USMS Sanction : 305-W003
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Swimmer Registration | Wed, Apr 1, 2015 12:00 PM | Wed, Aug 12, 2015 11:59 PM |
This competition is limited to the first 80 entrants.
Currently there are 45 entrants.
29th Annual Minnetonka Challenge
5-Mile Open Water Lake Swim
DATE: Saturday, August 13th 2015
START: Excelsior Beach, Excelsior, MN on Lake Minnetonka
FINISH: Wayzata Beach, Wayzata, MN on Lake Minnetonka
TIME:
7:00AM–7:30AM • All Swimmers check-in at Excelsior Beach, caps, body marking/numbered, warm-up, etc.
7:45AM • Mandatory pre-race Meeting & Instructions
8:00AM • First wave of 5-Mile (3 hr+ seed times)
8:10AM • Second wave of 5-Mile (2.5 - 3 hr seed times)
8:20AM • Third wave of 5-Mile (2.25 - 2.5 hr seed times)
8:30AM • Fourth/Final wave of 5-Mile (< 2.25 hr seed times )
*Escort boats dispatched from west Excelsior beach 5 min prior to start time.
ENTRIES:
- Apr 1 - Apr 15: $35 ind, $80 rel
- Apr 16 - Apr 30: $40 ind, $90 rel
- May 1 - May 31: $45 ind, $100 rel
- June 1 - Jun 30: $50 ind, $110 rel
- July 1 - July 31: $55 ind, $120 rel
- Aug 1 - Aug 12: $60 ind, $130 rel
- Aug 13 (race day): $70 ind, $150 rel -- USMS Card and ID req'd
Online Registration Closes midnight Aug 3rd for a T-Shirt
* A one time fee of $3.50 will be added to the total for Online Registration fees
Entry Fees are non-refundable. If the race is cancelled due to inclement weather or other uncontrollable circumstances, there will be no refunds (sorry). Online entry fees will be charged to your credit card by “ClubAssistant.com Events”.
MEMBERSHIP: Must be a 2016 Member of U.S. Masters Swimming(USMS) or pay an extra $20.00 for a One Event Membership to USMS. Link to Annual Registration.
AWARDS: Open to those without swimming aids. Overall top 3 men, top 3 women, top 3 relays (men, women, and mixed), plus the top finisher in each age group.
PARKING: Excelsior & Wayzata – public parking and meters
LAKE CONDITIONS: Temp about 76F (possible weeds, fish, wind, & fishing boats.)
Hosted by Hopkins Masters/ Genesis Aquatics (contacts below):
Event Rules
Relay Rules: All swimmers must be USMS registered. All swimmers in the relay must complete the registration information. The relay age group is based on the total (combined) age of the three swimmers.
General Rules:
Positive check in,Signed waiver.PFD’s worn by all paddlers/escorts, and any in safety/course boatsEvent provided swim caps for visibilityNo paddles, Fins, wetsuits, or motors! for award recipients. Please contact the race director if you have questions about swimwear. Must be at least half way(2.5miles) by 10:00am. The relay age group is based on the age of the youngest swimmer.
USMS Open Water Rules:
General Information:
Events:
5-mile Individual
5-mile Relay (2-mile, 2-mile, 1-mile) three swimmers
Relays: 2 & 3 person relays can compete as a team. Swimmers will exchange places at Big Island and Spirit Island. Approximate distances are:
Excelsior to Big Island: 2 miles Big Island to Spirit Island: 2 miles Spirit Island to Wayzata Beach: 1 mile
Race Time Limit: Swimmers must be at the half-way point by 10:00am.
Wetsuits and other swimming aids: Allowed, but swimmers will NOT be eligible for awards.
Safety: Swimmers must check in on race day prior to 6:30 am. Swim caps will be provided and must be worn. Each swimmer must have an escort canoe and paddlers. Escorts must wear approved life jackets. Escort boats must have emergency flag (provided) and an extra life jacket for the swimmer. We encourage drinking water during your swim (preferably not the lake water).
Inclement weather: If there is lightning/thunder, damaging winds, etc. in the area prior to the start the event will be delayed or cancelled. If there is inclement weather after the race has started, the race will be cancelled and swimmers/escorts should go to the nearest shore and wait for a safety boat to bring you to the finish in order to account for all participants. In either case, the entry fee will not be returned.
Escorts: Escort boats must be registered/licensed, non-motorized and able to support paddlers and swimmer. There will be NO canoes provided by the race committee. You must arrange your own support escort boat.
Start: Excelsior Beach
Parking at Excelsior Beach – you can find off-street parking in the neighborhoods (please respect the laws and people’s community); you can also find meters (plan to bring a lot of quarters).Registration/Check in will be near the play ground area. If raining, this will be moved into the bath house. This is also where you can unload your canoes (best access to the water).The start will be on the north side of the beach, standing on the beach (out of the water). Escorts will wait outside of the swimming area and must begin escorting the swimmer within 50 meters of the end of the swimming area buoys.
Finish: Wayzata Beach
Parking at Wayzata Beach – parking lot (some spaces require Wayzata permit)Fruit, muffins, and drinks provided at the beach, Awards ceremony on the beach
Awards: 10:00-10:30 am Awards ceremony!
T-Shirts: All participants.
Mugs: Top Finisher in each age group (Male/Female) 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-40, ...
Relays: Top Three Female Teams, Top Three Male Teams, Top Three Co-ed Teams
Other Possible Awards: Oldest Finisher, Oldest combined age Relay Finish, Finisher who lives farthest from Lake Minnetonka, Most Decorated Escorts... could be some others, too!
Note: If paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from "ClubAssistant.com Events."
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