Next to the ONKS in the pool, there is also a Dutch Championships Open Water for Students (NKS Open Water) since 2013. This competition takes place during summer and is suitable for all students at HBO or University.
This year, the NK Studenten Open Water will take place on Sunday 16 June 2024, in the Huigpark (2312 CX, Leiden). On the programme are the following distances:
- 1000m breaststroke
- 1000m freestyle
- 4x100m freestyle relay
Information of the 2024 edition has not yet been released. Below you can find the information and specifics of the 2023 edition:
The organizing association of this edition is E.L.S.Z.W.V. Aquamania. The participation costs will be €10,00 per individual distance and €15,00 if you swim both the 1000m breaststroke and 1000m freestyle. The participation costs for the 4x100m freestyle are €4,00 per team. Electronic time measurement will be used during the competition, the rent of the band, that registers your time, is €3,00 per person. For registration of the 2023 edition the form below this page can be downloaded, filled in and send to zwemmen@aquamanialeiden.nl. The deadline for the registration of the NKS Open Water is May 28th 2023. Click here, or mail to zwemmen@aquamanialeiden.nl for more information.
The NKS Open Water records can be found below:
