FAQ

Can I be in the same wave as my family/friends ?

Yes. If you would like to swim with family or friends, simply select the Family & Friends wave when registering. As long as everyone selects the same wave, you will all start together.

If you would prefer to swim with people in your age group, simply select your age group wave when registering,

Please note that the Family & Friends wave is only available for the Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim.

Can I register on the day ?

Limited on-the-day entries may be available for the 1km Bondi Bay Swim and the Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim, subject to capacity. If available, please visit the Late Registrations Tent at Bondi Beach, where you will be directed to complete your entry online via QR code.

Please note that there are no on-the-day entries for the 5km Bondi to Bronte to Bondi Swim.



Can I request a refund ?

Yes, provided you mee the eligibility requirements set out in our Refund Policy (see paragraph 21 of the Terms and Conditions).

If you believe you are eligible for a refund, please contact our team to request a refund.

Approved refunds are subject to a 20% administration fee, and requests must be received more than 10 working days before the event

Can I swim in a wetsuit?

Please refer to our full wetsuit policy.


Where can I leave my bag during the event ?

Secure bag storage is available for all swimmers on event day.

For the 1km Bondi Bay Swim and 5km Swim, a monitored Bag Storage Tent is available in the Event Village at Bondi Beach.

For the Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim, you can tag and leave your bag at the Bondi bag drop area, where it will be transported to Bronte Beach for collection after your swim.

For bag drop times and further information, please visit our personal belongings page.

What is the difference between entering as a swim group or as a team ?
What is a swim group :
Your group could be a SLS club, a formal or informal swim group or squad (for example: Bondi Salties, Swim Lab, Coobraas, BOSS Squad, Neil Rogers Squad, Vladswim, etc).
  • There's no limit to the number in a group, in fact, the more the better as the point is to be the biggest group.
  • Participants can be fast or slow and swim in any wave category, including 'Wetsuits, Fins, Family & Friends' category. 
  • To register it's as simple as answering the question about swim groups on your entry form.
  • The swim group competition is calculated on the largest number of entrants from the same group. 
What is a team :
A team is comprised of 4 people, entered into the 2.2km Bondi to Bronte Swim , noting their nominated team name on their individual entry with a combined age that fits into one of the categories below.
  • The team members swim individually, as fast as they can! And their cumulative time is calculated by the timing company at the end of the swim. 
  • The team with the fastest combined time in each age category are the winners and will each receive a prize. 
 To Enter a team :
  • Decide on who your swimmers will be and add all the ages together to determine your age category :
     
    • Under 90 - combined ages total 52 - 89 yrs
    • 90+ yrs - combined ages total 90 - 129yrs
    • 130+ yrs - combined ages total 130 - 149yrs
    • 150+ yrs - combined ages total 150 - 199 yrs
    • 200+ yrs - combined ages total 200 or more
       
  • Choose a team name - all team members must use the same team name. 
  • Include your team name in your individual B2B entry form.
  • You can enter a team whether you are part of a swim group or not. 
  • You can only enter as a team of 4 people! Your entry won't be considered if you're not a team of 4 in total (no more, no less).

It's also good to know that entering as a swim group or team doesn't mean you'll be swimming together. If you'd like to swim with a friend or family member, this is possible for the 2.2km course in the “Wetsuits, Fins, Family & Friends” division.

What is the swimwear policy for the event ?

Please refer to our swimwear policy