From: 21 March 2015

Location: Mountain Yacht Club, Ebenezer dam

The region’s swimmers can start preparing themselves for the annual Ebenezer Mile on Saturday, 21 March.

This popular annual open-water swim has been hosted by the Haenertsburg Rotary Club at the Mountain Yacht Club for the past 13 years.

In the mile swim (1 600m), there are separate categories for males and females of 13 years and younger and 31 years and older, as well as an open category for males and females between 14 and 30 years. Males and females of all ages can also compete in the 3 000 m swim, as well as the 500 m “fun” course.

The entry fee for the 3 000 m and mile swim is R115 for online entries or R130 on the day of the race. There is a family discount of R105 for three or more family members participating. Participation in the 500 m event costs R80.

For more details, visit www.rotaryhaenertsburg.co.za. Entry forms are available at www.myactive.co.za.