New to our program in 2009 is a 3 race swim series!!!!
Triathletes looking to get open water swim practice before their big race or master swimmers looking to hone their skills, to individuals who have never swam in open water don't want to miss this series.
MILE HIGH MULTISPORT OPEN WATER SWIM RACE RESULTS
JUNE 13, 2009 RACE
MILE HIGH MULTIPSPORT, LLC
PRESENTS
2009 OPEN WATER SWIM SERIES
1/2 Mile, 1 Mile, 2 Mile and 3 Mile courses
Sponsored by Swim Labs
REGISTRATION FORMS (Can be found in the registration section)
Dates:
Saturday: June 13, July 18 and
August 1
Time:
9 a.m. Registration from 7:30 - 8:30
Warm up from 8:30 -8:50 (PLEASE NOTE
THE START TIME HAS BEEN
CHANGED TO 9 A.M.)
Location:
Grant Ranch Community Association
(Littleton, Co)
Awards:
Will be awarded to overall winners of
each distance (Wet Suit and Non Wet Suit
Safety Note: Light colored swim caps must be worn by all
participants. Caps will be available for purchase
at the race site for $2 each.
NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
Wetsuits: Allowed
Cost: $15 advance registration
$20 race day registration
(Grant Ranch Residents receive a 10% discount)
SERIES PACKAGE: Sign up for all three races
prior to June 10 for $40
2009 NEWS
SWIMMING IN THE LAKE DURING NON SCHEDULED TIMES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED!!
Swim/Run Races & Open Water Swim Clinics
6/15/09
5/8/08
2009 Open Water Swimming/Masters Swim Information
Both the lake and the pool are located in the Grant Ranch Homeowners Association in Littleton, Co. (Close to Bowles,approximately 15 minutes from the intersection of Wadsworth and C470 or Santa Fe and C470). The 25 meter pool is outdoors and sessions will be run by Matt Beck, a 6 time All American swimmer from the University of Texas. The lake, which is located adjacent to the pool will have both one mile and half mile courses set with race buoys. New for 2009 will be Open Water Swim races on 6/13,7/18 & 8/1 and 5 open water swim clinics. Distances will be 1/2 mile, 1 mile, 2 mile and 3 mile distances.
SWIMMING IN THE LAKE OUTSIDE OF DESIGNATED TIMES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND WILL RESULT IN TRESPASSING CHARGES.
OPENING DAY FOR THE LAKE IS 5/3/09.
OPENING DAY FOR THE MASTERS SWIM PROGRAM IS 5/4/09.
CLOSING DAY WILL BE 8/30/09.
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO EVERYONE (You must be 18 or older). YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A CLIENT OF MILE HIGH MULTISPORT, LLC TO PARTICIPATE.
OPTION 1:
MASTERS SWIM/OPEN WATER SWIM: M/W/F morning from 5:30 – 7 a.m. (We must be out of the water by 7 a.m.)During the same time frame you can swim in the lake. Cost is $55/month, $200 season pass from May 1 (this date may vary and any updates will be posted here.)- August 31 or $10/drop in fee. * GRANT RANCH RESIDENTS FEES ARE REDUCED, contact Pete Alfino for more information. No Masters swim July 3rd. No refunds.
OPTION 2:
TUESDAY EVENINGS/SUNDAY MORNINGS: Tuesdays 5-7 p.m. (You must be out of the water by 7) Sundays 7-9:30 a.m. (You must be out of the water by 9:30). We will also be holding simulated Swim/Run races throughout the summer. More information will be posted on this site soon. No timing chips, no awards,just a swim/run to fine tune your skills for the race season. You can swim either the 750m or 1500m course and run a 5k in a simulated race course setting.
SIGN UP FOR A SEASON PASS BEFORE THE END OF MARCH 2009 FOR ONLY $100!!!! (think about this, Park entrance fee to Chatfield is $65 plus a $35 COMSA fee. Same price but you receive a marked course, showers, landscaped environment, simulated swim/run races and paved parking!! No reduced fees to G.R. for early registration.
Starting April 1,2009 the cost for the entire season is $125. This fee is for Tuesday/Sunday's swim times or swimming in the morning on M/W/F. This fee does not include open water swim races held on 6/13, 7/18 or 8/1 or clincs. Drop in sessions are just $10/session. *GRANT RANCH RESIDENTS FEES are reduced, contact Pete Alfino for more information.
OPTION 3: FULL SEASON PASS
The opportunity to swim during any of the sessions mentioned above. Cost is just $300 for the entire summer. Open water, simulated races and masters swim!!!
OPTION 4:
If none of the above options options work for you the DROP IN FEE is just $10/session Or...
PUNCH CARD OPTION: 10 sessions for $80. Swim 8 times, get the last two free. No reduced fees for GR residents on punch cards.
BESIDES THE POOL OR THE LAKE...................
