Copenhagen
Open Masters

The cosiest and probably most fun masters swim meet.
Join us in Copenhagen on 2nd of November 2024

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Registration deadline - 6th of October 2024

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Welcome to Copenhagen Open Masters 2024

Copenhagen Open Masters is a masters swim meet, and we are proud to this year be able to celebrate the 36 anniversary.  

The 36th COM swim meet takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark, 

  • Date: Saturday, 2nd of November 2024 
  • Location: Kastrup Svømmehal, Røllikevej 4, 2770 Kastrup
  • Registration deadline: 6th of October 2024

The swim meet is sprint oriented and has always been known for the cosy and relaxed atmosphere. Nevertheless, the meet does not lack in quality, and is visited by former Olympians and masters world record holders. The swim meet attracts masters swimmers from all over Europe.

The pool, hotels and the party location are all very close to Copenhagen Airport, so traveling to and from is easy.

Many participants considers the party to be one of the highlights of the swim meet. At the party, swimmers can mingle, watch the prize ceremony, and once the music begins, there’s dancing! At the bar, one can buy wine, soda and of course the famous Danish seasonal beer, Carslberg Julebryg (Christmas brew), released every year in November. All of course at very reasonable prizes.

Please note, it’s a requirement to be at the party, in order to receive the prizes won.

Swim meet program 2024

Livetiming for 2024 available on Swimify

Part 1 - Saturday morning

Download Swim Meet Program

Results from previous years

The results from COM 2023, COM 2022, COM 2021 and COM 2019 can be found at LiveTiming.

Part 2 - Saturday afternoon

Important information

Competition Schedule

  • Warm-up Friday          18:00 -> 19:00 ( 6.00 PM -> 7.00 PM )
  • Warm-up Saturday     8:45 -> 9:45    ( 8.45 AM -> 9.45 AM )
  • Swim meet part 1       10:00 -> 12:00  ( 10 AM -> 12 PM ) 
  • Lunch session             12:00 -> 13:45   ( 12 PM -> 1.45 PM )
  • Swim meet part 2       14:00 -> 16:30  ( 2 PM -> 4.30 PM )
Please note times subject to change.
 

Party Schedule

  • Doors open                    17:00 ( 5 PM )
  • Welcome Drink            17.00  -> 17.30 ( 5 PM -> 5.30 PM )
  • Party                                  18:00 -> 24:00 ( 6 PM -> 12 AM )

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Eligible age groups

  • Pre-masters: 2000 – 2004
  • Masters: Before 1999 

Prices

  • Individual entry  – 80,- DKK
  • Relay – 120,- DKK
  • Party Entry Ticket – 300,- DKK
  • Sandwiches – 70,- DKK (When pre-ordered online.  Price on race day 80,- DKK )

Cancelations and changes

  • All changes needs to be in the  registered no later than
    Friday, 1st of November 5 PM.
  • It will not be possible to make changes on the event day.
  • No shows will be registered as DNS.  

Alcohol policy

  • Alcohol or beer is not permitted in the swimming area. 

Café Klorfri

  • Support the hosting swim club by visiting the shop during the meet. There will be served beverages, sandwiches and more. 
  • There is also the possibility to enter the clubs raffle, and get the chance to win amazing prices. 

Officials

  • All required officials and support staff will be provided by KVIK.  

Location Overview

  • Location marked with “A” = Swimming pool
  • Locations marked with “B” = hotel locations and one party location
  • Blue lines = Walking path to pool
  • For more information about suggested hotels, please scroll downwards.
  • Please note – hotels are picked and suggested based on their location (close to pool and party location) – no affiliation between us and the hotels

Things to remember related to the party .....

  • Admission to party requires ticket.
  • Please purchase party ticket along with swim meet registration.
  • Your swimming club must collect an envelope with tickets to the party. Tickets can be handed over at the pool kitchen.
  • It’s not allowed to bring your own food or drinks.
  • Prize ceremony only at the party. Only National, Nordic, European and World records will be rewarded.
  • Showing of tickets is mandatory at party location in order to be admitted to the party.
  • Beverages (beer, wine, drinks) can be purchased at the party.
  • You are not allowed to bring your own beverages to the party.
  • You can pay by card at the party. Paying by cash is possible, but refund might be limited as we primarily rely on that customers paying by card.
  • There will be a lottery at the pool kitchen.
  • Party location: Skottegårdsskolen, 2770 Kastrup. 10 mins walk from pool. See Google maps above (Map overview)

Party Ticket

Admission to party requires ticket.
Your swimming club must collect an envelope at the Café Klorfri, with the tickets to the party.

Beverages

Beverages (beer, wine, drinks) can be purchased at the party, but please remember that you are not allowed to bring your own beverages to the party.

Pay

You can pay by card at the party.
Paying by cash is possible, but refund might be limited as we primarily rely on that customers paying by card.

COM 2019 in 2 minutes

Copenhagen Open Masters 2019, told in 2 minutes. From warm-up, officials meeting, lottery, a couple of races, and then the dinner, the prize ceremony and the party. Hope to see you all on 7th November 2020 for another one 🙂

Duel in the Pool

A 1984-Olympian on a 27-year taper, a multiple masters record holder out of the pool for 10 years, and a ghost who returns every 5 years. All in the same age group and in the same heat! Can it be more dramatic? Click and see how it went.

All the way from Chile!

Nicolas Villaroel came all the way from Chile! Yes he did! Listen to this short interview, and be inspired. Copenhagen Open Masters is a cosy swim meet, meant to gather masters swimmers from all over the world.