Time and Place
The Championship will be held on the 23rd of November, 2024 at 12.00 – Liepaja, Beberliņi (Lībiešu Street 8).
Purpose and Mission
To gather together Latvian and international winter swimmers, continuing an annual tradition. To promote winter swimming, body hardening, and the creation of new groups or clubs.
Determine the best individual swimmers and swimmers of the winter swimming clubs of Latvia. Any winter swimmer from any country can participate at the championship.
Management
The winter swimming championship is organized with the support of the municipality of Liepāja by the Liepaja bicycle activists and winter swimmers club "VeloRonis" in cooperation with the International Winter Swimming Association (IWSA).
Contacts
veloronis@veloronis.lv
Inga Krivcova +371 26324104 (lv, ru)
Margarita Teivāne +371 29748164 (lv, eng)
Regulations
Agenda
November 22
- 17:00 - 20:00: Card pickup for pre-registered participants, as well as new registration and payment in person at the hotel "Līva," Lielā Street 11, Liepāja
November 23
- 10:00: Opening of the championship office
- 10:00 – 11:00: Registration of participant applications
- 12:00 – 12:30: Opening ceremony, announcements, warm-up
- 12:30 – 13:10: Distance 1 - 25 m breaststroke “Head-Up”, starting with the oldest women's group
- 13:10 – 13:40: Distance 2 - 25 m freestyle, starting with the oldest women's group
- 13:40 – 14:00: Distance 3 - 25 m butterfly stroke, starting with the oldest women's group
- 14:00 – 14:30: Distance 4 - 100 m breaststroke “Head-Up”, starting with the oldest women's group
- 14:30 – 15:00: Distance 9 - “Seals” – swimming up to 50 m, freestyle, without time control
- 15:00 – 15:30: Distance 3 - 50 m freestyle, starting with the oldest women's group
- 15:30 – 16:00: Distance 5 - 200 m freestyle, starting with the oldest women's group
- 16:00 – 16:30: Distance 6 - 450 m freestyle, starting with the oldest women's group
- 16:30 – 17:00: Distance 7 - 4x25m relay, starting with group S2
- Distance 8 - “Young Seals” – immersion in cold water, held in a separate location parallel to the competition.
- 17:30: Winner's awards ceremony. After the awards, the organizers will present a surprise prize to one of the paid distance participants (participants must be present in person).
- 19:30: Participant banquet/party at the Viktorija Cultural Center, Graudu Street 36/38, Liepāja. Entrance fee 25 euro (BYO food and drink).
The competition organizers reserve the right to modify the program depending on weather conditions and the number of registered participants, notifying the participants accordingly.
Awards
The top 3 winners in each age group and discipline will be awarded diplomas and commemorative prizes.
The fastest participant overall in each distance (separate evaluations for men and women) will receive a commemorative prize from the sponsor or, at the organizer's discretion, a monetary award.
Regulations
Distances
- 1. Distance. 25 m breaststroke with time control, in 10 age groups (A1-I), separate categories for women and men;
- 2. Distance. 25 m freestyle with time control, in 10 age groups (A1-I), separate categories for women and men;
- 3. Distance. 25 m butterfly stroke with time control, in 10 age groups (A1-I), separate categories for women and men;
- 4. Distance. 50 m freestyle with time control, in 10 age groups (A1-I), separate categories for women and men;
- 5. Distance. 100 m breaststroke "Head-Up" in 10 age groups (A1-I2), separate categories for women and men;
- 6. Distance. 200 m freestyle in 6 age groups (B-G), separate categories for women and men;
- 7. Distance. 450 m freestyle in 6 age groups (B-G), separate categories for women and men;
- 8. Club team relay: 4 x 25 m, in age groups S1 (up to 150 years total), S2 (151+ total);
- 9. Distance. "Young Seals" – immersion in water;
- 10. Distance. "Seals" – swim up to 50 m without time control.
Participants
The competition is international, and swimmers from any country can participate.
