The MORNINGTON CSA
Twilight Swim
Friday 17th January 2025
Mills Beach Mornington
1.2km Swim
2.5km VOWCS - 6pm start
Quinn Power 400m
ENGINE Sprint (approx. 500m)
Mornington Life Saving Club will hold our annual Twilight Swim at Mills beach again on Friday 17th January 2025.
For this year's swim we are excited to once again have 5 events on the card 1.2km, 2.5km ,400m Nipper/Novice & 500m sprint & MLSC Nipper Dash.
We have also enhanced our registration process coupling with Race Roster to provide a quick and easy registration -
This swim is the only Twilight swim on the calendar and going by our increased numbers in the last few years is proving to be a favourite amongst swimmers.
EVENTS
We will have 4 events on offer...
1.2km Swim
The ever popular 1.2km swim is back in a fast out and back course. This event is offered in 10-year age groups and prizes and medals will be given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female winners of each age group. The swim will once again be part of the Great Victoria Swim Series (GVSS).
2.5km Swim - 6pm start
This swim is a challenge for the seasoned swimmers, with prizes for the first Male & Female swimmer.
Quinn Power 400m
We also have the 400m Nipper/Novice swim for those swimmers looking for a smaller distance and prizes and medals will be given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female winners.
Engine Sprint (approx. 500m)
For the super fish we have the ENGINE Sprint a splash and dash 500m event added to the night. The first male and female to cross the line will receive an ENGINE Pack FULL of goodies.
All place getters in the 1.2k event get a free entry to the ENGINE Sprint. For any swimmers who pay for both prior to the event will be reimbursed.
MLSC Nipper DASH
For the nippers we have the Nipper Dash, a fast-paced race in the shallows for Under 6 to Under 11 competitors. Entry is free and the first three male and female placings in each age group will receive a medal.
Those swimmers entered into the 1.2km, 2.5km and ENGINE Sprint will receive a free event t-shirt as part of their entry fee. For those swimmers entered in the Quinn Power 400 you can also purchase a t-shirt online with your registration. Additional t-shirts can be purchased on the night, although sizes cannot be guaranteed.
PRICING
Quinn Power 400m – Early Bird (up to 16th January) $25, Registration on day $35
1.2km Open Water Swim - Early Bird Entry (up to 16th January) $55, Registration on day $65
2.5km Open Water Swim - Early Bird (up to 16th January) $55, Registration on day $65
ENGINE Sprint 500m - Early Bird (up to 16th January) $55, Registration on day $65
LATE ENTRY
Late entry will be accepted on the day providing the age group category is not over entered. On the day entries cannot be promised a complimentary t-shirt in their correct size, so you are encouraged to register online to avoid disappointment on the night.
If you plan on registering on the day, we ask that you please allow enough time to complete your online registration before the race.
Payment can be made through the registration portal on the day.
STAY AROUND AFTER YOUR SWIM
When you have finished swimming - why don't you stick around for a night on the beach to soak up the atmosphere. We thank Bay Events who support us on the night with marquees and blow-up chairs on the sand to lay around and relax.
We have DJ Reagan Mo pumping out Friday night tunes with a BBQ, Bar and Millies Kiosk open for a fun, relaxing night out.
Bring your swim club along and set up a marquee for a gorgeous night on Mills beach.
RACE RULES
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All swimmers must swim the prescribed course and ensure that they are accounted for at the end of the swim even if they do not complete the course.
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Swimmers must swim in the category for which they are eligible.
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All swimmers must wear the prescribed cap and timing device. The timing device remains the responsibility of the participant.
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All swimmers must not use extraneous aids, such as flippers, snorkels or floatation clothing or devices.
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All swimmers are to behave in a fair and sportsman like manner without interference or aggression from other competitors and any breach of this rule may result in disqualification from the event.
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If, in the opinion of any event medical officer or water safety official a competitor is physically or otherwise incapable of starting or completing the event or has been in the water for an ordinate time such competitor may be disqualified from starting or be removed from the water at any time.
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The Organisers reserve the right to cancel the event if the weather or swimming conditions are deemed dangerous or unsuitable.
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The results will be decided by the Race Director and considered final.
Thanks to our MAJOR sponsor