Greetings Athletes, Coaches, & Swim Families,
We are looking forward to a great open water event this upcoming Sunday, 22 September 2019! Weather reports are predicting a glorious sunny day with outside temperatures near 90 degrees.Â
We have a couple notes and reminders in preparation for the day’s events. Coaches, please also forward these to your participating team families:
1.) TIMELINE:
A reminder to all participants on the event check-in and start times:
5K RACE
Registration 8:00-8:45am
Start: 9:00am
1/2-MILE RACE (Open to Ages 9 & Under Only)
Registration: 10:00-11:15am
Start: 11:30am
1-MILE RACE
Registration: 10:00-11:15am
Start: 12:00 Noon
2.) KEEP WARM!
We anticipate the lake temperature near Mariner’s Point to be holding about 75 degrees. This is quite a bit cooler than your average pool temperature, so make sure you and/or your athletes are prepared with warm clothes, parkas, towels, and/or blankets, especially for immediately after the race.
3.) MEAL TICKETS
All athletes have a meal ticket included in their registration (bottled water will also be available to keep them hydrated!). Additional meal tickets for spectators and parents are available for 10$ on site.
4.) LOOKING FOR SAFETY AND ASSIST KAYAKERS
We thrilled to have EMS services of Bedford County with us this Sunday to help keep our swimmers safe at this event. We also have a number of safety/assist kayakers already volunteered to help guide our swimmers to shore.Â
With a full lineup of swimmers, however, we always welcome additional safety kayakers on site (Volunteer kayakers receive complimentary food ticket and T-shirt for the event!). If you are interested in being a volunteer kayaker at this event, please contact iscaoperations@gmail.com. A kayaker meeting will take place at 8:20am on Sunday at Mariner’s Point beach (next to the registration table).
5.) ATHLETE WAIVERS
All athletes are required to complete the safety release form to swim. A parent/guardian is required to complete the form if the athlete is 18 & Under.
Forms will be available on-site on the day of the race. However, if your athlete is a minor and traveling with the team, please make sure to fill out the form in advance online here.
Questions?
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