2008 YMCA Madison Mile Swim : 1 Mile Open Water National Championships

The Madison Mile is a one-mile swim competition along the beautiful Madison shoreline.

This year’s event will take place at the Madison Surf Club on Saturday June 21st at 9:00am. This prestigious event attracts hundreds of top-quality swimmers from around the country, and is the fastest open water field in the northeast.

In addition to hosting the USMS National Championship, the Madison Mile is also State Championships for both CT Masters (USMS) and CT Swimming (USA Swimming.)

The race was founded by the late Dave Parcells, who campaigned for the Madison Mile to host the USMS National Championships and learned shortly before his death that his bid for the event had been successful. Parcells died in 2007 while competing in the Tampa Bay Marathon Swim. In 2002, he became the oldest person and fourth American to complete a double-cross of the English Channel. In his lifetime, he crossed the 21-mile channel four times.

Race staff continue the event in his spirit and dedicate the Madison Mile to his memory. Proceeds from the event benefit the Valley-Shore YMCA and the Y AquaDome in Madison.

REGISTRATION

SCHEDULE of EVENTS

Registration Check in 7:45 am
Warm–up 7:45– 8:50 am
Briefing 8:50 am

Championship Race Start

Wave 1	9:00 am	USMS Male Swimmers Ages 18-44
Wave 2	9:05 am	USMS Male Swimmers Ages 45+
Wave 3	9:10 am	USMS Female Swimmers Ages 18-44
Wave 4	9:15 am	USMS Female Swimmers Ages 45+
Wave 5	9:20 am	Wetsuit Swimmers
Wave 6	9:30 am	Mini Mile Start: (all Swimmers ages 9-12)
Wave 7	9:45 am	USA Male Swimmers Ages 15+
Wave 8	9:50 am	USA Female Swimmers Ages 15+
Wave 9	9:55 am	USA Male Swimmers Ages 11-14
Wave 10	10:00 am	USA Female Swimmers Ages 11-14

ADDITIONAL INFO

DISABLED SWIMMERS

SAFETY

Swimmers unable to complete 1 mile in 1 hour are advised not to enter. Swimmers still on the course after the 60-min. time limit will be stopped and listed as DNF in the results. In case of inclement weather, the race director may close the course and prevent swimmers from completing the swim. Entry fee includes a highly visible swim cap that must be worn during the swim and all swimmers must have their race number on their arm. Lifeguards, kayaks, safety jet skis will monitor the race course and local EMTs will be present.

WATER TEMPERATURE

WETSUITS

Wetsuits may be worn but swimmers will have a separate start and finish. Times will be posted in a separate category and are not eligible for USMS National Championship awards or record consideration. To wear a wetsuit, you must declare it on your entry. Changes may not be made on race day.

USMS AWARDS

USMS National Championship medals will be awarded to the top 6 men and women in each age group: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34…100+. Championship patches will be awarded to the winner of each age group. One-event registrants will not be eligible for All-American status. There will be a separate category for wetsuits. Results will be posted at www.vsymca.org.

TIMING

Electronic CHAMPIONCHIP TIMING will be used. Each swimmer will wear an electronic timing chip on an ankle bracelet to automatically record their time. Timing chip must be returned or a $30 charge will be assessed to the swimmer.

ACCOMMODATIONS

DIRECTIONS

I-95 North or South to Exit 61 (Rte 79). Take left off exit if heading South/Right off exit if heading North. Proceed ½ mile to 3rd Light. Turn right onto Rte 1. Proceed for approximately ½ mile and turn left on West Wharf Rd. (Madison CC is on corner). At next stop sign, turn right on Surf Club Rd and proceed into Surf Club. Carpooling is encouraged. Madison Beach & Recreation is a welcoming host for this event, however, all Madison Mile participants must make arrangements prior to race day with the town of Madison should you wish to extend your stay at the Surf Club beyond the event.

HISTORY