Mount Martha Australia Day Swim

2015 MMAD Swim

The 2017 MMAD Swim will again incorporate a 5km swim starting at at 8.00am as well as the regular 3 events: 200m Nippers 9.30am, 400m Novice 10.00am and the feature race a 1.2km MMAD Swim at 11.00am. Swimmers assemble from the Mount Martha Life Saving Club and the MMAD Swim feature race takes in a challenging but enjoyable 1.2 km open water swim back to the club. For the real die hards, the Crazy Combo of the 1.2km AND the 5km will again have a multi event discount. (you’ll need it for the psychiatry treatment !!!)

This year the ‘non-wetsuit’ category will be incorporated into the main race rather than being a separate wave but we will acknowledge those hard core ocean swimmers up for the challenge! There will be lots of action on the beach with a roving MC and ‘spot’ prizes throughout the race day.

The cost?

The cost to enter each race is on our website. Save considerably by registering online. Registration online can be found on the right of the home page.

Registration

Registration is online (by 5pm, 25th Jan). Please print off a receipt to confirm your entry online and bring to the MMAD Swim to pick up your registration bag/pack.

How early do I need to be there?

Once you have registered online bring a copy of the receipt with you to MMAD Swim. When you arrive at MMLSC you will need to go upstairs at the club room on Sunday morning to collect your registration bag

5km – 7am – 7:30
1.2km, Nipper and Novice – 8.30am until 10.30am.

Make sure you arrive early as parking is at a premium in the area and competitors can experience difficulty finding a park after 9am. Nippers and families are encouraged to arrive between 8.15-8.30am to secure parking and leave adequate time for registration and preparation before Nippers race at 9.30am.

Changing and gear

There is a gear tent in front of Mount Martha Life Saving that is available to swimmers to place their belongings in their registration bags and leave them whilst they swim the event. Items must be in your registration bag. Please do not put valuables in your bag as we accept no liability for loss.

Marshalling

You need to be at the waters edge MMLSC 15 minutes prior to your race time.

The Swim

If this is your first time swimming in the event be aware of the following:
It is very busy at the beginning of each wave and you can get kicked
Take your time during the race to get your bearings
If distressed, put your hand up & make a fist, someone will come to you

The Finish

Completely cross the timing mats and proceed up the beach. There will be water and other recovery refreshments available on the beach and in the MMLSC canteen at the clubhouse. Gear can be collected and there is a public toilet block on the foreshore to use for changing facilities beside the clubhouse.

We would like to thank our fantastic MMAD Swim Sponsors, many of which are local organisations or members of Mount Martha Life Saving Club: Bonaccorde, The Dava Hotel, Mt Martha Supa IGA, Nicholas Lynch Real Estate, XO Size, Via Battisti, Advanced Promotional Clothing, Cousins Swim Series and Mornington Peninsula Shire.

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