Portsea Swim Classic - Support

Training - The Doug Ellis Pool (Clayton)

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The Doug Ellis Pool offers one of the largest and best Adult Learn to Swim Programs in Melbourne.  We provide classes and training for all levels, with classes conducted Monday to Friday in the evenings and on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Tri-Swim Squad Sessions:

Monday - 6-7am

Tuesday - 7-8am, 12.30-1.30pm

Wednesday - 6-7am

Thursday - 7-8am, 12-1pm

Friday - 6-7am, 12.30-1.30pm

Sunday - 10-11am

All Aquatic and Centre members have access to Tri-Swim Squad as part of their membership. Non-members can purchase a 10 session pass. Please contact the Aquatics Service Desk for more information on 9905 4115.

Doug Ellis Swimming Pool
Monash Sport
Building 1, Monash University

Wellington Rd, Clayton
Phone: 9905 4115

Race Day Information

Race Starts:

10.30am 12 - 17 years, 30+, 40+, 50+ and 60+

11.30am 18 - 29 years (Open)

12.30am Blazer Celebrity Sprint Relay

1.30pm Nipper Swim Classic

Registrations:

On lawn area adjacent to Portsea Pier commencing 8:30am and closing 30 minutes prior to your race start time.

Marshall:

15 minutes prior to your swim start time.

Car Parking:

In regards to parking it is fairly scarce. If your down early you may be able to grab a park behind the shops, otherwise your best option is for parking at Police Point. Please read parking signs carefully, we don't want the day spoiled by parking fines. Portsea SLSC.
also recomend competitors to take advantage of our dedicated car parking at Police Point, just inside the entrance to Point Nepean. As per previous years, The Portsea Hotel mini-bus will operate a shuttle service over the short distance between Police Point and the registration area adjacent to Portsea Pier. Please take advantage of the car parking provided to avoid a costly fine from parking in a restricted area.

Beach Position:

The TeamMONASH tents will be set up and ready to go from approximately 7.30am. The position will be on the front beach approximately 50 meters down to your right as you enter from the roadway. It be just beyond the main announcing tents. We are hoping to have a map developed for everyone in the next few days, which will have a diagrammatic view of the set up of the beach.

Transport

For participants of TeamMONASH™, a bus will be providing transport to and from Portsea on Saturday 19 January. The bus will be depart Caulfield and pick up drop off participants from Clayton and Peninsula campuses. This will allow Monash team members the opportunity to enjoy the social atmosphere of the event.

Pre Event Function

Our pre-event function for the TeamMONASH Portsea Swim Classic is being held on Thursday 17 January at 6.30pm in the Common Room at Monash Sport, Clayton Campus. We will be handing out the TeamMONASH participant gear as well as running through the events for the race day. It would be great for everyone to make it. Please RSVP by Monday 14th January for catering purposes.

Hospitality Marquee

On Race Day, TeamMONASH™ will be supplying a hospitality marquee for use by all participants and volunteers. This is a great place to not only store your gear during the event, but to also take advantage of the food and drink on offer, and the massages. It is a fantastic location to meet and mingle with other members of TeamMONASH™, and to get involved with the carnival atmosphere.

There will be rolls, salads, breads, fruit, drinks, lollies etc. available to eat. There are also a few food stalls and shops that will be open. However, if you feel that you would be more comfortable bringing down your own food or any additional snacks with you, you are more than welcome to.

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