Lake Logan Open Water
Registration is now open for the Lake Logan Open Water. Please click on the registration link below.
When: Sunday, August 5, 2011 - 7:45 a.m.
Where: Lake Logan Episcopal Center, Canton, NC
Length: 1500 meters
Welcome to the inaugural Lake Logan Open Water. We are excited to show Lake Logan to open water swimmers from around the region and give them the same opportunity to compete in their sport as multisport athletes have for the last six years.
Participants must be members of US Masters Swimming or purchase a one-day license during registration. Because of this affiliation, the minimum age to participate in this event is 18 years old.
The race will follow the Aquathlon on Sunday morning and consist of multiple waves with the fastest swimmers going fast.
The race will start in the water off the main dock and will take swimmers on a rectangular, clock-wise course to a finish in the mouth of the river. Swimmers will exit the water on a special dock and proceed to the timing pad.
Registration
Click HERE to register for this race. Online registration ends at midnight on Thursday, August 2. On site registration will be accepted at the Friday, Saturday and Sunday packet pickup sessions.
Entry Fees:
- Regular entry (March 1-June 30) - $25
- Late entry (July 1-Race Day) - $35
Features
All participants will receive a short-sleeve technical race shirt and invited to join the other athletes for a post-race meal before the awards ceremony.
Details
Rules
The event will follow US Master Swimming open water swimming rules. To see these rules, please go to www.usms.org/part3.pdf
Waves
The Lake Logan Open Swim waves will begin 15 minutes after the last Aquathlon wave. The fastest swimmers will start first and waves will be seeded according to 1,650 yard swim times.
Those who wear wet suits will not be eligible for awards or USMS scoring.
Sanctioning
This event has been sanctioned by US Masters Swimming (Sanction Number 132-W002).
Minimum Age
You must be 18 years old to participate in the event. USMS is restricted to those 18 years and older.
Awards
Overall awards to the top 3 male/female. Age group awards in the following:
18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & Over
Perks
All pre registered participants will receive a Sunday shirt of the Lake Logan Multisport Festival and all racers are invited to the post-race breakfast that will precede the awards ceremony.
Packet Pickup/Late Registration
Friday, August 3, 4-7 pm - MedWest Health & Fitness Center, 75 Leroy George Drive, Clyde, NC - GPS Coordinates: 35 degrees 31’ 39.37” North, 82 degrees 56’ 32.78 West
Saturday, August 4, 3-5 pm - Lake Logan Episcopal Center
Sunday, August 5, 5:45-7 am - Lake Logan Episcopal Center
Refunds
Glory Hound Events has a no refund policy.
Race organizers reserve the right to alter, postpone or cancel the race in the interest of participant and/or public safety.
Timing
The race will utilize chip timing. Swimmers will be provided a strap to attach to their ankles and volunteers will remove the strap after the race.
Results
Overall results will be posted at the race site on race day. Final results, with splits will be posted on the event web site by Monday, August 6.
Lodging
Lake Logan Episcopal Center (At event site)
Cottages: A limited number of beautifully restored cottages and cabins are available at reasonable rates at the event site. Rates vary based on accommodations, include three meals per day and have a two-night minimum.
Dormitory: Dormitory-style lodging will be available for race weekend. The 2-story dorm offers 4 gender specific sections featuring bunk-bed style sleeping with a common bathroom per unit. The rate is $75 + tax per person per night, includes three meals each day and has a two-night minimum. Guests are asked to bring their own bed linens, towels and pillows.
Camping: A limited number of campsites will be created behind the transition area on race weekend. Each 20' x 20' campsite is available for tents. Separate campfires will not be allowed but there will be a large, community camp fire near the camping area. Showers will be in the dormitory above the field and portable toilets will be available. Campsites will cost $25 per night and have a two-night minimum. Campers and commuters should make reservations & pay for meals in the dining hall in advance. Vehicle access will be restricted during the races.
Contact: 800-616-0095 or via email at reservations@lakelogan.org
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