Make-A-Wish® Minnesota Swimming for Wishes 5K Open Water River Swim

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Registration Schedule

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Presents:

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Swimming for Wishes - 5K St. Croix River Swim

Stillwater to Bayport, MN

Hosted by: Make-A-Wish Minnesota
 

EVENT: SWIMMING FOR WISHES:

The course is a straight swim down the St. Croix River, starting in front of The Freight House (Stillwater, MN) and finishing in Lakeside Park’s sandy beach (Bayport, MN). The straight-line distance between both locations is 5-K. Individual swimmers will swim the full distance.

LOCATION/FACILITY:

St. Croix River, starting at Lowell Park, next to The Freight House, located in 305 Water St. S, Stillwater, MN 55082. Directions to event location: http://fhstillwater.yolasite.com/directions.php. River temperature in late August is usually between 72-75 F.

CHECK-IN & START TIMES (CST)

• Race Day CHECK-IN: 7:30 AM
• Mandatory Technical Meeting: Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 8:00 AM at Lowell Park (next to the Freight House).
  
• First swimmer starts at 8:30 AM (swimmers start every 20 seconds)
  

ELIGIBILITY:

• This is a USMS-sanctioned event. All participants must be 18-years or older as of August 26, 2012 and be a 2012 registered member of USMS or equivalent FINA organization for foreign swimmers, or must have a USMS “One-Event” registration.
• All swimmers must be able to complete the 5-K within 2.5 hours.
  
• In lieu of a registration fee we are asking that each swimmer either donates or fundraises $250. At this time, if the $250 is not met, there are no fundraising obligations and you will still be able to participate via the Swimming for Wishes event. If you would like help with fundraising ideas, we will be happy to help.
  

RULES:

Current USMS rules will govern this event. Wet suits are allowed. Other swimming aids are allowed, but swimmers will not be eligible for awards.

ENTRY FEES (Online Entry is preferred)

Aside from the USMS registration requirements (see above ELIGIBILITY section), each swimmer is required to fundraise a minimum of $250 in order to participate. This contribution could be made entirely by you, but we encourage you to get your family and friends involved. This will create much excitement and support towards your goals! After you register with the USMS you will be contacted to set up your fundraising page and to help you get started.

Event registration will close when 100 entries have been received. Participation includes: T-shirts, swim caps and snacks. You must sign up before July 27th in order to receive a T-shirt. NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON!

START/FINISH:

Swim will start on Lowell Park in Stillwater, MN and finish at Lakeside Park in Bayport, MN.

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