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H2Open online magazine for State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series participants
30th November 2011 at 12:35
“H2Open is the world’s only magazine dedicated to all aspects of open water swimming from mass start races to long distance solo challenges. Published in the UK it is available worldwide in both print and electronic formats. The magazine will feature one of our races in its December / January 2011 issue.The editor has kindly offered free access to H2Open’s online edition until the end of April 2012 to all Ocean Swim Series participants.
Simply go to www.h2openmagazine.com/h2open-digital-version/ choose the issue you wish to read and enter the username and password below when prompted. To find out more, sign up to H2Open’s newsletter or subscribe, please see www.h2openmagazine.com.
Username: NZRace@escosubs.co.uk
Password: Oceanswim
Please note, the username and password are case sensitive.”
Ocean Swim Merchandise now available for Pre Order
4th October 2011 at 12:03
The Ocean Swim Merchandise is now available to pre order. You will be able to pick up your orders at the State Harbour Crossing from the Swim T3 Tent, or on event day. For all other events we will be able to courier to your door.Radford wins Tiburon Mile
21st September 2011 at 09:46
New Zealand's Kane Radford swam the mile in 18 minutes, 58 seconds to grab the overall victory in the race from Angel Island's Ayala Cove to the Tiburon Beach. Just as sweet as the victory is the $10,000 cheque for his win!Photos of the win:http://www.marinij.com/sports/ci_18924940
Results and full write up: http://www.dailynewsofopenwaterswimming.com/2011/09/kane-radford-and-melissa-gorman-from.html
State Harbour Crossing early bird entries close this Sunday
13th September 2011 at 11:58
Dont forget to enter the State Harbour Crossing before this Sunday 18 September to be eligible for discounted entry fees and to be into win a blueseventy wetsuit - what better way to start the ocean swimming season?Swim Programme Link
24th August 2011 at 10:07
We apologise the swim programme link in the latest newsletter was wrong. Please follow this link http://nz.eventdirector.net/Store.aspx?StoreID=233 Thank youhttp://nz.eventdirector.net/Store.aspx?StoreID=233
Deepest sympathy to Bill Matson's Family
10th August 2011 at 09:24
Bill Matson had been involved in swimming administration for over 40 years, and was a former president and life member of Swimming New Zealand. He also served on the New Zealand Olympic Committee board.Matson was also president of the Oceania Swimming Association from its inception in 1991 until 2008.
Matson was elected to Fina in 1996 and 2000 as a member of 22-strong Fina Bureau. In 2005 and 2009, he was elected to the Bureau as vice president. Matson was also Fina's protocol officer from 1997-2009.
"Bill's achievements are many and varied in this sport," Coulter said. "More importantly, while Bill was exacting in ensuring things were done perfectly, he was always a man of the people, happy to play a role on pool deck and to provide encouraging advice to anyone who sought it."
www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10743903
Whether you're training for a triathlon, wanting some fitness training or just enjoy open water swimming, the State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series has a swim to suit you.
27th July 2011 at 19:40
There is an achievable goal to suit all ages and swimming abilities. For some, it could be to swim in the sea for the first time or for others, to go all out to be an age-group series winner! But why swimming? Everyone can walk or jog, why have we presented a new challenge? New Zealand has some of the most beautiful beachfronts and waterfronts in the world and we want to encourage everyone to take advantage of our greatest natural resource as well as building swimming skills and confidence in the open water. Swimming is invigorating, fun, and can be extremely relaxing!Support Cara Baker for AMP Scholoarship
1st June 2011 at 12:41
Cara Baker one of NZ’s top ocean swimmers would love to have your support in her dream-2012 London Olympicshttp://www.doyourthing.co.nz/2011-02694/cara-baker
Cara Baker one of New Zealand's top Ocean Swimmers and supporter of the State New Zealand Ocean Swim series would love to have your support as she aims for qualifying for the 2012 London Olympics. It takes a few seconds to do - let's do our bit to give her the best chance of representing New Zealand at the Olympics.
State King of the Bays Survey Winner
9th May 2011 at 15:43
Congratulations to Tania Charles the winner of the major prize for completing the online survey. We have a voucher for a blueseventy reaction wetsuit coming your way! Thank you for the valuable feedback & comments.Papakura Swim Club - NEW adult training sessions
26th April 2011 at 15:21
These sessions cater for mainly adults and teenagers. Mon,Wed,Fri 5:45-7:15am Rosehill College, Chichester Drive (back entrance), Papakura
For all squad details around the country please visit the PREPARATION page of www.oceanswim.co.nz
Winner - blueseventy Helix
18th April 2011 at 11:55
Thank you for all the entries to our Facebook comp.The winner is Jason Eason who completed the "I am Going Long" swim on Saturday-winning his age group!Congratulations to all those that took part in the State King of the Bays - tough conditions for swimming, you all did very well.
