General Information
‘COLONIA CLASSICS’ CATEGORIES
For the purposes of the ‘Colonia Classics’ the following headline categories will apply for ‘on the day’ race medals in ‘skins’ and ‘wetsuit’ categories;
- Elite Junior Male
- Elite Junior Female
- Elite Senior Male
- Elite Senior Female
- Non-Elite Junior Male
- Non-Elite Junior Female
- Non-Elite Senior Male*
- Non-Elite Senior Female*
*The ‘overall’ Colonia Classics series’ prizes will be awarded to ‘skins’ swimmers only using the same categories listed above with the exception of the Non-Elite Senior Males & Non-Elite Senior Females. These will be awarded in sub-categories according to the following age bands; 18-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60+ years (age as of 31st December 2024).
‘CHALLENGE’ EVENT CATEGORIES
- ‘Tell me Your Time’ offers podium prizes to Male and Female categories only.
- ‘Corberana Tri-Distance Challenge’ offers podium prizes in Male and Female, wetsuit & non-wetsuit categories.
‘RELAY’ EVENT CATEGORIES
‘Relay’ events have the following categories:
- Male
- Female
- Mixed
- Family
NOTE:
An ‘Elite’ swimmer is considered to be;
· “Any swimmer of any age who has been selected for and/or who has represented any National Federation, as an individual, or as part of a team, within the last 3 years.”
A ‘Junior’ swimmer is considered to be;
· At least 14 years old on the date of the event.
· Under the age of 18 on 31st December 2024.
A ‘Senior’ swimmer is considered to be;
· 18 years old, or older on 31st December 2024.