Nando’s RLSS Open Water Swim 2017

The Nando’s Royal Life saving Society Open Water Swim 2017 is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year. You are invited to Try something New! The Kiddies Fun Swim will be the opener swim of the day, then its time to support the swimmers lining up for the 1.6km swim & 3.8km Open Water Swim. For those not swimming this year, we invite you to join in the festive supporting. A bustling kiddies corner will ensure the day is fun for the family. Adding new flavour to this event, this year, Nando’s RLSS Open Water Swim will be supporting the winners with prize money.

Prize money is offered in the following categories:
• Top 5 Finishers – Woman 1.6km
(1st – RS3500, 2nd – RS2500, 3rd – RS1500, 4th – RS1000, 5th – RS 1000)

• Top 5 Finishers – Men 1.6km
(1st – RS3500, 2nd – RS2500, 3rd – RS1500, 4th – RS1000, 5th – RS 1000)

• Top 5 Finishers – Woman 3.8km
(1st – RS3500, 2nd – RS2500, 3rd – RS1500, 4th – RS1000, 5th – RS 1000)

• Top 5 Finishers – Men 3.8km
(1st – RS3500, 2nd – RS2500, 3rd – RS1500, 4th – RS1000, 5th – RS 1000)

• Company with the Most Finishers (Irrespective of which race swum) – RS10 000

• Sports Club with the Most Finishers (Irrespective of which race swum) –RS10 000

• School with the Most Finsihers (Irrespective of which race swum) – RS10 000

Not only do we want YOU to do well, we believe in the bigger community. With a target of 700 swimmers, all proceeds generated will going directly to the RLSS to continue their work and training of Lifesavers to keep our families safe in the water. This combination of sport & giving back to our community is sure to add to the existing spirit of fellow swimmers.

About Kiddies Fun Swim
50m – Ages 3 – 5years (1 Parent per child swimming)
75m – Ages 6 – 8years (1 Parent per child swimming)
Royal Life Saving Society will be in full support

Event Details
Date: Sunday 30Th April 2017
Location: Perebere Beach
Cost: Kiddies Fun Swim – No Charge
1.6km & 3.8km – Rs300 per swimmer

On the day Check In Times
Kiddies: 07h30 for indemnity
1.6 km: 07h30 to 08h15
3.5km: 07h30 to 08h30

Swim Start Time
Kiddies Fun Swim 50m: 08h00
Kiddies Fun Swim 75m: 08h15
1.6 km: 09h00
3.8km Open Water: 10h00

IMPORTANT Information:

¥ Compulsory to wear the Swim caps provided when participating in 1.6km & 3.8km Swim
¥ Timekeepers will record finishers and times for each swimmer and team.
¥ All solo entries and payments should be done online to be eligible to receive the prize money.
¥ Sports Clubs/Companies/Schools entries should be done via one organiser representing your group who coordinates with Nando’s/RLSS: Email: openwaterswim@nandos.mu
¥ Swim Times will be posted online a week after the swim on www.nandos.mu (News) and https://www.facebook.com/events/1668345623459084/
¥ Swimming Pack to the first 500
¥ Parking is free but limited in the surrounding streets. Please allow ample time to find a spot, as it can get crowded.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
¥ Go to http://www.nandos.mu/news/201702/nandos-rlss-open-water-swim-2017 to register
¥ Hotline Number is: 5705 5162
¥ Email: openwaterswim@nandos.mu

Running Order of the Day
07:30 Registration for Kiddies Fun Swim only under SWIM TIME TABLE
07:30 Pre Event Check In. Tables Open for 1.6km & 3.8km
08:00 Kiddies Fun Swim 50m / 3-5year olds
More details: Our dedicated team of RLSS and Event Crew will be there to support you and your child during this wonderful family experience. 1 Adult parent per 1 Child to do the swim. No Entry Fee or pre registration. Sign up on the day with SWIM TIME team before 07:50. Parent and Child must know how to swim. Cheer and encourage our young swimmers in two small fun swims. In the lagoon, surrounded by the trained RLSS and Event crew, we will support you and your children to Experience the joy of sport and community.
08:15 Kiddies Fun Swim 75m / 6-8years group
More details: Our dedicated team of RLSS and Event Crew will be there to support you and your child during this wonderful family experience. 1 Adult parent per 1 Child to do the swim. No Entry Fee or pre registration. Sign up on the day with SWIM TIME team before 07:50. Parent and Child must know how to swim.
09:00 1.6km Swim – Perebere Lagoon Route
More details: Start at Perebere Beach, Swim around the route demarcated by the Nando’s buoys to reach the finish line. An achievement to be proud of. Swim Caps provided are compulsory.
10:00 3.8km Swim – Perebere to Grand Baie Public Beach Open Water Swim
More details: Start at Perebere Beach, Swim the route demarcated by the Nando’s buoys to reach the finish line at Grand Baie Public Beach. An achievement to be proud of. Swim Caps provided are compulsory.