2017 Naples Island Swim and Stand Up Paddleboard Races

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Registration Schedule

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COURSES:
The race courses are located entirely within Alamitos Bay (no surf). Water temperatures generally average in the mid-60's.

PARKING:
Alamitos Bay is located at 54th Place & Bay Shore Avenue (between Ocean Blvd and 2nd Street) in Long Beach, CA. Parking is available along Ocean Blvd and in the City parking lots (metered). Bay Shore Avenue is closed daily to through traffic and parking from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

EQUIPMENT:
Wetsuits will be allowed, but competitors who use wetsuits or any other flotation devices will not be eligible for awards. 3-Mile swimmers are encouraged to bring their own experienced paddlers. No kayaks or paddle boards will be provided by the race host; rentals are available at www.standuprentals.net (562-434- 0999).
Male 6-Mile Elite SUP racers shall use boards of 14’0” in length. Female 6-Mile Elite SUP racers shall use boards of 12’6”. Prone position paddlers and those with all board lengths may enter 3-Mile Fun SUP race.

START TIMES:
Registration and check-in will open at 7:00 a.m. Check-in for each event will close 20 minutes before the start of each event
6-Mile SUP: 8:00 a.m. | 3-Mile SUP: 8:00 a.m.
1-Mile Swim: 9:00 a.m. | 3-Mile Swim: 9:20 a.m. | 1000M Swim: 9:40 a.m. | 500M Swim: 10:00 a.m. | 200M Swim: 10:20 a.m.

SAFETY:
Race planning is coordinated with the City of Long Beach Marine Safety Division to ensure safe coverage of the competition. Swimmers are encouraged to wear brightly colored swim caps to enhance their visibility in the water. Anyone still in the water at 11:45 a.m. will be picked up and returned to the finish area. Race organizers reserve the right to pull a competitor from a race if the competitor appears to be in distress.

AWARDS:
Custom Naples Island Swim & SUP awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in all age groups and races according to gender.

AGE GROUPS:
SWIMS: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 70-74, 75+
SUP: 13-18, 19-29, 30-49, 50+  SWIM COMBINATION, UNLIMITED BOARD LENGTH & PRONE: Open (no age groups)

ELIGIBILITY:
Swimmers shall be at least 11 years old to enter the 1-Mile and 1000Y swims and at least 13 years old for the 3-Mile swim. The 500Y will be limited to the 9-10 age group and the 200Y will be limited to the 7-8 age group. Paddleboarders shall be at least 13 years old.

No exceptions. Please don’t ask!

Registration is open to all interested competitors with sufficient swimming and/or paddleboarding ability. Current participation in competitive aquatic organizations such as US Masters Swimming, USA Swimming or USA Water Polo is preferred. In open water swimming and paddleboarding there are no walls to grab and rest. Competitors should be certain of their capabilities in order to complete their desired race distances without stopping. Competitors may switch their entered distances at the registration table on race day for any reason.

ENTRY FEES AND DEADLINES FOR ENTRIES:

10 years of age and younger: $20.00 pre-registered or on race day (pre-registered preferred)
11 years of age and older:
$50 if entry is postmarked or processed online on or before Friday, July 15, 2017;
$55 if postmarked or processed online July 16 through August 11, 2017;
$60 after August 11 (on-line) or for race day beach entry.
Add $15 for "1 Mile + 1000Y" combination.

Online registration only from August 7 th through August 11th

Online entries will close at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, August 11. Paper entries must be received by Thursday, August 10, 2017.

PARTICIPANT PACKETS:
Entry fee includes a quality, 100% cotton t-shirt, re-usable tote bag and brightly colored Latex swim cap. Availability is not guaranteed for entries postmarked after July 22, 2017 or for race day beach entries.

NUMBERING:
All competitors will receive a race number at beach registration and check-in on race day. Race numbers are to be marked on both
the left and right upper arms. Competitors with full sleeve wetsuits will have their numbers marked on the tops of both hands.

Note: If paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from "Aquatics Capital of America."