Notice from the Swimming Center of the General Administration of Sport on Hosting the 25th National Open Water Swimming Championships
To the relevant units:
To fully implement the "National Fitness Program Regulations" and promote open-water swimming activities across China, the 25th National Open-Water Swimming Championships will be held on September 7, 2025, in the Fengcheng River waters of Hailing District, Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province. Organized under the guidance of the Mass Sports Department of the General Administration of Sport of China, the event is jointly hosted by the Swimming Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, the Chinese Swimming Association, and the Taizhou Municipal People's Government, with the Taizhou Sports Bureau serving as the (organizing entity). Co-organized by Taizhou Cultural Tourism Development Group Co., Ltd. and the Taizhou Swimming Association, the championship will be operated by Taizhou Cultural and Tourism Industry Development Co., Ltd. Relevant details are hereby announced as follows:
1. Registration
(1) Team registration for this competition will be conducted through the collective members of the Chinese Swimming Association. All adult swimming clubs across the country are welcome to participate, but individual entries will not be accepted.
(II) This competition will be conducted via online registration. Each team must designate a specific person to handle the registration process collectively. To register, please visit www.yue716.com, select this competition, and click the Register Now button. (Teams using this system for the first time are advised to first log in to the WeChat mini-program "Shuima Sports" and verify their identity using their mobile phone number before proceeding with registration.) Alternatively, you can directly choose this competition within the "Shuima Sports" WeChat mini-program to complete your registration. Detailed registration instructions are available during the sign-up process. If you encounter any technical issues, please contact our technical support team at 0531-81602556 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM).
(III) After each team completes online registration, please print out the registration form and email it to [email protected] by August 22, 2025. At the same time, mail the stamped paper copy of the registration form along with the "Voluntary Participation Agreement" to the following address:
8th Floor, No. 516 Gulou South Road, Hailing District, Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province To: Gu Hang (Recipient) Contact Number: 13913897737
The registration deadline for this competition is August 22, 2025. For detailed registration requirements, please refer to the relevant participation guidelines outlined in the competition rules.
For any questions regarding the regulations and rules, please contact the Swimming Social Activities Department at the General Administration Swimming Center at 010-67170581. Participants who fail to register by the deadline or in accordance with the specified guidelines will not be accommodated for competition.
II. Notes for Participating Teams
(1) All participating teams are required to check in and collect their competition credentials and materials at Taizhou Hotel (Address: No. 88 Yingbin Road, Hailing District, Taizhou City) by 4:00 PM on September 6. A and technical meeting will be held at 4:30 PM; team leaders and coaches are requested to attend punctually. Contact: Gu Hang, Phone: 13913897737
(II) Each team shall submit its participation safety pledge to the event organizing committee during the technical meeting.
(III) Participating teams are required to bring their own team flags measuring 2.4 x 1.6 meters, or use the team flag issued by the Chinese Swimming Association.
(Four) On the morning of September 7, your team is invited to participate in the opening ceremony event. All team members are requested to attend—except those assigned as check-in personnel.
3. Please have each participating team check the relevant information on the official website of the Chinese Swimming Association.
Attachment:
1. Competition Rules
2. Application Form
3. Entry Declaration
National Sports Administration Swimming Center
July 8, 2025
Attachment1
2025YearChapter25th editionNational Open Water Swimming Championship Competition Rules
1. Organizing Unit
GuidanceUnit:General Administration of Sport, Mass Sports Department
Organizing Unit:National Swimming Administration Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, Chinese Swimming AssociationTaizhou Municipal People's Government
Organizing Unit:Taizhou City Sports Bureau
Co-organizer FormEntities: Taizhou City Cultural Tourism Development Group Co., Ltd., Taizhou City Swimming Association
Operating Unit: Taizhou City Culture and Tourism Industry Development Co., Ltd.
II. Time and Location
Time:2025Year9Month7Day
Location:The Fengcheng River Watershed in Hailing District, Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province
3. Participating Organizations
Chinese Swimming Association's Collective MembersParticipate as a team; each participating team may register no more than6Zero people.Based on the overall conditions, including the competition venue, this timeThe total number of participants is limited to800No more than [number] people.
