2016 Del Valle Open Water Festival (USA Swimming)
Saturday, June 11 - Sunday, June 12, 2016
USA Swimming Sanction : OW-16-002
Tri Valley Masters Swimming
Open Water Registration
This event is over. Here is the next event in this series:
Saturday, June 10, 2017 - 2017 Del Valle Open Water Festival (USA Swimming)
Registration Schedule
| Open | Close | |
|---|---|---|
| Swimmer Registration | Fri, Mar 4, 2016 12:00 AM | Thu, Jun 9, 2016 11:59 PM |
USAS/Youth Registration Page - Masters Swimmers (adults) register here
Saturday, June 11, 2016 Del Valle 5k/10k Open Water Swims
Race Start/Cutoff Times: The 10km swim starts at 8:00 A.M. / 5km swim begins at 8:10 A.M. There will be one wave for the 10km race and one wave for the 5km race. Race start times are approximate. Cutoff time will be 11:30 A.M. for both races. 10km swimmers not passing turn buoy 6 after their third lap 2 1/2 hours minutes from the start will be directed to swim to shore from turn buoy 6. Registration is from 6:30 to 7:30 A.M. The waves will be denoted by different color caps and start 10 minutes apart.
Course/Feeding: The 10km race will be four loops of a 2.5 km course. The 5km race will be two loops. A feeding station will be provided in the water at the 2.5km marker (start buoys) with water, electrolyte replacement and energy gel. Individual escort kayaks are not allowed.
Conditions/Safety: Expected water temperature: 67-73 degrees. Each course is patrolled by safety craft. Participants should be adequately trained for open water swims of this length. Previous experience in similar water conditions is highly recommended. All swimmers must wear the provided swim cap and follow all USMS rules. Warm-up in designated roped in swim area only–swimming outside of this area for warm up will result in disqualification.
Awards: Medals will be given to the first 3 finishers in each sex/age in the non-wetsuit division (11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18) of the 10km and 5km race. Wetsuit Division: Medals will be given to the first 3 men and the first 3 women in the wetsuit division in each race. Wetsuits will be allowed in a separate wetsuit division and be given official times. Preliminary results for both races will be posted on site 30 min after the last swimmer in the 10km race finishes.
Official results will be posted on www.trivalleymasters.com.
Pre-race $75
Race day registration for 5km only, and only if race limit is not met. There is no race day registration for the 10km!
5km race day registration cost: $85.
Pre-order: T-shirt $10 We will have a women's cut this year. Limited quantities available on race day $15
5km/10km combined race participant entries limited to 350 total swimmers. Online and race day registration will be closed when this limit is met.
Online registration for the 10km closes 11:59PM on 5/28/16
Online registration for the 5k closes 11:59pm on 6/9/16 or when max capacity is reached.
NO REFUNDS
Sunday, June 12, 2016, 1.2km & 2.5km Open Water Swims
Race Start/Cutoff Times: The 1.2km swim begins at 8:30 A.M. and the 2.5km swim begins at 10:00 A.M. Race start times are approximate. Cutoff times are 50 minutes for the 1.2km swim and 90 minutes for the 2.5km swim. Registration is from 6:45 to 9:15 A.M. Registration for the 1 mile race will close at 8:00AM. USA Swimmers will be seeded in a separate wave. Wetsuits will be seeded in a separate wave. The waves will be denoted by different color caps and start 5-10 minutes apart. Elite Wave: There will be an elite wave which will allow the top 20 USA - Age Group swimmers to swim with the first USMS wave creating a more competitive race for all.
Awards: Medals will be given to the first 3 finishers in each sex/age in the non-wetsuit division (11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18) of the 1.2km and 2.5km race. Wetsuit Division: Medals will be given to the first 3 men and the first 3 women in the wetsuit division in each race. Wetsuits will be allowed in a separate wetsuit division and be given official times. Preliminary results for both races will be posted on site 30 min after the last swimmer in the 2.5km race finishes.
Official results will be posted on www.trivalleyaquatics.com.
Pre-race $40 for one; $50 for both
Race day registration: $55 for one; $65 for both
Online registration for 1.2km and 2.5k closes 11:59PM on 6/9/16
Conditions/Safety: Expected water temperature: 67-73 degrees. Each course is patrolled by safety craft. Participants should be adequately trained for open water swims of this length. Previous experience in similar water conditions is highly recommended. All swimmers must wear the provided swim cap and follow all USMS rules. Warm-up in designated roped in swim area only–swimming outside of this area for warm up will result in disqualification.
Online event registrations are paid by credit card to "ClubAssistant.com Events".
Eligibility – These events are open to registered USMS and USAS swimmers.
Contact Information Race Director: Bill McCracken, mccracmiler@pacbell.net, (925) 216-7918
Note: If paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from "TVM - DEL VALLE."
