A-Z Plumbing 400m Dash for Cash

The A-Z Plumbing 400m Dash for Cash is an elite, invitation-only event to be held at the end of the day so that spectators can watch the top competitors race. The total prize pool is $3000 with both the male and female place getters receiving the following:

• First Prize - $800

• Second Prize - $500

• Third Prize - $200

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In addition, the top 8 finishers per gender will receive a free entry to return in 2027 (for the 1.2km and Dash for Cash only).

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However, there is a twist, swimmers who wish to compete in the Dash for Cash must also participate prior in their age group 1.2km event and/or alternatively the earlier 2.5km event to be eligible.

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How to qualify and enter?

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To qualify for the Dash for Cash event, you must explicitly opt into the category and meet strict performance standards. Competitors who wish to compete must:

• Indicate this in the entry system or request permission from the Race Director well in advance of the day of the race.

• Submit an Elite Estimated Time as part of the entry system. To be considered for the Dash for Cash, you must submit a highly competitive elite time for a 400m distance. 

• As part of the vetting process, you may need to provide official times from recognised pool events (such as State/National Championships), Surf Life Saving carnivals, or recent high-level events of a similar distance. 

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The Race Director or approved delegate will determine the Dash for Cash swimmers. The Race Director's decision will be final. ​

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Entry cost: Only the cost of entry for your earlier swim/s, either the 1.2km, 2.5km or both the 1.2km & 2.5km distances.

 

There is a cap of 20 swimmers per gender. 

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​​​​​​​​​​​​Swim Information:

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Marshalling:

Marshalling will occur just to the ramp side of the start line. Please ensure that you are near the start line at least 15 minutes prior to your race start time. Swimmers will be grouped according to the colour of their official Rock2Ramp Swim cap. Please assist race officials by wearing your swim cap in the marshalling area and listening to instructions.

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The Start:

At the direction of the Race officials, swim groups will enter the starting area. You will then be marshalled on the start line. You will receive a final briefing of the course and a 'gun or whistle' start at the race time will be used. 

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The Course:

Carefully read the map of the course. 

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The Finish:

As soon as you have crossed under the finish line structure, please proceed quickly up the beach to the right to clear the way for other finishers.​

 

Race Rules:

• Minimum age is 12 years and maximum is 69 years on the day of the race

• No fins, paddles, snorkels or floatation devices permitted.

• No individual escort or support items.

• Course marshals shall have the authority to disqualify any competitors.​

• Medical staff shall have the ultimate and final authority to remove a competitor from the race if the competitor is judged to be incapable of continuing the race without risk of serious injury.

• Good sportsperson-like conduct will be demanded of all competitors. Any unsportsmanlike conduct will be grounds for instant disqualification.

• Swimmers will be required to wear the official race cap and timing band provided upon registration. In addition, Dash for Cash Swimmers will be required to wear a lycra vest if provided to them. 

• Wetsuits are allowed.

• Time limit for the race is 10 mins.

• Should there be a tie - the prize pool for that place will be split equally amongst those that tied.

• The Race Director reserves the right to accept, reject and cancel entries.

• Swimmers must swim the course as marked. Any variation to the course will be announced at the start.

• A competitor is judged to have finished when the competitor's torso crosses the finish line.