Prize Giving Venue
15th April 2011 at 14:00
The State King of the Bays & Series prize giving will now both be held at the Hurstmere Road Brewbar, 136 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna.Good luck for your swimKing of the Bays late entries accepted
15th April 2011 at 08:43
King of the Bays online entries are now closed. Late entries will be accepted between 4-8pm Friday 15 April at Netball North Harbour, 44 Northcote Rd, North Shore or up to 45 minutes before race start on Saturday 16 April. See you there!Online entries close midnight tonight
14th April 2011 at 11:13
Don’t miss out on the State King of the Bays – online entries close midnight tonight. Limited late entries available – good luck for your swim.Olympic pool swimmers expected to cause waves in open water show down
13th April 2011 at 10:51
The strongest field ever assembled at a NZ Open Water Swimming event will descend on Milford Beach, Auckland this Saturday for the State King of the Bays.
With an amazing elite field at the State King of the Bays this weekend, title holder of the event Steven Kent will have his work cut out for him to keep a hold of the State King of the Bays cup this year. The men’s field includes
Dylan Dunlop-Barrett - 400m, 800m, 1500m Freestyle New Zealand Champion 2011
Mathew Stanley – Youth Olympic Champion 200m Freestyle
Daniel Bell – 50m, 100m Backstroke NZ Champion, member of the NZ Olympic Team 2008 and Commonwealth Games silver Medallist
Mitchell Donaldson - 200m Individual Medley NZ Champion 2011
Steven Kent – 2010 King of the Bays Winner, World Surf Life Saving Champion, 2nd 200 IM NZ Champs
Kane Radford - World Championship Team Member 2011, Australian 5km Open Water Champ
Bryn Murphy – Current State NZ Ocean Swim Series leader, Runner up in each of the State NZ Ocean Swim events this season, 2007 NZ1500m Freestyle champion
Phillip Ryan –10km NZ Open Water Champion 2011, Winner of the State Sand to Surf 2011
In the woman’s field Webby and Baker each have a hand on the series championship cup but with the Queen of the Bays Cup also up for grabs you can expect to see Ingram and Marshall going head to head with these open water specialists.
Charlotte Webby – State NZ Ocean Swim Series Leader, 2nd 200m Butterfly NZ Champs 2011
Cara Baker - Winner State Harbour Crossing & Capital Classic 2010-11, NZ Ocean Swim Series winner last year, Silver medallist in the Australian 5km, 10km Open Water Swimming Champs, World Champ Team Member 2011
Melissa Ingram - 100m, 200m Backstroke NZ Champion, Olympic & Commonwealth Games Team 2002-2010, World Champ Team Member 2011
Penelope Marshall - 2010 Commonwealth Games Medallist in the 4x200m Freestyle Relay (Silver) & 4x100m Freestyle Relay(Bronze
Breaking News- The State Sand to Surf to be run in Pilot Bay.
25th March 2011 at 13:23
After consultation with the Harbour Master's Office & Surf Lifesaving NZ a decision has been made to move the event to Pilot Bay in the interests of participant safety|
Hi there Breaking News- The State Sand to Surf to be run in Pilot Bay. I am writing to advise all participants of the State Sand to Surf event taking place tomorrow (26th March 2011) will now take place in Pilot Bay. I have just taken a first hand look at the conditions off Main Beach with Greg Miekle from the Harbour Masters office and the head of event safety from Surf Life Saving New Zealand, and we have all agreed the ocean conditions are unsuitable to run with the proposed courses tomorrow. This has left us no option but to run the event in the protected waters of Pilot Bay (and from looking at it less than hour ago, looks beautifully calm and protected from the wind). The event times will remain the same as advertised on our website. View here The event head quarters is the grass reserve at the corner of Salisbury Avenue and The Mall (next to the wharf). View map here The 'I'm Going Long' swim will be changed to a two lap 2km course. All other courses will remain the same length. The Pack Pick Up/Registration function today will remain at the same venue and at the same advertised time as stipulated on the State Sand to Surf web page. View here. We look forward to seeing you all at the Bay tomorrow morning. Please spread this news to fellow participants if you are able to. Kind regards Scott Rice Event Director State NZ Ocean Swim Series |
State Sand to Surf - online entries close 5pm
24th March 2011 at 15:44
State Sand to Surf entries close online at 5pm today.Late registration will be accepted 4-8pm Friday Mt Mauganui Sports Ctr.Goodluck to all swimmers!The State Sand to Surf swimmer pack collection will take place the day before the swim on Friday 25 March from 4:00PM - 8:00PM at Mount Maunganui Sports Centre, Cnr Maunganui and Hull Roads, Mount Maunganui. View map
Late registrations will be accepted during this time but there is a $10 late fee to do this. EFTPOS facilities will be available in the registration area.
