Horsetooth 10K Swim info

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Each swimmer must either be a member of USMS(18 or older) or USAS (18 or younger) or purchase a race day membership.

Race Date

Date: August 15, 2010
Start Location: South Bay, Horsetooth Reservoir
Finish Location: Satanka Cove, Horsetooth Reservoir

Registration

Registration Closes: August 6th, 2010 12:01am Pacific. NO raceday registration

These fees cover safety(Dive Rescue, EMTs), t-shirt, awards, dinner for you, etc. The USMS (18 or older) One Event or USS (18 or younger) One Day registration is required if you are not a member of United States Masters Swimming (USMS) or United States Swimming (USS) . This membership covers insurance requirements for the race. No one will be allowed to swim without proof of membership or having paid the one day fee.

Organizers will provide 25 paddlers w/craft on a first come/first serve basis for USMS swimmers that request it. A waitlist will exist for those wishing the event organizers to supply a paddler after the first 25 requests. Send mail to 10kinfo@horsetoothswim.com for more information.

Paddler/Safety Boat

Each swimmer must have a paddler/safety boat with them for the swim. This purpose of this boat is several fold:

The race committe will provide 25 boats/paddlers for the first 25 USMS registrants who sign up for this. As noted, there will be a fee for this which will go to offset any rental costs for equipment.

For those providing their own paddler/boat, they must be familiar and competent with that craft. Please have them review the Paddler Info page.

Newsletters

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Rules

Eligibility:

The 10K event is open to all USMS registered swimmers at least 18 years of age as of race day and USS registered swimmers at least 13 years of age as of race day.

USMS Swimmers (ages 18 and over) who have NOT previously completed the Horsetooth 10K Swim are required to obtain approval prior to registration from George Thornton or Joe Bakel by describing their past experience in long distance open water swimming and how they will prepare to swim 10K at approximately 5400 feet (1700 meters) in 62 to 70° F (16 to 21°C) water. We require approval for safety reasons. See the FAQ for description of the challenges of this event. Describe how you will meet these challenges.

USAS swimmers (ages 13 to 18) in 10K have additional requirements:

  • Swimmers must supply their own craft/paddler
  • Parent or parent assigned adult (written approval from parent) must be on the craft
  • Must perform a qualifying open water swim of at least 2 hours
    1. Without stopping with the exception of feeding
    2. In Open Water with water temperatures colder then 70F
    3. Fill out and submit an Open Water Log Sheet of the swim
  • Submit a list of open water experience
  • Submit an essay to the Horsetooth Swim committee on why they want to swim the Horsetooth 10K. What motivates them to swim the event? What do they plan to do to prepare for the race?
  • USAS swimmers should contact Joe Bakel to inform the committee of their intent to swim as soon as possible. The swimmer should submit all the requirements for approval before registering for the the swim. With Horsetooth committee approval, a USAS swimmer can register before completing the qualifying open water swim but remember that the registration fee is non-refundable. If the swimmer does not complete the qualifing swim and associated paperwork, they will not be allowed to swim.

    10K Rules

    All USMS Long Distance Rules rules apply. USMS rules available here. Exceptions/Clarifications are listed below:

    Drafting

    Unlike many open water events, the Horsetooth 10K Swim allows no drafting except where unavoidable (ie the start). If a flagrant drafting is observed, that swimmer will be disqualified.

    Swimsuit Definition

    Swimsuit Definition USMS swimwear rules apply. USMS rules available here. The swimsuit rules are in a state of flux. Please check the website as the race approaches for the latest. In addition to this list, the Horsetooth Swim has the following restriction:

    Horsetooth Swim Additional Swimsuit Criteria

    Both men and women are allowed suits that can go to just above the knees (jammer style) and can cover the shoulders as long as it is not made from material that gives floatation or traps air. Torso-type suits are legal.

    Awards

    Finisher certificates will be given to all finishers.

    1st-3rd Male and Female will receive a Trophy

    A traveling trophy, The Turner Cup, is awarded to the first man and first woman finisher.

    Race Course

    The race course will start South Bay and finish at Satanka Cove. Please see the Maps page for more information.

    Spectators

    Please read the parking restrictions on maps page. Briefly, there is NO parking at the north end of the lake. Spectators are welcome to drive to the start of the 10K race (South Bay), but should not park there. If you do park there after the race start and do not buy a park pass, you will get ticketed.

    Parking for all races is at Hughes stadium. Shuttle busses will take you to/from the north end. Please see the maps page for directions.