Blackstone Rottnest Swim Team

Are you interested in completing the Rottnest Channel Swim in 2020? Blackstone will be sending a team of four swimmers and several paddlers to compete this February.

The Rottnest Channel Swim has become a staple of the WA sporting calendar, and for the first time, Blackstone will be sending a team to compete in 2020. Applications are currently being sought from accomplished open water swimmers, paddlers and skippers. If you’re interested in testing your mettle against the high seas, fill out the form below!

Given the length of the swim and the range of conditions participants may be faced with, all applicants must have previous open water swimming or paddling experience. Applicants must also be available for regular training sessions during the summer break, including (at minimum) a weekly early morning team swim.

All registration fees will be covered.

All participants must be available to attend a safety briefing at HBF Stadium at 2.30pm on Saturday 1 February 2020.

Event date: Saturday 22 February 2020
Distance: 19.7km
Places available: 4 swimmers, 2 paddlers and 1 skipper
Training: The team will be training together on at least one morning each week throughout the summer break.

Applications close Wednesday 6 November at 5.00pm

Please complete the form below to apply

Applications are assessed anonymously.

Student Email Address

Phone Number

What open water swimming experience do you have?

Are there any other relevant factors that we should consider?

Are you willing and able to train with the team on a regular basis throughout the summer break?

If you are applying for a position as a paddler, what kayaking experience do you have?

Would you like to participate as a swimmer, a paddler or as skipper?

Swimmer (4 places)

Kayaker (2 places)

Skipper (1 place)

If you are applying to be the skipper for the event, what relevant experience do you have?

All applicants must have a valid Skipper's Ticket

If you have any questions, please email Andrew McDade at adminvp@blackstone.asn.au