Race Day Information

Please download parking pass and put in your car window.  Gate security is requiring it.  All parking this year will be in the soccer field for both days.

Parking Pass - please email - meet director.

All participants MUST be USA Swimming registered.  You can register online by clicking here:https://www.usaswimming.org/about-usas/resources/online-member-registration


NC Swimming Sanction

MEET DIRECTOR: Scott Gainey
openwater@sandshark.org

ORDER OF EVENTS: (DUE TO Southern Zones being hosted earlier at venue)
 
Check In Pre-race Meeting Women/Men Distance Start time Race Time Limit
Friday 4:45 PM 5:15 PM 1 & 2 (Open)
 
400M Splash and Dash		 400 M Splash and Dash 5:45 PM (Open)
 
6:00 PM (Buddy)		 NONE
Saturday 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 3 & 4 (Open) 5K 12:45 PM 120 minutes
Saturday 2:15 PM 2:45 PM 5 & 6 (13/14)
 
7 & 8 (Open)		 3K 3:00 PM 90 minutes
Saturday 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 9 & 10 (11/12)
 
11 & 12 (Open)		 2K 4:45 PM 60 minutes
Saturday 5:45 PM 6: 15 PM 13 & 14 (10/U)
 
15 & 16 (Open)		 800 M 6:30 PM NONE
Saturday - - -
 
MUST BE SELECTED ON EVENT FILE FOR POSEIDON
SWIMMERS		 N/A 17 (Girls Open)
 
18. (Boys Open)		 10K
*(5K / 3K /2K)
 
10K
*(5K / 3K / 2K)		 MUST BE SELECTED FOR POSEIDON SCORING / RECOGNITION MUST BE SELECTED FOR POSEIDON SCORING / RECOGNITION7


IMPORTANT:
1.  USA SWIMMING PROHIBITS THE USE OF WET SUITS IN TEMPS ABOVE 20 DEGREE CELSIUS AND THE WATER TEMERATURE DOES NOT MERIT THEM.

2. Swim suit rules---women may wear 2 pieces, as long as they are not tie back and do have sports bra/triathlon type tops in line w/ FINA decency requirements. NO TIE BACK SUITS OF ANY SORT ARE PERMITTED.

3. Nails--Real and Fake nails that go over the required length will result in a NO SWIM! Nail length will be inspected at check in. NO swimmer will receive a number if their​ fingernails are not deemed legal by the referee at check in.

Directions and Parking for Races:
All parking will be at the soccer field near the venue.  Signs for parking will be posted. Please follow the signs to the appropriate parking area.  The entrance to Seven Lakes North is located on Seven Lakes Drive, just past Seven Lakes Fire and Rescue.

For Directions, search for: 
Seven Lakes Health and Fitness Center
West End, NC

No parking is permitted outside of the soccer field; PLEASE WATCH YOUR SPEED.  WE ARE GUESTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

Open Water 101

To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants and spectators…

DO set up on the Lake side of the Dam for everyone’s safety (EMS must be able to pass safely).

DO bring binoculars.

DO bring and wear sunblock (applying often)

DO bring umbrellas/tents/shade structures, chairs, etc. (It can be very hot along the dam, shade is a must)

DO bring food and WATER 
Concessions will not be available on site this year.

DON’T put sunscreen on your arm until after your race number is marked and dried 

DON’T crowd the finish area…pictures of the swimmers can be taken on the podium between award ceremonies. 
In accordance with USA Swimming guidelines, we CANNOT allow any spectators in the starting area.  Please respect this!!  It is for the safety of ALL swimmers, including your own and is a requirement for sanctioning this race.

DO pick up your trash on your way out.
 
DO remember to be respectful of the homes, and their properites, adjacent to the race area. 

PARKING LOCATION LISTED BELOW: Lake is down the hill from the soccer field used for parking
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