Challenge Swim Big Bay
Calling all open water swimmers: Be a part of the CHALLENGECAPETOWN action, and sign up for the Challenge Swim Big Bay on 9 November. Taking place at Big Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, come and show your cold water mettle in a choice of three exhilarating swims. Fun for the whole family is guaranteed!
DATE: Saturday, 9 November
TIME: From 4pm (see schedule below)
VENUE: Big Bay Surf Lifesaving Club
DISTANCES: 1.9km; 4 x 150m kids’ relay; 4 x 300m junior relay
ENTRY FEE: R180 (1.9km) / R200 per relay team (Swimmers who don’t have a Big Bay Events timing bracelet will be required to rent one for R20)
Categories
| SWIM CATEGORIES | Age Eligibility | Distance | Entry Fee | Entry Limit |
| 1.9km Open Water Challenge | 16+ | 1.9km | R 180* | 250 |
| Schools Relay Challenge (Juniors) | 12-15, 16-18 | 4x 300m (1.2km) | R 200* | 25 teams of 4 |
| Schools Relay Challenge (Kids) | 7-9, 10-11 | 4x 150m (600m) | R 200* | 25 teams of 4 |
*(Swimmers who don’t have a Big Bay Events timing bracelet will be required to rent one for R20. 1 x Bracelet per relay team.)
Schedule
| TIME | ACTIVITY | VENUE |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | SWIM Event check-in & Bag Drop | Big Bay Surf Lifesaving Club |
| 16:00 | 1.9km Open Water Swim Race | Big Bay Beach |
| 16:15 | 4x 150m Relay – Kids 7-9, 10-11 | Big Bay Beach |
| 16:40 | 4x 300m Relay – Juniors 12-15, 16-18 | Big Bay Beach |
| 17:30 | Prize-Giving | Big Bay Surf Lifesaving Club |
| 18:00 | Participant Bring and Braai | Big Bay Surf Lifesaving Club |