Discovery Mile
Section 1 - Event Details
Section 2 - Entering Online
SECTION 1 - EVENT DETAILS
QUERIES
Championship | Discovery Mile |
Distance | 1 miles - Tide Assisted |
Date of Swim | Sat 22nd Jun |
Time of Swim | 12:45 |
Entry Cost | £24 |
Closing Date | Sun 25th May |
Eligibility | SASA / Temp SASA / ASA / BLDSA / WASA |
Age Groups |
Junior - 13 to <16 years in year of swim. Senior - >=16 years and over in year of swim. |
Tide | High Tide 12:28 |
Stroke(s) | Freestyle |
DETAILS
Application for Temporary SASA membership needs to be applied for at least ten days before the date of the championship. Form available via following link
Temp SASA membership Application.
If you have any queries regarding this swim, all enquiries should be directed is:
Name: John Walker
Address: 25 Crathes Way, Broughty Ferry, DD5 3BY
Email: communication@yeaaba.org
Mobile: 07894 129257
Briefing | Briefing will take place in the designated area in the lounge of the Beefeater Dundee Restaurant at 4.00pm. There are toilets on the premises. After the briefing swimmers will make their own way to the start of the course. |
Start | Swimmers will enter the water from the a step over the wall near the Bridgeview Station Restaurant, forming a line facing down-river. The race will start by lowering of a flag and by the sound of a whistle or loud-hailer. You will be advised which at the briefing. |
Course | This is a self-navigated point to point swim on the ebb of the tide finishing at the slipway behind the Discovery Point. The swim is being run under World Aquatics and SASA rules. |
Finish | By touching the buoy deployed before the exit slipway. A swimmer finishing, but missing the "touch" due to tidal conditions will be accorded a certificate but no official time or place in the race. |
Costumes | Costumes must comply with SASA regulations which are the same as World Aquatics in this respect. Open Water Swimwear for both men and women shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below the ankle. All Open Water swimsuits shall comply with the World Aquatics criteria for materials and approved procedures. Wet suits can only be worn if indicated on the entry form. |
Parking | Parking is available at the Discovery Quay, Riverside Drive (fee applicaable) or along Riverside Drive (free). |
Presentation | Presentation will be in the Lounge in the Beefeater Restaurant Dundee following the swim. The following categories will be awarded: |
Trophies
Junior Boys Championship Ian D. Hunter Salver |
Senior Gents Championship Alistair Johnston Salver |
Junior Girls Championship Ian D. Hunter Salver |
Senior Ladies Championship Barbara Johnston Salver |
In addition to the annual awards 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each category will be awarded a unique 'YeAABA Discovery Mile' medal in Gold, Silver or Bronze. All finishers will receive a personalized certificate.
Section 2 - Entering Online
Entering Online (Step 1)
Please complete the online entry form by clicking the button below and submit the completed form.
Entering Online (Step 2)
Now click on the Pay Online Now button below to make payment for the event.