International Swim Ratification

The Canadian High Performance’s objective is to encourage and support open water swimmers in their pursuit of individual and team goals in the open water swimming world.

Solo swimmers and relay teams (up to 4 individual swimmers per relay) who would like to be ratified by the Canadian High Performance Organization need to follow the Rules & Regulations.

What is a swim ratification?

CHPO Ratification Process

To obtain a Swim Ratification, you’ll need to fill out a request form first.

If your swimming event has already been completed, only fill out the Post-Swim Ratification Form.

If you are in the planning stage of your swim, please fill out the Pre-Swim Planning Form and return to this page after your swim to complete the Post-Swim Ratification Form.

1. Pre-Swim Planning Form (fill out before your swim)
If you’re in the planning stage, we will review, make recommendations on your safety plan, your swim plan, and advise on requisite documentation that will be needed to ratify your swim

2. Post-Swim Ratification Form (fill out after your swim)
Once you’ve completed your attempt, submit your post-swim ratification form in order to receive an official certificate and blog post commemorating your attempt and/or achievement

Swim Ratification Certification Fee: 80$

Swim Ratification On-site Ratification Fee: (Upon Request)

FAQ

Q: Do I need to submit a swimming plan to register my official swim ratification?

A: No, it is not required but helpful. If you’d already completed your swim and want credit it officially, simply fill out the post-swim ratification form

Q: What if my swim attempt does go as planned?

A: CHPO believes unsuccessful or DNF (Did Not Finish) attempts are important to document and study in order for the next swimmer or next attempt to learn how to succeed.