Age Limits

As a general guideline, swimmers are divided into the following age categories:-

• Cub - 7½ to 11
• Scout – 11 to 18
• Adult – 18 years and older

Cubs are strongly encouraged to swim with a responsible adult in races of 400 meters.

In instances where children in the 7½ to 11 age category, are competent open water swimmers, or have participated in other open water swim events like the Midmar Mile, the child may be entered in any of the other events of longer distance.

The decision to register the child in a different event, rests solely with the Parent or Guardian of the child and it is their responsibility to ensure that the child is fit enough, competent and capable to participate in the chosen event.