CATEGORIES & EVENTS
The swimmer’s age shall determine the swimmer’s age group as of midnight, December 31st,
2025. Competitors shall compete in the following age groups:
1KM: 8-11 years Girls/Boys
3KM: 12 – 14 years Girls/Boys
3KM: 15 – 18 years “
3KM: 19+ years “
5KM: 14 – 15 years Female/Male
5KM: 16 – 18 years “
5KM: 19+ years
10KM: 14+ years Female/Male
COMPETITION RULES
- Timing and transit and finish will be recorded electronically. All swimmers wear a tag at their preferred wrist.
- All transition and finishes will be recorded on camera
- OTL rule will be in effect for 5K and 10K Distance. (15Min after 1st swimmer of agegroup/gender finished). The rule is 15 minutes per 5km, so for 10K is 30 minutes)
- for the 10K a feeding platform should be provided and 1 coach per swimmer will be able to provide drink and food
Feeding Station Guidelines
- Only one coach or team representative is allowed per athlete on the feeding platform.
- Feeding poles must not exceed 5 meters in length and may only have a small national flag (max 30cm x 20cm) attached—no other items, ropes, or weights are permitted.
- Feeding must be delivered directly by hand or pole—no throwing of items into the water.
- No whistles are allowed for coaching or instructions.
REGISTRATION
- On-line Registration only through this website
- Deadline for registration will be Friday June 6, 2025 at midnight.
- No registrations or changes will be accepted at the day of the race. No exceptions!
- Swimmers could mark their assigned race numbers (Available from Saturday June 7, 2025 at https://timing.events) if possible.
- Registration fee: AWG35 per swimmer (Bank transfer only).
Aruba Bank: 110006211
Tnv: ARUBA AQUATICS FEDERATION (A.A.F.)
Savaneta 231-A,
Savaneta
Details: Name and distance
PROGRAM
8:00: Start 1KM Boys and Girls Check-in will begin at 7:00
9:00: Start 3 km Boys and Girls, Check-in will begin at 8:00
9:00: Start 5 km Boys and Girls, Check-in will begin at 8:00
9:00: Start 10 km Boys and Girls, Check-in will begin at 8:00
Swimmers must bring their own drink bottles. Water and Iced tea are available in containers!
AWARDS
The winners in each of the age group categories will be awarded a trophy, while 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each category will be awarded a medal. AWARDS ceremony for the 1K, 3K and 5K will be around 11:00AM Awards ceremony for the 10K will be after conclusion of the race.
2025 ARUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS:
The title of Aruba National Champion is eligible only to Aruban citizens and/or residents and is the overall winner (female and male) in each of the distances (1, 3, 5 and 10 KM).
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 the Aruba Aquatics Federation.
