2013 Del Valle Open Water Festival (USMS)

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Registration Schedule

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US Masters Registration Page - Youth Swimmers register here

Saturday, June 8, 2013 - Del Valle 5Km/10Km Open Water Swims

Race Start/Cutoff Times

The 10Km swim starts at 8:00 A.M. and the 5km swim begins at 8:10 A.M. There will be one wave for the 10Km race and one wave for the 5km race. Race start times are approximate. Cutoff time will be 11:30 A.M. for both races.  Registration is from 6:30 to 7:30 A.M.  The waves will be denoted by different color caps and start 10 minutes apart.  

Course/Feeding: The 10km race will be four loops of a 2.5 km course.  The 5km race will be two loops. A feeding station will be provided in the water at the 2.5km marker (start buoys) with water, electrolyte replacement and energy gel. Individual escort kayaks are not allowed.

Awards

Medals will be given to the first 3 finishers in each sex/age in the non-wetsuit division (19-24, 25-29, etc) of each race. Wetsuit Division: Medals will be given to the first 3 men and the first 3 women in the wetsuit division in each race.  Finisher medals will be given to all finishers. Preliminary results for both races will be posted on site 30 min after the last swimmer in the 10km race finishes. Official results will be posted on www.trivalleymasters.com, and www.pacificmasters.org   

Entry Fees (5k/10k)

Pre-race (10k must be pre-entered by 5/24) $75

Race-day registration for 5km only $85 (if race limit is not filled)

Online event registrations are paid by credit card to "ClubAssistant.com Events".

Sunday, June 9, 2013 

Del Valle USMS 1-mile National Championship & 2.5km Open Water Swims

Race Start/Cutoff Times

The 1.0-mile swim begins at 8:30 A.M. and the 2.5km swim begins at 10:00 A.M. Race start times are approximate. Cutoff times are 50 minutes for the 1.0-mile swim and 90 minutes for the 2.5km swim. Registration is from 6:45 to 9:15 A.M. Registration for the 1.0-mile race will close at 8:00AM. USA Swimmers will be seeded in a separate wave. Wetsuits will be seeded in a separate wave. The waves will be denoted by different color caps and start 5-10 minutes apart. Elite Wave: There will be an elite wave which will allow the top 20 USA - Age Group swimmers to swim with the first USMS wave creating a more competitive race for all. 

Awards

USMS 1-Mile National Championship - Medals will be given to the first 10 finishers in each sex/age in the Category 1 (non-wetsuit division) (19-24, 25-29, etc).  Only swimmers in Cat. I are eligible for the National Championship.  2.5km Swim - Medals will be given to the first 3 finishers in each sex/age in the non-wetsuit division (19-24, 25-29, etc). Category 2 (Wetsuit Division): Medals will be given to the first 3 men and the first 3 women in the wetsuit division in each race. Wetsuits will be allowed in a separate wetsuit division and be given official times. Preliminary results for both races will be posted on site 30 min after the last swimmer in the 2.5km race finishes. Official results will be posted on www.trivalleymasters.com and www.pacificmasters.org   

Entry Fees (1.0 mile/2.5k)

Pre Race 1.0-mile/2.5k        $35 for one; $45 for both

Race day registration:              $50 for one; $60 for both

Online event registrations are paid by credit card to "ClubAssistant.com Events".

 

Conditions/Safety

Expected water temperature: 67-73 degrees. Each course is patrolled by safety craft. Participants should be adequately trained for open water swims of this length. Previous experience in similar water conditions is highly recommended. All swimmers must wear the provided swim cap and follow all USMS rules. Warm-up in designated roped in swim area only–swimming outside of this area for warm up will result in disqualification. 

Location of Event

The Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore, CA., is located on Del Valle Road off Mines Road. From I-580 take the North Livermore Av exit and head south 3.9 mi (North Livermore Av will become South Livermore Av). Turn right onto Mines Road. Go 3.5 miles and continue straight on Del Valle Road (Mines Road turns left). Drive 4 miles over the hill to the park entrance (there is a parking fee). After the entrance go right and park near the lake. www.ebparks.org/parks/delval.htm

Eligibility – These events are open to registered USMS and USAS swimmers.

Contact Information  Race Director: Bill McCracken, mccracmiler@pacbell.net, (925) 216-7918

 

Note: If paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from "TVM - DEL VALLE."