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Covid 19 Update
As everyone is aware, the covid 19 situation is in constant flux. At this point, we don’t believe it will have a significant impact on the race. There might be a few Covid 19 restrictions, but those will be decided in real-time not implemented in advance as we continuously monitor the situation. However, if you feel uncomfortable about Covid 19, rule number one is “do not plan to attend.” If you have serious concerns or questions involving Covid 19 management details for the race, please refer to rule number one.

Race Distance: one mile

Entry Fee: $95 in advance until May 1st,  then $135. Late registration 24 hours before $175.  Day of race registration $1000 at the door (in other words don’t wait until the day of the race to register)
*includes breakfast, event shirt, goodie bag and race cap

Maximum Participants: 300 Athletes + Patrons

Race Start time: 7:45am

Competition Location:  Lucky’s Lake Swim

6645 Lake Cane Drive
Orlando Fl 32819

Water Temperature: 82-83 Degrees F

Length of Course: One Mile – The Organizing Committee reserves the right to reduce the length of the swim or cancel, based on medical advice should adverse weather conditions prevail.

Race Number:  Will be provided at packet pick up.

Use of Wetsuits: Wet suits and other floatation devices are NOT permitted. Safer Swimmer buoys will be allowed, but not as floatation. If you would rather do the virtual swim on Friday evening at 5pm you may use floatation, fins, etc…

Open Water Results:  Will be available after the event on site and will be emailed to all participants after the event has been completed. 

Chip and cap pick up: 6:00 – 7:15am
ALL ATHLETES will pick up their cap and chip on site the morning of the race.

Body Marking: 6:00am-7:15am
ALL ATHLETES must have their race number marked on both arms.  A station will be available for the markings.

Technical meeting:
A technical meeting for all participants is required and will take place by the dock at 7:00 am EST.  Course and safety information will be reviewed at that time.

Warm ups:
The course will be open for warm up from 7:15 am EST until 7:45 am EST

Start :
The start will be a rolling start based on time.

Under 20 minutes, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34  35 and above minutes.

Mile Start time 8:00 am EST.  Cut off time is 90 minutes

Awards will start at 10:00 am EST

Age group awards will be awarded to top three athletes in each age group.
10-u, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99
There is also a cognitively disabled division (CDD) with awards to the top three men and women (No age groups in CCD) for more information about the Cognitively Disabled Division Click Here.

verall Winners and Swimmer of the Ages Awards
REAL GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE MEDALS

1. Top three males
2. Top three females
3. Top three males based on established handicap (please see chart for your handicap)
4. Top three females based on established handicap (please see chart for your handicap)

*all athletes ages are based on your age on the DAY OF THE EVENT (May 25, 2019)

Transport: Athletes will have to provide their own transportation to the event site. 6645 Lake Cane Drive, Orlando Fl 32819

Marshaling Area:  All athletes must be in the marshaling area ½ hour before their allowed wave.  A map showing the course will be clearly visible in this area for all the participants.

Safety: Appropriate safety craft will be provided during the competition.

Changing Area: Competitors must leave their equipment in this area.  The Organizing Committee will provide a bright colored cap for each swimmer. Each swimmer is required to wear this cap.  Thermal caps may NOT be worn.

Support Facilities:  Limited shower and changing facilities will be provided.

Hospitality: Breakfast and water will be provided.