Millerton Mile - 2010 1 and 2 Mile Open Water Swim

Date

Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 8:30 AM local time

Address

Millerton Lake

Fees

$35 before 5/30 and $45 thereafter and on race day

Registration Closing Date

Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 11:59 PM

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Eligibility

The 1 and 2 mile swim are USMS/PMS sanctioned events, while the USAS 1 and 2 mile swim are sanctioned by USA Swimming/CCS. All swimmers must be current 2010 registered members of one of these organizations in order to compete. Membership information may be obtained by contacting the numbers below: Annual USMS Membership Registration http://www.usms.org USA Swimming/CCS (18 and younger) www.centralcalswim.org

Where

Fresno side of Millerton Lake, 20 miles northeast of Fresno via highway 41 and highway145. For a map go to www.park.ca.gov/?page_id=587 and look up “map of location”

Equipment

Use of wetsuits shall result in that swimmer being ineligible for awards or place points. The use of fins, pull buoys, or other swimming devices will result in instant disqualification. Soft hand paddles may only be used as a prosthesis–provided, in the opinion of the Race Director – they do not present a safety hazard to other swimmers.

Awards

Medals will be awarded to the top 3 men and women in each age group. Age group awards in USMS/PMS are in 5- year increments: 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc. For USA swimming/CCS we have the following age groups: 11-12, 13-14, 15-18. Results will be posted on www.sierramultisport.com

Timing

Electronic CHAMPIONSHIP TIMING will be used. Each swimmer will wear an electronic timing chip on an ankle bracelet to automatically record their time. Timing chip must be returned or a $30 charge will be assessed to the swimmer.

Places to stay

For a list with accommodations please go to the website: http://www.fresnochamber.com Camping is available on the opposite side of the lake, about a 15 minute drive to race start. For reservations call: (559) 822-2332

Package Pickup

Package pickup is available on Sunday June 20th at race site at Millerton Lake from 6:30 AM – 8:15 AM There will be NO Race-day registration – no exceptions. All entrants must mail a photocopy of their USMS/PMS card or USA Swimming membership card with the entry form.

Course & Water Temperature

The course will be marked by buoys at approximately 200 yard intervals. The expected water temperature of the lake is between 60-70 degrees. The course will be clockwise with the centerline on the swimmers right. Start and finish on the beach. It is suggested that you bring comfortable shoes to walk to the race start as surface will have sand and some rocks. Athletes from the 1 and 2 Mile will start in the same wave. Athletes participating in the 2 mile event will do the course twice

Water Safety

Swim caps will be provided to all swimmers and will be mandatory for the swim. The course will be monitored by a safety boat and paddlers. Individual escorts will not be allowed. A cut-off time will be enforced to ensure that no swimmers will be in the water longer than one hour for the 1-mile swim, and 2 hours for the 2 mile swim. All swimmers will be body marked. Local EMT will be present.

Directions

FWY 41 coming from the South: Take exit Friant road. Turn right at the traffic light – you are on Friant road. Stay on this road for the next 15 miles till you pass the small town of Friant. Go past the Shell station up to the dam and take a left at the top into the park– follow the parking signs. FWY 41 coming from the North: Take exit Friant road. Turn left at the traffic light – you are on Friant road. Stay on this road for the next 15 miles till you pass the small town of Friant. Go past the Shell station up to the dam and take a left at the top into the park– follow the parking signs.

Additional Information

Sanctioned by USMS Sanction number: OW10-06
USA-S/CCS Sanction No.________

Date

Sunday, September 19, 2010 @ 8:00 AM local time

Address

Shaver Lake

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, September 16, 2010 @ 11:59 PM

Sprint Distance

400 Yard Swim / 12 Mile Road Bike / 3 Mile Run

Olympic Distance

1.5 K Swim / 40 K Road Bike / 10 K Mile Run

Course

The race takes place in and around the beautiful, majestic town of Shaver Lake. Both the Sprint and Olympic distance will start and finish at Camp Edison. The bike and run course are out and back, with rolling hills. Sprint Distance starts 8 a.m. Olympic Distance starts 8:30 a.m.

Event Schedule

Sunday, 09/19/10: Package Pick-up and registration at Camp Edison 6:00 till 7:45 AM.

Awards

Awards will be presented to overall male and female winner, and to top 3 finishers in each category. Age groups are divided in 10-year increments (19 and younger 20-29, 30-39, etc to 60 and up). Awards will be presented to the first 3 teams - we will not make the distinction among coed, male, or female teams. Results will be posted on our website.

Rules

All participants must sign a waiver at package pick-up. All participants need to wear a helmet while on the bike. Straps on helmet must be closed at all times. No bike riding in transition area. No drafting on the bike is allowed. Failure to follow the race rules will result in disqualification. Caution: traffic will be monitored at intersections. Course is not closed to vehicles. Stay on the right as much as possible. Athletes cannot ride or run with headphones. Please leave your dog at home.

Entry Fee Includes

All athletes registered before September 1st will receive custom quality T-shirt. All athletes will receive a goody bag with swim cap and food at the finish line. We will provide aid stations along the run course. Entry fee will go up $10.00 after 09/01/10. Those athletes who register after 9/1/10 or on race day are not guaranteed a T-shirt. T-shirt will be distributed on a first come first serve basis.

Lodging

Camping is available at Camp Edison
(559) 841-3134
www.sce.com
Look up “Camp Edison”
E-mail: camped@sce.com, or contact The Shaver Lake Chamber of Commerce at (559) 841-3350.

Volunteers

Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated. They will receive a T-shirt and lunch.

Refunds

Event will take place rain or shine.
No refunds - no exceptions!

Additional Information

Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated. They will receive a T-shirt and Lunch Event will take place rain or shine.

Confirmation letter with updated information will be sent after entry.