Upcoming Events
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JUNIOR and AGE definitions as per Swimming WA
JUNIOR: Female and Male 9 - 12 years
AGE: Female and Male 13 - 18 years
2026 Australian Open Water Championships
FOR: Swimmers aged 14 years + over (age is calculated as of 31 Dec 2026, regardless of the qualifying criteria you meet) who have achieved nominated qualifying times
2026 Australian OWS Qualifying Times and Entry Procedures
DISTANCES: 10km, 7.5km, 5km
For more information https://www.openwaterswimming.com.au/
2025/26 OWS Rd 4 Rockingham
FOR: ALL Swimmers aged 9 years + over
DISTANCES: 7.5km States, 5km, 2.5km, 1.25km, 500m
Please note that swimmer registrations will be accepted through RegisterNow when they open.
For more information https://www.openwaterswimming.com.au/
2025/26 OWS Rd 3 Coogee
FOR: ALL Swimmers aged 9 years + over
DISTANCES: 10km States, 7.5km, 5km, 2.5km, 1.25km, 500m
Please note that swimmer registrations will be accepted through RegisterNow when they open.
For more information https://www.openwaterswimming.com.au/
2025/26 OWS Rd 2 Leighton
FOR: INTERESTED Swimmers aged 9 years + over (NB: This is a non-targeted event)
DISTANCES: 5km States, 2.5km, 1.25km, 500m
Please note that swimmer registrations will be accepted through RegisterNow when they open.
For more information https://www.openwaterswimming.com.au/
2025 Australian Open Water Championships
FOR: Swimmers aged 14 years + over (age is calculated as of 31 Dec 2025) who have achieved nominated qualifying times
2025 Australian OWS Qualifying Times and Entry Procedures
DISTANCES: 10km, 7.5km, 5km
For more information https://www.openwaterswimming.com.au/
2024/25 OWS Rd 4 Rockingham
FOR: ALL Swimmers aged 9 years + over
DISTANCES: 5km, 2.5km, 1.25km, 500m
Please note that swimmer registrations will be accepted through RegisterNow at this link.
For more information https://www.openwaterswimming.com.au/
2024/25 OWS Rd 3 Coogee
FOR: ALL Swimmers aged 9 years + over
DISTANCES: 10km States, 7.5km, 5km, 2.5km, 1.25km, 500m
Please note that swimmer registrations will be accepted through RegisterNow at this link.
For more information https://www.openwaterswimming.com.au/
2024/25 OWS Rd 2 Bunbury
FOR: ALL Swimmers aged 9 years + over
DISTANCES: 5km States, 2.5km, 1.25km, 500m
Please note that swimmer registrations will be accepted through RegisterNow at this link.
For more information https://www.openwaterswimming.com.au/
