Mountain Swim Series reserves the right to cancel any event due to unsafe weather conditions, unsanitary water conditions, or other reasons. The safety of the participants, volunteers and spectators is of utmost importance to us. Prolonged or heavy rainfall before or on the day of the race will likely lead to a cancellation as there may be trash, untreated storm water runoff, and sewage overflows entering the water rendering it unsafe to swim in for several days. Weather, such as strong winds and/or lightning may also delay or cancel a swim for safety reasons.
Refunds:
Mountain Swim Series does not provide refunds for swim event cancellation or entry withdrawals. Our fees cover police services, mandatory insurance and permit fees, professional safety support services, web services, data base maintenance, advertising, printing and mailing, swim caps, awards, timing services, equipment rental, communications and sound system services, and race day operations. To put on a swim requires a significant amount of up-front nonreimbursible expenses. Trust us – we want to hold an event and will do everything in our power to hold an event.
Substitutions:
Under no circumstances may you sell, trade or allow someone else to take your entry. Such substitutions jeopardize our insurance and our ability to secure the permits necessary to produce future events.
Registrations:
*Due to COVID-19 we are not allowing race day registrations or day-of packet pickup. All registrations must occur online prior to race day.
Participants are encourage to register before the race online. Pre-registration aids us in financing the event, ordering materials as well as getting a good idea of how many participants to expect so that the event can be planned accordingly.
If during registration, your credit card was not charged, that means you were not registered (unless you used a free volunteer entry code). You will need to re-register and select a swim option, regardless of whether you received an email. If you registered correctly, it will say "A $XX.XX charge from "GETMEREGISTERED.COM" will be listed on your credit card statement." This message will not appear if you did not register correctly.
Safety:
Lifeguards and kayakers will be patrolling and monitoring the course and a medical team will be available to assist in case of a medical emergency.
Safety Guidelines:
- If choosing to wear a wetsuit, be sure to have swam in that specific wetsuit prior to the race. Wearing an ill-fitting (too-tight) wetsuit can be dangerous.
- All competitors must be competent swimmers, and should undertake the appropriate training in preparation for this event. Any person signing up for these events should be a competent swimmer and be able to consistently hold a 2:30 per 100 yard pace or faster.
- Swimmers enter the races and the water at their own risk, are responsible for their own physical condition and are encouraged to seek the advice of a medical practioner before entry.
- The Organizer will make every effort to ensure a safe event. Please refer to the Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability for more information.
- All swimmers must be present at the race-briefing for their relevant event.
- Water Safety craft will be patrolling the course for all races.
- Medical specialists will be on site to administer first aid if required.
- If a swimmer shows distress they will be pulled from the water by the safety craft or directed to make their way to shore.
- Swimmers must comply with directions given by officials and/or safety personnel.
- In the event of difficulty in the water, stop and raise your hand to identify yourself to the on-water safety craft. If this is not possible, simply roll onto your back to float in a relaxed position.
- If you are unable to complete the swim, you must report to the Registration area on return to land and return your timing chip.
- Swimmers are asked to be courteous to fellow competitors and assist others if they see other competitors in distress.
- Entrants 18 and under must have a guardian present on race day and must have parent/guardian signed consent for entry.
- Swimmers should be aware that hydration is very important pre and post race.
- Both HYPERthermia and HYPOthermia can occur during swims. Know the warning signs, your limitations and practice with any wetsuit prior to the swim.
Course Rules:
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- Swimmers must attend their pre-race briefing. All race briefings will be held minutes prior to the race warm up.
- Swimmers must start the race within the designated areas as indicated in the race briefing.
- Latex swim caps are required and will be supplied at the registration.
- Swimmers must be capable of completing the full distance that they have entered. If you are unsure of your ability, enter a shorter race. Hanging onto support craft is not permitted and will result in disqualification.
- Swimmers must follow course buoys as instructed in the pre-race-briefing. Disqualification may occur if this rule is not abided by.
- Un-sportsmanlike behaviours will not be permitted and will result in disqualification.
- Swim paddles and fins are NOT permitted.
- Swimmers are not permitted to have their own personal support craft on or around the course. If family or friends wish to volunteer for our events please click on the volunteer link above.
- The organizer has/holds the right to remove or prevent someone from starting or completing the event at their discretion, and any decision made by the Event organizer is ULTIMATE AND FINAL.
- If conditions are not appropriate for the safe undertaking of the event, it may be delayed, moved to a different course or cancelled.
- If you require assistance during the swim or observe any other athlete in distress raise one arm so our water safety personnel can assist.
Age Limits:
- 13 years old (on race day) and up (special exceptions may be made if a younger swimmer can demonstrate competence in the water).
Wetsuit or Not?
- For Women, a wetsuit will be classified as any suit which one might wear a second swimsuit under or any swim suit extending past the shoulders, below the knees, which is made of neoprene or a similar non-porous material or which may provide swimmer assistance. For example, swim skins shall be classified as wetsuits. Also, any zippered suit shall be classified as a wetsuit.
- For Men, a wetsuit will be classified as any suit which one might wear a second swimsuit under or any swim suit extending above the waist, below the knees, which is made of neoprene or a similar non-porous material or which may provide swimmer assistance. For example, swim skins shall be classified as wetsuits. Also, any zippered suit shall be classified as a wetsuit.
- Any suit made of neoprene or non-porous material, regardless of size or coverage, will be considered a wetsuit.
- Swimmers will be checked for their suit as they exit the water.
- Swimmers are requested to confirm their intention on whether to wear a wetsuit or not at race registration on the day of the swim. Changing it before the swim makes it easier for the volunteers.
Event Cut-off Times:
- Solstice Sunset Swim: 1.2miles = 1 hour, 2.4miles = 2 hours
- Carter Lake Crossing: 3miles = 2.5 hours
- The Castle: 2.5K = 1 hour, 5K = 2 hours, 10K = 4 hrs
- Chatfield Classic: 1/2 mile = 30 minutes, 2 miles = 2 hours
Email Notification:
Signing up for an event authorizes the Mountain Swim Series to send event updates, registration info, and other Mountain Swim Series information to you. We will do our best not to spam you with unnecessary emails but if you would like to unsubscribe from our list, please either unsubscribe through the email or contact Karl, Pareesa or Matt at mountainswimseries@gmail.com.
Thank you!
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