Greater Manchester Swim
Jnr (U16)* - 500m £15.00 * All fees relative to Event Date (17/05/2025) |
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Wetsuit's / Skins Welcome
500m, 1 mile, 1 mile BREASTSTROKE ONLY, 3 miles
GMS is the perfect way to experience open water swimming at its finest. Its held at our iconic MediaCityUK venue - one of the most visited urban swim venues in the UK - which has hosted the 2002 Commonwealth Games and ITU International Salford Triathlons. Join up and experience everything that marvellous MediaCityUK has to offer!
Trophies / Prizes
1 & 3 mile: Champ Skin Swimmer (Female/Male) & Champ Wetsuit Swimmer (F/M)
1 mile: Champ Breaststroker (F/M)
Jnr 1 & 3 mile (10-15yrs): Champ Swimmer, wetsuit or skin (F/M)
Timings (tbc closer to event):
WAVE ONE - 3 mile & 1 Mile BREASTSTROKE ONLY; SWIM - 12noon (Briefing; 11.50am)
W2 - Sub 30 min 1 mile; SWIM - 1.00pm (Briefing; 12.50pm)
W3 - 30-40min 1 mile & Young People (10-15years) 1 mile; SWIM - 1.20pm (Briefing; 1.10pm)
W4 - 40-50min & 50+ mins 1 mile; SWIM - 1.40pm (Briefing; 1.20pm)
W5 - 500m (all swimmers), SWIM - 1.50pm (Briefing; 1.45pm)
CUT OFF TIME (ALL SWIMMERS) - 3.30pm
Changing / Timing Chip Collection:
Although a changing gazebo is provided please endeavour to come to the start as 'swim ready' as possible. Skins' swimmers changing robes etc can be left in the baggage area. Timing chips will be provided at registration.
Baggage:
A small covered area will be provided but please bring as little as possible to minimise congestion.
Swim Courses:
There will be a 'deep water' start for all distances with a 5 minute 'acclimatisation time available in the water prior to each swim.
Swimmers will then swim on anti-clockwise courses:
3 Miles - 5 x 1km
1 Mile - 1 x 1km & 1 x 500m
500m - 1 x 500m
At the end of the swim swimmers will exit up the swim ramp, cross the timing mat and then progress through the finish arch.
500m swimmers:
Note that this a 'participation' swim created to provide a challenge to 'newbies' and inexperienced swimmers. As a result there will be no chip timing or trophies. Medals and a goody will still be provided, however, because you are incredible!
What is included at GMS?
Chip Timing (chip provided on day)
Bespoke Microfibre Towel
Bespoke Medal
NOT INCLUDED - Swim Cap - To minimise waste please bring your own
Car Parking:
Plentiful parking is available in Quayside car park next to the venue (M50 3AH). £1ph.
Social Media:
To view or share your memorable event photo's and messages join our bustling Uswim Openwater facebook group or check out our twittering #UswimOpenwater
Live Timing Link & Results:
There will be live updates and race results by TimeMyRace throughout the swim.
Water Temperature:
Expected to be 15-16c so consider your ability to swim in this temperature for the length of time you expect to swim. Wear a wetsuit if you are not fully acclimatised and always err on the side of caution. You will have a few minutes in the water to settle your breathing pre-swim before race start.
Tips:
Acclimatise by swimming in the open water at Uswim prior to the event.
Enjoy an energy laden breakfast.
If you carry an inhaler label it with your name and leave at registration if you are not already carrying it on your swim.
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View the Event Cancellation / Refund Policy.
This event offers the option to purchase XCover, so that participants may be able to get a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.
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