2020 Twin Cities Open Water Half Marathon Series Practice Sessions

USMS Sanction : n/a Open water practice sessions

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Map & Directions

Twin Cities Open Water Half Marathon Series Practice Sessions

Due to COVID-19, this year's open water series will look different.

Each of the swims will be an Open Water Practice Session with separate waves/pods for USMS and USAS swimmers.
We will be adhering to strict social distancing guidelines with up to 25 participants on the beach at a time.
Swimmers will be grouped in pods or waves of up to 25 based on anticipated finish times.
Start times will be emailed and posted at least 48 hours prior to the date of the swim. Course maps and additional details will also be included.
Swimmers may enter the beach area 15 min prior to their start time in the "on deck" area while maintaining appropriate social distancing (6-ft apart).
Swimmers will proceed to the start when called and be sent in pairs 1 min apart.
Each Swimmer will be required to have a personal swim buoy (Safer Swimmer, tow float) for each swim.
Support kayaks will be on the course for coaching & safety.
All Swimmers Under 13 must get special permission from Scott Tripps

Practice Session dates and distances.

July 11 -- 1 mile (Wayzata Beach)
- 6am-9am (Start times will be set sent 24-hours after registration closes)
- Open registration June 30
- Close registration July 7 (11:59pm)
- 80 USMS spots
- 80 USAS spots
July 12 -- 2 mile (Wayzata Beach)
- 6am-9am (Start times will be set sent 24-hours after registration closes)
- Open registration June 30
- Close registration July 7 (11:59pm)
- 60 USMS spots
- 60 USAS spots
July 18 -- 5k (Wayzata Beach or Shady Oak Beach - TBD)
- 6am-9am (Start times will be set sent 24-hours after registration closes)
- Open registration June 30
- Close registration July 14 (11:59pm)
- 60 USMS spots
- 60 USAS spots
July 25 -- 5 mile (Wayzata Beach or Excelsior Beach - TBD)
- 6am-10am (Start times will be set sent 24-hours after registration closes)
- Open registration June 30
- Close registration July 21 (11:59pm)
- 60 USMS spots
- 20 USAS spots
- Support kayak/canoe required (enter name and email of support paddler)
Aug 1 -- 2 mile (Wayzata Beach)
- 6am-9am (Start times will be set sent 24-hours after registration closes)
- Open registration June 30
- Close registration July 7 (11:59pm)
- 60 USMS spots
- 60 USAS spots

Links to purchase personal swim buoys. If desired, we will have personal buoys to rent on the beach.
International Swimming Hall of Fame Safer Swimmer
Xterra
Gear West
New Wave

Note: If paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from "ClubAssistant.com Events."

Online Registration closed on 7/31/2020.