If you fail to do so you
risk being asked to leave the water
Purposely obstructing other swimmers in the field is prohibited. Doing so will
result in disqualification at the discretion of the Event Director
Obey all lifeguards' instructions on the water and if asked to alter your course
please do so
Any competitor that appears incapable of completing the swim at any stage may
be withdrawn by the organisers, either before or during the swim
The Event Director's decision is final
Please read the full set of race rules before the event at:
http://oceanswim.co.nz/event-safety/
SWIM CUT-OFF TIMES
• ‘I’m Going Long’ 3km – the total cut off time is 1 hour, 55 minutes after the last wave
starts
• ‘Step it Up’ 1km – the total cut off time is 40 minutes
• ‘Give it a Go’ 500m – the total cut off time is 20 minutes
• ‘Banana Boat OceanKids’ 200m Swim – the total cut off time is 10 minutes
SAFETY
CONTINGENCY COURSES
Decisions for all swims will be made by the Race Director in conjunction with the on water
safety team
‘I’m Going Long’ 3km Swim
In the event of weather or surf preventing the ‘I’m Going Long’ swim going ahead safely, the
swim will be changed to a shorter course at the same location. If this is the case, all
swimmers will be advised prior by email, text message, on the Banana Boat New Zealand
Ocean Swim Series Facebook page and website.
‘Step it Up’ 1km, ‘Give it a Go’ 500m and ‘Banana Boat OceanKids’ 200m Swims
In the event of weather that prevents the swimmers from being able to complete the swim
courses safely, the swims may be altered from the advertised courses to provide the safest
and most enjoyable swimming conditions.
Proud to be your support crew – enjoy race day!
Our Cheer Squad will be there cheering you on – and don’t forget
to see our Prep Squad before the race for some HUUB LUUB too.
Good luck from the team that’s as passionate about the ocean as
you.
Keep an eye out for your free Banana Boat race bag sample, and
the Banana Boat spray squad with games and sunscreen top-ups
on race day.
Show More FM how your swim went by tagging @morefmradio
into your instagram snaps - you’ll also go in the draw to win
waterproof headphones!
Share a photo on your Facebook or Instagram page of yourself on
event day at the Jetstar Marquee or with Jetstar staff, tag in “Jetstar
NZ” and receive some awesome Jetstar gifts. Just show the Jetstar
staff your awesome pic!
If you are interested in swimwear that boasts performance quality
and durability, then check out the great range of HUUB wetsuits,
swimwear, accessories and clothing online or onsite at the event.
Use code OSS17 to save 10% on any purchase!
Broderick Print and Design are proud to be the official printers of
the New Zealand Ocean Swim Series. They provide your complete
print solution under one roof. Send any of your print business their
way and you could score yourself a free Series drybag and pair of
goggles! Contact Jonny today on
09 443 6758 or [email protected]
Good luck and don’t forget to grab your Loaded Sports Drink at
the finish line to help you to recover from your swim and replace
those lost electrolytes.
SPONSOR INFORMATION