Competition
Competition Name
38th Annual DAM Lake Berryessa Open Water Swim: USAS
Meet Date
Sat, 6/6/2020
Description
This is the USAS/Youth Registration Page
Masters Swimmers (adults) register here
DAM's Annual Lake Berryessa Swim is one of the longest running open water swim events in America. Started in 1981 as a friendly lake swim, this event now attracts nearly 500 swimmers each year to the shores of Lake Berryessa.
Location: Steele Canyon Campground, Steele Canyon Road, Lake Berryessa, Napa, CA (map)
Course: 1-mile and 2-mile single loop in a freshwater lake
Host: Davis Aquatic Masters. Race Director: Stuart Kahn, berryessa@damfast.org. Meet Referee: Niffy Carmody. Starter: Jeff Anderson. Assistant Referee: Joe Biello. Administrative Referee: Melissa Szpik Serrao
Event website: DAM Lake Berryessa Swim
Facebook: fb-DAMLake Berryessa Swim
Sanction: The youth races are sanctioned by Pacific Swimming for USA Swimming. Sanction #OW-20-xxx
Conditions/Safety: Expected water temperature is 65-70 degrees. Each course is patrolled by safety craft. Individual escorts are not allowed. All swimmers must wear the provided swim cap and follow all USAS Open Water rules. Mandatory safety briefings will be held at 8:50 a.m. and at 11:00 a.m. at the information kiosk. The Event Safety Plan will be posted at the registration desk on race day and is available prior to race day by request from berryessa@damfast.org.
Audio/Video Recording Devices: Use of audio or visual recording devices, including a cell phone, is not permitted in changing areas, restrooms, showers or locker rooms. Violators may be reported to law enforcement or other governmental authorities and/or may be barred from the facility during the sanctioned event.
MAAP Policy: All applicable adults participating in or associated with this meet, acknowledge that they are subject to the provisions of the USA Swimming Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (“MAAPP”), and that they understand that compliance with the MAAPP policy is a condition of participation in the conduct of this competition.
Deck Changes: Deck Changes are prohibited. Deck Change definition – “changing, in whole or in part, into or out of a swimsuit when wearing just one suit in an area other than a permanent or temporary locker room, bathroom, changing room or other space designated for changing purposes”.
Drones: Operation of a drone, or any other flying apparatus, is prohibited over the venue (lake, shore, athlete/coach areas, spectator areas and open ceiling locker rooms) any time athletes, coaches, officials and/or spectators are present. Exceptions may be granted with prior written approval by the Vice President of Program Operations.
Start: Deep water, wave starts (see below). Finish: Onshore.
Cutoff times: For 2 mile events, 2 hours after wave start For 1 mile events, 1 hour after wave start. Safety craft will remove swimmers who fall short of the cutoff times.
Eligibility: This event is open to USAS registered swimmers or members of an equivalent organization (for foreign swimmers). To register for the event, you must provide proof of current membership. You may register for a USAS One-Day Event Membership (OEM) during the online entry for an additional $10 fee.
Entries: Online entry is provided by Club Assistant software (you are here now!).
Entry Deadline: Online registration closes Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 11:59 PM (Eastern time); paper entries must be received by Thursday, May 25, 2020. Race day registration available at a higher cost..
FEES:
Fees include
- Swim cap
- Post Race Refreshments
- Online Race Results
Regular (ends 6/3/2020)
$30 1-mile or 2-mile swim
$50 Both swims
Race Day (6/6/2020)
$40 1-mile or 2-mile swim
$60 Both swims
$3.50 additional processing fee applied to online entries.
Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Online entry is paid by credit card to "ClubAssistant.com Events".
Eligibility: This event is open to USA Swimming (USAS) registered swimmers or members of an equivalent FINA organization (for foreign swimmers). To register for the event, you must provide proof of current membership.
Scoring Divisions: 11-12, 13-14 and 15-Over
Awards: Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each designated age group.
Check-in and Race Day registration open at 7:30 a.m.
Race Day registration close at:
8:55 a.m. for USA-Swimming 2 mile
11:05 a.m. for USA-Swimming 1-mile
Anticipated Race Start Times:
- 9:10 a.m. 2-mile Boys Ages 13 & Up
- 9:15 a.m. 2-mile Girls Ages 13 & Up
- 11:20 a.m. 1-mile Boys Ages 11 & Up
- 11:25 a.m. 1-mile Girls Ages 11 & Up
Other Event Details:
- Commemorative t-shirts ($15.00) are available for advance and raceday purchases. Limited quantities of commemorative t-shirts will be available at the event.
- Lodging: Basic campsites (no running water or electricity) are available at Steele Canyon Campground. Call 1-877-386-4383 for reservations. Full hookup camping sites are available at Pleasure Cove Marina (http://goberryessa.com, click on “Forever Resorts Marinas”). Nearest hotels are in Napa, Vacaville, or Fairfield.
Please note: If you pay by credit card, your statement will reflect payment to "ClubAssistant.com Events."
Please help us fund reseaerch that will keep our lakes safe, clean and swimmable. In conjunction with the 2020 Lake Berryessa Swim we are raising funds to support research (through UC Davis) on the effects of climate change on California Lakes (including reduced water clarity, increased algae growth, and harmful cyano-toxins). Funds raised through your donations will help us to maintain safe and swimmable waters. To donate to this important project (and to learn more), please go to the following link: https://give.ucdavis.edu/TERC/
Pool
Steele Canyon Campground
Street
Steele Canyon Road, Lake Berryessa
City, State, ZIP
Napa, CA 94558
Map
Course Description
Outdoor
Date Entry Due
Wed, 6/3/2020
Deck Entries
Yes