Information
The 2021 Swimming South Africa National Open Water Championships will be held at Marina Martinique, Jeffreys Bay on the 19th, 20th & 21st March 2021. PLEASE no spectators permitted at this event.
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. Only athletes who have times on the SSA database from 1 March 2019 will be considered.
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 | 2 hrs 30 min | 2 hrs 40 min |
| 7.5km | 1 hr 53 min | 2 hrs 00 min |
| 5km | 1 hr 15 min | 1 hr 25 min |
| 5km Multi Disability | 1 hr 40 min | 1 hr 50 min |
| 3km | 48 min | 50 min |
| 3km Multi Disability | 60 min | 65 min |
| 3km Masters (31 & Over) | 52 min | 54 min |
Provisional Time table of Events
| Friday 19th March 2021 | ||
| Event 1 & 2 : 10km Men & Woman | Registration | 07h00 |
| Compulsory Technical Briefing | 08h30 | |
| Race Start | 09h00 (Men) 09h05 (Women) | |
| Event 3 & 4 : 3km Men & Multi Disability Men | Registration | 12h30 |
| Compulsory Technical Briefing | 13h00 | |
| Race Start | 13h30 | |
| Saturday 20th March 2021 | ||
| Event 5 & 6 : 7.5km Men & Woman | Registration | 07h00 |
| Compulsory Technical Briefing | 08h30 | |
| Race Start | 09h00 (Men) 09h05 (Women) | |
| Event 7 & 8 : 3km Men & Multi Disability Women | Registration | 12h30 |
| Compulsory Technical Briefing | 13h00 | |
| Race Start | 13h30 | |
| Event 9 : 4 x 1.25km Mixed Relay | Registration | 14h00 |
| Compulsory Technical Briefing | 14h30 | |
| Race Start | 15h00 | |
| Sunday 21st March 2021 | ||
| Event 10 & 11 : 5km Men & Multi Disability | Registration | 07h00 |
| Compulsory Technical Briefing | 08h30 | |
| Race Start | 09h00 | |
| Event 12 & 13 : 5km Woman & 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.
Medals will be forwarded to Affiliates for distribution amongst their respective athletes.
All SSA COVID REGULATIONS will be enforced. NO SPECTATORS and GENERAL PUBLIC in competition area.
Meals
The best place to enjoy awesome food is right on the Marina at the Marina Wharf Bisto (www.marinawharf.co.za). Fantasic restaurant where you can sit and enjoy the tranquility of the Marina whilst overlooking the entire SA Champs swimmers village. Alongside the start/finish are there is also the magnificent Wacky Water Park which has tuck shop facilities available to us.
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.