- Italian athletes belonging to the competitive and master categories, in possession of FIN membership (cross-country swimming), valid for the 2024/25 competitive season;
- Foreign “competitive” athletes who are members of foreign federations affiliated with LEN (Ligue Européenne de Natation) or FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation), provided they present ID and declaration form;
- Foreign “master” athletes registered for a sports club belonging to a sports federation, provided that they submit the declaration form, signed by a representative of their home club, with an attached copy of a document proving membership for the foreign club;
- Unregistered foreign “master” athletes in possession of competitive medical certification required by Italian regulations, provided that they sign the liability release form, accompanied by a copy of an identity document.
- Italian or foreign athletes in possession of ASI membership (swimming), valid for the 2025 sports season.
Application for membership can be made by one of the following procedures:
- Application to an ASI affiliated society;
- Request to the GP Sicilia Organizing Committee, during race registration (following the procedure provided in the event regulations, where applicable).
- Italian competitive medical certificate;
- Membership form completed and signed by the athlete or a parent in case of a minor;
- Tax identification number and valid ID.
- Online individual membership (during race registration): € 5.00;
- Individual membership at own company: € 3.50;
- Free membership for the first 250 athletes registered for GP Sicilia 2025.
Membership is valid for 365 days from the date of subscription.
Application for membership or renewal should be sent to the e-mail address info@siciliaopenwater.com, by the registration closing date of the race in which you intend to register your athletes.
- Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws;
- Certificate of company’s Tax Code Allocation;
- President’s ID;
- Membership form completed and signed by the president of the society;
- Registration form filled in with the data of the athletes they intend to register.
- First affiliation: free (in agreement with GP Sicily);
- Membership renewal: €40.00.
Registration for the Grand Prix Sicilia Openwater 2025 must be made by filling out the following online form and will be validated only after verification that the entry fee has been paid.
- Free ASI membership (for the first 250 registrants only);
- Inclusion in the individual and company rankings of the GP Sicilia;
- T-Shirt Sicily Openwater 2025 (with the names of all those enrolled in the 2025 edition);
- Cap Sicily Openwater 2025 (only for the first 250 registrants).
- Individual registration Grand Prix Sicilia Openwater 2025: € 15.00.
The registration fee is free for the first 3 athletes and the first 3 female athletes of the absolute final rankings of the Cross Country (Agonist/Master) and Sprint (Agonist/Master) Circuits of GP Sicilia 2024:
- Agonists: Capostagno Simone, Gambino Matilde, Giaconia Giacomo, Lauricella Giovanni, Manni Maria Paola, Molonia Gabriele, Piccione Gaia, Rappa Emilia, Schifano Filippo, Sirchia Federica, Tripodi Tiziano;
- Masters: De Luca Angela, Frontera Fabio, Gully Mauro Filippo, Mazzuca Giovanni, Messina Maria, Mollica Alessandro, Rosciglione Vittoria, Sapuppo Annamaria.
Competition entry fees are specified in the regulations of the individual events.
Each organizing club, at its discretion may propose combined entry fees for a single athlete’s participation in several races of the same event or progressive staggered entry fees.
Active registrations at the time of closing registration are considered valid and final, and in addition:
- If the athlete fails to participate, regardless of the reason for his or her absence, the registration fee will still be due, either from the athlete or his or her club;
- In the event of cancellation of the race, for independent causes and/or not attributable to the will of the organizers, including the revocation of the authorization to hold the race by the competent Public Bodies, for any reason whatsoever, the registered participant shall have nothing to claim from the GP Sicilia Organizing Committee and the individual organizing societies, not even by way of reimbursement of expenses incurred or to be incurred, the registration also being valid as a waiver of any claim for damages and/or compensation and/or any claim for reinstatement and/or satisfaction of any pecuniary prejudice suffered and being suffered;
- In the event that, the conditions occur to proceed with moving the race to a later date, the registrant will have the option of confirming his or her registration or surrendering it to an athlete not previously registered, losing any right to any compensation or adding any difference.
