TCT7 - The Clock is Ticking Distance Swim

Swim Information - Race Rules and Information

1. This event is sanctioned by the World Open Water Swim Association (WOWSA).
2. Each swimmer must wear an official swim cap provided by the race. Wearing swim goggles or a face mask is recommended, but not required.
3. No snorkels, paddles, wetsuits or flotation devices of any kinds are allowed. Tri-suits and full body suits must be sleeveless. Shoulders must be completely uncovered.
4. Swim fins will only be allowed for those athletes competing in those divisions.
5. Swimwear must be 100% textile material, which is defined as materials consisting of natural and/or synthetic, individual and non-consolidated yarns used to constitute a fabric by weaving, knitting and/or braiding. Simply put, this would generally refer to suits made only from nylon or lycra that do not have any rubberized material such as polyurethane or neoprene. Swimwear must not cover the neck or extend past the shoulder. Swimwear may contain a zipper.
6. Swimmers will be required to have race officials mark their race numbers on both their shoulders and calves. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY SUNSCREEN OR VASELINE TO AREAS BEARING YOUR RACE NUMBER.
7. Time penalties will be imposed on athletes who are not behind the official start line prior to race start
8. Swimmers are required to stay on course. All swimmers will begin and end at the race start point.
9. The one mile event is an out and back event. Swimmers will swim counter-clockwise from the race start point to the turn-around point (indicated by a yellow buoy). Swimmers will keep buoys on their left during the swim.
10. For the 5K event, swimmers will swim clockwise from the race start point around the course. Swimmers will stay between the buoys and the shoreline, until required to swim across the pond.
11. A swimmer experiencing difficulty and in need of assistance shall raise an arm overhead, pump it up and down, and call or seek assistance. A swimmer who has received assistance, whether voluntary or involuntary, must retire and withdraw from the remainder of the race, unless such assistance did not aid the swimmer in forward progress. No swimmer shall return to the race if the official rendering assistance requests that the athlete withdraws from the race or receive medical assistance.
12. After the swim, athletes must pick up their gear bag they dropped off at the bag check.
13. After the swim, athletes must dress to leave the event. Changing areas are provided. Public nudity is prohibited.
14. Swimmers for the 5K events may bring food/water for the course.
15. Escorts will be provided for as many of the 5K participants as possible. Swimmers may provide their own escorts, and must identify the escort to the race officials.
16. Snorkels are allowed with a medical note, but entrants using a snorkel will not be allowed to place in an event. They will receive a participation medal only.
The 1 mile and 5K events are an open water lake swim, and each athlete is expected to have the ability and fitness level to complete the swim event for which they registered. Open water swimming is slower than pool swimming. TCT7 will provide brightly colored swim caps for each athlete in their registered event. This cap must be worn throughout the swim. Prior to the swim start, an optional pre-race bag check will be available for each athlete’s sweats, shoes, etc. Items must fit into one back pack sized bag. Valuables will not be accepted at check-in. Theses bags will be kept in the bag check area and should be retrieved immediately after you finish your race. Pre-race check in will begin at 6:30 AM and end promptly at 7:45am. You will be marked by race officials with your race number. Ensure your name and number are recorded on the roster at the marking table. You will proceed from check in table to marking table in the main building. Swimmers names will be checked at the marking table to ensure numbers correspond with registration numbers. Please do not apply sunscreen, lotion, or oils before or after receiving you’re your body markings, as this will dissolve and distort your number. Your number must be placed for maximum visibility. Do not number yourself expecting to bypass body marking or swim check in.

