2016 Twin Cities Open Water Half Marathon Series

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Registration Schedule

This competition is limited to the first 80 entrants.
Currently there are 29 entrants.

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2016 Twin Cities Open Water Half Marathon Series

Saturdays, June 25, July 16, Aug 13, & Sept 10, 2016
Hosted by: MN LMSC & Hopkins Masters/Genesis Aquatics
Sanction # specific to each event

EVENT: Twin Cities Open Water Half Marathon Series
This is a combined Registration for MN Masters Open Water swims: Lake Harriet 1&2mi (June 25), Lake Rebecca 5K (July 16), Lake Minnetonka 5mi (Aug 13), JJ Hill 1&2mi (Sept 10)
Visit website for more info.

LOCATION/FACILITY: Locations are specific to the Event, please check event details

MEMBERSHIP: Must be a 2016 Member of U.S. Masters Swimming(USMS). Link to Annual Registration.

Event Specific Information and single event registration

• Lake Harriet 1&2mi Information
• Lake Rebecca 5K Information
• Lake Minnetonka 5mi information
• JJ Hill 1&2mi Information

CHECK-IN & START TIMES (CST): Start Times depend on the event and date, please check event details.

ELIGIBILITY:

• This is a USMS-sanctioned event. All participants must be 18-years or older as of June 25, 2016 and be a 2016 registered member of USMS or equivalent FINA organization for foreign swimmers.
• Foreign swimmers are not eligible for USMS All-American status.
• USMS “One-Event” registration is allowed for non USMS members in event Specific registrations, not for the TCOWHM series.
• Swimmers who cannot complete the Specific Event within the established Event TIME LIMIT are recommended not to enter the open water events.

RULES: Current USMS rules will govern this event. Only Category 1 swimwear is allowed for awards.

ENTRY FEES (Online Entry is preferred):
Registration deadlines:

• TCOWHM (all 4 stages/6 swims)
       - Apr 1 - Apr 15:  $180 ($30 per swim)
       - Apr 16 - Apr 30:  $210 ($35 per swim)
       - May 1 - May 31:  $240 ($40 per swim)
       - June 1 - June 25:  $300 ($50 per swim)
• * * A one time fee of $3.50 will be added to the total for Online Registration fees
• NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON!
• Online entries are paid by credit card to ClubAssistant.com Events.

START/FINISH: Check each event for Starting location

TIMING: Manual timing with three back-ups. All finish times recorded and matched to finish order (by race number).

RESULTS: Results will post when available at minnesotamasters.com,  www.USMS.org  and https://sites.google.com/site/minnetonkachallenge/

SAFETY: There are boats on some of the lakes( (boaters, skiers, fishers, etc). Every swimmer must have an escort (canoe/kayak and paddler) for the 5 mile race. Those coming from outside of MN may rent a canoe/kayak and request a paddler. Contact the race director for more information (minnetonkachallenge@gmail.com). Safety boats and lifeguards will monitor the entire course.  Swimmers must wear race cap and numbers on arms and back for identification. Medical personnel will be at start of each event. Athletes will enter the water only after being identified and recorded by race number by a race official. In case of severe weather or other safety issue, the race may be postponed, cancelled or abandoned without refund. Safety info: https://sites.google.com/site/minnetonkachallenge/safety.


AWARDS: Awards will be awarded to the top three finishers by age group and gender. Standard USMS age groups will apply. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Specific to each event, check details of each event.

                   

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