Mission Statement: To create and promote open water swimming opportunities for Mississippi Swimming.

Southern Zone Championships are open to ages 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and open division. Athletes will be selected via the top total combined scores based on Hy-Tek’s Age Group Power Point totals in the following events (NOT single age power point totals): 11-12 500/400 free and 1000/800 free 13-14 1000/800 free and 1650/1500 free 15-16 1000/800 free and 1650/1500 free Open 1000/800 free and 1650/1500 free Times must be achieved between September 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025. To be considered, a swimmer must have achieved at least an age group Power Point score of 550 in one of the qualifying events

As always if you or any of your athletes or parents have questions about open water participation and opportunities feel free to email the Open Water chairman, Brittney Borbash: [email protected]