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