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Fri, 26 Dec 2025

Point Leo Beach, Point Leo VIC

Ocean Swim

400m, 1.2km & 2.5km

Great Victorian Swim Series

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Last held on Fri, 26 Dec 2025

Point Leo Swim Classic

Point Leo SLSC

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Fri, 26 Dec 2025

Point Leo Beach, Point Leo VIC

Ocean Swim

400m, 1.2km & 2.5km

Around The Buoys

Why this event?

Enjoy a laid back atmposhere to kick off Boxing Day

The Point Leo Swim Classic has been running for over 30 years and is the first event of the season in the Great Victorian Swim Series.

Held on Boxing Day, at Point Leo Beach, Point Leo, Victoria, this event is a great opportunity to work off the Christmas feast and enjoy a day at the beach with the family.

This ocean swim offers three different swim distances; 400m for 8 years and over, 1.2km for 12 years and over and 2.5km for 12 years and over.

The sandy beach location provides a gorgeous backdrop with a laid-back atmosphere to enjoy the event in the middle of the Australian summer.

For those wanting to stay out of the water, but eager to get amongst the action, there is also a 4km beach run on offer.

On the day

What's on offer

400m Ocean Swim

Nipper and Novice Ocean Swim

8 years

This event is a great starting point for those new to open water and are wanting to build up their experience before tackling the 1.2km swim.

1.2km Ocean Swim

12 years

The ocean swim course is a simple circuit out and around the buoys and back. There will be one leg on the swim that is up to 600m long, depending on the condition on the day.

2.5km Ocean Swim

12 years

This swim takes place on the same course as the 1.2km Point Leo Swim Classic, with swimmers completing two laps of the course to finish the race. This event does have a cut off time of 1.5 hours which will be enforced. Any swimmers who have not completed the swim in 1.5 hours will be pulled from the water. This course is a great warm up for the main event of the day, the 1.2km Point Leo Swim Classic.

4km

Paton Estate Agents 4km Beach Run

11 years

The Paton Estate Agents 4km Beach Run will see participants start at Point Leo SLSC Clubhouse before heading towards Crunchy Point where participants will turn around to come back past the clubhouse and head up to Honeysuckle Point, where they will turn around and repeat the course once more before finishing in front of the clubhouse.

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Good to know

A few extra notes for the day

Competition rules

In an emergency a swimmer will raise an arm overhead & call for or seek assistance. Once official assistance is rendered, the swimmer must retire from the race.
Swimmers must be 12 years or older on the day of the event to compete in the Point Leo Swim Classic.
Participants are not permitted to enter both the Nipper/Novice Swim and the Point Leo Swim Classic.
Swimmers registered in the Point Leo Swim Classic are permitted to swim in only one age group.
Swimmers may use any stroke to propel themselves and may tread water or float.
Swimmers must start in the wave corresponding with their cap colour given to them at registration.
A swimmer must be wearing the approved swim cap given to them at registration to start their swim.
A swimmer must be wearing the transponder given to them at registration at all times during the swim.
A swimmer shall not wear artificial propulsion devices of any kind including, but not limited to, fins, paddles, floatation devices or buoyancy suits of any kind. Wetsuits are allowed.
A swimmer shall not dive under swim bouys
Standing on the bottom shall not disqualify a swimmer.
The referee’s decision is final.

Each competitor will be issued with a transponder which they will be required to wear around their ankle at all times during the race. It is the responsibility of competitors to ensure the transponders are securely fastened to them prior to entering the water.

Categories & prizes

Categories
1.2km Point Leo Swim Classic

Junior Cadet (12-U16)
Senior Cadet (16-U19)
Open (19-29)
Masters (30-39)
Senior (40-49)
Veterans (50-59)
Legends (60-69)
Heros (70+)

Balnarring & District Community Bank 2.5 km Challenge

There will be no separate age categories for the 2.5km challenge.

400m Nipper Swim

8 – U10
U12
U14
400m Novice Swim
14 – 70+

Paton Estate Agents 4km Beach Run

Nipper 8 – U12
Junior Cadet 12-U16
Senior Cadet 16-U19
Open 19+
Male and female place-getters will receive a medal in each age category

A complimentary t-shirt will be given to participants on a first-come, first-served basis (excluding those in the 400m Nipper & Novice Swim).

Prepare for this event

Have A Go: 1km Training Program
Whether you’re coming back after a long break or you’re completely new to swimming, we’ll help you prepare for your 1km swim. Learn more

Up The Ante: 2km Training Program
Step up in distance with this training program designed to build you up & guide you all the way to the finish. Learn more

Learn online with the OceanFit Academy or join a hands-on ocean clinic to improve your surf and open water skills.

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Getting there & around

Parking is available in the Point Leo Surf Lifesaving Club car park or in the Point Leo Reserve for $4 per car

Point Leo Beach

Point Leo VIC, Australia

While you're there

Besides the beach, Point Leo is all about soaking up the natural surroundings, so if you’re after something more bustling, take a short drive to Red Hill. Known for its charming wineries and scenic spots, Red Hill is perfect for a relaxed day trip.

For a bite closer to the beach, head to Merricks General Wine Store, where you can enjoy a cozy meal featuring local produce. Alternatively, head over to the Point Leo Estate for something special, with incredible coastal views and fine dining options.