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Swimming – Ocean Swim
Dates & Times
Sunday 15 November: 8:00am – 11:00am
Venue
Mermaid Beach
Age Requirements
- Minimum Age for Competition is 18 Years
Age Divisions
- 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
Event Divisions
- Male 4km
- Female 4km
- Male 2.5km
- Female 2.5km
- Male 1km
- Female 1km
Sport Fees
- $75 per person
Games Fees
- $140 Early Bird (3 March – 31 May 2026)
- $155 Saver (1 June – 31 August 2026)
- $170 Standard (from 1 September 2026)
Entries Close
- Individual Entries Close: Sunday 8th November 2026 (11:59PM AEST)
Program
Results
Competition Information
- IMPORTANT: Swimmers should aim to be near the Marshalling Area at least 20 mins prior to your allotted starting time.
Registration: Registration desk will open from 6.30am. Where each competitor will have their name marked off, race number applied and given identifying swim cap, high vis rashie and timing chip. All competitors are to wear swim caps provided. - At the discretion of the Race Director, age group waves may be combined or delayed. Keep close to the Marshalling Area and listen for any announcements.
- Competitors must marshal and mark their name off with the Chief Marshall at least 10 mins prior to their start time, or they will not be permitted to compete. The start time will not be held for late competitors.
Swimmers must swim the course as marked on the race map. Any variation to the course will be announced prior to the start by the Race Director. - Swimmers who cross the start line before the starting horn or take course short cuts are liable for disqualification.
- Race Officials shall have the authority to remove a competitor from the race if the competitor is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without risk and injury to themselves or
others. This can include swimmers who are deemed unable / unlikely to complete the course in a designated time. - No extraneous aids are allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, fins, boards, snorkels.
However, 4K swimmers will be allowed to have a support paddler to provide fluids or nutrition during the event. Paddlers must stay on the inside of the course and not impede the progress of
other swimmers. - Duty of Care: For water safety reasons, Rash Shirts, T-Shirts, Stinger Suits, Fast Skins and Wet Suits are permitted. However, those competing with a wetsuit are not eligible for awards.
- Remember to Slip – Slop – Slap.
SAFETY: For the best swimmer safety possible, the Mermaid Beach AEME SLSC water safety will maintain a high presence in the water on boards, and in IRBs. Members will be on duty and available if required on the beach. If you require help call on an Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB), or Board paddler RAISE YOUR ARM
HIGH for assistance. - A first aid team will be in attendance to provide first aid/medical assistance if required.
- SWIMMING IN THE OCEAN IS DANGEROUS: Due to the lack of control over all types of craft that operate on the ocean, including powered, sailing and manpowered craft, as well as the unknown behaviours of sea creatures, including dolphins, sharks, stingrays, stonefish, sea snakes, sea-urchins, marine stingers and jelly-fish, all entrants in the 2026 Pan Pacific Ocean Swim events will participate at their own risk and will accept and acknowledge the extent of the dangers inherent in Open Ocean
swimming races. - Shark Sightings: In the event a shark is sited before the event, no one will be allowed in water for 1hr after last sighting. All IRB’s will be equipped with a whistle. If a shark is sighted during event all water safety is to alert swimmers with continuous blows of their whistle and shark alarm will be used. All swimmers to be
moved out of the water as safely as possible. The remainder of the event will be cancelled. - Swimming in the ocean is physically and psychologically demanding. Each competitor will attest to be competent long-distance swimmers in the ocean and have no current or recurrent illnesses or injuries that may interfere with your ability to safely navigate the
open ocean swimming course established by the organisers of the 2026 Pan Pacific Games Ocean Swim event. - If you are deemed to have difficulty swimming the course, you may be asked to discontinue the event and will be assisted from the water. We will only do this if we believe your safety is at risk.
- All decisions of the Race Director are final. Protests must be made in writing with a consideration fee of $20 and given to the Race Director or
received and receipted at registration within 15 minutes of the announcement of the provisional results. - Forms will be available from administration table.
All decisions of the Race Director are final. - Any decision to cancel the event will be determined by event organisers no less than 1hour prior to commencement of the first scheduled event.
Join the Games
Dive Into the Ocean Swim at the Pan Pacific Masters Games and experience the thrill of open-water racing against the backdrop of the stunning Gold Coast beaches. Swimmers of all levels can take on the challenge, enjoy the refreshing water, and soak up the beautiful surroundings in a truly memorable event.
Competition Rules
Locations
Venues
Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach A.E.M.E. Surf Life Saving Club 172 Hedges Ave, Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
Contact Information
Ocean Swim Enquiries
Jo Briody
Mermaid Beach AEME SLSC
Email: oceanswim@mastersgames.com.au
Website: Mermaid SLSC
Event Enquiries
Pan Pacific Masters Games
Email: info@mastersgames.com.au
Phone: +61 7 5668 9888
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