The Event Programme for the SunSmart Busselton Jetty Swim 2022 is still being finalised. To help you get an idea of how the format of the day may go, we are leaving our 2021 Programme published below.
COME BACK SOON FOR 2022 PROGRAMME DETAILS
The SunSmart Busselton Jetty Swim 2021 will be held on Sunday 14th February with family entertainment for all ages on the Busselton Beachfront from Saturday 13th February. A printable version for 2021 is now available from the Downloads page of this website.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL SWIMMERS - WELCOME TO ALL SPECTATORS & VISITORS! |
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| Time | Details | Area |
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| Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th February 2021 | ||
| 8:30am - 6:00pm | SunSmart Busselton Jetty Swim - Swimmer Check-in (additional check-in) |
The Event Team 1/25 Walters Drive OSBORNE PARK |
| SATURDAY 13th February 2021 - SunSmart Busselton Jetty Swim 2021 check-in, Carbo' Loading dinner, entertainment and more. | ||
10:00 - 6:00pm |
SunSmart Busselton Jetty Swim - SWIMMER CHECK-IN (Main swim, Relays, 1 Mile Swim to Shore and Kids Swim)NOTE: Pre-set check-in times will appear on swimmers' e-Ticket. These are suggested to times to help with congestion at check-in.Please come on time - shorten the line! |
Check-in Marquees west of The Equinox |
| 5:00 - 8:30 | Carbo' Loading Dinner supplied by The Equinox @f $15 per head | The Equinox and foreshore |
6:00 - 9:15pm |
Busselton Jetty Swim Live Entertainment |
Busselton foreshore amphitheatre precinct |
| 6:00 - 6:10 | Welcome to Country and formalities | |
| 6:10 - 7:00 | Battle of the Bands - FINALS | |
| 7:00 - 8:00 | Tod Johnston & Peace Love | |
| 8:00 - 9:10 | Death by Denim | |
| 9:10 - 9:15 | Battle of the Bands finanist announced | |
| 9:15 | Live entertainment concludes | |
| SUNDAY 14th February 2021 - SunSmart Busselton Jetty Swim 2021, 1 Mile Swim, Beach Classic Games, Kids Swim, presentations, entertainment and more | ||
6:00 - 8:00am |
SunSmart Busselton Jetty Swim Swimmer Check-in (Main Swim, Relays, 1 Mile Swim to Shore and Kids Swim) |
Check-in Marquees west of The Equinox |
| 8:00 - 1:00pm | Food and information stalls from local Busselton community and sporting groups | Foreshore / Various |
| 8:15 | Briefing for Swimmers | Near Goose and start area |
| 8:30 | Swimmers proceed to start | East side of main Jetty |
| 8:20 - 12:30pm | Helicopter patrol surveillance | Waters surrounding Busselton Jetty |
| 8:40 | Official welcome to the event - Welcome to Country | Beach end of Jetty |
| 8:50 | Australian National Anthem by Emma Nisbet |
Beach end of Jetty |
| 8:55 |
Countdown to start - Max Higgins, Life Member of Busselton Allsports Inc / Busselton Jetty Swim; Luke Toki, 2021 Ambassador and Hon. Mick Murray, Minister Sport & Recreation |
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| 9:00 |
SunSmart Busselton Jetty Swim - Race Start |
Start line at beach * Beach/rolling starts from 8:01am Follow the ramp to the start line at beach - in front of the Goose Café (east side of many jetty) |
| 9:00am | Gold swim caps - solo swimmers | |
| *9:01am | Yellow swim caps - solo swimmers | |
| * | Orange swim caps - solo swimmers | |
| * | Green swim caps - solo swimmers | |
| * | Aqua swim caps - solo swimmers | |
| * | Purple swim caps - solo swimmers | |
| * | Red swim caps - solo swimmers | |
| * | Pink swim caps - solo swimmers | |
| * | Dark Green caps - solo swimmers | |
| * | Blue swim caps - 2 person relay swimmers | |
| * | White swim caps - 4 person relay swimmers | |
9:40 |
First swimmer approaches |
Finish line west of swimming jetty |
| 9:45 - 12:00pm | MC's welcome the finishing swimmers across the line | Finish line west of swimming jetty |
| 10:30 - 1:00pm | Free foreshore family fun activities | |
| 10:30 - 1:00pm | Roving performing entertaining the crowd all morning - including stilt walkers / pirate / face painting | |
10:30 |
One Mile Swim to Shore commences |
Underwater Observatory Ramp, west side of Busselton Jetty |
| 11:15 - 11:45 | SunSmart Beach Classic Games - Egg & Spoon Relay, 3-Legged Race, Sack Races, Sandcastle Competition and Family Treasure Hunt | Beach |
| 11:50 | Kids' Swim briefing | On beach at start of Kids Swim, eastern side of swimming jetty |
12:00 |
SunSmart Busselton Jetty Kids' Swim start |
Start line at beach - in front of Equinox |
| 12:30 | Swimmer category winners proceed to stage | Main Stage - Amphitheatre |
| 12:45 - 1:30pm | Awards and formal presentations | Main Stage - Amphitheatre |
| 2:00pm | Event concludes | |
The SunSmart Busselton Jetty Swim 2021 is a smoke/alcohol/drug free event. |
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| Please note the Programme is subject to change without notice | ||
