Ireland Swim History Criteria
In the Ireland Swim History database, ILDSA will publish details of any historical swim fitting these criteria:
Swims in the history will be categorised as “Marathon” or “Non-Marathon”.
Marathon Swims
ILDSA set these criteria for consideration as a marathon swim:
- Solo swims, either ‘skins’ or wetsuit : minimum distance 10km
- Relay swims, either ‘skins’ or wetsuit : minimum distance 20km
Note on “multi-point” or “multi-leg” swims (including “out and back”): to be considered a marathon swim, at least one leg of the swim needs to be 10km+.
Non-Marathon Swims: Pioneer, Landmark, Classic
Every swimmer knows that some swims may be challenging and noteworthy, even if they aren’t marathon distance (ask anyone who’s swum the 6km Rathlin Island route from Rue Point to Ballycastle). Non-marathon swims will be listed where they meet a definition of Pioneer, Landmark, or Classic. Swimmers are invited to submit non-marathon swims for consideration for this category, and the ILDSA committee will review each submission on an individual basis.
If you have an historical swim that meets the criteria outlined above that you would like to have recorded within the ILDSA website, please let us know and a member of the team will follow up with you. Either email [email protected] with a brief outline of your swim and contact details, or complete this short Google form.
Acknowledgements: ILDSA are indebted to the Marathon Swimmers’ Federation and ILDSA Life Member Ned Denison for their inspiration in drawing up these criteria.