| Votwo are once again proud to announce they are organising the Long Swim series on behalf of Aqua Sphere. 4 venues all open water. 3 swims in established lake locations and the 4th swim in the sea. These swim races provide the perfect opportunity for athletes needing to get 100% accurate 3.8km distance swim before a long distance triathlon. The long swims are now successfully in their 5th year! |
| Event | 3.8km Aqua Sphere Powered Long Swim Series 2010 |
| Date | 06-06-2010 - 26-09-2010 |
| Type | Open water 3.8km Swim races |
| Cost | £25 |
| Closing Date | 26-09-2010 |
| Distances | 3.8km |
| Schedule | £20 entry fee early bird discount ends at midnight on the 12th January
Race 1: 6th June. Box End, lake swim (Bedfordshire. 09:00 Start
Race 2: 13th June. South Cerney (Gloucestershire). 10:00 Start
Race 3: 8th August. Bournemouth, sea swim (Dorset).
Race 4: 26th September. Dorney Lake, lake swim (Berkshire)
Please see the link on the right for the further event details published 2 weeks before each event.
All event entries are online. Once you have a online entry account you can amend your entry details or make other purchases at any time. |
| Terrain | Aqua Sphere have chosen each venue for its own unique swimming environment. South Cerney and Box End are very sheltered and should be flat calm water swims. The sea swim in Bournemouth is obviously going to be dependent on the weather and will provide the long swimmer with a challenge! Dorney lake is a prestigious 2012 Olympic venue and is the setting for the final race. The 2km long crystal clear lake can create its own weather system and enjoys some quite strong breezes across the water! Dorney is the last race in the series and is the grand final. Total points will be worked out and Aqua Spheres big prize handed out to the winners. |
| Facilities | At each location Votwo will have our swim shop selling discounted wetsuits, goggles etc.
Wetsuit hire is available. Pre book via your online entry account and collect your suit on the day.
Each swim race will:
A 100% accurate 3.8km course
Use large highly visible course marker buoys
Have a large scaled map of the course
Be attended by qualified life guard cover and rescue boat
All venues will have the following:
Car parking area
Toilets
Changing tents
Wetsuit hire
Cafe for hot drinks/food
In addition to the above the Dorney lake venue will have use of the boat house for showers and changing rooms
Further Race Details link on the right hand side of this page will show venue and event details for each race approx 2 weeks before the event. It is the competitor’s responsibility to check these details
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| Team/Relay | Aqua Sphere and Ironman Wetsuits are sponsoring the long swim series prizes. This is a series of 4, 3.8km swims. Points will be awarded at each swim race 1 point for a win, 2 points for 2nd, etc. Your top 3 results will be used to determine your placing. Race 4 at Dorney lake is compulsory in order to qualify for a series prize. All series prizes will be distributed at Race 4 on completion of the event. Aqua Spheres decision is final on the series points. |
| Prizes | 1st male and female series prizes winners take £100 cash, voucher for the latest Ironman Wetsuit and a full Aqua Sphere swim kit.
At each event prizes for winners consist of Aqua Sphere swimming kit.
Of course everyone who completes the swim is a winner and will receive a piece of cake! |
| Categories | 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female overall series points winners (the grand final, race 4, is a compulsory race if you are contending in the series)
1st male and female vet (40 and over) overall series points winners
1st male and female super vet (50 and over) overall series points winners
1st,2nd and 3rd male and female at each individual race
1st male and female vet (40 and over)
1st male and female super vet (50 and over)
Age defined by age at the 31st December 2010 |
| Entry Confirmation | Email sent to the email address provided to the online entry system |
| Spectators | Each venue is 2 - 3 laps of a course. Spectators can get close to the action and take bets on which swimmer in a black wetsuit and orange hat is theirs!
Cafe with food and drinks accessible to all spectators. |
| Other Details | Please make sure you read and understand the event terms and condtions on the check out page of the online entry form. |
| Andy Blows Comments | I used the Long Swims as great preparation for my successful Ironman races. Even if you are not looking to do a long distance triathlon come along and challenge yourself to swim 3.8km and have a piece of cake! |
