Tricky Tray added to Race Festivities!

We are super pleased to announce that thanks to the generosity of many of our local businesses, we will be holding a tricky tray / penny auction during the event. Tickets may be purchased after registration is complete and just after the race is finished, and the drawings will be held immediately before medal awards.

Here are some of the great gifts contributed to our tricky tray!

$25 Gift Card - Wearhouse Grille
Shampoo, Cut and Blow Dry - Salon 181
3 month Gym Membership - Black Bear Fitness
Athlete Goodie Basket - Black Bear Fitness
$50 Grooming Gift Certificate - Candi's Scissors & Suds
$50 Boarding Gift Certificate - Pet Palace II
Autumn Mum Basket - Marilette's Flower Shop
$25 Gift Card - Bella Boutique
Chardonnay Wine Glasses - Burke's Wine & Liquor
2 month membership - Sparta Athletic Club
$15 Gift Card - Café Pirrot
Lenox China
Fall Scarecrow Arrangement
Weird NJ Book + Borders Gift Card
Baked Goodie Bag - Adam's Bagels
Fall Harvest Basket - Lindeken Farms

All proceeds will of course go to the Jefferson Animal Shelter!

Question of the day: what's the water temperature?

We have been diligently monitoring the water temperature on Lake Hopatcong. It has remained steady at 68 degrees and we don't expect a big change this week. We are evaluating the USMS race division wetsuit options as a result and will be posting more information about it tomorrow.

View of the Race Course

To all racers, volunteers and spectators!

This picture shows a bird's eye view of the Tom Wear Memorial Swim race course. As you can see, we begin near the Wearhouse Grille at the Prospect Point Boat Yard, then will swim towards the Mason Street Pub. "Fun Swim" participants get out here. The course continues southeast to Turn #2, then turns north, passing Oh! Sullivan's Woodport House before finishing up at the boatyard.

Click on the image to download a larger version.

What are the rules for wet suits?

We are watching the weather and the water temperature diligently! While we hope that the water temperature stays nice and warm for next week, here are the rules for wetsuits:

For 1 mile swim competition: wetsuits permitted if water temperature is under 68 degrees
For "fun swim": wetsuits permitted regardless of water temperature

Looking forward to a great day!

New "Fun Swim" option added!

To ensure that this is an enjoyable event for everyone, we are introducing a "fun swim" option for anyone planning to participate. This will be a 1/3 mile swim from the Boatyard Dock to the Mason St. Grille. More details coming!

"PAWS" to support the Tom Wear Memorial Swim!

Interested in supporting the Tom Wear Memorial Swim? Your donation of $1 or more will be most welcome and appreciated! Click on the image to the right and print it out, then drop it off with your donation to the Wearhouse Grille, 161 Route 181. Lake Hopatcong.

Volunteering opportunities

We are looking for volunteers to help us out with the 2009 Tom Wear Memorial Swim benefiting the Jefferson Township Animal Rescue. This event will be taking place on Sunday, September 27th in the upper bay of Lake Hopatcong and we could use volunteers during in the morning (from around 7am-noon). Here is the help we need:

- Kayakers (we have kayaks)
- Lifeguards (certified)
- Concession
- Registration
- Race Marshals (to help with race logistics)
- Parking

All volunteers will receive our thanks AND a fabulous t-shirt.

If you are interested, please send the following information to Esther Poulsen at epoulsen@yahoo.com
Name
Age
Phone
Email Address

Thank you so much for your help in making this a spectacular charity event!