The sprint circuit will include races held over distances from the Sea Mile to 2,500 mt.
To access the ranking is mandatory:
- Being enrolled in GP Sicily 2025;
- Hold a minimum of 2 sprint circuit races (including finals).
The final score will be composed of the sum of the best 5 scores, acquired among the sprint circuit races (including the final).
AWARDS
- Overall competitive, masters/amateur ranking: Top 3 overall classified athletes by gender;
- Competitive, masters/amateur category rankings: Top 3 ranked athletes by gender and category.
The final score of each club will be composed of the sum of the final scores of its athletes in the sprint circuit standings (including the final).
AWARDS
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Competitive ranking: Top 3 ranked companies;
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Master/amateur ranking: Top 3 ranked companies.
The cross-country circuit will include races held over distances from 2,500 mt to 10,000 mt.
To access the ranking is mandatory:
- Being enrolled in GP Sicily 2025;
- Play a minimum of 2 cross-country circuit races (including finals).
The final score will be composed of the sum of the best 5 scores, acquired among the cross-country circuit races (including the final).
AWARDS
- Overall competitive, masters/amateur ranking: Top 3 overall classified athletes by gender;
- Competitive, masters/amateur category rankings: Top 3 ranked athletes by gender and category.
The final score of each club will be composed of the sum of the final scores of its athletes in the cross-country circuit standings (including the final).
AWARDS
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Competitive ranking: Top 3 ranked companies;
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Master/amateur ranking: Top 3 ranked companies.
Athletes will be divided into groups, taking into account the type of membership and divided into categories according to gender and year of birth:
AGONISTS
| CATEGORIA | MASCHI | FEMMINE | SPRINT | MEZZOFONDO | FONDO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETA’ | ANNO DI NASCITA | ETA’ | ANNO DI NASCITA | 1.852/2.500 MT | 2.501/4.999 MT | 5.000/10.000 MT | |
| Esordienti A | 12-13 anni | 2013 / 2012 | 11-12 anni | 2014 / 2013 | ● | ● | |
| Ragazzi | 14-15-16 anni | 2011 / 2009 | 13-14 anni | 2012 / 2011 | ● | ● | ● |
| Juniores | 17-18 anni | 2008 / 2007 | 15-16 anni | 2010 / 2009 | ● | ● | ● |
| Assoluta (Cad-Sen) | 19 e oltre | 2006 e prec. | 17 e oltre | 2008 e prec. | ● | ● | ● |
MASTERS/AMATEURS.
| CATEGORIA | MASCHI / FEMMINE | SPRINT | MEZZOFONDO | FONDO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETA’ | ANNO DI NASCITA | 1.852/2.500 MT | 2.501/4.999 MT | 5.000/10.000 MT | |||
| M20 | 20-24 anni | 2005 / 2001 | ● | ● | ● | ||
| M25 | 25-29 anni | 2000 / 1996 | ● | ● | ● | ||
| M30 | 30-34 anni | 1995 / 1991 | ● | ● | ● | ||
| M35 | 35-39 anni | 1990/ 1986 | ● | ● | ● | ||
| M40 | 40-44 anni | 1985 / 1981 | ● | ● | ● | ||
| M45 | 45-49 anni | 1980/ 1976 | ● | ● | ● | ||
| M50 | 50-54 anni | 1975 / 1971 | ● | ● | ● | ||
