The race is the idea of local marathon swimmers Josh Reid and Annaleise Carr. Their vision is to bring the first ever Global Swim Series race on Lake Erie to Norfolk County to celebrate what is becoming an ever popular sport, not just in Canada and the world, but right here in Norfolk! There is an open water swim group right in our county, the North Shore Swimmers who are organized by multi-sport athlete Scot Brockbank out of the Port Dover Runners Den. It is also an opportunity for Annaleise to continue her fundraising adventures for Camp Trillium, Rainbow Lake, a summer camp for children and families affected by cancer, located in Waterford, ON, as all profit from this event will go toward the camp through “Annaleise’s Radical Crossings”!
Events available are 3.8km (standard), 1.5km (sprint), and a 750m geared toward younger and novice open water swimmers. The focal point (and end point of every race) will be in Turkey Point, just west of the designated/buoyed swim area in the Turkey Point Provincial Park. The start point for the 3.8km is to be the beach in Normandale. Each event will have wetsuit and non-wetsuit, or "naked" divisions.
we are an inaugural member of the Global Swim Series (http://www.globalswimseries.com ) and we are sanctioned by the World Open Water Swim Association WOWSA (https://www.worldopenwaterswimmingassociation.com).
with over $2000 in prizes to be won, a charity BBQ, musicians, and an event for every skill level, we promise to be the highlight of your summer swim schedule! Come jump in a (Great) Lake!
Registration fees
3.8km Main Event Wetsuit Closed
Online registration closed-
3.8km straight line event from Normandale to Turkey Point, wetsuit
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$35.00Jan. 21 – Apr. 30
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$40.00May 1 – Jun. 27
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$45.00Jun. 28 – Jun. 28
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1.5km Sprint Wetsuit Closed
Online registration closed-
Triangular course beginning and ending at Turkey Point Beach, wetsuit
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$35.00Jan. 21 – Apr. 30
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$40.00May 1 – Jun. 27
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$45.00Jun. 28 – Jun. 28
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750m Quick Dip Wetsuit Closed
Online registration closed-
750m out and back course, wetsuit
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$35.00Jan. 21 – Apr. 30
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$40.00May 1 – Jun. 27
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$45.00Jun. 28 – Jun. 28
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3.8km Main Event, No Wetsuit Closed
Online registration closed-
3.8km straight line event from Normandale to Turkey Point, non-wetsuit
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$35.00Jan. 21 – Apr. 30
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$40.00May 1 – Jun. 27
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$45.00Jun. 28 – Jun. 28
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1.5km Sprint, No Wetsuit Closed
Online registration closed-
Triangular course beginning and ending at Turkey Point Beach, non-wetsuit
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$35.00Jan. 21 – Apr. 30
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$40.00May 1 – Jun. 27
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$45.00Jun. 28 – Jun. 28
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750m Quick Dip, No Wetsuit Closed
Online registration closed-
750m out and back course, non-wetsuit
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$35.00Jan. 21 – Apr. 30
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$40.00May 1 – Jun. 27
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$45.00Jun. 28 – Jun. 28
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Norfolk Endurance Weekend
We have partnered with South Coast Marathon Series, Norfolk's first marathon series, to create the Norfolk Endurance Weekend (#enduronorfolk). North Shore Challenge swimmers wishing to participate in any of the runs on June 27th will receive a 15% discount, by using the code LAKEERIESWIM on their registration page. Spend a weekend in Norfolk, testing your endurance meddle!
for more information, visit http://southcoastmarathon.ca
Weather Challenge!
Good morning, swimmers! So, this is why we called it the North Shore CHALLENGE! The weather is looking less than favourable for tomorrow, with winds, waves, and a slight rain. As was outlined in our swim package, waves on the course greater than 1.5m, or thunderstorms within an hour either side of the event, would require us to delay or cancel the event. The weather seems to be easing somewhat by mid-morning, according to forecasts. As such, registration will run from 6:30-9:00, as originally planned. We will assess the sea-state once the sun rises tomorrow, but please be patient, and expect delays and/or an adjustment to the order of the races. Also, if you are concerned at all about your ability to complete your event in the more challenging conditions, switching events can be done when you register. We look forward to a fun and challenging swim!
Thanks!
Event schedule
- Sun., June 28, 2015 6:30 a.m. - Event-Date Registration
- Sun., June 28, 2015 7:30 a.m. - Swimmer Safety Meeting (registrations close)
- Sun., June 28, 2015 7:45 a.m. - 3.8km swimmers shuttle to Normandale
- Sun., June 28, 2015 8:00 a.m. - 3.8km and 1.5km race starts
- Sun., June 28, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 750m Quick Dip Start
- Sun., June 28, 2015 11:00 a.m. - Charity BBQ and Awards Presentations
Contact information
- Event contact
- Joshua Reid
- joshuareid@bell.net
- Phone
- +1 519-761-7472
- Website
- Visit website