Kovsie Aquatics

31/08/2026

🏊‍♂️🔥 THE 12 HOUR SWIM SHIFT IS BACK! 🔥🏊‍♀️

Ready to take on the ultimate swimming challenge? 💪 Gather your team of 6 swimmers and join us for 12 hours of non-stop swimming at the UFS Swimming Pool!

📅 17 October 2026
⏰ 06:00 – 18:00
📍 UFS Swimming Pool
👥 Teams of 6
💰 Entry: R5 000 per team

Your entry includes a swim cap, T-shirt, medal, meals, and continuous coffee, hot chocolate & water ☕🍫💧

🏅 All ages welcome! Whether you're swimming for the challenge, your team, or just for the fun of it — this is one event you don't want to miss!

📲 Book your team now: WhatsApp 082 491 0081
📧 [email protected]

12 hours. 6 swimmers. 1 unforgettable challenge.
Are you ready to take the shift? 🔥🏊‍♂️

26/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE 🚨

Something big is coming this October. 👀

12 Hour Shift is on the way — and you’re going to want to be part of it.

📅 17 October 2026
⏱️ 12 Hour Shift
📢 More information coming soon.

Save the date. Get ready.

21/08/2026

🏆 COACH OF THE YEAR! 🏆

A huge congratulations to our very own Coach Marco Markgraaff on being named Coach of the Year at the prestigious 2026 Free State Sport Awards! 🥳👏

This incredible achievement is a reflection of Marco’s dedication, passion and commitment to developing swimmers and growing the sport. We are incredibly proud to have him as part of the Kovsie Aquatics family! 💙🏊‍♂️

Lize-Maré Markgraaff proudly accepted the award on Marco’s behalf.

Congratulations, Coach Marco! This one is well deserved! 🏆💙

23/07/2026

🏊‍♂️ GARIEP OPEN 2027 — ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN! 🌊

Get ready to take on the open water at the Gariep Open 2027!

🏅 Official seeding event for the Midmar Mile
🌐 Enter online at kovsieaquatics.co.za
🏨 Accommodation specials available at Forever Resort Gariep — check our website for details
🔥 Join us for a Spitbraai on Friday night before the big event! Bookings essential, limited spaces.

Make a weekend of it, bring the family and get ready for an unforgettable open-water swimming experience at Gariep Dam.

👉 Enter now at www.kovsieaquatics.co.za.

09/06/2026

Throwback to Gariep Open Water 2026! 🌊

As we start planning for an even bigger and better Gariep Open Water 2027, we're reflecting on the amazing weekend that brought swimmers from across the country together at the beautiful Gariep Dam.

The races, the friendships, the sunsets, and the memories made both in and out of the water remind us why this event is so special.

Who's joining us again in 2027? 👀

28/04/2026

What a memorable USSA for Kovsie Aquatics!

Our ladies brought the heat, finishing 3rd overall, while the men powered through to secure 7th. Together, we placed an incredible 5th overall — a true team effort and something to be proud of.

A big thank you to Kovsie Sport, USSA Swimming, and Marco for putting together such an amazing event. Here’s to the hard work, the team spirit, and the moments that made it all worth it. 💙

26/04/2026