RTC Coached Open Water Swim with Endorphin Fitness! Monday, 6/24/24 - Members Only!

Monday, June 24, 2024 Past event
6:00 PM EDT
Midlothian, Virginia
Free · 6 races
1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating start to the open water swimming season at the RTC Coached Open Water Swim event on Monday, June 24, 2024! Taking place in the beautiful surroundings of Midlothian, Chesterfield, this members-only swim promises to be both fun and safe, thanks to a comprehensive safety briefing and the requirement of swim safety buoys for all participants. This event is perfect for active members eager to enhance their swimming skills with guidance from Endorphin Fitness. Swimmers will need to wear bright swim caps and sign in and out of the logbook, ensuring a secure and organized experience for everyone involved.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow swimmers, enjoy the great outdoors, and kick off your summer swimming adventures! Make sure to register early, as spots are limited, and remember to bring your swim buoy and cap. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or just starting, this open water swim is the perfect way to dive into the season!

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  • Coached Swim with Endorphin Fitness

    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

    6:00 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 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.

    5:30 PM EDT

    Free

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  • Volunteer Kayaker with own Kayak

    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 * Must bring your own kayak Receive VPoints for Club merch! Open to ages 18+. Start Time: 5:45pm EDT

    5:50 PM EDT

    Free

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Organiser's description

WELCOME TO RTC'S OPEN WATER SWIM REGISTRATION

The first Open Water Swim of the season will be kicked off with an Open Water Swim PRIMER from Endorphin Fitness!!! Please join us!

_** 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.

2. Every swimmer is required to sign the onsite 2024 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 that you can borrow 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 SUP'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 ATTEND 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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