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2010 NEWS
The 2nd annual Jordan Lake Open Water Challenge was held on June 13, 2010. Water temperature was 81 degrees and 150 athletes competed.
2010 Overall and age group results
2010 Women's top three: 1-Kim Rice, 21:47. 2nd-Erin Cutrell, 21:51. 3rd-Kelly Woodruff, 22:59.
2010 men's top three: 1-Christopher Pittelli, 23:28. 2nd-Kevin Herlihy, 23:35. 3rd-Noah Cairns, 23:35.
Event info
The Jordan Lake Open Water Challenge is a one mile open water swimming race. This race is flat and fast! The rectangular swim will be in the sheltered cove off of New Hope Overlook Park.
A USAT membership is required to participate in this race. A annual membership is ($39.00) or a one day $10 membership. This provides you with additional insurance coverage for each race. You can visit www.usatriathlon.org for more information on memberships.
Sanctioning and insurance:
All races will be sanctioned with USA Triathlon. You must be an annual member of 1-day member. One day licenses are available for $10, available during the sign up process.
Age limits
You must be 13 or older to compete.
Wetsuit rules:
Wetsuits will be allowed in accordance with USA Triathlon rules. If the water temperature is 78 degrees or below, wetsuits will be allowed. Between 78-84, wetsuits will be allowed but will not be scored. Over 84 degrees, no wetsuits. No exceptions!
Fees:
Entry fees are $25 until 2 weeks prior to the event, and $35 thereafter. All swimmers must be a member of USA Triathlon. One day licenses are available for competitors who are not annual members for $10. Sign up through the specific race pages on the left.
Registration:
Please visit the FS Series website to sign up today! We may have a limited number of race day registrations available.
Refunds/Transfers:
50% of your entry fee will be refunded up to 14 days prior to the event. No refunds will be issued for any reason after 14 days. Event entries are not transferable between persons,
events or years. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy. By registering for this event you agree to these refund terms. To request a refund you must complete the refund request form using
this link.
WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement weather the following procedures will be followed:
1. The event will be delayed 45 minutes in hopes the inclement weather will pass.
2. If inclement weather does not pass in 45 minutes, the swim will be cancelled and a 50% credit will be issued for all registered participants into the 2010 event.
No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.
3. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather prior to event weekend, a 50% credit will be issued for all registered participants into the 2010 event.
No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.
Awards:
The top three males and females will receive overall awards. The top 3 in USA Triathlon age-group categories (5 year increments) will receive awards (no duplication). USAT Wetsuit rules will be in effect.
T-shirts:
Specially designed t-shirts will be given to competitors who sign up 2 weeks prior. We will do our best to provide t-shirts to everyone who signs up, but if you sign up in the last two weeks we won't guarantee a t-shirt.
Entry limits:
Entries are limited to the first 250 entrants per event in 2009.
Rain/Weather dates:
There are no make-up dates. We will only cancel an event if absolutely necessary for the safety of participants.
Safety patrol:
Each race will have lifeguards, US Coast Guard Auxillary, and/or kayak patrols manning the course to ensure the safety of participants.
Sponsorships:
Interested in sponsoring our races? Click here for the sponsorship package.
Why open water?
We are big fans of open water racing and training, and while North Carolina has plenty of triathlons, we don't a lot of organized open water races. We're changing that!
Please click on the event links to the left for more information about and to sign up for each event.
Brought to you by the teams at FS Series and One Step Beyond.