General Event Information:
*DISCLAIMER: Open Water Swimming is dangerous in nature and all swimmers are at their own risk.* *We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event for any situation which may create a safety concern. In the event of said situation, no competitors will be due a refund.*
Event Information:
- Sponsored by Different Strokes Swim Shop to benefit the Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan.- Free T-shirt for pre-registered participants on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.- Post-race refreshments for participants at the event.- Luncheon after the event is provided by the Detroit Yacht Club for all participants, volunteers, and guests. (Adults $16.50 each; Children 12&Under: 13.00 each; Volunteers are free) You MUST have wrist band to enter Club.
Registration:
Online registration will close at Midnight, Monday July 4th
- Minimum donation of $30.00 payable to Children’s Leukemia Foundation of MI.
-NEW for 2016: Reduced entry donation for 12&Under 1/2 Mile swimmers
$20 for events #15 - #18
-You may enter up to 6 additional swimmers on your online entry. It is located after your initial entry information under 'Additional Entries Information"
After July 4th Registration Fee: Minimum donation of $35.00
Entries the Day of the Event:
- Deck entries will be accepted the day of the event with a donation of $35.00
- You may enter from 7:15am-8:30am for 5K and 1 Mile swimmers; until 10:15 for ½ Mile swimmers
Paper entries are available at one of our two stores or you can download it online at www.different-strokes.com. Entries can be mailed to:
Different Strokes
c/o Motor City Mile
19651 Middlebelt Rd
Livonia, MI 48152
Check In Day of Event:
- 5K and 1 Mile Check-In: 7:15am until 8:30am (See entry form for 5K entry restrictions)
- ½ Mile Check-In: 7:15am until 9:45am
- MANDATORY MEETING for ALL athletes: 5K and 1 Mile swimmers meeting at 8:30am
The Race:
- There will be a ½ Mile, 1 Mile, and a 5K course set up by buoys in the Detroit River. Belle Isle Beach will serve as start and finish for all races.
- As safety is our main concern, there will be boats, kayaks, and lifeguards patrolling throughout the course to ensure every participants safety.
- Start Times*: 5K and 1 Mile swims – 9:00am; 1/2 Mile – approximately 11:10am *There will be 5 minutes between each wave. Please see entry form for specific start times of each event.
EVENTS
MCM SWIM CLINIC benefitting Detroit Swims Foundation
- Held at the Detroit Yacht Club with University of Michigan's Swimming and Diving head coach, Mike Bottom.
- Starts at 1:00pm
- $30 registration fee (not included in open swim fees)
Mike Bottom has led the Michigan men's team to 7 Big Ten Titles and a National Championship. He is a 5-time Big Ten Swimming Coach of the Year. He is recognized as one of the best sprint coaches in the world. He has coached at each of the last five Olympic Games, including 2012 and 2008 where he served as the head coach for Seribia, and has spent 18 years in collegiate coaching.