Date:

August 12, 2012

Distance:

10k out and back following the 5k course, starting and ending at Halfmoon Lake
5k point to point course (map of swim)
1.2 mile - loop course in Halfmoon Lake
1/2 mile - loop course in Halfmoon Lake

Check In Time:

Friday, August 10, Saturday, August 11, 2012 (all races)
Time: TBD
Race day packet pick-up is not an option for 10k swimmers.
Race Day (5k, 1.2, and 1/2 mile Swimmers Only)
5:30 AM to 6:45 AM

Start Time:

10k start 6:00 AM
5k, 1.2 mile and 1/2 mile start 7:30 AM

Race Venue:

10k - Race start - this race will start at Halfmoon Lake Beach
5k - Starts at North Star Reach, must be bused to start from Halfmoon Lake Beach
1.2 mile - Starts at Halfmoon Lake Beach
1/2 mile - Starts at Halfmoon Lake Beach

A State Park permit is needed.

• The Recreation Passport is your $10 ticket to Michigan's state parks and outdoor adventures!
• Out-of-state residents will still be required to purchase a $8 daily permit or a $29 annual Motor Vehicle Permit.
• Michigan residents CANNOT purchase a one day, you must do the Recreation Passport.

Aid Stations:

5K: 3 aid stations with water, HEED, and Hammer Gel
10k: 6 aid stations with water, HEED, and Hammer Gel in addition to a "special need" bag at the turn-around point

Cut-off Times:

5K: 3 hours
10k: 5 hours

Buses & Clothing (5k):

• Busing begins at 5:45 AM - It is about a 15 minute ride
• Loading will be in the upper parking lot near the pavilion
• Buses will leave every 15 minutes or when full
• Clothing worn to the start may be bagged and send back to the finish area. We will provide the bags and transportation of the bags.

10k Registration Fees:

5k Registration Fees:

1.2 Mile and 1/2 Mile Registration Fees:

Entry Fee Includes: T-shirt, swim cap, race goodies, post race food and drinks after the race, and finisher award to all finishers.

Identification:

USAT Members must present a current USAT card or it will be necessary to pay the one day license fee.
Non-USAT members who paid a one-day license fee need not present proof of membership.
All participants MUST PRESENT PHOTO ID.

Divisions and Awards:

10k Swim - must be 14 and over:
Male and female in each group: 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, and 75 and over
Awards given to first place overall, first place master, and top three in each age group.
5k Swim - must be 14 and over:
Male and female in each group: 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, and 75 and over
Awards given to first place overall, first place master, and top three in each age group.
1.2 Mile Swim - must be 12 and over:
Male and female in each age group: 12-14, 15-18, 19-39, master (40 & over), grand master (55 and over)
Awards given to first place overall, first place master, and top three in each age group.
Half Mile Swim - must be 12 and over:
Male and female in each age group: 12-14, 15-18, 19-39, master (40 & over), grand master (55 and over)
Awards given to first place overall and first place in each age group.
The Wetsuit Division is back!
Swimmers wearing wetsuits are welcome to register in the Wetsuit Division, but may be started in a different wave and will not be tabulated with the age group swimmers who do not wear wetsuits. However, swimmers wearing any suits approved by USMS will be permitted to swim and be tabulated with the age group swimmers. Note - USMS joined USA and FINA in banning use of the full body "speed suits". If you want to wear one of these banned suits - you must swim in the wetsuit division.

5k Team Competition Rules (Each team member swims the entire 5k, not a relay. Lowest time wins):

• Team Size - a minimum of five swimmers
• These may be informal teams, no affiliation needed
• Two Divisions: Male and Female
• Add the overall finish place of the top five finishers for the team

• Team Size - a minimum of five swimmers and a maximum of ten
• These my be informal teams, no affiliation needed
• Three Divisions: Male, Female, Mixed-Mixed teams shall include at least two women, and at least two women on each mixed team shall be included among the team's five scorers
• Add the overall finish place of the top five finishers for the team

• Flotation or propulsive devices are not permitted.
• Devices used to maintain body heat are illegal.
• Swimmers may rest by holding on to nearby structures (docks, rafts) or vessels, but forward progress shall be made only be self-propulsion (swimming, wading).
• The official course shall be determined by floating buoys anchored at each turn and swimmers must travel around the outside of each said buoys. Cutting inside a corner buoy shall be cause for disqualification.
• USMS swimsuit rules apply - The competitor shall wear onlly one swimsuit in one or two pieces. All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials. For men, the swimsuit shall not extend above the navel nor below the knees, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor extend below the knees.
• All swimmers are required to wear the supplied swim caps.

Rules and Policies:

USAT rules apply. Click here for rules. Click here for policies.

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