Chennai Swimathon 2019 | Event in Chennai 600 032 | Townscript
Chennai Swimathon 2019 | Event in Chennai 600 032 | Townscript

Chennai Swimathon 2019

Sep 08 '19 | 06:00 AM (IST)

Event Information

Chennai Star Swimmers Swimathon 2019

Registration criteria Age - Born in the year 2000 or before, Veteran age - Born in the year 1968 or before



Distance
Cut-off time (Men) Cut-off time (Women) Veteran (50+)
1.5kms1:20hr1:30hr1:30hr
2.5Kms2.00hr2.15hr2.15hr
5.0kms3.45hr4.00hr4.00hr

INDIVIDUAL RULES:
  • Please arrive at the pool 45 minutes before your session is due to start so that a lane can be allocated, and the participants can confirm their details.
  • Kindly carry a valid ID proof for age verification.
  • The swimathon session start time will be highlighted on following mails and in your swimmer log in area.
  • Participants are requested to use proper swimming costumes. Participants who don’t adhere will not be allowed to participate. (Swimming trunks and Swimming cap mandatory).
  • Participants can use any swimming stroke they wish during the swimathon.
  • It is important to observe lane etiquette and avoid congestion in the pool.
  • Maintain the right-hand side of the lane. Only overtake when it is safe to do so.
  • Participants will be able to enter and exit the pool during the event, but the stopwatch will not be paused.
  • The use of any equipment, such as buoyancy aids, fins or paddles that will assist you with your swim, are not permitted. If found, the participant will be disqualified.
  • A dedicated team of photographers will be covering the event.
  • Take care of your belongings, management will not be responsible for any lost items.
  • No refund or transfer is entertained once the registration fees is paid.
  • Due to unavoidable reasons, this year differently-abled person, autistic people, are not allowed to participate in this event. 
  • People with below diseases are not allowed to participate in this event.
  • Heart diseases
  • Asthma 
  • Shortness of breath


SWIMATHON RULES:
  • Members are requested to register before 2nd SEP 2019. Members will receive an email notifying that you have completed your registration formalities.
  • Participants can choose only one category for swim (Individual 1.5k, Individual 2.5k, Individual 5k)
  • Timings/Loops will be tracked manually by our volunteers
  • Time keeper/lane referee decisions will be final.
  • Participants are requested to mention their id number every 100 meters to the lane referee.
  • Participants will receive the swimathon medal after completing the registered distance within the cut-off time. No rankings/podiums will be published (focus is on completion).
  • Participants who are not able to finish within cut-off time will have to vacate the pool for the next event/batch
  • Aid station (water, ORS, lemon, salt, peanuts, banana) are available any time
  • Trained volunteers/rescue swimmers will be present at the venue to help swimmers. In case of any emergency please immediately notify the volunteers.
  • Maximum of 6 members have to share a lane.
The pool is 50 meters.1 length = 50 meters, No. of laps to cover

Distances No. of Laps
1.5 KM30
2.5 KM50
5.0 KM100

For Details Contact:

R. Elavarasu - ✆ 76677 55577

C. Prabu - ✆ 98847 55394

https://www.facebook.com/groups/chennaistarswimmers

Venue

SDAT Aquatic Complex -Velachery
No 32 Velachery Main Road, Chennai 600 032
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