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SUMMARY:The Big Bala Swim UK 2018
DESCRIPTION:The Big Bala Swim UK 2018\nThe BIG Bala Swim (Not to be confused with our other event\, The Big Welsh Swim) is the second in our ‘Swim Train’ series will take place in Llyn Tegid\, Bala\, Snowdonia National Park\, North Wales.  \nThe main open water swim route is 4.5km. To reach the start you will catch the historic Bala Lake Railway to Llangower station where you’ll find the beach start. For those that want a bigger challenge we also have a two way swim of 9km that starts from the lake shore west of Bala town from where you’ll swim to Llangower station and back!  \nTo make sure there is something for everyone we also have a shorter swim option of 1.5km as well. Wetsuit and non-wetsuit places are available! \nLocation: Llyn Tegid\, Snowdonia National Park\, North Wales.\nRegistration: Clwb Rygbi Y Bala\, Maes Gwyniad\, Tegid Street\, Bala\, LL23 7BX \nSwim Distances\n1.5km (you will not catch the train for this swim)\n4.5km\n9km (you will not catch the train for this swim) \nFeed stations: There will be a feed station at Llangower beach for the 9km swimmers and food will be available at the finish line for all finishers. We will not be handing out bottles of water at the finish line in a bid to reduce plastic waste and help care for the environment. Water will of course be available at the feed station and the finish line but you will need to have your own bottle or cup. With this in mind please make sure you have a bottle of water in your bag when yo plae it in the bag drop. \nCut off time: There is a cut off time of 4.5 hours for all distances. The race organisers and appointed staff can retire a participant at any time if they judge them not capable of finishing due to fatigue or poor physical condition. \nOnline entry closes: 25th May 2018. (No entry changes can be made after this time) \nYou must be over 18 years of age on the day of the race to enter the event. 16+ participants will need parental consent to take part in full length swims. Under 16’s can complete the 1.5km swim if accompanied in the water by an fee paying adult who will take complete responsibility for them. \nThere will be a maximum number of entries available for each distance. When that number is reached entries for that distance will close and a waiting list will open. \n1.5km 50 places\n4.5km 200 places\n9km 100 places \nEntry prices\n1.5km: Adult £40 / Junior (age 15 & under) £25  (no train included)\n4.5km: £55  (includes train ticket)\n9km: £65  (no train included) \nEntry fee includes\nFull water safety cover\nTrain ticket (for 4.5km swim)\nEvent swim hat\nElectronic timing\nFood and hydration during & after event (see feed station info)\nRace medal\nFree event photos\nPrize for winners in each distance category – supplied by Zone3\nEquipment requirements\nSwim hats supplied by event organisers must be worn at all times when in the water\nWetsuit (unless registered as a non-wetsuit participant)\nGoggles\nTow floats may be used but are not mandatory for wetsuit wearing participants\nAdditional mandatory equipment for non-wetsuit competitors \nTow float (any type)\nAdditional equipment that may be used: Neoprene socks and non-webbed neoprene gloves\, neoprene hat (worn under event swim cap)\, ear plugs \nAdditional equipment that may NOT be used: Snorkles\, flippers\, hand paddles\, webbed gloves\, headphones\, pull buoy or any other floation aids\, any power assisted aids. \nRegistration\nRegistration will take place: Bala Rugby Club/Clwb Rygbi Y Bala\, Maes Gwyniad\, Tegid Street\, Bala\, LL23 7BX\, on: Saturday 2nd June. 7.30am  –  Closes 9.15am \nYou will be issued with your event hat and timing chip. Please arrive as early as possible! If  you do not arrive to register by 9.15am your place will be forfeited. \nBriefing\nThe compulsory briefing will be held at 9.30am on Saturday 2nd June 2018 at Bala Rugby Club. Anyone who does not attend the briefing will not be allowed to swim. 4.5km swimmers will then make a 5 minute walk to board the train which will leave promptly at 10.00am so will need to be ready to leave straight after the briefing. If you miss the train you will need to make your own way to the swim start. 1.5km and 9km swimmers will make a 10 minute walk to their swim start.  Participants doing a 1.5km or 9km swim do not need to catch the train. \nParking\nFree parking is availabe at Bala Rugby Club/Clwb Rygbi Y Bala\, Maes Gwyniad\, Tegid Street\, Bala\, LL23 7BX. Other carparks close by are pay and display (approx £4 for the day). Disabled parking is available but cannot be reserved. Please do not park on the roads or cause any obstructions to access or gate ways. \nBag drop\nThere will be a place for 1.5km and 9km swimmers to leave shoes/1 SMALL bag close to the swim start. 4.5km swimmers may take shoes/1 SMALL bag with them on the train and this will be transported by van to the finish line to be picked up at the end of your swim. Please only leave essential items and do not place fragile or valuable items in the bag drop as we cannot take repsonsibility for them. \nProvisional schedule of events\nSaturday 2nd June 2018 \n07:30  Registration opens\n09:15  Registration closes\n09.30  Route and safety brief\n10:00  Train for 4.5km swimmers departs\n10:10  Race start – 9km swimmers\n10:15  Race start – 1.5km swimmers\n13:30  Prize giving \nTerms & Conditions
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LOCATION:Bala Lake\, Llyn Tegid\, Gwynedd\, Bala\, Wales\, United Kingdom
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