Polar Bears in Lake Travis...

2007 Polar Bear SwimMansfield Dam Park, Lake Travis, TX, USMonday, January 01, 2007Starts at 11:30 am
Who: A few brave men and women. (Adults: 18 & older. Youth: 15-17.)

What: A Splash (plunge into the cold water)
A Dash (200m open water swimming race)
A Double Crossing (Open water swimming race, less than a mile, across Lake Travis and back

Where: Mansfield Dam Park, Lake Travis, Texas.

When: Monday, January 1, 2007.
Check-in: 11:00-11:15 a.m.
Splash: 11:30 a.m.
Dash and Double Crossing: 11:32 a.m.

Why: To test your mettle, to greet and meet the challenges of 2007, to commit to health and fitness for the New Year, and for fun.

Rules: 2007 ASA Open Water Rules will govern this event. No fins, snorkels, heart monitors, wrist watches or any other artificial aids permitted. No wetsuits permitted.

Eligibility: Adults 18 and older, Youth 15-17. All entrants must be 2007 ASA members in good standing.

Membership: If you are not yet a 2007 ASA registered swimmer, include a completed ASA 2007 Swimmer Membership Application (found at http://www.AmericanSwimmingAssociation.com) and $20 fee for 2007 ASA membership.

Safety: Safety is our prime consideration. While there are no qualifying standards for this event, you should have previously completed a mile swim in 40 minutes or faster in order to swim the double crossing. You should be healthy and in reasonably fit swimming shape. This is not the time to test your open water swimming skills. You should not enter a swim if you doubt your ability to complete it. There will be a 45 minute time limit for the double crossing.

T-shirts: T-shirts for every on-time entrant swimming the Dash or Double Crossing.

Directions:
From Mopac or 360: Take FM 2222 west to RR 620. Go south (left) at 620, Travel 4.9 miles.Turn right onto Mansfield Dam Road, just after you cross Mansfield Dam. The park entrance is on your left.
From Hwy 71 & 620 intersection: Go North (right) on 620 approximately 9 miles (immediately before the dam). Turn left onto Mansfiled Dam Road. The Park entrance is on your left.

Parking: If you enter the park by land, there is a park entrance fee.

Entry Fee & Deadlines:
Splash: Free. Splash entrants may order a Polar Bear Swim t-shirt at $12 ($14 for XXL) by signing up prior to 5pm December 26th.
Dash or Double Crossing: $25 fee for all entries received by 5pm December 26th. After that add $15 late fee.
T-shirt not guaranteed for late entries.
Download Entry Form

Volunteers: Please contact Sandy Neilson if you are interested in volunteering (on land or on the water): 327-1280; sneils@austin.rr.com

Direct Questions & Comments to:
Dr. Keith Bell, Race Director; 327-2260

All information subject to change.

Contact Phone: (512) 327-2260
Event Site: Web site
Registration: Registration site