1. Do NOT give or let someone else take or use your swim cap or race number and race in your event, PERIOD.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. If you are not adequately prepared mentally and/or physically, do not race (we won't tell anyone!)
  5. Do not leave the race course without checking OUT with a volunteer.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. If you have any dire questions or concerns ask a volunteer to direct you to either Kara or Paul.
10. In the event of high winds, thunder/lightening and events out of our control, this event will be canceled and no refunds will be given. This event will be not rescheduled. Registrations will not be transferred to 2013, but participants will be given a discount on future races.

11. TIME LIMITS
8k course: 4 hours
2.4 mile course: 3 hours
1.2 mile course: 1 hour
*Grand Slam & Super Slam: arrive 15 min. prior to start of next event.
  11.a. If you miss a cut off and refuse to get out of the water, you may be issued a citation by the National Park Service, receive a bill for any charges incurred by the delay you cause and be refused entry into future Slam The Dam Events.

12. REFUNDS & TRANSFERS: Last day for refunds is July 31. Last day to transfer your entry to another person: Sept. 1.

13. Packet Pick Up is mandatory for all participants, we will not be responding to special requests asking for an exception. Thank you for your understanding!