Course Changes and Cancellations
The organisers of the City of Joondalup Mullaloo Mile (hereafter referred to as the “Event”) reserve the right to vary the course or change or cancel the Event due to weather or other adverse conditions.
Entry Fees
Entry fees are non-refundable in cases of participant withdrawal, disqualification, or event cancellation. Should the organisers be required to cancel the Event or Rescheduled Event to comply with any local, State or Federal authority requirement, or in circumstances where weather or other adverse conditions lead to a cancellation on safety grounds, best endeavours will be made to comply with all legal obligations pertaining to refunds.
Sanctioning and Insurance
The Event, is sanctioned by Masters Swimming Western Australia (MSWA) and is insured through policies held by MSWA, which provide public liability coverage. There is no personal accident cover for the Event. The Event will be conducted according to MSWA Local Open Water Swimming (OWS) Rules, available on both the MSWA and the Event websites.
Swimming Qualifications
Entrants must complete the courses within a 115-minute cutoff for the 3.2km event. Any swimmers remaining on the course beyond this time will need to exit the water at the referee’s request. Those with pre-existing medical conditions – that may affect the swimmer must inform Masters Swimming WA at communications@mswa.asn.au.
Minimum Age Requirements
The Event is open to participants of all standards and age groups, with the following minimum age requirements on the day of the Event:
400m: minimum age 9 years
800m: minimum age 10 years
1.6km: minimum age 11 years
3.2km: minimum age 12 years
Swimmers aged 9 years must be accompanied by a chaperone 18 years or over during the 400m swim.
Course Conduct
Swimmers should exercise caution when approaching slower swimmers. Slower swimmers are encouraged to start further back to allow faster swimmers to begin first. Unsporting conduct will result in disqualification, with no refund of entry fees.
Event Caps
All swimmers will receive event race caps at registration, which must be worn at all times. Failure to comply will result in disqualification, with no refund of entry fees.
Wetsuit Policy
Wetsuits are permitted, but a separate “Wetsuit” category will be established, which is not eligible for prizes. All swimmers completing the Event will receive a finishing time.
Prohibited Items
No watches, heavy jewelry, or fitness bands are allowed. For safety reasons, paddles, fins, flotation devices, or swimming aids are prohibited and will lead to disqualification with no refund of entry fees. Snorkels may be permitted at the discretion of the Race Director.
Awards
Awards will be presented to 1st place winners for the 800m, 1.6km -public and 3.2km. 1st place winners for the State Open Water Championships will be awarded in age category 5 year groups per Masters Swimming Rules.
Personal Paddlers
No personal paddlers are allowed to accompany swimmers.
Late Entries
Late entries and on the day entries will be not be accepted once registrations closes at 5:00pm, 26th February 2026.
Compulsory Briefing
All competitors must attend the compulsory race briefing at 7:45 AM. Any swimmer under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, who must attend the briefing and remain present until the Event concludes. No exceptions will be made.
Media Consent
All competitors grant permission for the use of any photos or videos taken during the Event for marketing and promotional purposes. If you have any concerns regarding this policy, please contact communications@mswa.asn.au for further details.
By participating in the Event, you agree to abide by these terms and conditions.