Swim Information - Race Rules and Information

1. This event is sanctioned by the World Open Water Swim Association (WOWSA).
2. Each swimmer must wear an official swim cap provided by the race. Wearing swim goggles or a face mask is recommended, but not required.
3. No snorkels, paddles, wetsuits or flotation devices of any kinds are allowed. Tri-suits and full body suits must be sleeveless. Shoulders must be completely uncovered.
4. Swim fins will only be allowed for those athletes competing in those divisions.
5. Swimwear must be 100% textile material, which is defined as materials consisting of natural and/or synthetic, individual and non-consolidated yarns used to constitute a fabric by weaving, knitting and/or braiding. Simply put, this would generally refer to suits made only from nylon or lycra that do not have any rubberized material such as polyurethane or neoprene. Swimwear must not cover the neck or extend past the shoulder. Swimwear may contain a zipper.
6. Swimmers will be required to have race officials mark their race numbers on both their shoulders and calves. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY SUNSCREEN OR VASELINE TO AREAS BEARING YOUR RACE NUMBER.
7. Time penalties will be imposed on athletes who are not behind the official start line prior to race start
8. Swimmers are required to stay on course. All swimmers will begin and end at the race start point.
9. The one mile event is an out and back event. Swimmers will swim counter-clockwise from the race start point to the turn-around point (indicated by a yellow buoy). Swimmers will keep buoys on their left during the swim.
10. For the 5K event, swimmers will swim clockwise from the race start point around the course. Swimmers will stay between the buoys and the shoreline, until required to swim across the pond.
11. A swimmer experiencing difficulty and in need of assistance shall raise an arm overhead, pump it up and down, and call or seek assistance. A swimmer who has received assistance, whether voluntary or involuntary, must retire and withdraw from the remainder of the race, unless such assistance did not aid the swimmer in forward progress. No swimmer shall return to the race if the official rendering assistance requests that the athlete withdraws from the race or receive medical assistance.
12. After the swim, athletes must pick up their gear bag they dropped off at the bag check.
13. After the swim, athletes must dress to leave the event. Changing areas are provided. Public nudity is prohibited.
14. Swimmers for the 5K events may bring food/water for the course.
15. Escorts will be provided for as many of the 5K participants as possible. Swimmers may provide their own escorts, and must identify the escort to the race officials.
16. Snorkels are allowed with a medical note, but entrants using a snorkel will not be allowed to place in an event. They will receive a participation medal only.
The 1 mile and 5K events are an open water lake swim, and each athlete is expected to have the ability and fitness level to complete the swim event for which they registered. Open water swimming is slower than pool swimming. TCT7 will provide brightly colored swim caps for each athlete in their registered event. This cap must be worn throughout the swim. Prior to the swim start, an optional pre-race bag check will be available for each athlete’s sweats, shoes, etc. Items must fit into one back pack sized bag. Valuables will not be accepted at check-in. Theses bags will be kept in the bag check area and should be retrieved immediately after you finish your race. Pre-race check in will begin at 6:30 AM and end promptly at 7:45am. You will be marked by race officials with your race number. Ensure your name and number are recorded on the roster at the marking table. You will proceed from check in table to marking table in the main building. Swimmers names will be checked at the marking table to ensure numbers correspond with registration numbers. Please do not apply sunscreen, lotion, or oils before or after receiving you’re your body markings, as this will dissolve and distort your number. Your number must be placed for maximum visibility. Do not number yourself expecting to bypass body marking or swim check in.

SWIM INFORMATION & RACE RULES

1) Swim the measured distance - 1650 yards or 1600 meters.
2) The clock starts as the swimmer starts the distance and stops only after the distance is covered - no breaks or stopping of the time.
3) Swim the distance between 09/04/2022 and Noon 09/11/2022
4) Submit the distance covered and the time HH:MM:SS on this link under "results." If you do NOT submit your total time by noon on 09/11/2022, you will be given "NT" for no time.
5) Results will be tabulated and posted no later than on 09/14/2022.
6) Finisher medals will be mailed to those with times in the results.
7) Award medals will be mailed to those who earn them.

The Captain Mark Weber 5K Legacy Swim

SWIM INFORMATION & RACE RULES

1) Swim the measured distance - 5450 yards or 5000 meters
2) The clock starts as the swimmer starts the distance and stops only after the distance is covered - no breaks or stopping of the time.
3) Swim the distance between 09/04/2022 and Noon 09/11/2022
4) Submit the distance covered and the time HH:MM:SS on this link under "results." If you do NOT submit your total time by noon on 09/11/2022, you will be given "NT" for no time.
5) Results will be tabulated and posted no later than on 09/14/2022.
6) Finisher medals will be mailed to those with times in the results.
7) Award medals will be mailed to those who earn them.