The Alfred Nikodem Memorial will take place, as usual, on 26 December at 11:00 at the northern tip of Slovanský Island. We are delighted that you are interested in taking part in its 78th edition. Swimmers who are not registered with the Czech Swimming Federation are welcome, provided they meet the requirements below.
- Good health.
A doctor must certify your fitness for winter swimming using the standard form available here. As an unaffiliated swimmer, select “jednorázová prohlídka” (one-off medical examination). A general practitioner, as well as a sports physician, may issue this certificate.
- You must demonstrate that you can swim your chosen distance — 100 or 300 metres — in cold water.
- One option is to submit a video of your swim. It must clearly show when the swim took place (for example, by showing that day’s newspaper), how long it lasted (five minutes for the 100-metre distance, thirteen minutes for 300 metres) and the water temperature. This must be below 6°C and is usually demonstrated by filming a thermometer or linking to a publicly available temperature reading. Upload your video to Úschovna, YouTube or a similar service and send the link with your entry to the email address below.
- Another option is a trial swim in the December-cold Vltava with our member Jaroslava Hodisová (email: otuzilci-praha@email.cz). These swims take place by prior arrangement only during I. PKO training in Prague-Braník, usually on Thursdays between 17:00 and 18:00. They can also be arranged on Mondays and Wednesdays between 16:00 and 18:00, or Saturdays between 10:00 and 12:00. You can use our comfortably heated clubhouse, less than 100 metres from the river. Other times may be arranged in exceptional cases.
- A trial swim outside Prague may also be possible with a cold-water swimmer known to us who can confirm your readiness. This must be arranged individually depending on your location, with event director Tomáš Prokop on 606 754 905.
- Pay the CZK 300 entry fee. It must reach account 6147514003/5500 by the entry deadline. A payment QR code can be sent on request.
YOUR ENTRY MUST INCLUDE:
- Your first name, surname, year of birth, place of residence, chosen distance (100 or 300 metres), and a link to your trial swim or details of when and with whom you completed it. ATTACH A SCAN OF YOUR MEDICAL CERTIFICATE, NO MORE THAN ONE YEAR OLD.
- SEND EVERYTHING BY EMAIL TO otuzilci-praha@email.cz.
- THE DEADLINE IS 22 DECEMBER. YOUR TRIAL SWIM MUST ALSO HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY THEN.
PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE VENUE (ŽOFÍN PALACE) BY APPROXIMATELY 09:30 AT THE LATEST AND CHECK IN IN PERSON WITH THE REGISTRATION TEAM. REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 10:00, AND YOU SHOULD ALLOW TIME FOR A QUEUE.
We look forward to seeing you and enjoying the event together.
Official Alfred Nikodem Memorial programme (in Czech)
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