RTC Open Water Swim Finale & Social 9/20/23 Members Only!
Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled evening starting with a safety briefing at 6 PM, followed by the swim at 6:10 PM. Don’t forget your bright swim cap and swim safety buoy, as they are essential for participation. After your swim, mingle with fellow members over delicious pizza! It’s a perfect way to celebrate the season, connect with fellow swim enthusiasts, and enjoy the beautiful riverside setting. Make sure to mark your calendar and prepare for an unforgettable evening of swimming and socializing!
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Wave 1-FAST
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
Entries closed5:35 PM EDT
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Wave 2-Slow/Newbie
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
Entries closed5:40 PM EDT
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Trailer Driver
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!
Entries closed5:00 PM EDT
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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 Receive VPoints for Club merch!
Entries closed5:15 PM EDT
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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 kayak * Must be ready to throw line with PFD attached to swimmer Receive VPoints for Club merch!
Entries closed5:15 PM EDT
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Swim Lead Coordinator
** RESERVED Spot ONLY FOR RTC Swim Coordinators **
Entries closed5:15 PM EDT
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Organiser's description
Hosted Monday's and Wednesday's, weather/river permitting, at Robious Landing Park, Midlothian, VA.
* Swimmers, Kayakers, SUP, and Trailer Driver must Register online
* Please be at the Park and checked in by 5:15 pm (kayakers/SUP by 5:15 pm, trailer driver by 5:00 pm at James River HS parking lot).
* The safety briefing and announcements takes place at 6 pm
* _If you arrive AFTER 5:40 pm, you will swim at your own risk and the CLUB IS NOT responsible for your safety!_
* Swimmers may only go as far as the white (what used to be a dock) 750 meters and return to start
* We sound the air horn at 6:10 pm signaling the return to the dock
* If you are unable to make the swim, please CANCEL online!
_** 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)
Slow/Newbie (swimmers) Wave 2 (6:10 pm start)
2. Every swimmer is required to sign the 2022 Waiver online
3. Every swimmer needs to SIGN-IN to the log book and list emergency contact persons name and phone number.
4. 6:00 pm Safety briefing/announcements - all must be present
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, by no later than 5:15 pm so that you get your swim buoy/wet suit 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 front or backside. RTC membership not required but encouraged. Waiver form completion required.
_PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE, IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE THE SWIM, YOU MUST CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION. TO DO THIS, ASK FOR A REFUND. THIS TO ALLOWS US TO ENSURE SAFETY PROCEDURES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!_
Location
3800 James River Rd, Midlothian, 23113, VA, United States
RTC Open Water Swim Finale & Social 9/20/23 Members Only!
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