The OSU Ross Open Water Swims is the perfect opportunity for swimmers and triathletes of all ages and abilities to practice their open water swimming at Antrim Lake in a fun, competitive environment and at distances not previously offered at other venues.
It's also the perfect opportunity for triathletes to practice their open water pacing and swimming. After each race you'll have a chance to relax, kick back with friends, and enjoy the post race food and drinks. Distances for the series include a 0.25 mile, 0.50 mile, 1 mile, and 2 mile swims.
New to open water swimming? Looking for open water swim technique and training tips? Looking to improve your open water swimming overall? There is a swim clinic as part of the activities led by certified triathlon swim coaches.
NOTE: SCHEDULE OF SWIMS AND CLINIC UPDATE AS OF TUESDAY, JULY 21.
Registration fees
0.25 mi swim Closed
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$30.00Jan 17 - Jul 24
.50 mi swim Closed
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$30.00Jan 17 - Jul 24
1.00 mi swim Closed
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$30.00Jan 17 - Jul 24
2.00 mi swim Closed
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$30.00Jan 17 - Jul 24
Do All 4 Swims Closed
All Swim distances
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$60.00Jan 17 - Jul 24
Clinic + 1 swim Closed
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$35.00Jan 17 - Jul 24
Clinic = 2 swims Closed
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$45.00Jan 17 - Jul 24
Swim & Clinic Schedule
Registration & Check-In Begins 6:30 am and 30 minutes before each swim **
Open Water 2.0 mile START: 7:00 am
Open Water 1.0 mile START: 8:30 am
Open Water .25 mile START: 9:30 am
Open Water .50 mile START:10:30 am
Open Water Swim Clinic: 7:30 am
TIMES are subject to change to inclement weather
** Check-in is 30 minutes before each swim. For example, if you are scheduled for 9:30 am swim you do not need to check in until 9:00 am.
Packet Pick-up/Check-in
There is no advance packet pick-up. Swimmers can only pick-up their packets on Saturday at Antrim Park. The Check-in location is at the top of the park near Transition.
Swim start location is on the south side of the Deck at Antrim Lake.
Event Day Registration
Open Water Swims: $35 + $10 for each additional swim distance (Do all 4 swims for $75)
Swim Clinic: $35 + $10 per swim
Timing & Swim Cap
All swimmers will receive a swim cap and an electonic timing band that they are required to worn during the swim. These items will be part of you check-in package on Saturday.
Swim Caps color assigned must be worn. You will not be able to start the swim without your swim cap.
Shirt Guarantee
Athletes must be registered 10 days from the event date to be guaranteed an event shirt in their size. Athletes registering within 10 days of the event date will need to sign an event shirt waiting list at athlete check-in and then check back after the race for shirt availability. Shirt size selected during registration will be the shirt size given you at athlete check-in. If the shirt size selected by you during registration is the incorrect size, you will need to complete a shirt size transfer list at athlete check-in. You will be required to check back after the race for size availability.
Awards
The top swimmer by distance will receive a commemorative award displaying their finish. Swimmer must be present to receive award.
Policies & Refunds
There are no Transfers or refunds for this event.
Event schedule
- Sat, July 25, 2015 7:00 AM - Swim Start (see schedule)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Craig Thompson
- Phone
- +1 614-425-1156