CANCELLED! RTC Open Water Swim - Monday, 5/1/23 - Members Only!

Monday, April 24, 2023 Past event
7:00 PM EDT
Midlothian, Virginia
Free · 12 races
1 Mile

Event summary

Join the excitement at the RTC Open Water Swim event on Monday, April 24, 2023, held at the beautiful Robious Landing Park in Midlothian, Chesterfield! This members-only event invites swimming enthusiasts to experience the thrill of open water swimming in a safe and supportive environment. With two waves scheduled to start at 6:05 PM and 6:10 PM, swimmers are encouraged to register early to ensure their spot in this invigorating outdoor experience.

Participants will have the opportunity to swim alongside fellow members while adhering to safety protocols, including the requirement of swim safety buoys and bright swim caps. New swimmers can also request a Swim Angel for added reassurance during their swim. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to enhance your swimming skills and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow club members in the refreshing waters of Midlothian!

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  • Wave 1 Fast Swimmers AND Staying for Social

    BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Swim Safety Buoy Required * Bright Swim Cap Required * Swim up to the "dock" 750 yards and NOT beyond

    6:05 PM EDT

    Free

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  • OWS - Wave 1 (FAST Swimmers) - NOT Attending Social

    BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Swim Safety Buoy Required * Bright Swim Cap Required * Swim up to the "dock" 750 yards and NOT beyond

    6:05 PM EDT

    Free

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  • OWS - Wave 2 NEW - Would like a Swim Angel, if available AND Staying for Social

    BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Swim Safety Buoy Required * Bright Swim Cap Required * Swim up to the "dock" 750 yards and NOT beyond

    6:10 PM EDT

    Free

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  • OWS - Wave 2 NEW - Would like a Swim Angel, if available - NOT Attending Social

    BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Swim Safety Buoy Required * Bright Swim Cap Required * Swim up to the dock 750 yards and NOT beyond * Beginners can practice from the jump in dock to the boat ramp and this area will be kayak/SUP supported

    6:10 PM EDT

    Free

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  • OWS - Wave 2 (Mid Pack/Newbies) AND Staying for Social

    BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Swim Safety Buoy Required * Bright Swim Cap Required * Swim up to the dock 750 yards and NOT beyond * Beginners can practice from the jump in dock to the boat ramp and this area will be kayak/SUP supported

    6:10 PM EDT

    Free

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  • OWS - Wave 2 (Mid Pack/Newbies) NOT Attending Social

    BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Swim Safety Buoy Required * Bright Swim Cap Required * Swim up to the "dock" 750 yards and NOT beyond

    6:10 PM EDT

    Free

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  • Trailer Driver-James River HS Lot

    BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! We need an experienced volunteer driver with a vehicle that can pull the Clubs trailer from James River HS to the Parks ramp and back less than a mile away (starting at 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm approx.). Someone from the Club will meet the driver at the back of the HS parking lot and will help hook them up (*2 ball hitch required) and will follow to the kayak/SUP unloading area. Receive VPoints for Club Merch!

    5:30 PM EDT

    Free

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  • Volunteer Kayaker

    BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Must be 18 years or older * Must wear PFD, radio, whistle * Must be comfortable with swimmers grabbing on to the front or rear of kayak * Must be ready to throw line with PFD attached to swimmer Receive VPoints for Club merch!

    5:45 PM EDT

    Free

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  • Volunteer SUP

    BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Must be 18 years or older * Must wear PFD, radio, whistle * Must be comfortable with swimmers grabbing on to the front or rear of board * Must be ready to throw line with PFD attached to swimmer Receive VPoints for Club merch!

    5:45 PM EDT

    Free

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  • Swim Angel

    BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Swim Safety Buoy Required * Bright Swim Cap Required * Swim up to the dock 750 yards and NOT beyond * Beginners can practice from the jump in dock to the boat ramp and this area will be kayak/SUP supported

    6:10 PM EDT

    Free

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  • Attending Pizza Social Only

    7:00 PM EDT

    Free

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  • Swim Lead Coordinator

    This role is RESERVED ONLY for the lead OWS Coordinador (usually a Board Director) responsible for set up, registration, check out, and tear down. Thanks.

    5:00 PM EDT

    Free

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Organiser's description

WELCOME TO RTC'S OPEN WATER SWIM REGISTRATION

Hosted Monday's and Wednesday's weather/river permitting at Robious Landing Park, Midlothian, VA.

_** PLEASE REMEMBER TO SELECT "COMPLETE REGISTRATION" IN ORDER TO SUBMIT YOUR REGISTRATION. YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL, IF YOU DON'T, PLEASE RESUBMIT. WE NEED TO HAVE AN ACCURATE HEAD COUNT FOR OUR WATER SAFETY CREW. THANKS! **_

1. Registration is for all ACTIVE MEMBERS ONLY. If you have not renewed your membership please go to https://www.richmondtriclub.com/join-or-renew Memberships will be verified.

In order to maintain safety and social distancing guidelines: Each wave has a maximum of 20 swimmers

Each swimmer should seed themselves (fastest to slowest by wave)

TOP OF THE PACK (FAST SWIMMERS) WAVE 1 (6:05 PM START)

NEWBIE/MIDDLE AND BACK OF THE PACK (SWIMMERS) WAVE 2 (6:10 PM START)

NEW IN 2023 -

* NEW OWS PARTICIPANTS MAY REQUEST A SWIM ANGEL IF ONE IS AVAILABLE. THE SWIM ANGEL WILL SWIM WITH YOU AND KEEP AN EYE ON YOU FOR YOUR SWIM.
* PARTICIPANTS MAY SIGN UP TO BE A SWIM ANGEL IF ONE IS NEEDED. If one is not needed, you may continue with your regular swim. Swim Angels will earn volunteer points.

2. Every swimmer is required to sign the onsite 2023 Waiver (last years is no longer valid) and the form will be available at check-in.

3. Every swimmer needs to SIGN-IN TO THE LOG BOOK and list emergency contact persons name and phone number.

4. There will be a safety briefing held before swimmers start.

5. SWIM SAFETY BUOYS ARE REQUIRED BY ALL SWIMMERS. They can be purchased online at Amazon. We have a limited number of Swim Safety Buoys and are first come first served. _NO BUOY = NO SWIM_

6. BRIGHT SWIM CAPS must be worn by all swimmers. We will have a limited number available in case you forget to bring one.

7. After the swimmer returns, they must SIGN OUT OF THE LOG BOOK. The Race Directors will call the emergency contact if the swimmer does not log themselves out.

8. _All participants (swimmers and volunteers) are encouraged to sign up for Rained Out text notifications https://www.rainedout.net/team_page.php?a=7a1a66c9d13367fce645_

* We recommend getting there early so that you have time to sign the waiver, get your swim buoy set up, swim cap, etc. *

** We need 4 Volunteer Kayakers and 2 SUPr's -- must be at least 18 years of age. All will be provided with PFD's (personal flotation devices). Must be comfortable having someone hold on to the kayak/SUP. RTC membership not required but encouraged. Waiver form completion required.

_PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE, IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE THE SWIM WE ASK THAT YOU CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION BY ASKING FOR A REFUND TO ALLOW OTHER CLUB MEMBERS TO SIGN UP._

Location

3800 James River Rd, Robious Landing Park, Midlothian, 23113, VA, United States

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