September 10, 2013 UPDATE FOR PARTICIPANTS
We are just a few weeks out from the 4th Annual Slam The Dam Open Water Swim in Fabulous Las Vegas. Our volunteers are working in overdrive preparing for a great day on the water. Mother nature has also been working hard these past few weeks with monsoon type rain and cooler temperatures, but we know things will be warming up again! By far, the most frequent question we are asked is "What's the water temp on race day?"
The current water temp is 82º.
The past 3 years, race day water temp has been 80º and we expect it to be the same this year.
You are registered for this race and will all be sent specific details the week of Sept. 30. In the mean time, here are a few important reminders:
PACKET PICK UP: October 4th from 4-7 p.m. at REI Henderson on the north entrance of "The District." The District is currently under construction so plan accordingly. There, you'll have an opportunity for a pre -race massage by Massage Envy, peruse our awesome custom designed Slam-Swag (newly designed tech shirts, hoodies and long sleeve shirts) and take advantage of REI's annual sale. You'll need to bring a valid ID to receive your goodie bag, event cap, race shirt and race tattoo (please go light on the sunscreen until after we body mark you.) We apologize if this is an inconvenience for you, but we have found that you will be less stressed on race day if all you have to do is show up and be accounted for.
New for this year: when 8K and Grand Slammers check in, you will get your kayak information packet to help streamline the race morning flow.
REFUNDS/TRANSFERS: Transfers will be accepted through September 16th. Current rates apply. Please email the race director if you have a change (slamthedam@gmail.com). Unfortunately the date for refunds has passed. If you can not make the race, please let us know and we will try to make arrangements to send you your swag after the race.
WARM UP: The 2.4 & 1.2 m course is open for warm up sunrise to 7:45 am. Because several races are already in progress, the 1.2 m swimmers may only warm up before 8 am. Swimmers at Boulder Beach will need to stay inside the white buoy line and be on shore for the safety briefing 15 minutes prior to your race. Swimmers for the 8k/Grand Slam will have ample time for a warm up after the safety briefing.
IMPORTANT TIMES:
GRAND SLAM/8K
5:15 AM- Kayak Drop/Swimmer Check-In opens at Sunset Overlook
5:30 & 5:50 AM-Shuttle service from Boulder Beach to Sunset Overlook
6:20 AM- Mandatory safety briefing in parking lot
7:00 AM- 8K RACE BEGINS!
SUPER SLAM/2.4MILE
7:00 AM- Venue Opens
7:45 AM-Mandatory Safety Briefing, waters edge. All swimmers must be out of the water an accounted for by volunteers in the corrals.
8:00 AM- 2.4 Mile Race Begins
1.2 MILE/part 2 of GRAND SLAM
9:45 AM-Mandatory Safety Briefing, waters edge
10:00 AM- 1.2 mile, Super & Grand Slam Race Begins
Every year there are a few bad seeds who jeopardize the future of this event so we would like to politely remind you of the following:
The current water temp is 82º.
The past 3 years, race day water temp has been 80º and we expect it to be the same this year.
You are registered for this race and will all be sent specific details the week of Sept. 30. In the mean time, here are a few important reminders:
PACKET PICK UP: October 4th from 4-7 p.m. at REI Henderson on the north entrance of "The District." The District is currently under construction so plan accordingly. There, you'll have an opportunity for a pre -race massage by Massage Envy, peruse our awesome custom designed Slam-Swag (newly designed tech shirts, hoodies and long sleeve shirts) and take advantage of REI's annual sale. You'll need to bring a valid ID to receive your goodie bag, event cap, race shirt and race tattoo (please go light on the sunscreen until after we body mark you.) We apologize if this is an inconvenience for you, but we have found that you will be less stressed on race day if all you have to do is show up and be accounted for.
New for this year: when 8K and Grand Slammers check in, you will get your kayak information packet to help streamline the race morning flow.
REFUNDS/TRANSFERS: Transfers will be accepted through September 16th. Current rates apply. Please email the race director if you have a change (slamthedam@gmail.com). Unfortunately the date for refunds has passed. If you can not make the race, please let us know and we will try to make arrangements to send you your swag after the race.
WARM UP: The 2.4 & 1.2 m course is open for warm up sunrise to 7:45 am. Because several races are already in progress, the 1.2 m swimmers may only warm up before 8 am. Swimmers at Boulder Beach will need to stay inside the white buoy line and be on shore for the safety briefing 15 minutes prior to your race. Swimmers for the 8k/Grand Slam will have ample time for a warm up after the safety briefing.
IMPORTANT TIMES:
GRAND SLAM/8K
5:15 AM- Kayak Drop/Swimmer Check-In opens at Sunset Overlook
5:30 & 5:50 AM-Shuttle service from Boulder Beach to Sunset Overlook
6:20 AM- Mandatory safety briefing in parking lot
7:00 AM- 8K RACE BEGINS!
SUPER SLAM/2.4MILE
7:00 AM- Venue Opens
7:45 AM-Mandatory Safety Briefing, waters edge. All swimmers must be out of the water an accounted for by volunteers in the corrals.
8:00 AM- 2.4 Mile Race Begins
1.2 MILE/part 2 of GRAND SLAM
9:45 AM-Mandatory Safety Briefing, waters edge
10:00 AM- 1.2 mile, Super & Grand Slam Race Begins
Every year there are a few bad seeds who jeopardize the future of this event so we would like to politely remind you of the following:
- Do NOT give or let someone else take or use your swim cap or race number and race in your event, PERIOD.
- Keep your swim cap on until you exit/pass the finish line chute check out volunteer. Keep the finish line clear, once you have finished move on out of the chute and make room for other swimmers. Do not re-enter the water after you have finished or have been pulled.
- If you miss a cut off and must be pulled from the course please be gracious and exit the water immediately. Course closes at 11 am for EVERYONE.
- If you are not adequately prepared mentally and/or physically, do not race (we won't tell anyone!)
- Do not leave the race course without checking OUT with a volunteer.
- Please be polite and courteous to fellow swimmers, volunteers and officials. Each year we work diligently to improve your experience on race day. We are happy to resolve any issues that arise in a courteous manner.
- Results will be posted about every 15 min. after the first person arrives on shore. Our timing tent has a job to do, so please do not disturb them.
- If you have any dire questions or concerns ask a volunteer to direct you to either Kara or Paul.
- 8K/Grand Slam paddler names must be submitted prior to the race.
- If you reserved through the RD, you will be put in touch with your paddler the week of Sept. 30.
- If you reserved through Kayak Las Vegas, please confirm with them the status of your paddler.
- If you do NOT have a paddler on race day, we can't let you swim. Them's the rules.