Swimming — Open Water

Wednesday 8th March 2023 (13.30pm - 5pm)

The blue waters and native forest of Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) makes the APES Games Open Water swim a very special experience for swimmers and spectators.

Sport Co-ordinator(s)
Name: Paul Miller
Email: sports@apes2023.co.nz

Venue
Venue: Blue Lake (Lake Tikitapu), Tarawera Road, Rotorua

Event Briefing
Time: 2.50pm at Swim Starts for both distances
Required Attendees: All participants

Changing Rooms: Provided at Venue
First Aid: Provided at Venue
Food & Beverage Station: Available at local cafes

Competition(s)
2km Open Water Swim

750m Open Water Swim

Gender
Female / Male

Cost: $40.00 NZ (Per person)

Rules

Age Groups
OPEN | 18-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80+

All Competitors will be eligible for the Open Competition.

Description
There are two race options. 2km and 750m Open Water Swims. These events will take place at the same time so competitors can only enter one event.

Wetsuits are optional.

Fins, boards or flotation gear will not be allowed.

Course Map
2km & 750m Open Water Swim Courses