The competition can accommodate up to 200 participants. Once this limit is reached, registration may be closed.
Participants must be registered for the competition.
Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent, guardian, or authorized person present at the competition and during in-person registration.
Participants are divided into the following age groups according to their birth year. Participants’ full age will be determined as of December 31.
Age Group |
Birth Dates |
Age for Women and Men |
A1 |
2010. and later |
up to 14 years old |
A2 |
2009. - 2005. |
15 to 19 years old |
B |
2004. - 1995. |
20 to 29 years old |
C |
1994. - 1985. |
30 to 39 years old |
D |
1984. - 1975. |
40 to 49 years old |
E |
1974. - 1965. |
50 to 59 years old |
F |
1964. - 1955. |
60 to 69 years old |
G |
1954. - 1950. |
70 to 74 years old |
H |
no 1949. - 1945. |
75 to 79 years old |
I |
no 1944. un vecāki |
from 80 and older |
"People's Class" are winter swimmers, women and men, in all age groups from "A1" (up to 14 years) to "I" age group (80 years and older), who will participate in the "Young Seals" and "Seals" distances. Participation in the "People's Class" is free.
Regulations
Preliminary registrations online
Until the 18th of November 23:59 advance online registration is open and can be done on the website veloronis.lv.
To apply for the championship online:
- the application form for the competition "XVII Latvian Winter Swimming Championship" must be filled out on the website veloronis.lv;
- the participation fee has been transferred to the organizer's current account according to details indicated below:
Liepājas veloaktīvistu un ziemas peldētāju klubs „VeloRonis“
Reģ. Nr. 40008220083
AS “SEB banka”
LV60UNLA0050021816720
Purpose of payment: Participants first name, last name, and the distance/s.
When applying for the competition online, the participant also must prepare a personal identification document to be presented during registration in person on November 22 or 23, and in the list of participants, with their signature they confirm:
- agreement to the competition regulations;
- that their health condition is suitable for winter swimming in water between 0°C and +5°C;
- personal responsibility for their health condition during the competition.
On-site Registration
On November 22, from 17:00 to 20:00, registered participants can pick up their cards, as well as new registrations for participation can be made at the hotel "Līva," Lielā Street 11, Liepāja.
On the day of the competition, November 23, from 10:00 to 11:00, registration and payment for participation will be done in person at the registration desk at the Liepāja winter swimming area, Beberliņi, Lībiešu Street 8, Liepāja.
When registering for the competition in person, the participant:
- agrees to present an identification document;
- fills out the competition entry form*;
- pays the participation fee in cash or via online banking in the presence of the registration staff.
By filling out the competition entry form, the participant confirms with their signature:
- agreement to the competition regulations;
- that their health condition is suitable for winter swimming in water between 0°C and +5°C;
- personal responsibility for their health condition during the competition..
*For participants under the age of 18, the entry form must be signed by a parent, guardian, or authorized person.
Participation fee
*The entry fee for the second and subsequent distances is reduced by 50% when registering for more than one distance.
**Participants are allowed to compete in only one long-distance event.
The entry fee amount is determined by the date of payment, not the date of registration. If the entry fee is not transferred before the competition day, the full fee must be paid on the day of the competition!
No refunds will be provided if the participant does not attend or if the event is canceled due to force majeure.
Participation Fee Includes
- sauna, hot tub, tea, soup;
- starter kit;
- prepared competition pool (5 swimming lanes);
- professional lifeguard supervision;;
- medical assistance at the competition venue;
- storage for belongings at the competition venue;
- prizes from competition sponsors and supporters;
- professional photographers during the competition;
- a commemorative medal and certificate of participation in the XVII Latvian Open Winter Swimming Championship;
- diplomas and commemorative prizes for the 1st-3rd place winners in each distance and group.
Regulations
Time and Place
Championship will be held on November 23, 2024 at 12.00 – Liepaja, Beberlini (2/6 Lībiešu Street).
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