4. Competition Events
（One) Male, FemaleEachAge group1500Mi Sprint Tour18-65 Age Group）；
（Two) Explore freely500 meters (ages 18 and above)65Birthday;
（Three) Each athlete is limited toRegister for a single event.
5. Age Groups
（One）Ages 18 to 30Group（2007YearDecember 31 to 1995YearJanuary 1)
（Two）From 31 to35YearGroup（1994YearDecember 31 to 1990YearJanuary 1)
（Three）36To40YearGroup（1989YearDecember 31 to 1985YearJanuary 1)
（Four）Ages 41 to 45Group（1984YearDecember 31 to 1980YearJanuary 1)
（Five）46To50YearGroup（1979YearDecember 31 to 1975YearJanuary 1)
（Six）51 to55 years oldGroup（1974YearDecember 31 to 1970YearJanuary 1)
（Seven）56To60 years oldGroup（1969YearDecember 31 to 1965YearJanuary 1)
（Eight）From 61 to65YearGroup（1964YearDecember 31 to 1960YearJanuary 1)
6. Entry Requirements
（One) National registered active professional swimmers are prohibited from participating in the competition; any athlete found in violation will have their eligibility and results immediately disqualified.
（Two) Participants must meet the age requirements outlined in the competition rules and be able to swim a one-way distance exceeding3Physical and skill levels above 000 meters.
（ThreeSwimming is a high-intensity competitive sport that places significant demands on the physical condition of participants. Competitors should be in good health and have a solid foundation of regular swimming practice or training. Participants are encouraged to choose events based on their own physical condition and capabilities. However, individuals with the following medical conditions are not permitted to compete:
1Patients with congenital heart disease and rheumatic heart disease;
2Patients with hypertension and cerebrovascular diseases;
3Patients with myocarditis and other heart conditions;
4Patients with coronary artery disease and those with severe arrhythmias;
5Diabetic patients with either high or low blood sugar levels;
6. Individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 within 30 days prior to the competition date;
7Others who are not suitable for this sport.
If participants violate the rules without authorization, they shall be solely responsible for all resulting consequences.
(4) Practice thorough pandemic prevention measures.
All participants are personally responsible for their own health—please continue to wear masks properly, wash your hands frequently, and maintain a safe distance.
（FiveAthletes are not permitted to compete under someone else’s identity; on-site registration will rely solely on second-generation ID verification. Any instance of cheating discovered will result in the disqualification of the team’s results and any associated rewards.
（Six) Each age group will check in according to the schedule outlined in the Official Program. After verification is complete, participants should perform their warm-up exercises at the starting point. TheParticipants who fail to check in twice will be disqualified from the competition.
（Seven）This competition will include an alcohol test; all participants will undergo screening before the race, and those who fail the test will be disqualified from competing.
7. Competition Rules
（One) This competition will follow the relevant regulations for open-water swimming events set forth by the Chinese Swimming Association. Athletes must check in before entering the water to either participate in the race or swim freely.
（TwoAthletes must wear the color swim cap and safety buoy specified for their age group at the start. Start from the designated area, swim toward the finish line along the route specified by the competition rules. When passing the turning buoy markers, you must navigate around them on the outer side. Any competitor who fails to take the outer path or shortens the distance by cutting in closer will be penalized, resulting in disqualification and the cancellation of their race result.
（Three) Athletes may compete in any swimming style.
8. Admission Rankings and Awards
The competition features individual awards and team awards.
（One) Individual Award: Each age group has more thanThe top eight finishers will be awarded for groups with 10 or more participants; the top three finishers in groups with fewer than 10 athletes will receive recognition.
（Two）Team AwardCountMethod of distribution:The top eight projects are:11. Scoring is based on 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3; athletes who do not place receive 2 points, which are added to the team score. Only the top three-ranked events count.According to each9, 7, and 6 points are awarded; athletes who do not place receive 2 points, which count toward the team score. Athletes participating in the "Changyou" event each earn 2 points for their team (with a maximum of 80 points allowed per team).
（Three) Team Award: The team award is given to participating teams, with the top…EightNames will be awarded based on the combined scores from the individual sprint race and the "Swim Freely" round—teams with higher total scores will rank higher. In the event of a tie in total scores between two teams, the tie will be broken by their performance in the individual event.If multiple groups are tied for the top positions, the group with more second-place finishes in individual events will rank higher, and this tie-breaking rule continues sequentially.
