The WOW Challenge Open Water Championship will be held on Saturday 14th of December 2019.
The WOW Challenge is on again
The only 10km open water swim in the Swimming Victoria Open Water Championship Series (VOWCS) will be held at Williamstown on the WOW Challenge course.
Other WOW Challenge events (1.2km, 2.5km and 5km) will also count towards overall VOWCS points.
** Please direct all Victorian Open Water Championships inquiries to Swimming Victoria. **
The event is conducted by the Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club. Swimmers of all ages and abilities will have the opportunity to choose from a range of swim distances.
The WOW Challenge provides the chance to swim with the best swimmers from around the world, is part of the Great Victorian Swim Series and raises funds for not-for-profit organisations.
All swimmers can receive a free event t-shirt and everyone can swim in a wetsuit if they choose to. Also, use of a fluoro swimming vest is optional.
SWIMMING EVENTS:
PLEASE NOTE:
Register before midnight Sunday December 1st to receive a great event t-shirt for free as part of your registration.
There will be an ADDITIONAL charge of $5 for on the day registrations.
This excludes the 400m and 800m Junior WOW Challenges.
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2019 EVENTS
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PRICE*
(Excluding Booking Fee)
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WOW Challenge 400m 14 years and under (Junior)
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$25
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WOW Challenge 400m 15 years and over
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$35
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WOW Challenge 800m 14 years and under (Junior)
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$25
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WOW Challenge 800m 15 years and over
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$35
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WOW Challenge 1.2 km
“VOWCS eligible swim as per SV age and distance restrictions”
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$55
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WOW Challenge 2.5 km
“VOWCS eligible swim as per SV age and distance restrictions”
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$55
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WOW Challenge 5 km
“VOWCS eligible swim as per SV age and distance restrictions”
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$65
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WOW Challenge 10 km
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$80
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WOW Challenge 1.2km and 2.5km Joint Challenge
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$70
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10km Swimming Victoria Championship Event (member only entry)
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$80
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* Register Now charges a 3% booking fee plus credit card surcharges depending on card used.
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Multi-Class Events
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For 2019, we have Multi-Class categories for all WOW Challenge
Events.
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Swimmers competing in Multi Class swimming have an impairment that
leads to a competitive disadvantage.
Classification determines who is eligible to compete in Multi-Class
swimming and it groups the eligible athletes in sport classes according to
their activity limitation.
Swimming classification is used to ensure a fair environment for
competition at all levels.
Please follow this link to find out more about classification: https://www.swimming.org.au/swim-1/compete/multi-class
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If you are a Multi-Class swimmer, please select your category later
during the participant questions section.
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For Multi-Class swimmers, if you need a swim buddy or want to bring
your own swim buddy to accompany you, please email us for
more information.
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For any swimmers experiencing any difficulties completing the registration process, please email us or call 0448 581 306 for assistance.
Children 11 years and under who would like to swim in the 1.2km, 2.5km or 5km WOW Challenges can apply for a Coach Endorsement form for registration access to these events. Please email us for this form.
Event Times are Subject to change. (WOW age group marshaling times for Open & Junior with other age groups staggered at 5 minute intervals)
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Wave times for WOW 2019
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Registration Open
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6.00
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Event Open
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7.00
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Marshalling Open
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7.30
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Marshalling
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START
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WOW 10K, 5K, 2.5K
incl SV VOWC
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Mens Open, Junior
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7.40
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8.00
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Womens Open, Junior
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7.45
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8.05
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Men’s Senior, Masters
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7.50
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8.10
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Womens Senior, Masters
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7.55
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8.15
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Mens Veterans and over
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8.00
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8.20
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Womens Veterans and over
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8.05
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8.25
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WOW Challenge 800
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WOW 800 Men 15 years and over
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8.40
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9.00
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WOW 800 Women 15 years and over
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8.45
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9.05
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WOW 800 Boys 14 and under
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8.50
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9.10
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WOW 800 Girls 14 and under
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8.55
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9.15
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WOW Challenge 400
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One wave WOW Challenge 400
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9.00
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9.20
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WOW Challenge 1.2K
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Mens Open, Junior
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9.40
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10.00
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Womens Open, Junior
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9.45
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10.05
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Men’s Senior, Masters
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9.50
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10.10
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Womens Senior, Masters
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9.55
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10.15
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Mens Veterans and over
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10.00
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10.20
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Womens Veterans and over
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10.05
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10.25
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Presentation of WOW Champions
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Stage
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starting
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11am
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All swim courses
closed
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FINAL
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12.40pm
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PACK COLLECTION TIMES:
- WOW Challenge swimmers, you can collect your race packs
- Friday 13th Dec between 5pm and 7pm from the Williamstown S&SLC.
- Otherwise, please arrive at least 1 hour before your race to collect your pack.
BY-LAWS
Swimming Victoria By-Laws apply. These By-Laws stipulate that refunds will not be provided unless an entry is rejected. Refunds are not provided for any other reason; including medical grounds.
PRIZES
The WOW Challenge has a total prize pool value of $2,500. Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place getters in each age group/swim distance. The top 10 finishers in the 10km swim event will be awarded medals.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information please email us or call 0448 581 306 or follow the link to WOW Challenge or Swimming Victoria Open Water Championships
