By the power vested in Shark Free Swimming by absolutely no governing body whatsoever, you are hereby invited to compete in the totally self proclaimed World Open Water Swimming Graded Championships- that we decided is the most prestigious open water swim event on this side of the galaxy. This once-in-lifetime (and also annual, if we feel like it) event will determine World Champions by Age and Gender, ensuring maximum inclusivity and a statistically impressive number of champions. Odds of winning a "world title" have never been better. Come out and celebrate open water swimmers of all ages and genders through age-graded and gender-based results. While proudly self-declared, this event is designed to showcase performances across age- and gender-based categories , giving every swimmer a chance to compete for "world championship" bragging rights. The goal is to recognize outstanding performances across the entire swimming community, not just elite competitors. Whether you're racing for glory, personal best, or just a great swim experience, this event is all about strong swims, good company, and a bit of fun competition. Hope to see you at the "Championships"! Registration Includes: Swim cap, lightweight hoodie w/logo, awards for each distance (age, gender and overall), and timed results.
All participants receive finishing medals. New this new!. Each event will be age and gender graded. How does age and gender grading work? Age and grading is a system used in sports, like running (in this case swimming), to compare a person's performance to the world-record-level performance for their age and sex, converting it into a score. This allows athletes of different ages and gender to fairly compare their performances as a comparable metric that accounts for natural performance decli
We are excited to introduce this new Swimmer Referral Program! Invite your friends to dive into the 1st Annual World Graded Championships and earn $50.00 off your registration fee. Here is how it works: Invite 5 friends who register as paid participants. Once all 5 are signed up and paid, you will receive $50 off your entry fee. It's a great way to grow our swim community and make race day even more fun by bringing your friends along!!
1.2 Miles: T-Shirt
2.4 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Miles | $85.00 | Jan 23 | Jun 16 |
| $95.00 | Jun 16 | Aug 4 | |
| 2.4 Miles | $85.00 | Jan 23 | Jun 16 |
| $95.00 | Jun 16 | Aug 4 |
Schedule: Check in: 6:00 am - 7:15 am, Safety Briefing: 7:25 am, Warm-up: 7:35-7:45, National Anthem: 7:45 am, Races Start at 8 am Course: Participants are invited to take part in a water supported and timed open-water swim offering two distances: 1.2 Mile (2 Laps with a 1 hour and 10-minute cut-off time) 2.4 Mile (4 Laps with a 2 hour and 20-minute cut-off time) The course is set in open water with clearly marked buoys allowing swimmers to navigate confidently and safely. To ensure a high level
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