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Congratulations to everyone who took the plunge in the inaugural Ice Cold Classic! What an amazing morning, raising funds for One Meal. Click below to view your results.
Take the plunge for a good cause – Introducing the Ice Cold Classic!
This Winter Solstice – 22 June 2025 – dive into the chilly waters of Manly Beach and help raise funds for people doing it tough. Whether you’re a seasoned ocean swimmer or simply up for a chilly challenge, the Ice Cold Classic is your chance to swim 1km in the cool, crisp sea and feel the warmth of community spirit. After the swim, One Meal will look after our brave hearts by warmly welcoming them with a cup of hot soup (don’t forget to BYO mug!) and the feel-good vibes of making a real difference.
Run by the team behind the Cole Classic at Manly Life Saving Club, this brand-new event supports One Meal, whose volunteers deliver over 20,000 meals each week to those in crisis — including families affected by domestic violence, people experiencing homelessness, and those too unwell to work.
Event Details
When? 10am 22nd June – Winter Solstice
Where? Manly Beach
Cost: $30 – $40
How far – 1km
We’re only taking the first 500 swimmers, so first in – best dressed!
Event Schedule
From 8:00am – Registration opens at Manly Life Saving Club (upstairs hall)
Pick up your timing chip, swim cap, and any pre-purchased merchandise.
9:00am – Bag drop opens
Look for the tents on the beach, north of the ramp.
9:40am – Compulsory swimmer safety briefing
Head to the start area on the beach for important pre-swim info.
10:00am – It’s time to swim!
Wave Start Times
Lycra Legends
10:00 – Male U40
10:02 – Female U40
10:04 – Male 40+
10:06 – Female 40+
Wetsuit Warriors
10:08 – Male
10:10 – Female
So, why do it?
This event is about courage, community, and compassion. Whether you’re a seasoned winter swimmer or just up for something different, join us to challenge yourself, connect with others, and make a real impact.
About One Meal
One Meals Mission is to provide healthy nutritious meals and a range of human services to the homeless, destitute, impoverished and underprivileged people in our community and to assist in advancing their well-being, outlook on life and prospects for future independence – and to do so with strong ethics and integrity. We are proud to say that 100% of operating profits and all charity fundraising from this event will go to One Meal.
You can make a donation to One Meal through the Ice Cold Classic by clicking the link below.
08:00 – Cap and rego collection open upstairs at Manly Life Saving Club
08:00 – Bag Drop opens
10:00 – Lycra Legends (non-wetsuit category)
10:05 – Wetsuit Warriors (wetsuits and anything-goes category)
10:30 – ‘One Meal’ Soup time!
11:30 – Bag Drop closes
Anyone aged 9 years and over can enter.
Lycra Legends – Not wetsuit category
Wetsuit Warriors* – Wetsuits welcome!
*you may wear fins or swimming aids in each category, but will need to start at the back of your wave and will be ineligible for a podium place finish.
Podium placegetters will receive an Ice Cold Classic Mug and Speedo goggles.
**fins or swim aids ineligible for podium finish
Over $8 000 of prizes will be distributed randomly to our incredible Ice Cold Classic Swimmers:
– Best dressed individual & team
– Best dressed individual & team
– Best Ice Ice Baby dance moves
– Best looking wetsuit
– First into the Ice Baths
- BYO mug and enjoy your hot soup (included in your registration)
- Take a free ice bath
- Learn more about One Meal
Average air temperature in Sydney in June: 10–18°C
Average sea temperature: 18–19°C
Yes you can, but please know that on the day registration is $40 (standard registration $30) and it is subject to availability. The event is limited to 500 participants so we recommend registering early to avoid missing out
Yes – click “Register Another” during checkout to bundle multiple entries into one payment.
Where do the funds go?
All funds raised go to One Meal. Your $30 entry provides 30 meals.
Donations also welcome on the day.
Lost property will be at Manly Life Saving Club on event day and for up to 4 weeks after.
Remaining items will be donated to a local charity.
We will only post lost property for interstate participants (postage at your cost).
Use the FREE Bag Drop to avoid loss. No responsibility accepted for lost items.
Free bag drop available from 9:00am–11am.
Items not collected will be kept at the club for 4 weeks before being donated.
Full care taken, but no liability for valuables.
Where can I park?
- Limited street parking
- Nearby parking stations:
– Whistler Street Carpark
– Pacific Waves P2 Carpark
– Manly National P1 Carpark
Public Transport:
- Plan your trip and arrive early
- Buses and ferries available
- Visit transportnsw.info or use Trip Planner
No – as per our Terms and Conditions, no refunds for change of mind or situation.
Organisers may cancel due to unsafe conditions. No refunds will be issued.
An alternate date will be announced via website and social media as soon as possible.
Course Map
Starting and finishing on beautiful Manly Beach, join us for the inaugural Ice Cole Classic which will take you from the beach, out towards Cabbage Tree Bay & back again.
The Race Committee will conduct a conditions assessment on the morning of the event and if the conditions are too dangerous at Manly Beach then the contingency swim will be implemented and swimmers will finish at Shelly Beach.
