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26th Annual Minnetonka Challenge
5-Mile Open Water Swim
DATE: Saturday, July 28th 2012
START: Excelsior Beach, Lake Minnetonka
FINISH: Wayzata Beach, Lake Minnetonka
TIME:
Mandatory Check-in at least 30 min prior to your start time 5:45–6:30am
Pre-Race Meeting: Mandatory Swimmer & Escort briefing 6:30am
3+ hours start! 6:45am*
2½ - 3hours start! 6:55am*
2¼ - 2½ hours start! 7:05am*
Under 2¼ hours start! 7:15am*
*Escort boats dispatched from west Excelsior beach 5 min prior to start time.
ENTRIES:
June 15 – July 10 - $40 ($105 Relay)*
July 11 – Race Day - $45 ($135 Relay)*; extra $15 per person on race day
Online Registration Closes midnight Friday July 20th
* 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”. Visa, Mastercard, and Discover only.
SWIMMER ELIGIBILITY: Must be USMS registered (www.usms.org/reg) or USA Swimming.
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:
USMS Open Water Rules:
1. In any event for which it has been arranged that an escort craft or paddler will accompany each swimmer throughout the event, all swimmers shall be accompanied by such an escort paddler or craft. If the escort paddler or craft becomes disabled or cannot continue to accompany the swimmer, the swimmer must either stay in the water next to the escort craft until a replacement arrives, or exit the water.
2. If the escort paddler or craft becomes disabled or cannot continue to accompany the swimmer, the swimmer must either stay in the water next to the escort craft until a replacement arrives, or exit the water.
3. If a swimmer’s escort becomes disabled as per article 303.2.1, an escort for another swimmer may assume responsibility for the swimmer with the disabled escort, subject to the following conditions:
a. Any one paddler or craft may escort no more than two swimmers.
b. The two swimmers must stay within 5 meters of each other. Failure to stay within 5 meters shall result in immediate disqualification of the second swimmer assigned to the escort and the immediate removal of that person from the water.
4. Swimmers shall not be assisted by escort craft as follows:
a. Swimmers shall not receive flotation or propulsion from any escort craft nor make intentional contact with any craft.
b.Drafting (swimmer swimming directly behind the escort) shall not be permitted when other open water is readily available.
c.Escort boats shall not obstruct other swimmers in the race.
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:
Race Time Limit: Swimmers must be at the half-way point by 8:30am.
Wetsuits and other swimming aids: Allowed, but swimmers will NOT be eligible for awards.
Registration: ONLINE REGISTRATION must be completed by midnight CST on July 20, 2012.
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. Each escort boat will require a signed exotic species form required by the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District. Without this form you will not be allowed to swim. There will be NO canoes provided by the race committee. You must arrange your own support escort boat.
Start: Excelsior Beach
Finish: Wayzata 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, ...
Towels: Top Three Finishers Overall
Relays: Top Three Female Teams, Top Three Male Teams, Top Three Co-ed Teams
Other Awards: Oldest Finisher, Oldest combined age Relay Finish, Finisher who lives farthest from Lake Minnetonka, Most Decorated Escorts... could be some others, too!
SPONSORS!
We would like to thank the following sponsors for all of their support:
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Note: If paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from "ClubAssistant.com Events."
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