Canaqua Sports Season Finale
September 13, 2020
Welland International Flatwater Centre
EVENT CANCELLED
See you in 2021
September 13, 2020
As we come to the end of our 6th season, Canaqua Sports presents our Season Finale event featuring a wide variety of events as we look to celebrate our season with something for everyone!
Events include:
The Welland Ultra Swim - 15K - Challenge yourself with our longest event of the season
The Welland 5K Open Water Swim - A great middle distance swim.
The 5K Team Challenge - Enter in teams of 2 with each member swimming 2.5K. A truly unique kind of a race.
2.5 K Swim - One lap of our 2.5 K course and done! Added by popular demand
1K Open Water Swim - Short and suite. Great for anyone who wants to give open water swimming a try
We thank you for your continued support of the Canaqua Sports Open Water Swim Series
The Welland Canal Open Water Swim is considered by many to be one of the best in the area Thanks to the quality and temperature of the water, as well as the world class facilities offered by the WRCC.
The Course
All of the events 2.5K or greater will be swimming along our 2.50K loop
For the 1 K swim we have a special 1K loop just for you!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Ultra Swim Closed
Online registration closed-
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$80.00Nov. 5 – Jan. 30
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$90.00Jan. 30 – May 15
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$95.00May 15 – May 1
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Team Challenge Closed
Online registration closed-
Teams must register together, 2 people per team. Each team member swims 2.5k
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$90.00Nov. 5 – Jan. 30
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$110.00Jan. 30 – May 15
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$120.00May 15 – May 1
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5K Open Water Swim Closed
Online registration closed-
Come and swim our 5k course out and back along the Welland Canal. A great end of season race.
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$60.00Nov. 5 – Jan. 30
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$70.00Jan. 30 – May 15
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$75.00May 15 – May 1
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2.5 K Open Water Swim Closed
Online registration closed-
NEW... due to popular demand we are happy to now have this 2.5 K distance. Swim 1 lap and done!
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$40.00
A shorter event. Swim 1 lap of our 2.50 K course.
Nov. 5 – Jan. 29 -
$50.00Jan. 30 – May 14
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$60.00May 15 – May 1
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Ik Open Water Swim Closed
Online registration closed-
Come and swim our 1K loop. Open to all who are looking for a season ending shorter distance swim
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$40.00
Come and swim in our 1 K course designed just for this distance 1 K and done!
Nov. 5 – Jan. 29 -
$50.00Jan. 30 – May 14
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$60.00May 15 – May 1
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Race Setting - CLEAN and FAST water
Race Info
Location: 16 Townline Tunell Road, Welland, ON L3C 2T4 (Welland Recreational Waterway)
Check-in: At the Welland International Flatwater Centre (WIFC) in Welland (corner of Townline Tunnel Rd. and Colborne Street)
Awards: An award will be presented to the top finisher in each race.
The Course: See map above. All races finish at the Welland International Flatwater Centre on Townline Tunnel Rd, Welland.
Facilities & Food:
- Washrooms will be available at the Welland International Flatwater Centre
- Food will be provided
- World Class Facility used for the 2015 Pan-Am Games
Race Details:
- Swim caps will be provided for each swimmer and MUST BE WORN for identification purposes during the race
- A number will be inked on upper back/shoulder of each swimmer
- Water temperature at this time of year ranges between 68 – 72 degrees Fahrenheit
- The race is an in-water start and finish
- Swimmers should not undertake this swim unless they are physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate safely
- There will not be a "rain date" and a delay (or cancellation) would only occur in the event of lightning
Parking - Welland International Flatwater Centre
2.50 K Course
2.50 K Course Map - For all events 2.50 K and over
!.0 K course
Event schedule
- Sun., September 13, 2020 7:00 a.m. - Onsite Registration and check-in
- Sun., September 13, 2020 8:00 a.m. - Mandatory Race Briefing
- Sun., September 13, 2020 8:30 a.m. - Ultra Swim Start Time
- Sun., September 13, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 5K Open Water Swim Start Time
- Sun., September 13, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 5K Team Challenge Start Time
- Sun., September 13, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 1K Open Water Swim Start time
- Sun., September 13, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 2.5K Open Water Swim Start Time
Contact information
- Event contact
- Ian Feldman
- ian@canaquasports.com
- Phone
- +1 416-617-3558
- Website
- Visit website
