State OceanKids 

Sovereign OceanKids

The State OceanKids event is now open. 

At last, a race for the kids.  Kiwi kids love to spend the summer at the beach, so it is wonderful that now they too can participate in ocean swimming - one of New Zealand’s fastest growing sports. The emphasis will be on fun, swim and water safety, and the opportunity to learn new skills.  All kids will receive coaching and training advice from a New Zealand swim team member, and members of Surf Life Saving New Zealand will support every race.  What an event! 

Everyone is a ‘winner’ just for completing the swim!

Important Dates

09 Dec 2010 @ 12:00AM (Midnight) - OceanKids Paihia online entries close
28 Jan 2011 @ 12:00AM (Midnight) - OceanKids Wellington online entries close
24 Feb 2011 @12:00AM (Midnight) - OceanKids Christchurch online entries close
24 Mar 2011 @ 12:00AM (Midnight)- OceanKids Mt Maunganui online entries close
14 Apr 2011 @ 12:00AM (MIdnight) - OceanKids North Shore City online entries close

To enter, all kids must be at least 10 years of age as of the day of the event and be capable of swimming 200m competently in a pool.  Entry fee is $20 per child.

What can our kids expect to see and do on the day?

  • Get their event pack at registration
  • Be in a State OceanKids group photo with a New Zealand Swim team member
  • Learn some important ocean swimming and safety tips
  • Take part in the in the 200m ocean swim – A two-wave start, the first wave being the boys, followed by the girls two minutes later (or the other way round to some times ;-)
  • Every finisher will receive a certificate at the finish line
  • Simply put – they’ll have a GREAT day

 

Event Details

LocationDateStart time 
Paihia, Bay of Islands Saturday 11 December 2010 8:45AM Enter Now
Oriental Bay, Wellington Saturday 29 January 2011 8:00AM Enter Now
Corsair Bay, Christchurch Saturday 26 February 2011 10:30AM Enter Now
Main Beach, Mt Maunganui Saturday 26 March 2011 9:00AM Enter Now
Takapuna Beach, North Shore City Saturday 16 April 2011 8:30AM Enter Now
 
Ocean Kids swim
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Capital Classic
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