Open Water Swimming Event Rules

Masters Swimming Australia – Open Water Swimming Event Rules were updated November 2023.

Masters Swimming Australia Open Water Swimming Event Rules 2023 are applicable to sanctioned events organised and conducted by Masters Swimming Australia and its Branches and Clubs. This includes co-sanctioned events.

The Rules are written to permit people with knowledge and experience of open water swimming conditions in their local area to design and safely conduct open water swimming events. The rules are intended to provide the minimum essential requirements for a Masters Swimming Australia sanctioned open water swimming event to be conducted anywhere in Australia.

The Rules are to be read in conjunction with the Masters Swimming Australia Open Water Swimming Event Guide,