（Four) Competition awards: In the individual speed race, the top three finishers will receive gold, silver, and bronze medals, while participants ranked fourth through eighth will be awarded certificates of achievement. For the team event, trophies will be presented to the top eight teams.
9. Funding
Each participating team is responsible for their round-trip travel expenses, accommodation and meals during the competition, as well as the participation service fee.
10. Registration and Check-in
（One) ByChinese Swimming Association's Collective MembersRegister for the competition as a team—no individual entries accepted.Affected byIndividual registration.This competition will use online registration.
Each team should designate a specific person to handle the registration process uniformly.Please log in when registering, each participating team.Visit the website at http://www.yue716.com, select this competition, and then click Register Now to sign up. (Teams using this system for the first time are asked to first log in to the WeChat mini-program “Shuima Sports” and register using their mobile phone number.) Alternatively, you can choose this competition directly within the WeChat mini-program “Shuima Sports” to complete your registration. The registration process details can be found atSign upCheck in the middle, and if you encounter any technical issues during the process, please reach out during business hours (Monday to Friday, mornings).09:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:30, please call the technical support hotline at 0531-81602556.
Regarding the procedures and rulesRegardingFor inquiries, please contact the Social Activities Department of the General Administration Swimming Center at:010-67170581. Participants who fail to register by the deadline or do not follow the specified registration procedures will not be accommodated.Please have the participating teams atComplete the online registration by August 22.
According to the registration form established by the conference,8Month22Recently sent an email to [email protected], and please mail the stamped paper application form and the "Voluntary Participation Agreement" to: Gulou South Road, Hailing District, Taizhou City, Jiangsu ProvinceTaizhou Wenlv Cultural Industry Development Co., Ltd., No. 516 Recipient:Gu Hang(Received) Contact number:13913897737
（Two) A participation service fee is charged to each athlete and swimmer.135YuanIncludes insurance premium,Swim caps, safety flotation devices, race bags, and more, pressPlease transfer to the designated account.
Payee: Taizhou City Cultural Tourism and Cultural Industry Development Co., Ltd.;
Bank of Account: Bank of China Limited, Taizhou Hailing Sub-branch;
Account Number:505371709794；
(Please indicate the no.25th National Open Water Swimming Championships + Club Name
（Three) All participating sports teams are required to,9Month6DayPlease check in and collect your competition credentials and materials at Taizhou Hotel (Address: No. 88 Yingbin Road, Hailing District, Taizhou City) before 4:00 PM. The organizing committee and technical meeting will be held at 4:30 PM—team leaders and coaches are requested to attend on time. Contact: Gu Hang, Phone: 13913897737
（Four) Each team’s participation safety commitment form must be submitted to the event organizing committee during the’s technical meeting.
（Five) Please bring your own.2.4×A 1.6-meter team flagOrThe team flag awarded by the Chinese Swimming Association.
11. Referees
Technical representatives, arbitration committee members, and key core referees are selected by the organizing unit; any remaining positions will be filled as needed.ByThe event organizing committee has selected local referees.40 people,Lifeguard20 volunteers and 40 participants joined this competition.
Twelve,Suggest staying at a hotel
1Hui Binlou Hotel: Near the competition venue
Address:Jidong Road, Hailing District, Taizhou City, Jiangsu ProvinceRoom 101，Contact number:0523-86807778；
2Golden Phoenix Grand Hotel: A business-oriented hotel located near the venue.
Address: Fenghuang East RoadOn the 18th, contact number: 0523-86155555;
3• Beautiful & Elegant Hotel: A mid-to-high-end chain hotel located near the competition venue and adjacent to the Fengcheng River Scenic Area.
Address: Gulou South RoadNo. 516, contact number: 0523-88759188;
4• Chunlan Business Hotel: A business-oriented hotel located near the competition venue.
Address: Yingbin Road, Hailing District, TaizhouNumber 88, contact number: 0523-80828888;
5• R&F Wanda Grand Hyatt Hotel: A downtown hotel with a prime location
Address: Jichuan East Road, Hailing DistrictNo. 222, contact number: 0523-86699999.
12. For matters not covered herein, further notice will be provided.
Original link:
https://www.swimming.org.cn/xhgg/2025/0708/659884.html
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