2016 Virtual Open Water Swim Challenge, International Version

When:  October 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017

Entry Chairman: Karen Reeder

Email: dksreeder@skybeam.com

Website: http://usopenwaterswimming.org

Eligibility:  Open to anyone who swims!   Sign up before October 1st!

Entry Fees:  Basic Entry: $25.00
                        Premier Entry:  $100.00 - Premier swimmers will receive 26 workouts, 1 for each week to assist them their training.  Workout sample is shown below
                        T-Shirts:  $22.00 which includes shipping within the U.S.  T-Shirts this year will be blue shirts and have on the back “100 Miles Corsica, France to Italy”, for example, based upon the swimmers’ sign-up category.   Shirts will be mailed out the third week of October.   

Categories: Participants pick ONE of 5 goal distances to complete within the 6 month time-frame. After sign up, the swimmer will receive a swim log form to keep track of their yardage. Distance categories are listed below. Swimming anywhere, open water or pools counts for yardage. Distances swum in meters can be converted to yards at http://www.calculateme.com/Length/index.htm

1) 50 miles, New Zealand - 88,000 yards: averaging 3,382 yards per week
2) 100 miles, Corsica to Italy -176,000 yards: averaging 6765 yards per week
3) 150 miles, Patos Lagoon, Brazil - 264,000 yards: averaging 10,150 yards per week
4) 200 miles, Japan to South Korea - 352,000 yards: averaging 13,530 yards per week
5) 250 Miles, Mozambique to Madagascar - 440,000 yards: averaging 16,712 yards per week

Awards: Everyone who completes the distance within the 6 month timeframe will receive a swimming cap.  All finishers will also be entered into a drawing for a $20 Kiefer gift certificate.  Names will be randomly drawn from the finishers for the gift certificates after the end of the challenge in April.  20 gift certificates ($20 in value each) will be given as prizes, 4 per category.  More prizes may be added depending upon participation levels in the program.  This means that swimmers can finish the category at any time, but swimmers are encouraged to choose a distance which is challenging and appropriate for a 6 month goal.  If you are unsure which category to choose, contact the entry chairman. 

Progress Report:  Each month participants will be contacted a have the option to send in a running total of their mileage to compare with others in their category. This motivates some swimmers to keep up their pace and provides a friendly atmosphere of competition. 

Sample Premier Member workouts & More about the Swims:  http://usopenwaterswimming.org/VSMoreInfo.htm

If you need to cancel, please do so as soon as possible. Refunds will be full price less processing fees. If you need to cancel please send an email to dksreeder@skybeam.com or contact U.S. Open Water Swimming Connection.