Category: Event news

We’re excited to announce that the official IWSA Shop is now live. You can now browse and purchase exclusive WSWC 2026 merchandise — including hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, swim caps, accessories, and limited-edition items available for this event.

Important notice.

All products currently available in the shop are offered for pickup only during the WSWC 2026 event. We do not offer shipping or delivery for these items. Please make sure you’ll be attending before placing your order, and review the shops Terms of sale, delivery and returns
for full details.

Stock is limited, so don’t miss your chance to grab your favorites and rock them during WSWC 2026.

Will there be more products with shipping available?

This is just the beginning. We’ll be adding more products to the shop in the future, and upcoming collections will also be available for international shipping, making it easier for our global community to enjoy official IWSA merchandise. We’ll post updates, both here and on our socials.

We are thrilled to announce that the 18th Latvian Open Winter Swimming Championship has been included in the IWSA World Cup calendar. It will be held in picturesque Beberliņi Lake in Liepāja on November 21-22, 2025.

This is a warm welcome from the club “VeloRonis” Liepāja for swimmers from around the globe. Beberliņi Lake is perfect for winter swimming, with its calm water and peaceful pine forest.

Ready to compete?

You can swim from 25m to 450m, or enter a team relay. There is a category for all ages. If you just want to try the cold water, join the non-timed swims.

New to winter swimming? Join the free training sessions at the lake on Sundays from October 26th. Guest visitors will be offering tips on sport and nutrition.

How to register:

• Sign up at veloronis.lv until November 14th.
• It is also possible to register at the “Līva Hotel” or by the lake during the event days.

Come for the swim, stay for the city

Source: VeloRonis

Learn more about Liepāja, discover the city of wind and music through guided tours.

See you there for a festival of winter swimming.