Competition
Bled Swimming Challenge is the biggest Open Water event in Slovenia. The competition is a part of Austria Open Water Cup and it is supported by Slovenian Swimming Association. The event has professional and recreational nature. Everybody can take part in it – from professional and recreational swimmers to families which like to spend their free time actively.
SCHEDULE
8.30
The competitors gather and pick up their registration packets and numbers (don't forget about ID)
9.30
Opening ceremony
10.00
Starts of the Grand Bled Swimming Challenge (5k) and the Small Bled Swimming Challenge (1250 metres)
13.00
Awards Ceremony
Map of the competiton

Grand Bled Swimming Challenge (5k)
The race takes place in the western part of Lake Bled. The start and the finish are in Mala Zaka. The course has a shape of an incorrect rectangle and it leads you to the island and back. It is marked with 4 buoys. If you want to finish the marathon successfully, you have to swim 4 laps counterclockwise.
There will be time limit of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Prices:
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payment until June 15th €25
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payment until July 1st €30
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payment on the day of the event €35 (cash only!)
Categories – Men – 5k
1 |
Younger juniors |
15 – 16 |
2005 and younger |
2 |
Juniors |
17 – 18 |
2004 – 2003 |
3 |
Seniors |
19 – 29 |
2002 – 1992 |
4 |
Masters a |
30 – 39 |
1991 – 1982 |
5 |
Masters b |
40 – 49 |
1981 – 1972 |
6 |
Masters c |
50 – 59 |
1971 – 1962 |
7 |
Masters d |
60 – 69 |
1961 – 1952 |
8 |
Masters e |
70 and older |
1951 and older |
9 |
Absolute |
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Categories – Women – 5k
1 |
Younger juniors |
14 – 15 |
2006 and younger |
2 |
Juniors |
16 – 17 |
2005 – 2004 |
3 |
Seniors |
18 – 29 |
2003 – 1992 |
4 |
Masters a |
30 – 39 |
1991 – 1982 |
5 |
Masters b |
40 – 49 |
1981 – 1972 |
6 |
Masters c |
50 – 59 |
1971 – 1962 |
7 |
Masters d |
60 – 69 |
1961 – 1952 |
8 |
Masters e |
70 and older |
1951 and older |
9 |
Absolute |
|
|
Small Bled Swimming Challenge (1250 metres)
The race takes place in the western part of Lake Bled. The start and the finish are in Mala Zaka. The course has a shape of an incorrect rectangle and it leads you to the island and back. It is marked with 4 buoys. If you want to finish the marathon successfully, you have to swim 1 lap counterclockwise.
There will be no time limit.
Prices:
-
payment until June 15th €15
-
payment until July 1st €20
-
payment on the day of the event €25 (cash only!)
Categories – Men – 1250 m
1 |
Children |
|
2011 and younger |
2 |
Younger boys |
|
2010 – 2009 |
3 |
Boys |
|
2008 – 2007 |
4 |
Younger juniors |
15 – 16 |
2006 – 2005 |
5 |
Juniors |
17 – 18 |
2004 – 2003 |
6 |
Seniors |
19 – 29 |
2002 – 1992 |
7 |
Masters a |
30 – 39 |
1991 – 1982 |
8 |
Masters b |
40 – 49 |
1981 – 1972 |
9 |
Masters c |
50 – 59 |
1971 – 1962 |
10 |
Masters d |
60 – 69 |
1961 – 1952 |
11 |
Masters e |
70 and older |
1951 and older |
12 |
Absolute |
|
|
Categories – Women – 1250 m
1 |
Children |
|
2012 and younger |
2 |
Younger girls |
|
2011 – 2010 |
3 |
Girls |
|
2009 – 2008 |
4 |
Younger juniors |
14 – 15 |
2007 – 2006 |
5 |
Juniors |
16 – 17 |
2005 – 2004 |
6 |
Seniors |
18 – 29 |
2003 – 1992 |
7 |
Masters a |
30 – 39 |
1991 – 1982 |
8 |
Masters b |
40 – 49 |
1981 – 1972 |
9 |
Masters c |
50 – 59 |
1971 – 1962 |
10 |
Masters d |
60 – 69 |
1961 – 1952 |
11 |
Masters e |
70 and older |
1951 and older |
12 |
Absolute |
|
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Group registrations
For larger groups, registered over web-page group discounts are as follows:
10-19 swimmers |
10% discount |
20-29 swimmers |
15% discount |
30 and more swimmers |
20% discount |
Group discounts on the day of the event will not be possible.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
There is going to be an electronic time keeping by PZS timing.
Swimming in wetsuit is not allowed.
Three fastest swimmers in every category will be awarded medals and practical awards.
Organisers keep the rights to change the propositions if needed.