Each event web page provides information on registration details and pack pick up, timing chips, entry confirmation, late entries, event day information such as cut off times, safety briefing times, prize giving, race day transport including parking, gear tents as well as post race information such as results, photos and post event entertainment. View information regarding this by clicking here
Check your registration information - click here
If you still can't find the information you require please contact us between 8:00am - 5:00pm on 021 082 888 58
Good luck @ Surf Nationals
11th March 2011 at 11:35
Good luck to competitors @ the State National Surf Life Saving Champs, Mt Maunganui this weekend we hope to see you @ the Sand to Surf-same location 26 MarchRadford takes home the Aussie 5km title
9th March 2011 at 15:26
NZ’s leading swimmer Kane Radford took gold at the Australian 5km Open Water Nationals on Monday by just two seconds over Codie Grimsey(Harbour Crossing Winner)Australian Open Water Swimming Nationals 2011
Men 5km
New Zealand’s leading swimmer Kane Radford took gold at the Australian 5km Open Water Nationals on Monday leading over two other Australian competitors that have graced our shores during the State NZ Ocean Swim Series. Kane’s amazing swim saw him sneak home by just two seconds over Codie Grimsey (winner of the State Harbour Crossing).
Men 5k Open Water
1 RADFORD (V), KA 20 NZL 56:32.00
2 GRIMSEY, CODIE 20 LAWNTON 56:34.00
3 GRIMSEY, TRENT 22 LAWNTON 56:44.00
Other Kiwis
9 RYAN (V), PHILL 20 NZL 57:14.00
22 PULLON (V), JON 19 NZL 1:02:09.00
24 PULLON (V), AND 19 NZL 1:04:48.00 for full results click here
Men 10km
The main event at the meet was the 10km Open Water Swim where swimmers were looking to gain selection for the World Championships later in the year Radford lead the kiwi's home in seventh place just 54 seconds behind the winner Ky Hurst. Radford lead through 5km showing selectors that he has the potential to win the longer 10km event with more racing experience - click here for men's 10km results
Women 10km
In the female 10km Open Water Swim Cara Baker showed her good form to hold onto second place behind one of the leading woman competiting on the international stage Melissa Gorman - click here for 10km woman's results
Female 5km
In the woman's 5km event New Zealand Cara Baker (winner of the State Harbour Crossing) came in third place behind leading Queensland swimmers Macdonald and Defrancesco.
Womens 5k Open Water
1 MACDONALD, BONN 15 MIAMI, QLD 59:18.00
2 DEFRANCESCO, DA 19 MIAMI, QLD 59:21.00
3 BAKER (V), CARA 20 NZL 1:00:49.00
Other Kiwis
15 MAHER (V), BRID 22 NZL 1:06:36.00 for full results click here
Swim for Christchurch - Canterbury Earthquake Appeal
28th February 2011 at 10:52
Thank you to all the swimmers that attended the Swim for Christchurch on Saturday. Your generous donations helped to raise $38,186.Fantastic effort!AUCKLANDERS TAKE THE PLUNGE FOR QUAKE APPEAL
Auckland’s Milford Beach was awash with goodwill this morning as an estimated 650 swimmers of all ages plunged into the ‘Swim For Christchurch’.
Over $38,186was donated by swimmers and their supporters with organisers citing individual donations as high as $10,000! All proceed from the swim were immediately banked into the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal account.
The idea for the fundraising swim was the brainchild of locals Simon Bucherer and Sarah Ley-Bucherer. The Bucherers mooted the idea on Wednesday afternoon with Scott and Natasha Rice, (organizers of the State Ocean Swim Series). The Rice’s mobilized a groundswell of support from the Auckland swimming community who turned out in force.
