Saturday 18th May
Dock 9, Salford Quays
**Wetsuit's / Skins Welcome**
3miles, 1 mile, 500m
**ENTRY CLOSED**
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!
Car Parking:
Plentiful parking is available in Quayside car park next to the venue (M50 3AH). £1ph.
Registration Times:
3 Mile: 10.30-11.30am
1 Mile: 11.30-12pm (Juniors & Sub 30min Adults)
1 Mile: 12-12.30pm (30-40min+ Adults)
500m: 12.30-1pm (Juniors & Adults)
Changing / Timing Chip Collection:
Although a changing gazebo is provided endeavour to come to the start as 'swim ready' as possible. Skins' swimmers changing robes etc can be left in the baggage areas. Timing chips are provided at registration.
Baggage:
A small covered area will be provided but please bring as little as possible to minimise congestion.
Swim Start times:
Wave 1 - 12.00pm - 3 Miles
Wave 2 - 12.45pm - 1 Mile (Juniors & Sub 30min Adults)
Wave 3 -1.15pm - 1 mile (30-40min+ Adults)
Wave 4 - 1.45pm - 500m (Juniors & Adults)
**CUT OFF FOR ALL SWIMS AT 3 HOURS (3pm)
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)
- Event Swim Cap
- Bespoke Fridge Magnet Medal for all. If ribbon required please ask after your swim
