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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; "><span style="font-size: 12px; "><span style="font-size: 12px; ">Heralded as New Zealand’s premiere ocean-swim event, this race has attracted world-class competitors since its inception in 2003. Having grown from 300 to over 1300 entries, it will be the finale of the Sovereign New Zealand Ocean Swim Series - ultimately deciding the series champions.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; "><span style="font-size: 12px; "><span style="font-size: 12px; ">And what a venue! North Shore City is synonymous with the ‘perfect lifestyle’ –city living, beautiful bays, and an abundance of parks, restaurants and cafes. Residents enjoy running along the beaches, swimming at lunchtimes, and just taking life easy. A perfect place for fun, relaxation … and an ocean swim challenge! With views of Rangitoto Island on one side and some of Auckland’s prime real estate on the other, this course proves to be both exciting and challenging.</span></span></span></p>
300m tag team relay, 750m and 2.8km
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The 2.8km event starts from Milford Beach. The 300m tag team relay and 750m events starts from Takapuna Beach.
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King of the Bays, North Shore City
<p><a name="Registration"></a>There will be two opportunities for swimmers to attend the swimmer pack collection (registration) prior to the King of the Bays event.</p>
<p>If you are from outside of the Auckland area you can arrange for friends or family to collect your swimmer pack for you - friends or family will need to confirm your date of birth and if you will be wearing a wetsuit. If you are unable to attend swimmer pack collection and you do not have friends or family that can attend please <a href="mailto:info@oceanswim.co.nz"><span style="color: #0e6795;">email our event team</span></a> here to make alternative arrangements.</p>
<h2>Swimmer pack collection option 1:</h2>
<p><strong>Venue:</strong> Grafton Cricket Club, 203 Victoria Street, Auckland. <a title="Grafton Cricket Club location" href="http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=grafton+cricket+club+auckland&sll=-35.262721,174.076996&sspn=0.134557,0.307274&ie=UTF8&ll=-36.732281,174.778748&spn=0.264146,0.614548&t=h&z=11&iwloc=A" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0e6795;">View map</span></a><br /><strong>Date:</strong> Friday 16 April 2010<br /><strong>Time:</strong> 11:00AM - 2:00PM</p>
<h2>Swimmer pack collection option 2:</h2>
<p><strong>Venue:</strong> R'totos Beach Cafe, Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna<br /><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday 17 April 2010<br /><strong>Time:</strong> 9:00AM - 1:00PM (<strong>300m & 750m close at 12NOON</strong>)</p>
<p>Once your event details have been confirmed you will receive a swimmer pack which will include an Event swim cap (compulsory attire during event), timing chip, COMPLIMENTARY Sovereign NZ Ocean Swim Series Kickboard* valued at $25 in partnership with blueseventy and sponsors' products</p>
<p>*competitors receive one kickboard for the 2009/2010 season.</p>
<p>Your hand will be numbered in black permanent marker. Please ensure this remains legible until after the event. If you have elected not to participate, you may still collect your race pack but please advise the crew of your withdrawal - you will not be issued with a timing chip.</p>
<h3>Timing chips</h3>
<p>Please fasten securely to your ankle only. If you choose not to participate in the event, please return the chip to a crew member immediately. Crew members at the finish line will remove your timing chip. If you lose your timing chip, you will be liable for replacement costs of NZD $50.00.</p>
<p>You can read more about how to attach and use your timing chip <a href="http://www.timingtags.com/default.asp?PageID=13211" target="_blank">here</a></p>
<h3>Entry confirmation</h3>
<p>Check your King of the Bays 2.8km event entry or amend your entry details <a href="http://nz.eventdirector.net/_Public/_Reg/cList.aspx?EventID=3657" target="_parent">here</a><br />Check your King of the Bays 750m event entry or amend your entry details <a href="http://nz.eventdirector.net/_Public/_Reg/cList.aspx?EventID=3704" target="_parent">here</a><br />Check your King of the Bays 300m team relay event entry or amend your entry <a href="http://nz.eventdirector.net/_Public/_Reg/cList.aspx?EventID=3712" target="_parent">here</a></p>
<h3>Late Entries</h3>
<p>There will be NO late entries on race day (Saturday 17 April 2010)</p>
<h3>Complimentary Kickboard</h3>
<p>Your Complimentary Sovereign NZ Ocean Swim Series Kickboard valued at $25 in partnership with blueseventy will be given to you at swimmer pack collection. Please note: competitors receive one kickboard for the 2009/10 season</p>
<h1>Event day information</h1>
<h3>Race day transport</h3>
<p>A bus will be available to transport swimmers to the race start at Milford Beach from Takapuna Beach. The price for a one way trip is $5 per person. Times to be advised. Bookings can be made online when entering the event or you can <a href="../../about/contact"><span style="color: #0e6795;">contact us</span></a> to arrange booking and payment by direct credit. Space is limited, booking is essential.</p>
<h3>Swimmer cut off times</h3>
<p>All swimmers must reach the 400m cut off marker within 14 minutes from your wave start to continue the King of the Bays 2.8km swim. The 400m marker is the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">second</span> orange buoy on the swim course.</p>
<p>If you do not reach the 400m marker within 14 minutes, life guards will politely ask you to board their inflatable rescue boat where you will be taken to shore at the first convenient opportunity.</p>
<p>The cut off times for the King of the Bays events are:</p>
<ul>
<li>2.8km event - 1 hour and 45 minutes from your wave start</li>
<li>750m event - 30 minutes</li>
<li>300mtag team relay event - 30 minutes (for your whole team to finish)</li>