You have use of the club house & locker room (swim before you go to work);
The area is enclosed, the area surrounding the lake is professionally landscaped (grass, no more standing in weeds to change into your wet suit);
The course is marked with race quality buoys. There are options to swim 500, 750, 1000 and 1500 meters. Practice your sighting, time yourself at different distances;
Paved parking;
The water is tested throughout the summer.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1. Do I have to be a Mile High Multisport athlete, COMSA member or affiliated with a club/team to participate.
NO, Everyone is welcome as long as you are 18 years of age or older and have the ability to swim open water (Swim at your own risk, no life guards on duty for the lake).
2. Can I just show up and swim?
Yes, registration paper work must be completed and turned in on your first visit. There are several payment options available.
3. Can I mix and match options?
We prefer you don't.
4. What is the temperature of the water?
Honestly, I don't know. The Lake is only 20 feet deep so it is warmer earlier in the season than other lakes in the area. It changes daily.
5. I don't want to do the simulated race can I still swim?
Yes you can still swim. Open water swimming is still available from 5-7 p.m. on nights we hold simulated races.
SWIMMING IN THE LAKE OUTSIDE OF DESIGNATED TIMES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND WILL RESULT IN TRESPASSING CHARGES.
OPENING DAY FOR THE LAKE IS 5/3/09.
OPENING DAY FOR THE MASTERS SWIM PROGRAM IS 5/4/09.
CLOSING DAY WILL BE 8/30/09.
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN TO EVERYONE (You must be 18 or older). YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A CLIENT OF MILE HIGH MULTISPORT, LLC TO PARTICIPATE.
OPTION 1:
MASTERS SWIM/OPEN WATER SWIM: M/W/F morning from 5:30 – 7 a.m. (We must be out of the water by 7 a.m.)During the same time frame you can swim in the lake. Cost is $55/month, $200 season pass from May 1 (this date may vary and any updates will be posted here.)- August 31 or $10/drop in fee. * GRANT RANCH RESIDENTS FEES ARE REDUCED, contact Pete Alfino for more information. No Masters swim July 3rd. No refunds.
OPTION 2:
TUESDAY EVENINGS/SUNDAY MORNINGS: Tuesdays 5-7 p.m. (You must be out of the water by 7) Sundays 7-9:30 a.m. (You must be out of the water by 9:30). We will also be holding simulated Swim/Run races throughout the summer. More information will be posted on this site soon. No timing chips, no awards,just a swim/run to fine tune your skills for the race season. You can swim either the 750m or 1500m course and run a 5k in a simulated race course setting.
SIGN UP FOR A SEASON PASS BEFORE THE END OF MARCH 2009 FOR ONLY $100!!!! (think about this, Park entrance fee to Chatfield is $65 plus a $35 COMSA fee. Same price but you receive a marked course, showers, landscaped environment, simulated swim/run races and paved parking!! No reduced fees to G.R. for early registration.
Starting April 1,2009 the cost for the entire season is $125. This fee is for Tuesday/Sunday's swim times or swimming in the morning on M/W/F. This fee does not include open water swim races held on 6/13, 7/18 or 8/1 or clincs. Drop in sessions are just $10/session. *GRANT RANCH RESIDENTS FEES are reduced, contact Pete Alfino for more information.
OPTION 3: FULL SEASON PASS
The opportunity to swim during any of the sessions mentioned above. Cost is just $300 for the entire summer. Open water, simulated races and masters swim!!!
OPTION 4:
If none of the above options options work for you the DROP IN FEE is just $10/session Or...
PUNCH CARD OPTION: 10 sessions for $80. Swim 8 times, get the last two free. No reduced fees for GR residents on punch cards.
BESIDES THE POOL OR THE LAKE...................
You have use of the club house & locker room (swim before you go to work);
The area is enclosed, the area surrounding the lake is professionally landscaped (grass, no more standing in weeds to change into your wet suit);
The course is marked with race quality buoys. There are options to swim 500, 750, 1000 and 1500 meters. Practice your sighting, time yourself at different distances;
Paved parking;
The water is tested throughout the summer.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1. Do I have to be a Mile High Multisport athlete, COMSA member or affiliated with a club/team to participate.
NO, Everyone is welcome as long as you are 18 years of age or older and have the ability to swim open water (Swim at your own risk, no life guards on duty for the lake).
2. Can I just show up and swim?
Yes, registration paper work must be completed and turned in on your first visit. There are several payment options available.
3. Can I mix and match options?
We prefer you don't.
4. What is the temperature of the water?
Honestly, I don't know. The Lake is only 20 feet deep so it is warmer earlier in the season than other lakes in the area. It changes daily.
5. I don't want to do the simulated race can I still swim?
Yes you can still swim. Open water swimming is still available from 5-7 p.m. on nights we hold simulated races.
5/1/08
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