Qualify for Distance Swim Challenge at Slam The Dam!
Slam the Dam is a qualifying swim for the Distance Challenge Swim:
The Distance Swim Challenge will be held in the Santa Monica Bay on October 16. Some will be challenged by the 1.2 mile swim, starting in Ocean Park and finishing around the Santa Monica Pier. Experienced open-water swimmers will be eligible to attempt longer distances, including a 2.4 mile swim starting in Venice Beach. Endurance swimmers or triathletes who have completed an Iron-distance race (or similar distance event) are invited to take on the 4.8 mile challenge, starting in Marina del Rey. A limited number of qualified swimmers, who have completed a 10K swim event, will be permitted to attempt the featured 12.6 mile feature race, which will test the limits of some of the world's most highly skilled endurance athletes. All swimmers will cross the same finish line, with everyone invited to what promises to be a memorable post-race party on the Santa Monica Pier. Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of this incredible inaugural event!
Participants will be able to assemble teams to compete in 2 relay options: an 8-person team at the full 12.6-mile distance, or a 4-person team to swim the final 4.8-miles of the course.
Most importantly, all the proceeds will go to Heal the Bay, Exceeding Expectations and other local charities. OptimisSport Events is committed to raising as much money as possible for these organizations. With that in mind we have created an option for athletes to participate through fund-raising alone. This option will allow members to register by selecting the fund-raising option and then complete the registration over the next several months. The cool part is that this allows people to participate in one of the most exciting swim events of the year and play an important role in raising money for these incredible organizations!
DISCOUNTS are available to Masters Swim Clubs. Save 20% off the event entry fee: DSCMASTERS2010
The Distance Swim Challenge will be held in the Santa Monica Bay on October 16. Some will be challenged by the 1.2 mile swim, starting in Ocean Park and finishing around the Santa Monica Pier. Experienced open-water swimmers will be eligible to attempt longer distances, including a 2.4 mile swim starting in Venice Beach. Endurance swimmers or triathletes who have completed an Iron-distance race (or similar distance event) are invited to take on the 4.8 mile challenge, starting in Marina del Rey. A limited number of qualified swimmers, who have completed a 10K swim event, will be permitted to attempt the featured 12.6 mile feature race, which will test the limits of some of the world's most highly skilled endurance athletes. All swimmers will cross the same finish line, with everyone invited to what promises to be a memorable post-race party on the Santa Monica Pier. Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of this incredible inaugural event!
Participants will be able to assemble teams to compete in 2 relay options: an 8-person team at the full 12.6-mile distance, or a 4-person team to swim the final 4.8-miles of the course.
Most importantly, all the proceeds will go to Heal the Bay, Exceeding Expectations and other local charities. OptimisSport Events is committed to raising as much money as possible for these organizations. With that in mind we have created an option for athletes to participate through fund-raising alone. This option will allow members to register by selecting the fund-raising option and then complete the registration over the next several months. The cool part is that this allows people to participate in one of the most exciting swim events of the year and play an important role in raising money for these incredible organizations!
- Registration is now open at: www.distanceswimchallenge.com
- To view a short video, click on the following link: http://www.distanceswimchallenge.com/98762.htm
- If you have any further questions, contact: info@distanceswimchallenge.com
DISCOUNTS are available to Masters Swim Clubs. Save 20% off the event entry fee: DSCMASTERS2010