| M55 | 55-59 anni | 1970 / 1966 | ● | ● | ● | ||
| M60 | 60-64 anni | 1965 / 1961 | ● | ● | ● | ||
| M65 | 65-69 anni | 1960 / 1956 | ● | ● | ● | ||
| M70 | 70-74 anni | 1955 / 1951 | ● | ● | ● | ||
| M75 | 75-79 anni | 1950 / 1946 | ● | ● | ● | ||
| M80 | 80-84 anni | 1945 / 1941 | ● | ● | ● | ||
Scores for each race will be awarded according to the following absolute finishing orders: Female Agonists, Male Agonists, Female Masters/Amateurs, Male Masters/Amateurs. All scores will be awarded according to the following tables:
SPRINT/FINISH RACES
| RANK | PUNTI | RANK | PUNTI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300 | 26 | 20 |
| 2 | 280 | 27 | 19 |
| 3 | 260 | 28 | 18 |
| 4 | 240 | 29 | 17 |
| 5 | 225 | 30 | 16 |
| 6 | 210 | 31 | 15 |
| 7 | 195 | 32 | 14 |
| 8 | 180 | 33 | 13 |
| 9 | 165 | 34 | 12 |
| 10 | 150 | 35 | 11 |
| 11 | 140 | 36 | 10 |
| 12 | 130 | 37 | 9 |
| 13 | 120 | 38 | 8 |
| 14 | 110 | 39 | 7 |
| 15 | 100 | 40 | 6 |
| 16 | 90 | 41 | 5 |
| 17 | 80 | 42 | 4 |
| 18 | 70 | 43 | 3 |
| 19 | 60 | 44 | 2 |
| 20 | 50 | 45° > | 1 |
| 21 | 45 | ||
| 22 | 40 | ||
| 23 | 35 | ||
| 24 | 30 | ||
| 25 | 25 |
TRIALS VALID AS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
| RANK | PUNTI | RANK | PUNTI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 400 | 26 | 25 |
| 2 | 375 | 27 | 23 |
| 3 | 345 | 28 | 21 |
| 4 | 320 | 29 | 19 |
| 5 | 300 | 30 | 17 |
| 6 | 280 | 31 | 15 |
| 7 | 260 | 32 | 14 |
| 8 | 240 | 33 | 13 |
| 9 | 220 | 34 | 12 |
| 10 | 200 | 35 | 11 |
| 11 | 185 | 36 | 10 |
| 12 | 175 | 37 | 9 |
| 13 | 160 | 38 | 8 |
| 14 | 145 | 39 | 7 |
| 15 | 135 | 40 | 6 |
| 16 | 120 | 41 | 5 |
| 17 | 105 | 42 | 4 |
| 18 | 95 | 43 | 3 |
| 19 | 80 | 44 | 2 |
| 20 | 65 | 45° > | 1 |
| 21 | 60 | ||
| 22 | 55 | ||
| 23 | 45 | ||
| 24 | 40 | ||
| 25 | 30 |
FINAL
| RANK | PUNTI | RANK | PUNTI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 500 | 26 | 30 |
| 2 | 465 | 27 | 27 |
| 3 | 435 | 28 | 24 |
| 4 | 400 | 29 | 21 |
| 5 | 375 | 30 | 18 |
| 6 | 350 | 31 | 15 |
| 7 | 325 | 32 | 14 |
| 8 | 300 | 33 | 13 |
| 9 | 275 | 34 | 12 |
| 10 | 250 | 35 | 11 |
| 11 | 235 | 36 | 10 |
| 12 | 215 | 37 | 9 |
| 13 | 200 | 38 | 8 |
| 14 | 185 | 39 | 7 |
| 15 | 165 | 40 | 6 |
| 16 | 150 | 41 | 5 |
| 17 | 135 | 42 | 4 |
| 18 | 115 | 43 | 3 |
| 19 | 100 | 44 | 2 |
| 20 | 85 | 45° > | 1 |
| 21 | 75 | ||
| 22 | 65 | ||
| 23 | 60 | ||
| 24 | 50 | ||
| 25 | 40 |
- In case a final competition, is also valid as a regional championship, the score related to the final will be assigned
- No points will be awarded to athletes who have not finished the race (DNF), who are disqualified (DQ) or who although registered do not take part in the race (DNS);
- In the event of withdrawal (DNF) or disqualification (DQ), while not awarding any points, the race will be considered valid for the purposes of calculating the minimum number of events required for access to the GP Sicilia rankings;
- In case of interruption or reduction of the distance provided for each race, the provisions of the FIN regulations shall apply.
