State OceanKids - Paihia Classic

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!

To enter, all kids must between 6-10 years of age as of the day of the event and/or be capable of swimming 200m competently in a pool.

What can our kids expect to see and do on the day?
• State OceanKids registration - children receive their timing chip & swim cap - Approx 15 minutes
• Welcome & introduction of the New Zealand Representative swimmer - Approx 5 minutes
• Water safety & ocean swimming technique demonstration - Approx 10 minutes
• Group photo with the New Zealand representative swimmer - Approx 5 minutes
• 200m State OceanKids race safety briefing - Approx 2 minutes
• 200m State OceanKids race (please note that a split start will be dependent on entry numbers. (This
decision is made by the Race Director on event day) -Approx 5 minutes
• All State OceanKids receive a swim pack including a certificate, bottle of water and sponsor goodies