Ebenezer Mile Swim

Virtual Ebenezer Mile 19 - 28 March 2021 (note - extended to 28 March)

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The inaugural Ebenezer Mile took place in 1992 and in 2022 the event celebrates its 30th anniversary.

The first race attracted 60 swimmers and by 2004 it had grown to over 700 participants and 2,000 spectators. It mainly draws participants from the surrounding area, although many have found the secret charm of this swim and travel from much further afield. The dam and its surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful and this could arguably rank as South Africa's most scenic swim.

This year we have gone Virtual! We hope you will join us for this years first ever Virtual Ebenezer Mile.

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SATURDAY 21 MARCH 2020

POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19

Monday, 16 March 2020

HIGH IMPORTANCE NOTICE

 

EBENEZER MILE SWIM, 21 MARCH 2020  -  POSTPONED

Due to the Covid-19 Virus and the President’s directive last night, we are advising all stakeholders, media, sponsors and swimmers that the Ebenezer Mile Swim will not take place on Saturday, 21^st March 2020.

We are asking Swim SA to look at their calendar for a new date later in the year when the swim can take place.

We thank everyone for their support and understanding and ask that this message is shared with all your contacts who are likely to be affected by this event being cancelled in the short-term.

We will keep all stakeholders informed as we go forward and new information will be published on our website and facebook pages.

 

With Rotary Greetings

 

Anne Harman                                                     Daria Gorbaszewicz

PRESIDENT                                                                                                          EVENT CONVENOR

 

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2020 Ebenezer Mile Swim postponed until further notice

 

On-line entries can now be made  HERE

The annual Ebenezer Mile Swim will take place at Old Smokey once again this year on 21 March 2020. This is a very popular event and competitors are reminded to enter early. All competitors are requested to register/confirm their entry on the day of the swim.  Registration opens at 08h00 on the day so please try to register 60-90 minutes before the start of your event. Late entries will be accepted up to 30 minutes before the start of your event.  Please also note that wetsuits, swimming aids and any other forms of assistance are not permitted. The swim/event may be cancelled or postponed on the day if the Safety Officer deems conditions to be unsafe, please watch our Facebook page for information closer to the date. However, in the event of the swim being cancelled for whatever reason no refunds will be made as all proceeds go to charity.
Swim times:

EVENT 1: 11:00 to 11:55 Mile Open Swim Female Entrants Only
2 Categories: 13 years and younger, 31 years and older
EVENT 2: 12:00 to 12:55 Mile Open Swim Male Entrants Only
2 Categories: 13 years and younger, 31 years and older
EVENT 3: 13:00 to 13:55 Mile Open Swim Male & Female Entrants
2 Categories: Female: 14-30 years Male: 14-30 years
EVENT 4: 14:00 to 15:30 3000m Open Swim Male & Female Entrants
SSA Qualification event, 11 years and older
EVENT 5: 14:00 to 14:45 500m Open Swim Male & Female Entrants
All ages
PRIZE GIVING: One hour after your swim category
Manual timing of event by TIME ME

 

The Ebenezer Mile Swim 2020 entry form is now available.  Download HERE

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SATURDAY 16 MARCH 2019

EBENEZER MILE 2019

 

Swimmers and their families started arriving early morning on Saturday 16^th March, 2019 to register for the swim and to find their picnic places to settle in for what is fast becoming a popular swimming calendar event.

Despite a relatively chilly start to the day, the 2019 Ebenezer Mile got underway.   Conditions were optimal and the water calm throughout the day for the race held on Saturday 16^th March, 2019.   Thanks to the efforts of the race organisers, the Rotary Club of Haenertsburg, and the support of various sponsors, the Ebenezer Mile race went off without a hitch, where the safety of the swimmers was prioritised at all times.

Race day saw an increase of participants by 16%  with 436 swimmers taking part.

The Haenertsburg Rotary Club would like to extend their thanks to every swimmer who participated and every sponsor who contributed to the success of the event.     We look forward to the 2020 event.

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