ABOUT THE EVENT:
What: Open Water Swim- 1/2 mile, 1 mile & Fun Swim.
Date: Saturday, July 13th, 2024
Time: WAM/Masters & Other (Recreational) swimmers will begin at 9:00 am. College & Club swimmers will go off at 9:30. Fun Swim (less than 1/2 mile) will go off at 10 am. Times are approximate following first swim.
Location: Fort Pond in Lancaster, MA
Address: 132 Fort Pond Inn Road
Lancaster, MA 01523 (Exit 35 off route 2)
Cost: $30 Registration Fee
Please feel free to bring breakfast food of your choice. We usually have a little bit of everything. We love fruit and homemade breakfast items!
If you would like to volunteer for the event or donate a raffle basket, email Alyssa. Any prized donation for the raffle is appreciated. If you are close with any local businesses, that would be so helpful as well!
*There will be free massages available post race by Compassion Massage Therapeutic clinic. Cathrine Thibault and other therapists are located out of Main St. in Leominster. To learn more about them click here: www.compassionmassage.com
How to Register
1. Submit the registration form
2. Proceed to payment options
*For liability reasons, Swimmers under the age of 18 need parental consent. You will need to fill out a permission slip on the day of the event. If your parent is not present to sign, you will need to bring a note giving you permission to swim.
What is the Fun Swim? This swim is available for those who may not be a swimmer in any sense of the word but we want as many people to be able to participate this year. It will be a shorter swim where you can use kick boards, pool noodles, life jackets, and whatever else makes you feel comfortable in the lake!
**We are also looking for volunteers! If you would like to help out on the day of the event or prior, please contact Alyssa.
***If you do not wish to participate in the event but still want to donate or sponsor a swimmer, please feel free to proceed to the payment page and click Donate.
2. Proceed to payment options
*For liability reasons, Swimmers under the age of 18 need parental consent. You will need to fill out a permission slip on the day of the event. If your parent is not present to sign, you will need to bring a note giving you permission to swim.
- Also Swimmers under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent during the whole event.
What is the Fun Swim? This swim is available for those who may not be a swimmer in any sense of the word but we want as many people to be able to participate this year. It will be a shorter swim where you can use kick boards, pool noodles, life jackets, and whatever else makes you feel comfortable in the lake!
**We are also looking for volunteers! If you would like to help out on the day of the event or prior, please contact Alyssa.
***If you do not wish to participate in the event but still want to donate or sponsor a swimmer, please feel free to proceed to the payment page and click Donate.
Directions
Masters and College Swim organized by Worcester Area Masters (WAM). Check out their website: www.wam-swimming.org