
Greenswell Open Water Swims & Aquathlon Series
The Greenswell Open Water Swims (USMS sanction #172-007 and USA Swimming sanction # OH-3524) and Aquathlon Series is the perfect opportunity for swimmers and triathletes of all ages and abilities to practice their open water swimming in a fun, competitive environment and at distances not previously offered at other venues. It's also the perfect opportunity for triathletes to practice their open water pacing and swimming in a mass start format with the bonus of an added 5K run . After each race you'll have a chance to relax, kick back with friends, and enjoy the post race food and drinks. Distances for the series include a 1/2 mile, 1 mile, 1.5 mile and 2 mile swim. Distance for the aquathlon series include; short course 1/2 mile swim & 5k run, long course 1 mile swim & 5k. Series dates are Saturday, June 2 and Saturday, July 14.
When:
July 14, 2012
7:00 AM
Where:
Alum Creek State Park
Lewis Center, OH
Park details
Distance Options(s):
Aquathlon - Short: 0.50 mile swim + 5K run
Aquathlon - Long: 1.0 mile swim + 5K run
Open Water Swims: 0.50, 1.0, 2.0 mile swims
Course Description:
Course map
Status:
Open
Registration Fees:
By April 30:
Aquathlon Short: $25 (Individual), $40 (relay)
Aquathlon Long: $35 (Individual), $50 (relay)
Aquathlon Package (do both short & long):$45 (Individual), $60 (relay)
Aquathlon Series Package - Short (June 2 & July 14): $45
Aquathlon Series Package - Long: (June 2 & July 14): $55
Open Water Swims: $25 + $10 for each additional swim distance
May 1 - July 13:
Aquathlon Short: $30 (Individual), $45 (relay)
Aquathlon Long: $40 (Individual), $55 (relay)
Aquathlon Package (do both distances):$55 (Individual), $70 (relay)
Aquathlon Series Package - Short (June 2 & July 14):$55
Aquathlon Series Package - Long: (June 2 & July 14):$65
(Series packages not available after June 1)
Open Water Swims: $30 + $10 for each additional swim distance
Race Day:
Aquathlon Short: $35 (Individual), $50 (relay)
Aquathlon Long: $45 (Individual), $60 (relay)
Aquathlon Package (do both):$60 (Individual), $75 (relay)
Open Water Swims: $35 + $10 for each additional swim distance
Event Schedule
Saturday, June 2
Registration Opens 6:00 am
Open Water Swims 2.0 mile START: 7:00 am
Aquathlon Transition Opens 8:00 am
Aquathlon Long START: 8:45 am
Open Water 1.0 mile START: 8:45 am
Aquathlon Short START: 10:30 am
Open Water .50 mile START: 10:30 am
TIMES are subject to change to inclement weather
Divisions
Aquathlon divisions available to participants:
Age divisions: Male & Female: Under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Relay teams
Open Water Swims: Age Group (under 18), Masters, Triathletes (Wetsuit Division)
Note: Reference age-up rules for all age division participants
Shirts & Amenities
All participants will receive an organic soft-spun cotton shirt vs. a conventional cotton t-shirts or chemically-produced polyester technical shirt. For more details about our shirts, visit Greenswell Green. Athletes must be registered 10 days from the event date to be guaranteed an event shirt. Athletes registering within 10 days of the event date will need to sign an event shirt waiting list at athlete check-in and then check back after the race for shirt availability.
Shirt size selected during registration will be the shirt size given you at athlete check-in. If the shirt size selected by you during registration is the incorrect size, you will need to complete a shirt size transfer list at athlete check-in. You will be required to check back after the race for size availability.
Event Rules
All swimmers must be body marked and aquathletes must wear assigned number on the front of your shirt or shorts during the run portion. Your number must be visible to checkpoint recorders at all times. Attach timing chip to your ankle with the provided strap. You will not be scored at the finish line unless your number is visible and your timing chip is attached when you cross the finish.
Swim Caps colors and numbers will be assigned and must be worn. You will not be able to start the swim without your swim cap.
Non-participants are not permitted in the transition area for any reason.
Transition closes promptly at stated time. No entrance into transition will be permitted after stated time.
For US Masters swimming rules visit www.usms.org and for USA Swimming rules visit www.usaswimming.org
Entry Fee
To participate in the Open Water Swims, participants must be a member of US Masters Swimming, USA Swimming, or USA Triathlon. If not a member of these organizations, the participant must participate under a USA Triathlon 1-day license. The entry fees below do not reflect $12 one-day license fee to participate under USA Triathlon sanction. We are required to collect the 1-day license fee and pass it directly to USA Triathlon. ALL non-members are required to pay the one-day license fee.