“Competitive” athletes registered with Sicilian clubs who take part in events of national and/or international character in the current season will be awarded the following scoring bonuses:
PARTICIPATION
- 50 points for summoning to regional/national representative teams for national or international federal events;
- 50 points for participation in the Italian cross-country, absolute and/or category championships;
- 50 points for participation in international stages of LEN Cup, FINA Marathon Swim World Series, FINA UltraMarathon Swim Series.
PLACEMENT
- 150 points for first place overall or category;
- 100 points for second place overall or category;
- 50 points for third place overall or category.
Athletes holding dual FIN/ASI memberships with different clubs, while acquiring valid scores for their own individual rankings and contributing to FIN club rankings, will not score for ASI club rankings.
In the event that 2 or more athletes, at the end of the season, are tied in the standings of any GP Sicilia circuit, the final position, both overall and category, will be assigned to them according to the placing achieved in the last race of the relevant circuit.
In the event that 2 or more clubs, at the end of the season, are tied in the ranking of any GP Sicilia circuit, the final position will be assigned to them according to the placement achieved in the individual “Grand Prix Sicilia” ranking by the best 3 athletes of each club.
For the 2024/25 Competitive Season, the CR FIN Sicily, in collaboration with the organizing clubs, announces the following Regional Specialty, Absolute and Category Championships:
- Regional 10K Championship: 9th Cape Periplo del Capo – Milazzo (ME), 31/08/2025 – 9,999 mt;
- Regional Cross-country Championship: 6th Avola Openwater “Classic” – Avola (SR), 7/09/2025 – 5,000 mt.
- Regional Mezzofondo Championship: 1st Cyclops Trophy – Aci Trezza (CT), 28/09/2025 – 4,000 mt.
AWARDS
- Overall competitive/master rankings: Top 3 overall classified athletes by gender;
- Competitive/master’s category rankings: First-place athletes by gender and category
For the 2024/25 Competitive Season, the ASI Sicily CR, in collaboration with the organizing societies, announces the following Specialty, Absolute and Category Regional Championships:
- Regional Sprint Championship: 6th Avola Openwater “Sprint” – Avola (SR), 7/09/2025 – 1,852 mt.
AWARDS
- Overall competitive/master rankings: Top 3 overall classified athletes by gender;
- Competitive/master’s category rankings: First-place athletes by gender and category
The final of the Grand Prix Sicilia Openwater 2025, will be held in Aci Trezza, Aci Castello (CT) on September 28, with the following program:
- 10:00 a.m. – 1st Cyclops Islands Trophy – 4,000 mt (FIN Regional Mezzofondo Championship);
- 3 p.m. – 1st Mile from ‘Trizza – 1,852 mt.
The activities of GP Sicily are governed by these Regulations and, to the extent not provided for therein by:
- General Regulations for Swimming in Open Water of the Italian Swimming Federation;
- Regulations of the masters and competitive sectors and from the circulars of the Italian Swimming Federation;
- Regulations of each individual event.
By signing the registration for GP Sicilia and/or each individual race therein you declare:
- That I have read these rules and regulations of the individual competitions and accept them in full;
- To comply with the regulations, the directions of the race management and the organizing staff;
- To allow the use of their data by those involved in the organization of the event in accordance with GDPR Reg. 2016/679/EU;
- To allow the use of photos and videos, resulting from one’s participation in the event for any legitimate purpose, including advertising;
- To renounce any action of responsibility or recourse against the GP Sicilia Organizing Committee, the organizing companies, the latter’s partners or suppliers, the personnel assigned in any capacity to the organization, sponsors and patrons, arising from one’s participation in the events and their side events.
The Organizing Committee of the GP Sicilia, reserves the right to modify the calendar and these regulations, at any time in case of cancellation of one or more races of the circuit; of intervening causes of force majeure or for reasons it deems appropriate for a better organization of the circuit itself.