Douglas Lake Swim-a-thon Pre-Race Info & Course Map

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Race Day: Saturday, August 13, 2011 – Dandridge, Tennessee Annual open water swim competition fundraiser – second Saturday of August

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Dear Swimmers:

Thank you for pre-registering for the 3rd Annual Douglas Lake Swim-a-thon! Theexcitement builds, as it’s only a few days until our annual open water swim competition!

It’s only with your participation that we are able to help those in our community who

need our help the most.

Please review the following notes and instructions for Race Day.

Race Day Registration / Check-in:

- If you have not yet mailed in your registration fee, you may bring it with you andsubmit at Race Day Check-in.

- ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. Every single participant must bring aphoto ID, this includes all relay participants. This is a requirement of USA Triathlon.

Youth athletes (under 17 years of age) without an ID must be accompanied by aparent/guardian with a photo ID.

- If you are already a current member of USAT, you will not be required to completethe one-day event sanctioning form at Check-in. HOWEVER, annual members arerequired to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USATsanctioned event. If your card has been lost, you can download and print out atemporary one at http://www.usatmembership.com.

- If you are already a current member of USAT, you have the option to deduct $10 fromeither your registration fee or T-shirt purchase. Please notify us at Race Day Check-in

of your intent.

- The following is included in your Registration Fee:

o Annual Douglas Lake Swim-a-thon Medalo Numbered Douglas Lake Swim-a-thon Swim Capo USAT one-day event sanctioningo Participant goody bag (including snacks and other small items)o Gatorade fountain throughout dayo 10-min chair massage from licensed massage therapists (11AM-2PM)

- Please also remember to bring at least one non-perishable food item for our localemergency food pantry.

- Sponsorship pledges and donations form and money will be collected at Race Daycheck-in. Sponsorship Pledge Form is available for download on our Web site.Checks should be made to the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce with anotation of Swim-a-thon in the memo area. Those who raise at least $150 will havetheir 2011 registration fee waived.

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Race Day Schedule: Saturday, August 13, 2011Pavilion at Angelos’ at The Point Restaurant

8:00 Volunteer Orientation begins

8:00 Participant Registration / Check-in begins

9:00 Mandatory Open Water Swimming and Boating Safety Clinic (All swimmersand boat crews must attend)

9:30 Swimmers and boat crews depart marina towards Day Board 1210:00 Start of race1:00 All swimmers exit the water even if not finished; Awards following

Race Day Food Service

- You will be given a bag of light snacks upon Check-in.

- Gatorade and water will be available for you throughout the race.

- Lunch items and drinks will be available for purchase at Angelo’s at the Point.

Prizes Awarded

(A) FIRST PLACE TEAM, (B) TOP 3 MALE SOLO, (C) TOP 3 FEMALE SOLO and(D) TOP 3 FUNDRAISERS

Directions to Angelos’ at The Point

From Knoxville (I-40E) Exit right at exit 417 Dandridge

Turn right at the end of ramp onto Hwy-92/ toward DandridgeFollow Hwy-92 about 1.25 to Gay Street at the blinking lightTurn right on Hwy-92/Gay StreetStay straight at the STOP sign and follow Hwy-92 over the Hoskins “Green” Bridge Turn left at Angelo’s at the Point Resort, 122 Boat Dock Drive, Dandridge 37725

From points North (I-81S) and East (I-40W) Merge/Continue on I-40WExit right at exit 417 DandridgeTurn left at the end of ramp on Hwy-92/toward DandridgeFollow Hwy-92 about 1.5 to Downtown Dandridge/Gay Street at the blinking light

Turn right on Hwy-92/Gay StreetStay straight at the STOP sign and follow Hwy-92 over the Hoskins “Green” Bridge Turn left at Angelo’s at the Point Resort, 122 Boat Dock Drive, Dandridge 37725

Also, for those folks who have a GPS but aren't familiar with Douglas Lake:

The starting point coordinates are: N35.99435 W83.38513 The finish line coordinates are: N36.01145 W83.40590




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Race Start and Duration:

- Escort boats will take you to the Start Line.

- White buoys will mark every quarter-mile (1/4) along the 2-mile course length.

- You must swim between the escort boats and kayaks/canoes along the shore line.Escorts will be approximately 75 yards off the shore line.

- If you need assistance during the race, you should wave one arm overhead andsomeone will come to you. Don’t wait until you are exhausted or in critical shape.

Course Map




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Race End:

- The Finish Line will be marked by two buoys near the end of the marina.

- When you reach the finish, make sure the race officials on the Committee Boat see

your number and check in with the official so we know all swimmers have exited thewater. The Committee Boat will be stationed at the end of the marina ramp.

- After completing the course, you should then return to your escort boat. Singleswimmers with kayak/canoe acting as escort, can climb out of the water by way of ladder on the swimming platform positioned at the end of the Point Marina thenwalking onto the grassy lawn. (Near the Committee Boat.)

- Everyone should easily finish before 1:00 p.m., but if you are not, we request you exitthe water and return to the finish line check-in.

- If anyone, single or team, drops out before finishing the course, please make sure youreport to the finish line judges so all swimmers can be accounted.

For Teams with 2-5 Swimmers:

- When you are ready for a switch with a teammate, signal your boat and startswimming toward it. The next teammate can enter the water after the boat has stoppedits motor and swim toward the exiting swimmer. Lightly tap hands and the newswimmer can turn up course while the exiting swimmer climbs aboard the boat beforethe motor is turned on.

- Remember to enter and exit the water with the motor turned off.

- There is no requirement for how long a teammate must swim, but we suggest changingevery 10-20 minutes to stay fresh.

- Someone from the team boat must keep an eye on the swimmers at all times.

Escort Boats:

If you indicated on your registration form that you request an escort boat, you will beprovided with the details of your escort at Race Day check-in.




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Swimmer Responsibilities:

- It is essential that swimmers prepare and train well in advance.

- No swimmer should compete unless he/she is physically fit and fully expects to

complete the course/relay.

- If you are apprehensive about participation in the swim or your ability to complete thedistance, please withdraw before entering the water.

- Swimmers failing to complete the race must report to race officials for their safety tobe confirmed.

- Swimmers are responsible for any personal property left at the race site.

Please go to our Web site and review up-to-date Boating Safety Instructions (http://www.douglaslake.us/about-the-swimathon/boating-safety-information.html) andRace Day Registration Requirements (http://www.douglaslake.us/about-the-swimathon/race-day-requirements.html).

Best of luck, and we look forward to seeing you Saturday!

If you have any questions, please us by e-mail at [email protected] or phoneany of the following Planning Committee Members:

Bill Black – 865-566-3420Aurora Moldovanyi – 865-640-3340Tom Schumann – 865-806-2150KeeYoung Boyd – 865-335-4439

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