Scandinavian Winter Swimming Championship
Event:
Scandinavian Winter Swimming Championship with opening ceremony
Location:
Kurjovikens Havsmarina in Skelleftehamn.
Address: Brädgårdsvägen 2, 932 33 Skelleftehamn
Date:
22 – 23 February 2024
General information
Timing
Manual timing
SWIMMING WITHOUT Time
After the competition there is an opportunity to swim 25 meters without timekeeping. Participation must also be registered here and paid in advance. The cost is the same as for the contestants.
Results
All results are published online here:
Medals
For racing class there are special medals to the first three in each class.
Security
There are medical staff, divers and lifesavers after the course. Sauna and hot tub available next to the race site. All participation is at their own risk.
Entrance
For spectators, it is free admission to the competition site but only swimmers, officials and media have access to the ice. To gain access you must have a special pass.
Press accreditation
Media who wish to be on the ice must be accredited. Contact Lars Westerlund, lars.westerlund@westerlunds.com, +4670-693 84 22
Food and Drinks
Kurjovikens Sjökrog is open all weekend and serves food and drinks! See the menu and opening hours here.
Kurjovikens Bränneri & Gästkök sells hamburgers.
Accommodation
Together with The Wood Hotel, we have developed an offer with a discounted price for you who need accommodation during your stay in Skellefteå in connection with the competition. The offer is valid between February 21 – 23, 2025.
Book by emailing reservation@woodhotel.se with the code: “Vintersim2025”
Single room 1 195 SEK
Double room 1 395 SEK
If you have questions about the accommodation, please contact: reservation@woodhotel.se
Timetable
All times are in Swedish time, CET
All times are preliminary.
Friday 21th of February, opening ceremony
18.00
- Opening Ceremony
- Entertainment from Skellefteå Dans och Balettförening
- Poetry- and music competition
- Award ceremony for the poetry- and music competition
Saturday-Sunday 22 – 23 th of February, competition day
- Individual races and team relays, see detailed information here:
REGISTRATION – LOCATION AND PRELIMINARY TIMES
Where? Kurjovikens Havsmarina
When? Friday, February 21 16.30 – 18:00
Saturday February 22 09:30 – 13:00
Sunday February 23 09:30 – 12:00
When registering, you will receive a competitor’s card that you need to keep with you throughout the race day.
swimming strokeS and distances
Individual
25 meters
- Breaststroke
- Freestyle
- Butterfly
50 meters
- Breaststroke
- Freestyle
100 meters
- Breaststroke
200 meter
- Freestyle
Relay
25 x 4 meters
- Breaststroke
- Freestyle