Greenswell is required to pay an additional fixed fee to these organizations for sanction and membership into these organizations. Through sanctioning, these organization provide not only certain safety requirements and standards for events to be sanctioned but also provide event liability and participant liability insurance coverage for participant, event organizer, volunteers, event support, and event venue owners, including state and local government.
By April 30:
Aquathlon Short: $25 (Individual), $40 (relay)
Aquathlon Long: $35 (Individual), $50 (relay)
Aquathlon Package (do both short & long):$45 (Individual), $60 (relay)
Aquathlon Series Package - Short (June 2 & July 14): $45
Aquathlon Series Package - Long: (June 2 & July 14): $55
Open Water Swims: $25 + $10 for each additional swim distance
May 1 - July 13:
Aquathlon Short: $30 (Individual), $45 (relay)
Aquathlon Long: $40 (Individual), $55 (relay)
Aquathlon Package (do both distances):$55 (Individual), $70 (relay)
Aquathlon Series Package - Short (June 2 & July 14):$55
Aquathlon Series Package - Long: (June 2 & July 14):$65
(Series packages not available after June 1)
Open Water Swims: $30 + $10 for each additional swim distance
Race Day:
Aquathlon Short: $35 (Individual), $50 (relay)
Aquathlon Long: $45 (Individual), $60 (relay)
Aquathlon Package (do both):$60 (Individual), $75 (relay)
Open Water Swims: $35 + $10 for each additional swim distance
Lodging
Days Inn & Suites
7323 S.R. 36/37
740-362-6159
Holiday Inn Express
7301 S.R. 36/37
740-362-3036
Hampton Inn
7329 S.R. 36/37
740-363-4700
Awards
TBDPolicies & Refunds
Transfers - Event transfers within 10 days of event are subject to a $15 transfer fee + the incremental increase in Fee. There are no entry fee refunds for transferring from a longer distance to a shorter distance. All transfers must be received in writing at register@greenswell.com.
Click here for athlete safety and Greenswell event policies.
For US Masters swimming rules visit www.usms.org and for USA Swimming rules visit www.usaswimming.org
Directions
From the Cleveland to host venue - Take Route 71 South Columbus to SR 36/37. Turn RIGHT toward Delaware. Take 36/37 toward Delaware - Stay in Left lane - Turn Left at South Old State Rd (There will be Alum Creek sign). Take Old State Rd approximately 5 miles to Lewis Center Rd (4 way stop) - Turn LEFT toward BEACH. Beach entrance is approximately 1 mile on the Left.
From Toledo to host venue - Take S.R 23 South to Orange Rd- about 7 miles South of Delaware. Turn Left at Orange Rd. Take Orange Rd to Old State Rd - Turn LEFT. Take Old State Rd to Lewis Center Rd. Turn Right. Take Lewis Center Rd approximately 3 miles to BEACH entrance. Turn Left into Beach entrance.
From Cincinnati to host venue - Take Route 71 North to SR 36/37. Turn LEFT toward Delaware. Take 36/37 toward Delaware - Stay in Left lane - Turn Left at South Old State Rd (There will be Alum Creek sign). Take Old State Rd approximately 5 miles to Lewis Center Rd (4 way stop) - Turn LEFT toward BEACH. Beach entrance is approximately 1 mile on the Left.
From Dayton to host venue - Take I-70E toward Columbus to I-270 North via Exit 93B to Cleveland. Take I-270N to SR 23 North. Take SR 23 North about 5 miles to Orange Rd. Turn Right. Take Orange Rd to Old State Rd. Turn Left. Take Old State Rd to Lewis Center Rd. Turn RIGHT. Take Lewis Center Rd about 3 miles to Alum Creek State Park. Turn LEFT into Park.
Swim Course: Rectangular course parallel to the beach area of Alum Creek State Park. Average water depth is 6-8 feet.
Run Course (aquathlon): After exiting swim, enter transition to change into running shoes and gear and exit transition. Turn RIGHT out of transition onto the sidewalk along the beach head south and catch the nature trail that connects the park to the Alum Creek Dam. Proceed out to the 5k turnaround and return the same way you ran out back to the park. Re-connect with the beach sidewalk to the finish line chute.
