Hello, and welcome to the 2026 IAG Swim Competition. My name is Marianna and I have the pleasure of being this year’s coordinator.
I am a very passionate swimmer and have been participating in the Games for some time now. I will coordinate the competition and participation admin, should you need assistance with visa, please reach out to me as well.
For questions and inquiries feel free to reach out to me: m [dot] myandsoo [at] iaea [dot] org
The Practice and Competition
The practice session will take place on Thursday, 7 May 2026 starting at 10:00. We have the lanes reserved for us until 15:00. For those who do not yet have an assigned team, teams will be formed during the practice session. Therefore, make sure you attend practice session.
The swim competition will take place on Friday, 8 May 2026 at the Lyttos Beach (Hersonissos, Crete 700 14, Greece). Warm-up begins at 09:00. The event will start with individual races, followed by a short break, and conclude with the relay events. We must conclude the competition by 14:00.
The points awarded to each team at the end of each individual final race, as well as each final relay, will be calculated after the competition in accordance with the IAG Swimming points table.
Rules Framework
The swimming competition will be conducted in accordance with the established Inter-Agency Games framework, complemented by the applicable rules of the International Swimming Federation. These provisions are designed to ensure fair play, consistency, and a shared understanding among all participants.
Swimming (Women) – UN Inter-Agency Games
Swimming (men) – UN Inter-Agency Games
Facilities
The club offers a one official Olympic-sized pool (50 meters, 2.10 meters depth) equipped with lanes and starting blocks, locker rooms, and showers.
Useful Links
- Official website: Swimming – S Resorts | Sports Center
- World Aquatics: Swimming Rules
Competition Registration – What You Need to Do
To compete in the swimming competition, you must be fully registered. It is straightforward, but all steps must be completed in order:
1. IAG Registration
Register through your organization and ensure your participation is confirmed (including payment verification by the organizers).
2. IAG Swimming WhatsApp group
If you are not yet part of our IAG swimming group, please register via below link:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CZ2XJzwn5Br3g2RgAYiSKI
Participation Disclaimer
By registering for the swim competition, participants confirm that they possess a sufficient level of proficiency in this discipline, including a working knowledge of the Rules, swimming pool etiquette, and basic equipment requirements.