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FIRST TIMERS OPEN WATER SWIMMING & CLINIC

American Lake South County Park: Harry Todd Park

Saturday, May 18, 2013 @ 8:00 AM

 

Date

Start: Saturday, May 18, 2013 @ 8:00 AM

Additional Date Information

BEGINS AT 8:00 AM

Address

American Lake South County Park: Harry Todd Park
AMERICAN LAKE Lakewood, WA

Fees

20.00

Registration Closing Date

Friday, May 17, 2013 @ 12:00 PM PST

Brief Description

A safe and fun environment to practice your open water swimming. Kayak escort. USAT Coach Lois Marquart will speak on fears, safety, sighting, and breathing. For first timers who are new to lake swimming and/or triathlon. This clinic is for you!

directions to American Lake; Harry Todd Park(Amer

I-5 and Exit 123/ Thorne Lane. West side of Freeway--follow brown County signs.

Directions

Take Exit 123 / Thorne Lane and I-5. Proceed West and follow signs to the Park and lake. I will be under a picnic shelter.

Additional Information

Bring wetsuit, TOWEL, a BRIGHT swim cap, and goggles. Bring warm clothes for aprez swim. 400 yd. to 1mi. swim options. Wetsuit will be very helpful!!

Sanctioning

USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at http://www.usatriathlon.org.

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