MPSF Open Water Championships - Masters/Open 5Kilometer and 1Kilometer Open Water Swim

The 2nd MPSF Open Water Swimming Championships will be contested Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Marine Stadium in Long Beach, Calif. Be a part of the second ever intercollegiate conference championship in open water swimming. The MPSF Championships in OWS could potentially lead to an NCAA Championship in the sport. Open water swimming has been in the Olympics since 2008. Alumni from institutions eligible for MPSF membership in OWS have participated in every one of these Olympic competitions and have medaled in both the men’s and women’s events. The Marine Stadium will host Rowing and Canoeing during the 2028 Olympic Games. Long Beach will also host the Open Water Swimming and Triathlon events for the 2028 Olympic Games. The Masters/Open 5 Kilometer and 1 Kilometer Open Water Swim participants are encouraged to affiliate with the MPSF member institution that they swam collegiately for or graduated from. Alumni team scoring will be done and special recognition will be given to the winning alumni team. Don't forget to wear your team colors.