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SUMMARY:ASA National Open Water Festival
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a serious competitor with something to prove, or just want to try a new activity, the action-packed ASA National Open Water Festival has something for you.\nTaking place over two days at the picturesque Rother Valley Country Park in Sheffield, the event will see the country’s finest swimmers race for national honours in the Masters and Age Group Championships as well as up to 200 newcomers in the 1,500m Open Water Challenge.\nThe best thing about the ASA National Open Water Festival is that it’s completely free for spectators, so family and friends can come along to support swimmers and enjoy the festival atmosphere on the shore.\nFour ways to get involved\n1. Take On The 1,500m Challenge – 23 July\nAre you new to open water or competitive swimming? The ASA 1,500m Challenge on Saturday 23 July is the perfect introduction to the sport for you to experience the thrill of open water swimming.\nYou’re welcome to wear a wetsuit and you don’t need to be an ASA member so signing up is hassle-free.\n\nFind out a little bit more about the 1,500m Challenge in our Guidance Notes.\nWith only 200 spaces available, head to our Entry Page ( http://www.swimming.org/openwaterfestival/asa-national-open-water-festival-entry/ ) now to register your interest and be the first to know when entries open.\nIf you’re thinking about entering the 1,500m Challenge, check out our Blogs ( http://www.swimming.org/openwaterfestival/blogs/ ) and Training Plans ( http://www.swimming.org/openwaterfestival/training/ ) for inspiration.\n\n2. Mix It With The Masters – 23 July\nMasters swimmers are adults over the age of 18 who are members of a swimming club in England, Scotland or Wales.\nThe Masters Championships is open to all ASA Category 2 members aged 18 – 80+ years and is the highlight on the year for open water Masters and senior age group swimmers as they compete for national honours in 1.5km and 3km events.\nIf you’re a Masters swimmer with something to prove, make sure you’re first in line to secure your place in the 2016 event.\n\nHead to our Entry Page ( http://www.swimming.org/openwaterfestival/asa-national-open-water-festival-entry/ ) now for full details including entry conditions.\nDon’t forget to check out our Masters open water blog for training tips.\n\n3. Race Future Olympians – 24 July\nThe ASA National Open Water Age Group Championships is the country’s flagship open water age group event, attracting the future stars of open water swimming.\nThe competition takes place on Sunday 24 July where swimmers will take to the water in allocated age groups to compete for national honours in 1.5k, 3k and 5k events.\nThe winners of the individual ASA regional Open Water Championships all qualify to compete at the Championships while other athletes can secure respective qualification times in long course pool events.\n\nHead to our Entry Page ( http://www.swimming.org/openwaterfestival/asa-national-open-water-festival-entry/ ) to view the full event conditions and find out how you can enter.\n\n4. Family Fun – All Weekend!\nThe ASA National Open Water Festival is completely free for spectators, so family and friends can come along to support swimmers and enjoy the fun, festival atmosphere on the shore.\nYou never know, you might even be inspired to take part next year!\nThere will be plenty of exciting things to enjoy on shore including a range of stalls, plenty to eat and drink, and activities for kids including face painting.\n
URL:https://www.southeastswimming.org/events/asa-national-open-water-festival/
CATEGORIES:Open Water events
LOCATION:Rother Valley Country Park
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