SISA 2011 Results

Saturday, 23 July 2011 12:19

The following swimmers successfully completed 1 mile at the Speedo Ice Swim Africa in 5°C.

Note: This was not a race, but times are included for recording purposes only.

	Ice Swim - Heat 1
1	Philip Emslie	22:30:47
2	Brad Gale	23:38:34
3	Ray Butcher	23:43:80
4	Henko Roukema	23:57:57
5	Heinrich Langer	26:31:65
6	Jakob van Rouendal Smit	26:45:67
7	Tim Stiff	27:43:99
8	Mark van Schaik	28:29:04
9	Tony Enderli	29:17:24
10	Mark de Klerk	30:49:92
11	Cecilia Schutte	31:25:13

	Ice Swim - Heat 2
1	Kieron Palframan	24:24:45
2	Ryan Stramrood	25:28:10
3	Andrew Chin	28:03:54
4	Ram Barkai	28:21:56
5	Toks Viviers	28:59:82

The following swimmers successfully completed a 600m swim at the Speedo Ice Swim Africa 5-6°C.

Note: This was not a race, but times are included for recording purposes only.

	Endurance Swim - Heat 1
1	Lisa Cowling	09:02:91
2	Duncan Haupt	09:36:16
3	Neil Hopkins	10:11:93
4	Richard Hirschson	11:32:54
5	Roxy van Eyk	11:58:95
6	Ansar Plaaitjies	12:54:26
7	Wayne Harley	12:54:44
8	Michael Arendse	13:19:19
9	Luke Meiring	14:12:24

	Endurance Swim - Heat 2
1	Phillip Dempster	10:26:24
2	Richard Krugel	10:45:17
3	Maryse Pretorius	12:00:60
4	Sandi Sher	12:15:40
5	Juliette Ball	12:45:88
6	Derrick Frazer	13:16:77
7	Mathias Koglin	13:43:51
8	Thembalani Dayile	14:11:40
9	Aphinda Afrika	15:49:13
10	David Taitz	16:30:97

Nuwedam Temperature

8am, 19 July: 4 °C

Directions & Maps

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For a Google map and route directions, click here

Note: from Cape Town there are two routes to Fraserburg – either through Sutherland or to Leeu-Gamka, then left on the R353.

The Leeu-Gamka route is strongly recommended.

Entry Criteria

Entry fees:

Ice Swim – R1000
Endurance Swim – R600

Ice Swimmers who successfully complete the mile will qualify for membership of the IISA and receive the prestigious IISA Red Jacket
All swimmers will receive a Speedo goodie bag.

Paid entry secures the application. Refunds (minus 10% admin fee) possible only until 18 July. Thereafter at IISA management’s discretion.
Entries are capped for logistical and safety reasons.

Entry criteria:

All entrants must be fit, have adequate cold water swimming experience and must undergo a medical check, preferably by Dr Sean Gottschalk from Mediclinic or by their own medical practicioner who must complete a document here. Send this completed document to info@leapcommunications.co.za by 15 July. Additionall each entrant must undergo an ECG by Mediclinic at the Travel Clinic at the V&A Waterfront Clocktower on either 7, 8 or 14 July. Call 021 419 1888 to book.

Ice Swim applicants must have previously completed the 1 Mile Speedo Ice Swim Africa or; completed a Robben Island crossing in 13°C or lower or; have extensive cold water swimming experience; or have completed the endurance swim.

All entrants must undertake at least one vetting swim at Silvermine Dam, Cape Town, within two weeks of the event (11 & 12 July).
All entrants must undertake at least one ice bath set for Friday 15 July (1 – 2pm) and Saturday 16 July (11 – noon) at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre.
All entrants are encouraged to swim in cold water (preferably below 13°C) regularly (at least twice a week) in the weeks leading up to the event.
The Swim Committee’s decision on qualification and participation is final and will be taken in the interests of safety.

General:
Swimmers to arrange their own transport, accommodation and all meals – all for their personal account. Contact our host in Fraserburg, Ronel Le Roux, owner of Die Kliphuis Country Inn, who will refer you to various guest houses or private homes being made available for accommodation. Call her on Tel/Fax: 023-7411870 or cell:0832272407, email rler@vodamail.co.za. Die Kliphuis will offer meals throughout the weekend.
Swimmers must attend a briefing in Fraserburg on Friday 22 July at the agricultural show grounds from 6:30pm.
A traditional Karoo braai will be available at the show grounds on Friday evening 22 July after the briefing. On Saturday evening, 23 July, a pootjiekos meal and awards function will be hosted at the grounds from 6:30pm. Book in advance through Ronel at rler@vodamail.co.za and pay at the venue. A cash bar will be available.
Most accommodation will either be self catering or offer bed and breakfast. Ronel le Roux’s Kliphuis will offer meals throughout the weekend. Ideally, book in advance.
All swimmers to be at Nuwedam by 8:45am on Saturday, 23 July and conditions dependent, the first heat will commence by 9:15am.
Every swimmer must be treated in Medi-Clinic’s medical facility directly after they exit the water and may only leave once discharged by the CMO.