“Without the incredible support and enthusiasm from the swimming community and local volunteers we would never have been able to pull this off. We have been inundated with offers of help to spread the word about this event,” says Scott Rice.
Rice is quick to acknowledge the many organisations and individuals who pitched in to help including Surf Life Saving New Zealand, St John’s Ambulance, the local Police and Auckland Council.
Recreational swimmers as young as nine years old donned their wetsuits alongside well known faces Danyon Loader, Ben Fouhy, Ian Jones and former Olympic swimmers Hannah Mclean, Cameron Gibson and Jonathon Winter. World Surf lifesaving NZ representative, Steven Kent and Penny Marshall, Commonwealth Games Representative, led the charge in the charity 1km swim.
Swim Fundraiser for Canterbury Earthquake Appeal - this Saturday 8am
24th February 2011 at 13:56
1km Ocean Swim-Sign-up 7:30am,start 8:00am Saturday 26 Feb. Meet at Milford Beach Reserve, Auckland. Cash donations for Appeal of any amount - please dig deep
What: 1km Ocean Swim
When: Sign-up from 7:30am with approximate start time of 8:00am this Saturday 26th February
Where: Gather at Milford Beach Reserve, Craig Road, Milford, Auckland. See map here
Who: Anyone who can competently swim 1km or wants to attend as a non-swimmer and donate funds
Cost: Cash donations for the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal of any amount - please dig deep. NB: Cash donations only
In light of the recent tragic events in Christchurch, Quantum Events along with other key event managers, coaches and swimming enthusiasts have decided to do something special to help the people of Christchurch whilst doing something we all love - swimming.
Information you need to know before attending this event
- The course will be patrolled by Surf Lifesaving New Zealand
- You must bring and wear your own swim cap
- You must be a competent swimmer and capable of swimming 1km
- Without knowing final numbers until Saturday, start waves may be introduced and start times may vary slightly on the morning. Swimmer safety will be the priority. Please be understanding.
- All swimmers will need to read and accept the events terms and conditions. You can read and sign this on the event morning between 7:30 - 8:00am
Thank you
A huge thank you to Simon Bucherer and Sarah Ley-Bucherer two of the State NZ Ocean Swim Series loyal swimmers for this wonderful idea to support the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal.
We acknowledge and thank Surf Lifesaving New Zealand for the their support of this event. They have agreed to patrol the event at no cost.
Special thanks to Haydn Woolley, Stephen Farrell, Shane Hooks, Total Sport and all organisations and individuals for forwarding this message to their respective clubs and databases. Your support is gratefully appreciated.
Please help us to spread the word by forwarding this to friends and family
Background information
Statement issued by the State NZ Ocean Swim Series at 11.17am yesterday (Wed)
Given the tragic circumstances of the Christchurch earthquake the State Corsair Classic planned for this Saturday is now cancelled. The City is in a state of emergency for the next five days and this is not the time to bring large numbers of people together in Christchurch as residents of the City go about securing their lives and property.
While this will undoubtedly cause some disruption to those entered in this year’s event, we have thoughts only at the moment for the people of Canterbury and wish to extend our sympathies to all who have lost loved ones or suffered damage to their homes, place of work or indeed lost their livelihoods as a consequence of the earthquake and the incredible damage caused.
Further information will be communicated directly to all entrants of the Corsair Classic on Tuesday 1st March, but for now please join us in sending our thoughts to all who have been affected by these tragic events.
Contact us
For all queries regarding this appeal contact Quantum Events Ltd between 9:00am - 4:30pm.
e-mail: info@quantumevents.co.nz
phone: 09 486 0240
cell: 021 082 888 58
State Corsair Classic 2011 - Cancelled
23rd February 2011 at 11:17
Given the tragic circumstances of the Chch Earthquake the Corsair Classic is now cancelled. Our thoughts go to all who have been affected by this tragic event
Given the tragic circumstances of the Christchurch earthquake the State Corsair Classic planned for this Saturday is now cancelled. The City is in a state of emergency for the next five days and this is not the time to bring large numbers of people together for an event in Christchurch as residents of the City go about securing their lives and property.
While this will undoubtedly cause some disruption to those entered in this year’s event, we have thoughts only at the moment for the people of Canterbury and wish to extend our sympathies to all who have lost loved ones or suffered damage to their homes, place of work or indeed lost their livelihoods as a consequence of the earthquake and the incredible damage caused.
