The 2.5km 2012 NZMS Openwater Swimming Championships, will be held at Tahunanui Beach, Nelson on Sunday 5^th February at 9.10am (Waitangi Weekend). The race is hosted by Tasman Gold Masters and it will be run in conjunction with the local Multisport/Triathlon club's 3.8km swim.

As part of the EpicSwim weekend at Lake Taupo hosted by Swimming NZ, a 2.5km race for Masters Swimmers will be held on Sunday 15^th January 2012.  For those Masters swimmers who have participated at the EpicSwim before, the race will be held over the same course as for 2010 and 2011. For further information contact Mike Bodger, Secretary NZMS.   or look at the website www.epicswim.co.nz

Dont forget about the Masters Classic on Sunday the 15th. $5 from every entry in that race will go directly to Masters Swimming New Zealand.

The State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series is a six-race ocean swim series taking place on some of New Zealand's most beautiful harbours and beaches. Whether you are a first-time ocean swimmer, competent recreation swimmer, or going all out to be your age group champion there's something for everyone. Fun events to keep you fit and motivated through the summer and distances for every ability –

1. 200m State OceanKids

2. 'Give It A Go' 300m ocean swim for all ages and take part as an individual or teams,

3. 'Step It Up 1000m' ocean swim

4. 'I'm Going Long' ocean swim ranging from 2.6 to 3.3km.

Wellington Harbour is set to become an open water battle field for some of Australasia's best swimmers. On Saturday 29th January the State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series returns to Wellington for the State Capital Classic, race three of the six race series, and it is shaping up to be the largest and strongest field ever assembled in Wellington.