
Competitions
Race to the avanto!
Winter swimming is a sport that is taken seriously but in a playful manner. The Tampere Winter Swimmers have achieved many honorable placements in both the national and world championships, as well as in other winter swimming competitions. The so-called ”Laurin Malja” is awarded at the national championships to the club with the most participants across all categories, and due to our enthusiastic membership, it has mostly found a comfortable home in the glass cabinet of the fireplace room, although it occasionally visits other associations for a change of scenery.
However, there’s no need to head into the avanto with gritted teeth. Our primary goal is to reach the finish line alive! A good team spirit is essential. The main focus is to compete against oneself and collect points for the common trophy.
Races and rules
The traditional competition distance is 25 meters of breaststroke, with the head not allowed to go underwater. Races are held in age categories, with smaller competitions having age groups every 10 years and larger ones every 5 years; both men and women compete, and timing is used. In the competition categories, there are also 4 x 25m relays, which must include at least one woman on the team. There are three relay categories, where the participants’ ages are summed to create the Under 200 years category, the 200-239 years category, and the Over 240 years category.Winter swimming competitions also have categories for Norpat, who swim 25m without timing, and for Kuutit, who are those just taking a dip. In the national championships, there are also 25m freestyle and 50m breaststroke events. In the world championships, events now include breaststroke and freestyle distances from 25m to 450m. A head covering is mandatory for swimmers, while shoes and gloves are prohibited in the competition categories but allowed in others.
1. Kaupinoja races
Kaupinoja hosts two annual competitions: Kaupin Kuohut in early November and the Pirkanmaa Winter Swimming Event in early April. In these competitions, participants swim 25m breaststroke in the competitive categories, as well as in the Norpat and Kuutit categories, and in relays. The Pirkanmaa Winter Swimming Event traditionally features the Turku-Tampere relay. Participation in these competitions is free for members of the Tampereen Talviuimarit and open for anybody interested. Remember to register in advance.
2. National championships
The national championships (SM-kisat) are held annually at the end of February or the beginning of March. The Tampere Winter Swimmers traditionally participate in large numbers. The association covers the costs for each participating member for up to 3 events, as well as any potential relay participation. We also arrange transportation and book accommodations as needed; however, these costs will be borne by the participants themselves.
National championship rules https://www.suomenlatu.fi/tapahtumia/talviuinnin-sm-kilpailut/saannot.html
3. World championships
The world championships (MM-kisat) are held every two years. The Tampere Winter Swimmers also cover the costs for their members participating in these competitions for up to 3 events, as well as any potential relay participation. We will also explore travel options and arrange accommodations, which will be paid for by the participants themselves.
World championship rules https://iwsa.world/world-championship/rules/
Competition Committee
The association has its own Competition Committee, whose task is to manage registrations and ensure the smooth running of practical matters during competition trips and events held at the sauna. Additionally, the committee ensures that our competitors are familiar with the competition rules and arrive prepared and equipped, fostering a strong team spirit!
The Competition Committee also organizes swimming sessions at Kaleva Swimming Hall and provides swimming training and coaching for interested members whenever possible.
Contact information for the Competition Committee representative:
Anne Haanpää
phone 040 567 7007
anne.haanpaa@gmail.com


Results & Events
- Pirkanmaan Talviuintitapahtuma 5.4. tervetuloa!Kaupinojan saunalla taas perinteinen Pirkanmaan Talviuintitapahtuma 5.4.2025Kilpauinnit alkavat klo 12, joten ainakin hiljainen tunti jää väliin. Ilmoitamme myöhemmin miten sauna aukeaa yleisölle, kun tiedämme osallistujien määrän. Ohjelmassa:Kilpasarjat:Rintauintikisa 25 m:– radalla kierretään poiju, ratoja on kaksi– päälaki ei saa käydä veden alla– uima-asu säädyllinen ja päähine pakollinenSarjat: A1 alle 15v, A2 15 – 19 B 20… Lue lisää: Pirkanmaan Talviuintitapahtuma 5.4. tervetuloa!
- Terveisiä Pajulahden SM-kisoista!Talviuinnin SM-kisat käytiin viime viikonloppuna Pajulahden urheiluopistolla. Tampereen Talviuimareita oli tietysti mukana reipas joukkue – eri kilpasarjoissa, viesteissä, kuutteja ja huutosakkia. Mitaleita tuli mykistävät määrät – kaikkiaan 15 kultaa, 9 hopeaa ja 7 pronssia henkilökohtaisissa lajeissa, ja 1 viestikulta. Laurin malja lähti Lahden Avantouimareille vaikka kolmen parhaan seuran joukossa toisina oltiinkin. Jokainen uimari teki mahtavaa… Lue lisää: Terveisiä Pajulahden SM-kisoista!
- Kisamatka Talviuinnin SM-kisoihin Pajulahteen 31.1.-2.2.2025Tampereen Talviuimarit järjestää jäsenilleen kisamatkan Pajulahteen 31.1.-2.2.2025. Alustava aikataulu: Lähtö pe 31.1. klo 11:00 Vanha Kirkko ja paluu su 2.2. viestikilpailujen ja palkintojenjaon jälkeen n klo 18. Kilpasarjat Kilpailuissa on omat sarjat sekä naisille että miehille ikäsarjojen mukaan. Mestaruusmitalit jaetaan sarjojen kolmelle parhaalle aikojen mukaan. Lisäksi mahdollisuus osallistua rentosarjoihin: Alustava kisaohjelma PERJANTAI: Rintauinti 50m sekä… Lue lisää: Kisamatka Talviuinnin SM-kisoihin Pajulahteen 31.1.-2.2.2025
