Information
The 2024 Swimming South Africa National Open Water Championships will be held at Marina Martinique, Jeffreys Bay on the 8th, 9th & 10th March 2024.
Provincial affiliates will select SSA registered members who have met the entry criteria to participate. Only times posted in SSA approved open water swimming events will be considered for entry.
International competitors must provide a Clearance Certifcate from their FINA affiliated Federation granting permission to participate in the SA National OWS Championships.
Qualifying Times
Event | Qualifying Time - Men | Qualifying Time - Woman |
10km | 2h20 (A) 2h25 (B) | 2h30 (A) 2h35 (B) |
7.5km | 1h43 (A) 1h48 (B) | 1h50 (A) 1h55 (B) |
5km | 1h10 (A) 1h13 (B) | 1h20 (A) 1h23 (B) |
5km Multi Disability | 1h30 (A) 1h40 (B) | 1h40 (A) 1h45 (B) |
3km | 45min (A) 46min (B) | 48min (A) 49min (B) |
3km Multi Disability | 55min (A) 57min (B) | 60min (A) 1h02 (B) |
3km Masters (31 & Over) | 49min (A) 50min (B) | 51min (A) 52min (B) |
* Valid as at 1st February 2023, please consult Swimming SA website for updated times
Time table of Events
Friday 8th March 2024 | ||
Event 1 & 2 : 10km Women & 7.5km Women | Registration | 07h00 |
Compulsory Technical Briefing | 08h30 | |
Race Start | 09h00 | |
Event 3: 1.5km Men | Registration | 11h00 |
Compulsory Technical Briefing | 11h30 | |
Race Start | 12h00 | |
Event 4 & 5 : 3km Men and Multi Disability Men | Registration | 13h00 |
Compulsory Technical Briefing | 13h30 | |
Race Start | 14h00 | |
Saturday 9th March 2024 | ||
Event 6 & 7 : 10km Men & 7,5km Men | Registration | 07h00 |
Compulsory Technical Briefing | 08h30 | |
Race Start | 09h00 | |
Event 8: 1.5km Women | Registration | 11h00 |
Compulsory Technical Briefing | 11h30 | |
Race Start | 12h00 | |
Event 9 & 10 : 3km Women & Multi Disability Women | Registration | 13h00 |
Compulsory Technical Briefing | 13h30 | |
Race Start | 14h00 | |
Event 11 : 4 x 1.50km Mixed Relay | Registration | 15h00 |
Compulsory Technical Briefing | 15h30 | |
Race Start | 16h00 | |
Sunday 10th March 2024 | ||
Event 12 & 13 : 5km Woman & Multi Disability | Registration | 07h00 |
Compulsory Technical Briefing | 08h30 | |
Race Start | 09h00 | |
Event 14 & 15 : 5km Men & Multi Disability | Registration | 09h00 |
Compulsory Technical Briefing | 10h30 | |
Race Start | 11h00 |
Registrations close 30 minutes before the advertised start of each event on each day.
All competitors are to register and ensure that they have already signed the indemnity form and leave both their left and right shoulder and upper arms free from grease, as their competitor number will be written on these areas. Care should be taken when applying grease to ensure that the competitor number remains legible.
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Results and Presentations
Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for all events.
Once all competitors in that event have completed the course, official results will be posted on the Swimming South Africa website as soon as practical following the completion of each race. Results will also appear on this website for ease of reference.
A Medal Presentation will be held at the venue once the results have been ratified and published. Podium finishers are requested to wear their Affiliate attire for the presentation.
Meals
There is a world class restaurant on site (Nina's) and additional fast food vendors may also in attendance. Alongside the start/finish area there is also the magnificent Wacky Water Park which has tuck shop facilities available to us AND a must do attraction for all swimmers.
Disclaimer
Swimming South Africa and any other event organiser will not be liable for any costs and expenses incurred by any person following cancellation of an event outlined above. The limitation of liability includes but is not limited to any costs and expenses incurred by any members, participants, coaches, and administrative personal or medical staff or Provincial Affiliates or individual swimming clubs in respect of the cancellation of the event. Swimming South Africa reserves the right to amend entry conditions as required.