Central Illinois Open Water Swim
This is an open water competition in a fresh water lake. Evergreen Lake is 925 acres in COMLARA Park, managed by the McLean County Parks & Recreation Department. The host for the swim is the Central Illinois Masters Swim Team, Inc. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting swimming in Central Illinois.
SCHEDULE:
- 7:00 A.M. Start Registration Check-In and Body Marking
- 8:00 A.M. Warmup Start
- 8:30 A.M. Close Warmup, Registration Check-In and Body Marking
- 8:35 A.M. Required Pre-Race Course Briefing [at swim start/beach area]
- 9:00 A.M. Wave 1: 2.4-Miles [In-Water Start]
- 9:10 A.M. Wave 2: 1.2-Miles [In-Water Start]
- 11:15 A.M. Recognition
All times are Central Time (CT)
EVENT HOST: Central Illinois Masters Swim Team, Inc. (CIMST) http://cimst.org
FACILITY/VENUE HOST: McLean County Department of Parks & Recreation www.mcleancountyil.gov
VENUE LOCATION: Evergreen Lake at Comlara Park 13001 Recreation Area Drive, Hudson, Illinois 61748
RULES & SAFETY: Current USMS Open Water rules will apply. All participants are required to wear the event supplied brightly colored swim cap and have their body marked with registration number for safety reasons. USMS registration is required of all participants.
CHECK-IN: Starts at 7:00 A.M. and closes at 8:30 A.M. CT. Your USMS Membership Card and photo identification are required at check-in.
COURSE BRIEFING: 8:35 A.M. CT REQUIRED for ALL participants.
COURSE: Triangular 1.2 Mile loop course marked by buoys, lifeguards on rescue boards, rowboats, kayaks, officials, and other safety resources. In-water start, swim counter-clockwise around three orange 8-foot tetrahedron turn buoys (with red guide buoys on straight-aways), exit water with brief run on beach sand, and through finish chute.
WETSUITS: Based on conditions at race time and the discretion of the CIOWS Director, wetsuits may be allowed when the Evergreen Lake water temperature is below 78°F. If 78°F or higher - no wetsuits - no exceptions.
NO TRANSFERS. NO DEFERRALS. NO REFUNDS. Event may be delayed or cancelled due to water temperature below 66°F or above 87.8°F, extreme weather, other emergency, or as determined by the CIOWS Director, Venue Host, Safety Officials, or CIOWS Referee.
AWARDS: Non-wetsuit competitions award overall top 3 Men and Women finishers, and first place in each age group division. No awards for wetsuit competitions.
PARKING: Free parking is available.
ONSITE FACILITIES: Restrooms, showers, changing areas are available.
FOOD: Post-race snacks and water will be available for participants.