Swimming Northern Territory is excited to complement the 2026 Country Swimming Championships with a fun Open Water Relay Event – the Top End Open Water Team Relay to be conducted at the Darwin Waterfront.
After the incredible success of 2025, we can’t wait to see teams hit the water again! Whether you’re swimming with your clubmates or entering on your own (we’ll find you a team), this is your chance to be part of a unique open water experience in the NT.
The Important Information:
Event 1: 4 x 400m Team Relay (9 & Over)
Event 2: 4 x 800m Team Relay ( 9 & Over)
Teams must consist of 2 Male and 2 Female Swimmers to be elligible for placing. But other teams may enter.
Cost:
Team Entries: (Team of 4 swimmers) - $60.00 including GST and associated Stripe Fees
Single Swimmer Entries (we will find you a team if necessary) - $15.00 including GST andassociated Stripe Fees
Qualifying Times:
No Qualifying Times required.
Elligibility:
Everyone! Don't normally compete but like to swim - come and join us.
Masters Swimmers, Triathalon Swimmers, Club Swimmers, just enjoy swimming.
Entries Close:
2nd October 2026 at 12 noon
What Next:
Please complete the information below and begin counting down until you can join in the excitement of the Country Swimming Championships at the end of September 2026.
If you have not competed in an Open Water event before - Don't worry this is definately the place to start!
We will look forward to seeing there to be part of this great Open Water Swim in the NT!