</ul>
<p>If you do not complete the swim within this time life guards will politely ask you to board their inflatable rescue boat where you will be taken to shore at the first convenient opportunity.</p>
<p><em>These cut off times are a necessary event safety precaution and have been put in place in partnership with Surf Life Saving New Zealand and Harbour Authorities.</em></p>
<h3>Safety briefing</h3>
<p>A compulsory safety briefing will be held at the following times for each event distance:<br />750m swim 1:20pm Takapuna Beach <br />2.8km swim 2:00pm Milford Reserve<br />300m team relay 12:30pm Takapuna Beach</p>
<h3>Prize-giving</h3>
<p>The 300m team relay prize giving will follow immediately after the completion of the 300m event on Takapuna Reserve at 1:10PM. Teams must be present to accept their prizes. Stick around to watch the 750m and 2.8km swim and be in to win spot prizes and the Pacific Ocean Swim prize!<br />750m and 2.8km event prize giving will take place at approximately 4:15PM on Takapuna Reserve.<br />The End of Season prize giving will take place at approximately 5:15pm at R’toto’s Beach Café, Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna. Join us to celebrate the end of the season and cheer on fellow series prize winners!<br />Join us at one of these great pacific Island swim holiday spots this winter. For information please visit <a href="http://www.pacificswims.com">www.pacificswims.com</a> and to book please contact Jeremy Shanahan on (09) 917 2974 or email <a href="mailto:jeremy@utdtakapuna.co.nz">jeremy@utdtakapuna.co.nz</a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.pacificswims.com"><img style="float: right;" src="../../system/site_image/file/49/FijiOSLogo125w.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="63" /></a>We will also be drawing a spot prize to the Fiji Ocean Swim tentative date 9th - 11th October valued at over $2000. The Fiji Ocean Swim prize consists of:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>1 ex-tax Air Ticket Auckland - Nadi Return</li>
<li>Transfers Nadi - Malololailai</li>
<li>4 Nights Accommodation </li>
<li>
<p>Free race entry to Fiji Ocean Swim</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Gear Bags</h3>
<p>A gear truck will be available at the race start at Milford Reserve for all 2.8km swimmers. The truck will transport all swimmer bags to Takapuna Reserve and bags will be placed in the gear bag tent. Please pack only essentials as space is limited. <br />A gear tent will be provided for all participants on Takapuna Reserve. Please place your gear bag in the tent, clearly labeled for identification. Please pack only essentials, as there is limited room.</p>
<h3>Toilets and showers</h3>
<p>There will be additional portaloos placed at the race start and race finish. An outdoor shower with cold fresh water will be provided on Takapuna Reserve for swimmers to rinse under from the salt water.</p>
<h3>Results</h3>
<p>Results will be posted to the <a href="../../results">www.oceanswim.co.nz/results</a> by 7:00pm Saturday 17 April 2010. Finisher’s certificates will be available for download from the results page.</p>
<h3>Photos</h3>
<p>Marathon Photos are the official event photographers and will offer all participants high-quality photos of their achievement. All photographs will be available on <a href="http://www.marathon-photos.com">www.marathon-photos.com</a> within a week of the event. You will also be emailed after the event with a direct link to your photographs.</p>
<h3>Post Event Entertainment</h3>
<p>The End of Season prize giving will take place at approximately 5:15pm at R’toto’s Beach Café, Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna. Join us to celebrate the end of the season and cheer on fellow series prize winners!</p>
<h3>Overall Series prize giving</h3>
<p>The King of the Bays is the sith and final event in the Sovereign NZ Ocean Swim Series, which means the time has come to reward our top swimmers in the long distance event. The prize giving is a great chance to celebrate with fellow swim nuts, and to meet some like-minded people. It promises to be a fun afternoon - there will be live music, cheap drinks and meals all afternoon, so have a bevvy with us and make a day of it. All competitors and supporters are welcome - it's a great chance to relax after the adrenaline of the race. Hey, you earned it!</p>
<p>When: Saturday 17 April, 5:15PM onwards<br />Where: R'toto's Beach Club, 134 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna, North Shore City</p>
<h1><img style="float: right; margin: 2px;" src="../../system/site_image/file/38/Mill_Cop_King_logo125w.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="70" />Travel and accommodation</h1>
<p>As New Zealand's largest Hotel owner/operator, Millennium, Copthorne & Kingsgate Hotels and Resorts are pleased to be associated with the Sovereign New Zealand Ocean Swim Series.</p>
<p>We have a standard of accommodation to suit all contestant needs through our Millennium, Copthorne and Kingsgate Hotel brands. Rates start from $ 90 including GST per room on a single, double, or twin share basis and along. <strong>Book using the "OSWIM" rate code and the bill payer will receive a FREE pair of blueseventy goggles worth $35. The more times you stay at Millennium, Copthorne and Kingsgate Hotels this summer between November and April, the more pairs of goggles you will receive.</strong></p>
<p>As well as providing the opportunity to win weekends away at any one of our 30 Hotels nationwide, for competitors, participants and their supporters we have put together some great rates for you to enjoy "our world of hospitality" throughout the series. To access these rates, please visit <a href="http://www.millenniumhotels.co.nz/oswim">http://www.millenniumhotels.co.nz/oswim</a> or phone our toll-free reservations team on 0800 808 228 and quote rate code OSWIM.</p>
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300m tag team relay at 12:40PM, 750m at 1:30PM, 2.8km at 2:30PM
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