

Middle Island Challenge (MMIC)
1.5km / 3.8km Open Water Swim Race
Date: 25th JUNE 2023 (SUNDAY)
Middle Island Challenge (MMIC) is an Open water swim race that suits swimmers of all abilities while starting/finishing at Victoria Recreation Club, Deep Water Bay. It has a long history since 2015, extending to 3.8km and adding a shorter distance.
Middle Island Challenge (MMIC) includes 2 distances: 1.5km & 3.8km. We emphasize a friendly racing atmosphere welcoming all swimmers from beginners to the elites in a scenic setting at Deep Water Bay.
熨波洲環島泳賽
熨波洲環島泳賽為公開水域泳賽, 始於於2015年, 稍後距離延長至3.8公里及更增加較短途賽事。
熨波洲環島泳賽 2023 設有 1.5公里 及環熨波洲之3.8公里賽事,比賽起步/終點位於深水灣域多利會。 我們着重愉快的競賽氣氛, 鼓勵新加入之泳手以致資深泳手參加。

Race Date / Time 比賽日期 / 時間
25th, JUNE 2023
1.5km Race
7:00 am-7:40 am Registration
7:50 am Race Briefing
8:00 am Race Start
9:00 am Award ceremony
3.8km Race
8:00 am- 9:10 am Registration
9:20 am Race Briefing
9:30 am Race Start
11:00 am Award ceremony
Race Cut Off time 完成時限
1.5km, 45 mins
3.8km, 110 mins; 1.0km checkpoint 28mins
Fees 收費
1.5km race:
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Early Bird: $400 (until the early bird quota* is reached)
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Standard: $450 (until June 11th, 12 pm)
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Late entry: $500 (until June 18th, 6 pm)
3.8km race:
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Early Bird: $500 (until the early bird quota* is reached)
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Standard: $550 (until June 11th, 12 pm)
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Late entry: $600 (until June 18th, 6 pm)
Race Bundle:
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Early Bird: $780 (until the early bird quota* is reached)
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Standard: $850 (until June 11th, 12 pm)
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Late entry: $900 (until June 18th, 6 pm)
(*Early Bird quota: First 100 swimmers who sign up for the race)
Swim Clubs /Teams Discount 泳會及團體折扣
We are offering discounts for bulk registration of 10 or more swimmers. Please contact us at enquiry@eventshorizons.com for further details. 如有10人或以上泳會及團體參加者, 請與我方聯絡 (enquiry@eventshorizons.com)。
Small Group Race Training Preparation 小組賽前訓練準備
Swim faster at the race by attending 4 sessions 希望比賽表現更佳,可參加4 堂賽前訓練 - $500
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Kennedy Town 堅尼地城泳池 - 27/5
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Victoria Park Pool 維多利亞游泳池 - 3/6 10/6, 17/6,
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Reserved lane provided 專線提供 SATURDAY 5 - 6 pm
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Limited seats and first come first serve 名額有限,先到先得
Sponsor a Splash swimmer (Optional):
Swimmers can sponsor a Splash swimmer to race at a discounted race entry fee of $300:
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30 spots for a 1.5km race
Safety buoys 浮波 (Optional) :
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$180 (Order online and collect on race day)
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$250 (Purchase on race day)
Categories 組別:
1.5km race:
AG 年齡組別 : 15 & Under, 16-19 yrs, 20-39 yrs, 40-49 yrs, 50 & Over, Male and Female
3.8km race
AG 年齡組別 : 15 & Under, 16-19 yrs, 20-39 yrs, 40-49 yrs, 50 & Over, Male and Female
Age groups are determined based on a participant's age on race day 年齡組別將會以參賽者與比賽日的年齡計算
Medals/prizes 獎牌 /獎項
Medals/prizes will be given out to the top 3 participants in each AG category.
組別頭三位泳手 將獲獎牌 /獎項。
Overall female and male winners who break the 3.8km overall course records will be awarded a cash prize.
破紀錄之男女子總冠軍 可獲現金獎。
Club/Team Scoring 泳會 / 泳隊計分制
To foster healthy competition among clubs, there is a club scoring system as follows:
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Swimmers can register under a Club/Team.
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At each event, each club participant will earn 1 point to finish the race.
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1st AG placer, 2nd AG placer, and 3rd AG placer will earn 3, 2, and 1 points respectively.
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Overall female/male winner will receive additional 3 points.
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At the end of the year, awards will be given to the top 3 clubs with the most points. The swimmer with the top scores will be receive Best Swimmer Award.
為了鼓勵團隊合作及良性運動競技, 今年起增設泳會 / 泳隊計分制,如下:
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每位泳手登記比賽時,可提供所屬泳會 / 泳隊
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每場比賽 完結後, 所有參賽泳手會為所屬泳會 / 泳隊得到 1 分
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所有年齡組別前三名可為所屬泳會 / 泳隊 分別得到 3 / 2 / 1 分
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年終游泳系列完結後,得分最高 泳會 / 泳隊 3 位 可得獎項 , 得分最高泳手可獲最佳泳手獎
Rules and Regulations
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Participants are required to swim with FREESTYLE (FRONT CRAWL) ONLY during the entire race. 參賽者 必須以自由泳(捷泳)完成賽事。
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Declaration of responsibility is required for all swimmers.
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No one should join the race unless he/she is physically fit, and in excellent health condition. 參賽者需確保具備良好體能及健康狀態, 否則切勿參與此比賽。
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Participants are required to meet the following cut-off times. 參賽者須於指定時限完成有關賽事
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1.5km, cut off time: 45 mins
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3.8km, 110 mins; 1.0km checkpoint cut-off time: 28mins
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Participants may be asked to provide proof of competence. Failure to do so will not be allowed to participate in the race. 比賽單位可能要求泳手提供 能夠於時限內完成比賽的相關證明, 無法提供者將無法參加比賽。
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Participants must obey instructions to kayakers, helpers, and personnel of the race. Failure to do so will not be allowed to participate in the race.泳手必須遵從艇手及支援人員的所有比賽安排指示。無法提供者將無法參加比賽。
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Participants will take full responsibility and safety during the race. 泳手於比賽期間須為自己的安全負上全部責任。
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Wetsuits, fins, and paddles are not allowed in the race. 泳手於比賽期間不可穿戴任何游泳輔助器具,包括Wetsuits, fins and paddles。
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SAFETY BUOYS are mandatory during the ENTIRE race. Failure to do so will not be allowed to participate in the race.安全浮波必須於比賽期間全程戴上。無法提供者將無法參加比賽。


Transportation to VRC Deep Water Bay 往域多利會交通:
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MTR: get off from Ocean Park MTR station, and 15-20mins walk along Mill & Chung Path
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Bus : Route no. 6, 6X, 260, Mini Bus : Route no.40
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Driving - Public Parking is available at Island Road, Deep Water Bay.