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Keith 07539 213097
Grafham Swim Brief Important Read PRIOR to Entry
All races start at 0800
Take on a 750m, 1500m, 3000m or even ‘go for it’ and complete the 5250m open water lake swim at Grafham Water, Cambridgeshire. Whether you’re a novice, experienced open water swimmer or Olympic athlete, this event is a fun challenge and the event is aimed at all levels of swimmer, including novices who want to swim in a wetsuit for the first time ever.
Swimming in the iconic lake is truly amazing, there are HUGE luminous swim buoys for you to aim for and all swimmers will be helped out of the water and handed their finishers medals on completion. You can use any strokes you wish to complete your chosen distance.
The Grafham Water Swims are open to swimmers of all ages from 13 upwards. We can’t promise that the water will be warm, but you do have the option to wear a wetsuit if you wish – Tricrazy will be on site selling great-value entry level (and top end) wetsuits.
We’d recommend all beginners, and those who feel the cold, to wear a wetsuit – This will help keep you warm as well as more buoyant in the water. Experienced swimmers can wear any swimwear – even swimskins
Distances
750 meters swim 1 x lap (minimum age 13 as of 24/05/2015)
1500 meters swim 2 x laps (minimum age 13 as of 24/05/2015)
3000 meters swim 4 x laps (minimum age 13 as of 24/05/2015)
5250 meters swim 7 x laps (minimum age 15 as of 24/05/2015)
This event does have an Australian style exit every lap, to ensure you have complete the required lap, you will have lap split results at the end of the race. Great for your family to get thoses all important race day photos
START
All races will start at 8 am
Find us
Marlow Car Park
Grafham Water
Buckden
Cambridgeshire
PE28 0BH
Still not sure, go to our locations page to find more information or follow this link.
Routes
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1 x Lap = 750 Meters
Arrival and Registration
Parking will be at the venue Marlow car park (weather permitting, if wet follow marshals and signs car parks)
PLEASE NOTE you will collect your race pack at registration on the day of the event. Nothing will be posted prior to the event.
If for any reason you don’t receive this email, full race information will be available at least two days prior to the event, HERE
Registration will be open from 15.00 – 17.00 on Saturday evening prior to the event and from 06.30 – 07.45 am on race day. Please ensure you arrive early to avoid that last minute rush.
Minimum age of competitors
The minimum age to take part in this event is 13 years old on race day
Parking
Parking will be at the Marlow Car Park.
Identification
You will be issued with a number and timing chip . You will also be number marked on your hand with a permanent pen.
British Triathlon Federation Rules
BTF Triathlon swim rules will be applied to this event.
Safety
If circumstances deem the course or travel conditions to be unsafe or it falls outside of the BTF guidelines, Nicetri have the right to change/move, or cancel the event at short notice.
Chip Timing
Nicetri Events Solutions will provide computerised chip timing via a an electronic chip system that you attach to your ankle. Please attach the chip to your ankle and make sure your run over the mats at the various timing points. Your finish time and splits will be available shortly after completing the event.
Race start
Race start times will be at 8:00am
Briefing
Race Briefing will take place at 07.45 am at the waters edge. You will be counted in and out.
Prizes
Prizes are both for men and women. One prize per competitor. A full breakdown of prizes and trophies will be given before the event in the race brief.
Camping
Camping is available within the grounds of grafham (Limited facilities) Toilets will be available on site from Saturday noon. For more details, Call Keith 07539 213097. For local Hotels, B&B’s and Campsites, see www.st-neots.co.uk