Local Pond Temps:
Octagon Pond
Time: 9:00am
Date: July 3rd, 2022
Air: 20*
Water: 15ish
Taken at shore of the 750m course
Time: 9:00am
Date: July 3rd, 2022
Air: 20*
Water: 15ish
Taken at shore of the 750m course
Junior Masters 1500m
Junior Masters 750m
Senior Masters 750m
Elite masters 1500m
Senior Masters 1500m
Congrats everyone!
Missing a few and have some helpers in pic!!
Thank you or leading out the beginners every week!!
Top Female Volunteer (Future Triathlete)
OWS Beginner Coach...THANK YOU!!
Top Male Volunteer (Future Triathlete)
Update: August 18th, 2022 (4:00pm)
Due to forecasted heavy rain and thunderstorms, the out of comeptition ows is postponed this evening, and it will go ahead next Thursday, August 24th. See you all at the pond then!
Update: August 17th, 2022 (4:30pm)
Due to forecasted high winds and rain, this weeks OWS is cancelled, and will be going ahead next Wednesday, August 24th instead. Apologies for the late notice.
UPDATE: July 27th, 2022 (4:00pm)
Weather looks great in Paradise so week 3 is a go! See you all at your swim times!
July 27th, 2022 (1:45pm)
Rain or shine the swim will go ahead but if there are thunderstorms it is a no go. The weather is supposed to clear up this evening and there will be an update here and on facebook at 4:00pm.
UPDATE: JULY 20th, 2022 (4:30pm)
Week two of the open water swim series is a go! The location of the swim provides excellent protection and with the current SW winds or gusts, there is little to no affect for the swimmers. Hope to see you all for your respective swim times!
Todays winds are getting a little high and i'll keep an eye on this. The Go / No Go call will be made by 4:30 the latest. Currently in the "Cove" of Octagon Pond where we swim, speeds of 16kt and direction of SW. ( Roughly 26km/h with gusts of 60km/h) SW is coming across the top of the cove and going towards the Dragon Boat wharf / Body Quest direction. The cove is a little protected.
I'll update this page again for the decision. Plus post on FB, TriNL FB and email. Please follow.
Categories:
Junior <45yrs old: 750m and 1500m
Senior >45yrs old: 750m and 1500m
Elite 1500m
Out of Competition
More Division Details:
Elite 1500m
1500m Elite Category is based on 1:40 or less/100m
Out of Competition (300m to 750M)
This is a great opportunity for those who are new to open water swimming or those who aren't yet comfortable to take part in the larger swims on Wednesday evenings. During this swim which takes place on Thursday evenings you have the chance to be taken out "one on one" with one of the TrainForTri coaches or even in a very small group. The coaches are there to take you out and they have the safety equipment to make OWS a great experience. Email Jeff Pawley directly for questions or interest: jeff.trainfortri@gmail.com.
Division Date / Times
July 13th to August 17th, 2021
Junior Masters <16 - 45 (750m) - Wednesday @ 5:30pm
Junior Masters <16 - 45 (1500m) - Wednesday @ 5:40pm
Elite Masters >19 (Participants 100 meter pace time is 1:32 or faster per 100m) 1500m - Wednesday @ 6:00pm
Senior Masters >46 - 100 (750m) - Wednesday @ 6:30pm
Senior Masters >46 - 100 (1500m) - Wednesday @ 6:40pm
Out of Competition 300m to 750m - Thursday @ 6:00pm
The fee is $90 for the 6 weeks and here is what you'll be getting...
Online results tracked
Each category winner will receive a TrainForTri Medal
TrainForTri OWS Swim cap
Wednesday OR Thursday evenings at Octagon Pond with swim mats for easy access and the 300m / 750m / 1500m buoys.
Safe and socially distance setting with PPE supplies for everyone
AND prizes !! (shhhh don't tell anyone but prizes will be TrainForTri swag ;))
Rules:
Best 4 out of your 6 swims will give you a finial score.
Points can not be transferred from 750m to 1500m, or 1500m to 750m
In the event of a tie in points in a Category, the overall average swim time will be the deciding factor.
OWS medals !!!!