details
Saturday 20 March 2027
Event starts in AM times TBC
location
Stirling Precinct
Scarborough Beach
The Esplanade
SCARBOROUGH WA 6019
sport category
Water Sports
Individual Sports
contact
openwaterswim@wpfg.info
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Perth 2027 WPFG – Open Water Swim
rules
World Police & Fire Games Federation (WPFGF)
7944 Convoy Court, San Diego, CA 92111 USA
Phone: (858) 571-9919
Email: [email protected]
World Aquatics
Chemin de Bellevue 24a/24b
CH-1005, Lausanne, Switzerland
Phone: +41 21.310.4710
Website: www.worldaquatics.com
sport information
Athletes will complete an ocean 3.2km (2 miles) Open Water course.
If the water temperature is below 18 degrees Celsius (64.4 degrees Fahrenheit), wetsuits are compulsory.
Wetsuits are not permitted in water with a temperature of 18 degrees Celsius (64.4 degrees Fahrenheit) or above, except for when conditions are hazardous for competitors.
Athletes will receive a confirmation letter that will determine whether wetsuits will be allowed or not based on the estimated water temperature.
No floatation devices of any kind, fins, or any devices on the hands are allowed. Swim caps will be provided.
WATER SAFETY
Competitors will be advised that a raised hand indicates trouble or withdrawal from the competition and when given aid, or picked up by a safety boat, results in disqualification.
Event Entry Deadline: Sunday, 28 February 2027
Event Cost: $50 per athlete
events & divisions
MENS | 18+, 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+ & 65+ |
WOMENS | 18+, 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+ & 65+ |
format
No aid may be given to competitors until they have crossed the finish line.
A time limit of 2 hours will be given to all competitors. After which, all remaining competitors will be asked to leave the water or be picked up by safety boats.
The sport may be postponed, rescheduled or cancelled if unavoidable on account of stormy conditions or high waves.
awards
Medals are awarded to athletes placing first through third in each division.
Awards ceremony will take place when all competitors are out of the water and results verified. The ceremony will take place at the venue.
competition
Briefing | Saturday 20 March 2027 | Prior to commencement, Time TBC |
Practice | Prior to competition | Independent |
Competition | Saturday 20 March 2027 |
getting there
This venue is NOT serviced by a WPFG Shuttle.
All sports within the Stirling Precinct are accessible via public transport using your free WPFG SmartRider.
The Surf CAT, a free bus service, runs every 10 minutes throughout the day between the Stirling train station and Scarborough Beach Bus Station.