MPSF Open Water Championships - Masters/Open 5Kilometer and 1Kilometer Open Water Swim
- Date Sat 19th October 2024
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $110.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to make a splash at the MPSF Open Water Championships, taking place on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the stunning Marine Stadium in Long Beach, Los Angeles! This exciting event features both a 5 Kilometer and a 1 Kilometer Open Water Swim, inviting swimmers of all levels to join in the fun and competition. As the second intercollegiate conference championship in open water swimming, this event promises to be a memorable experience, especially for alumni who are encouraged to represent their collegiate teams.
With the backdrop of Long Beach, a host for the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games, participants can feel the thrill of Olympic spirit in the air. Not only will swimmers compete for personal bests, but they'll also vie for team honors, with special recognition awarded to the winning alumni team. So grab your goggles, don your team colors, and prepare for an unforgettable day of open water swimming that could pave the way for future NCAA Championships!
With the backdrop of Long Beach, a host for the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games, participants can feel the thrill of Olympic spirit in the air. Not only will swimmers compete for personal bests, but they'll also vie for team honors, with special recognition awarded to the winning alumni team. So grab your goggles, don your team colors, and prepare for an unforgettable day of open water swimming that could pave the way for future NCAA Championships!
Organiser's Description
The 2nd MPSF Open Water Swimming Championships will be contested Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Marine Stadium in Long Beach, Calif. Be a part of the second ever intercollegiate conference championship in open water swimming.
The MPSF Championships in OWS could potentially lead to an NCAA Championship in the sport. Open water swimming has been in the Olympics since 2008. Alumni from institutions eligible for MPSF membership in OWS have participated in every one of these Olympic competitions and have medaled in both the mens and womens events. The Marine Stadium will host Rowing and Canoeing during the 2028 Olympic Games. Long Beach will also host the Open Water Swimming and Triathlon events for the 2028 Olympic Games.
The Masters/Open 5 Kilometer and 1 Kilometer Open Water Swim participants are encouraged to affiliate with the MPSF member institution that they swam collegiately for or graduated from. Alumni team scoring will be done and special recognition will be given to the winning alumni team. Don't forget to wear your team colors.
The MPSF Championships in OWS could potentially lead to an NCAA Championship in the sport. Open water swimming has been in the Olympics since 2008. Alumni from institutions eligible for MPSF membership in OWS have participated in every one of these Olympic competitions and have medaled in both the mens and womens events. The Marine Stadium will host Rowing and Canoeing during the 2028 Olympic Games. Long Beach will also host the Open Water Swimming and Triathlon events for the 2028 Olympic Games.
The Masters/Open 5 Kilometer and 1 Kilometer Open Water Swim participants are encouraged to affiliate with the MPSF member institution that they swam collegiately for or graduated from. Alumni team scoring will be done and special recognition will be given to the winning alumni team. Don't forget to wear your team colors.
MPSF Open Water Championships - Masters/Open 5Kilometer and 1Kilometer Open Water Swim