Further information will be communicated directly to all entrants of the Corsair Classic in the days and weeks ahead but for now please join us in sending our thoughts go to all who have been affected by this tragic event.
Scott Rice
Event Director
State NZ Ocean Swim Series
Christchurch Earthquake
22nd February 2011 at 14:11
Our thoughts are firstly with the residents of Christchurch.A decision as to whether the event will or won’t go ahead will be made no later than 8:00pm this Thursday the 24th Feb
Following the earthquake in Christchurch today (Tuesday) our thoughts are firstly with the residents of Canterbury, their friends and families.
With the State Corsair Classic scheduled for this Saturday, we will be monitoring the situation closely. We will make an informed decision on running the event, with the safety of everyone involved and the welfare of the people of Christchurch being the number one priority. This decision will be taken following advice from the Christchurch City Council, Civil Defence and other relevant authorities.
A final decision as to whether the event will or won’t go ahead will be made no later than 8:00pm this Thursday the 24th of February 2011. This announcement will be made via email communications to our database and on our home page at www.oceanswim.co.nz.
Please check the homepage at www.oceanswim.co.nz for up to date information and join the team at State Ocean Swim Series in sending our thoughts to the people of Canterbury.
State Capital Classic non-wetsuit results are now available
22nd February 2011 at 09:44
The non-wetsuit results for the State Capital Classic are now available. We apologise for the delay! http://results.nz.eventdirector.net/4547State NZ Ocean Swim Series points results are up
11th February 2011 at 16:35
The series points leaderboard for the 2010/2011 season are now live. Results are available for the State Harbour Crossing and the State Russell to Paihia swims. State Capital Classic points will be loaded soon. Check the Leaderboard out at www.oceanswim.co.nz/resultsAre you interested in Volunteering?
10th February 2011 at 15:56
We would love your help on the weekends of the ocean swim events if you are available! There are different options for helping out such as site set up, swimmer pack collection (registration) or event day. If you are interested please email info@oceanswim.co.nz with which event you would like more volunteer information for.The next event is the State Corsair Classic on the weekend of the 25 & 26 of February in Christchurch. Any helpers would be great!
New swim course for Christchurch
9th February 2011 at 14:38
After consultation with Harbour Authorities and the local swimming community in the Christchurch region it has been deemed for reasons of swimmer safety that the I’m Going Long’ swim course advertised for our State Corsair Classic event as unsuitable for the average swimmer. This course was to see swimmers make their way around the lighthouse and down to Rapaki Point before returning to Corsair Bay.There are now two NEW weather dependant options for the I’m Going Long’ course on February 26th. The decision to run with either course will be made by the Race Director on event day after assessing weather conditions. This decision will be made solely in the interest of swimmer safety and well being. Option One is a new course utilizing the more protected waters in and around Corsair and Cass Bays. Option Two is the same two lap triangular course we have used over the last four years. We hope you understand our reasoning’s for this course change and that it doesn’t detract from your positive experience taking part. View the new courses here
Thanks!
3rd February 2011 at 13:04
Thanks to everyone who entered, swam, volunteered and supported the State Capital Classic last weekend. It was a great day and the weather gods DID look after us. We had a great weekend, we appreciate your feedback and comments. If you swam the Capital Classic please complete our survey here http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MPG2RQGWellington Capital Classic this weekend
26th January 2011 at 10:31
Hopefully the Wellington weather gods are kind to us! Also Geoff Carter is planned to swim the Cook Strait this weekend making him the oldest person ever to swim the Cook Strait. We think you are a legend Geoff and you have our full support. All the best :) Online entries close tomorrow night at 5pm but late entries will be accepted between 4-8pm at the Michael Fowler centre. Address is 111 Wakefield St, Wellington central. See you there.Capital Classic is only 12 days away...
17th January 2011 at 10:38
Join Richard Usher (Multiple Speights Coast to Coast champion & Challenge Wanaka winner), The new Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown & hundreds of other keen swimmers for the Capital Classic. 'Like' our promotion today and be in to win!Take your pick, swim 2.8km around the Lighthouse, 1000m around the fountain or give it a go and swim the 300m event. Join our Facebook group here and 'LIKE' this promotion before 6pm today and you could win a package including one nights accommodation, your entry fee back, $50 worth of Tasti product & a Powerade sweat towel & gear bag. The winner will be selected and announced on Facebook tonight!
Promotion open to all current entrants & anyone who enters the Capital Classic 2011 before 6pm tonight.