CATEGORIES & EVENTS
1KM: 8-10 years Girls/Boys
1KM: 11-12 years “
1KM: 13-15 years “
1KM: 16 – 29 years “
1KM: 30+ years “
3KM: 13 – 15 years Girls/Boys
3KM: 16 – 18 years “
3KM: 19+ years “
5KM: Open, 14 years and older Female/Male
Age groups are determined by the swimmer’s age on 31 December 2026, in accordance with World Aquatics rules.
Any age group with fewer than 3 registered swimmers at the registration deadline will be merged with the next older age group of the same gender and distance (13 – 15 into 16 – 18, 16 – 18 into 19+). The 13 – 15 age group will never be merged with 19+. Age groups are never merged across gender; an age group that still has fewer than 3 swimmers will be raced and awarded. Final age groups will be published together with the race numbers on Saturday November 21, 2026.
The 3KM 19+ age group will be split into 19 – 39 years and 40+ years for a gender when both groups have at least 3 registered swimmers.
COMPETITION RULES
- Timing and transit and finish will be recorded electronically. All swimmers wear a tag at both wrists.
- All transition and finishes will be recorded on camera
- OTL rule will be in effect for 5K Distance. (15Min after 1st swimmer of age group/gender finished).
PROTESTS
Any protest relating to an Open Water Swimming competition must be submitted in writing by the Team Leader or authorized representative to the Chief Referee within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the race, together with a protest fee of Afl. 50, in accordance with the applicable World Aquatics Competition Regulations and Open Water Swimming Rules; the fee shall be refunded if the protest is upheld and forfeited if the protest is rejected.
REGISTRATION
- On-line Registration only through website (click on link)
- Deadline for registration will be Friday November 20, 2026 at midnight
- No registrations or changes will be accepted at the day of the race. No exceptions!
- Swimmers could mark their assigned race number(Available from Saturday November 21, 2026 at https://timing.events) if possible.
- Registration fee: AWG 50 per swimmer (Bank transfer only).
Aruba Bank: 110006211
Tnv: ARUBA AQUATICS FEDERATION (A.A.F.)
Savaneta 231-A,
Savaneta
Details: Name and distance
PROGRAM
8:05: Start 1KM Boys and Girls Check-in will begin at 7:00
9:00: Start 5 km Boys and Girls, Check-in will begin at 8:00
9:05: Start 3 km Boys and Girls, Check-in will begin at 8:00
*Check-in closing time is 15 minutes before the start of the race.
Swimmers must bring their own drink bottles. Water and Iced tea are available in containers!
AWARDS
Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group and gender category. The medal ceremony will take place at approximately 11:00 AM.
BL 9.3.7.2 NUMBERING OF SWIMMERS
The numbering of Competitors is to appear on the arms, upper backs and hands of competitors. On the arms the numbers shall be arranged vertically. On the upper backs and hands the numbering is horizontally. Where the numbering of the arms and backs is made with an ink template: 100 mm high x 60 mm wide. The numbering of the hands of competitors is allowed by marking pens. For Competitors with darker skin and full body wet suits a white marker pen will be required.
PARTICIPATION WAIVER
By participating in this open water swimming event, you (or your legal guardian if you are under 18) acknowledge and agree to the following:
By entering this Open Water event, I certify that the information provided is accurate. I agree to swim at my own risk and understand the inherent dangers associated with open water swimming. I accept full responsibility for any injuries or incidents that may occur during or as a result of participating in open water swimming activities organized by the Aruba Aquatics Federation. I therefore waive any liability and agree not to pursue any claim against the Aruba Aquatics Federation.
THE COURSE
Note: The course may be adjusted on the day of the competition depending on tide, current and weather conditions.
