Event Schedule
| 6:30am | Registrations open – All distances check in and late entry registration |
| 7:15am | Swim registrations close for all distances |
| 7:40am | 400m compulsory race briefing |
| 7:50am | Race briefing (All other distances) |
| 8:00am | 400m wave start |
| 8:05am | 3.2km wave start |
| 8:10am | 1.6km Kerensa Allason State Open Water Championships wave start |
| 8:15am | 1.6km classic mile public wave start |
| 8:20am | 800m wave start |
| 9:30am | Masters for Mental Health Relay |
| 10:15am | Race concludes |
| 10:30am – 11:00am | Presentations (presentations will begin 15 minutes after the last swimmer has left the course) |
Cap Colours
Please note: the below information is a guide only. Cap colour allocations may be changed before race day.
| 400m Try It | |
| 800m | |
| 1.6km Classic Mile | |
| 1.6km Kerensa Allason State Open Water Championships | |
| 3.2km Challenge |
Pre-Race
Registration will be set up on the beach in front of the Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club, with free parking available to the north and east of the surf club.
Check-in opens at 6:30 am and closes at 7:00 am. It’s crucial for all swimmers to be checked in at the registration area by 7:00 am.
Late registrations will be accommodated in the morning – subject to availability. Please note – that we will only be accepting card payments.
Upon arrival, head straight to registration to receive a swimming cap, timing band, and unique swimmer number. These items must be worn throughout the day, with the timing band on the left wrist and the number on the left arm.
Don’t miss the compulsory race briefing at 7:40 am for the 400m swim and at 7:50 am for all other swimmers. This briefing will provide crucial information about the course, safety protocols and general race details. Missing the race briefing will result in an inability to compete on the day.
Race Start
Swimmers are required to pass through the designated start chute, where they will be carefully inspected to ensure full compliance with the comprehensive rules and regulations set forth by WOW Swims. Rules can be found under the MSWA OWS Rules tab.
Race Finish
As participants near the finish line, they will be guided by paddlers stationed at a buoy to ensure they stay on course. Once they reach the designated area, swimmers will be directed to two distinct black and white buoys and an inflatable arch in the water, which serves as the official finish line and timing point of the race. Upon exiting the water, swimmers are required to walk across a secondary timing mat to ensure that everyone has safely left the water. Competitors must then proceed through the finish chute, remove their timing band, and make their way to the fruit and water station.
The Course
The swim course for each distance is a rectangular path swum in a clockwise direction, starting between the shore and the yellow buoy closest to the black & white checkered buoys. For the 3.2km distance, swimmers will complete two circuits of the 1.6km course.
Swimmers must keep all turning buoys to their right and, in the final circuit, keep the green buoy on their right before heading to the black and white checkered buoys and the finish arch. The order in which swimmers pass through the black and white buoys will determine their placement on the beach over the timing mat. Marshalls will ensure the order is maintained. Please do not attempt to pass other swimmers after passing through the checkered buoys.
This is a swimming race, not a running race. Your time will be recorded as you pass over the timing mat and through the finish arch. Marshalls will be available to help swimmers up the beach after they have passed through the buoys.
If you have any concerns about needing assistance to leave the water at the end of the race, please reach out to an official before starting the swim.
Swimwear Regulations
There are rules relating to appropriate attire for the race. Please read the information relating to your category below.
1.6km Kerensa Allason State Open Water Championships
FINA swimwear rules apply. No zips, no clasps, no wetsuits. If you have any doubts about the eligibility of your swimwear please see the Race Referee at check-in, and bring a spare pair of bathers just in case. Items such as watches, jewelry, wearable fitness devices and other fashion items must be removed before the swim.
Please be aware that you may only wear one pair of bathers.
All other distances
Swimmers may wear any type of swimwear that is comfortable for them. Items such as watches, jewelry, wearable fitness devices and other fashion items must be removed before the swim.
Master for Mental Health Relay
What is it?
The Masters For Mental Health Relay is the last race of the City of Joondalup Mullaloo Mile. The Relay is a fun event with teams of 4 (2 females and 2 males). Each participant swims an approximately 200-meter leg of the race. All participants start on the beach before swimming out to a marker and back before tagging a teammate who then does the same. A $100 prize will be awarded to the winning team. At the end of the race, we will gather for a group photo showing our support for mental health.
Who can enter and how much is it?
Admission is free and open to any team with members capable of swimming 200m in the ocean. Teams from all locations are welcome, and the general public can also participate.
Those taking part in the Mullaloo Mile have the option to swim a second time in this event, or they can choose to only participate in this event on the day.
As spots are limited, we encourage early registration. To express interest, teams can register by providing a team name and the names of their members to communications@mswa.asn.au.
Why mental health?
2 in 5 people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. Men are statistically less likely to seek help and more likely to die by suicide, making mental health support crucial. Men’s mental health also affect partners, parents, children, friends, colleagues and teammates of those that live work and play with men. Supporting mental health is a strategic priority for masters swimming and a key societal issue.
The sporting community is uniquely positioned to support mental health and wellbeing issues, and with the right support, people with a mental health issue or condition are more likely to seek help.
Masters Swimming WA cares about the mental health of our members and wider community. Therefore, we want to build on the many positive health benefits that swimming and being part of a master’s club already provides.
How does this race support mental health?
By openly addressing and advocating for mental health, we can break down barriers and empower individuals to seek the help and assistance they need.
After the race, all participants will come together for a group photo to demonstrate our commitment to fostering positive mental health in our community.
This event and the photo will be utilised by Masters Swimming WA to promote and launch additional mental health initiatives. Stay tuned for the opportunity to volunteer as a Mental Health Champion.
On the day of the event, we will also highlight available resources for promoting mental health in a sports context and offer engaging activities at the Act Belong Commit tent provided by Healthway.
Where can I find resources and links to support mental health?
Visit the True Sport Mental Health website for more information and free downloadable resources for sporting organisations to support members mental health and wellbeing.
Prizes and Presentations
After the swimming event, we will be holding presentations and awarding spot prizes on the beach. You can find us against the curved wall in front of the Mullaloo SLSC. The event will start at approximately 10:00 am, or 15 minutes after the last swimmer finishes.
Food and Refreshments
After the event, participants can enjoy a BBQ and fresh fruit.
Please remember – bring your filled water bottles, which can be refilled from the public water bubblers near Boardies Kiosk.
