The 35th annual Chelmsford Challenge will take place this Sunday (February 23) at the Ntshingwayo/Chelmsford Dam.
The event will be hosted by the Newcastle Swimming and Lifesaving Club, and is a popular gathering for open water swimmers. Swimmers from across the country travel to Newcastle to partake in the well-established event, which takes place at one of Newcastle’s most serene dams.
There will be events of different distances in which swimmers can participate:
- 3000 metre (3km) swim for men and women,
- 1000 metre (1km) swim for men and women,
- 500 metre fun swim.
In association with the organisers of the event, Ferrum High School also host a triathlon on the day of the challenge.
The community of Newcastle is invited to enjoy some leisure time at the dam with friends and family, with food and drink on sale from exhibitors during the course of the day.
How to enter:
Online entries will close on February 21. To register, visit www.swimnewcastle.co.za for more information. For more details on the Chelmsford Challenge, contact Christo (083 375 5883) or Johan (082 923 0078).
The Newcastle Advertiser wishes all the swimmers who will be participating in the challenge, the best of luck.
Will you be taking part in the Chelmsford Challenge this year? Contact us on newed2@caxton.co.za and tell us about your experience.
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