Open Water Swim Workouts at Lake Phalen

Lake Phalen
Supervised Open Water Swim Workouts
Summer 2018
Lake Phalen Beach, St. Paul, MN


When:
     
    Saturday June 9, June 16, and June 30

• 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Check in and instructions
• 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Swim workout

    Wednesday June 20 and July 11

• 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM Check in and instructions
• 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Swim workout

Where:

• Lake Phalen Beach, 1000 Wheelock Pkwy E, Saint Paul, MN https://www.stpaul.gov/deparxtments/parks-recreation/aquatics/phalen-park-beach
• Parking is available in the Phalen Beach parking lot.
• Please do not bring valuables as there is not a secure locker room.

What:

• Two courses offered:  You can complete the courses multiple times within the scheduled hour. Courses are subject to change.
  1. 900 yard triangular course across lake
  2. 100–300 yard beach course
• Course will be monitored by certified lifeguards
• Courses will be marked with large orange buoys.
• Coaching for beginner course will be offered by certified swim coaches and experienced open water swim volunteers
• All participants will receive and be required to wear a free swim cap

*Swim may be cancelled due to inclement weather. No refunds available.

Who:

• All abilities welcome from beginners, to triathletes, to experienced open water swimmers.
• Must be over age 18 and a United States Masters Swimming (USMS) member or covered by a trial membership or one-day registration (see below for details).

Registration:

• Register at minnesotamasters.com
• A complimentary 30-day trial USMS membership will be offered to first time non USMS members.
  • Trial membership can be found here. Please turn in the trial membership paperwork to a volunteer prior to entering the water.
  • For any subsequent workouts after 30 days, you must become a registered USMS member or complete a one-event registration form ($15 fee in addition to registration cost).
• Online registration will close three days before each workout.
• Same-day registration will be based on availability.

Cost:

• $15 per workout
• $50 for all five swims
• $40 for three swims
• Volunteers swim free with USMS membership! Volunteer information can be found here.

What to bring with you:

1. Upon arrival, please sign in with a volunteer with your USMS membership number.
2. Swimsuit and/or wetsuit. (Wetsuits are optional. The water temperature will vary throughout the summer.)
3. Goggles
4. Towel
5. Inflatable swim buddy if you have one

 After completing your swim:

• You must check in with the Phalen Open Water Swim Practice volunteer(s) upon completing your swim, so we know you are safely OUT of the water.

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