2021 Speedo SALT Series AMI Hogfish Swim Athlete Guide

2021 ATHLETE GUIDE

A NOTE FROM THE SALTY CREW Welcome to our little slice of paradise. 2020 was a heck of a year to start a new event series, however thanks to the support of our swimmers and our communities, we head into 2021 excited for the future.

Anna Maria Island, being our first event with the Speedo SALT Series, will always have a special place in our hearts. This amazing island showcases the spirit of “Old Florida” and offers athletes a true escape.

We are excited to give you a taste of all this island has to offer, and are greatful for the partners who are helping us do so. Whether you are coming for the whole weekend or just the morning, take the time to check out our partner establishments. These businesses are excited to support you and this sport, and we want them to feel the love in return.

We’re here everyone, and we can’t wait for a great event, and a great year with you.

See you soon!

- Salty Crew

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 8:30 am Meet-Up Swim hosted by the AMI Open Water Club (Everyone Welcome) Location: Coquina Beach South Entrance Meet on the beach in front of the bathroom hut, look for Salty Sports Society flag.

Just take a dip or swim a few miles. This is an unofficial event, swim at your own risk.

4:30 pm - 6:00pm Welcome Happy Hour sponsored by Ed Boaz and Packet Pick-up Location: Floridays Woodfire Grill & Bar, 12332 Manatee Ave. West, Bradenton FL Join us in celebrating the start of the 2021 Speedo SALT Series Season and the amazing community that is open water swimming. Enjoy the custom race beverage and meeting/seeing your Series friends.

Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 Race Day Timeline 7:30 am – Athlete Check-In/Body Marking Opens 8:30 am – Swim Course Review – Q&A 9:00 am – 2.4-mile Race Begins 9:10 am – 1.2-mile Race Begins Awards Ceremony will take place on the beach after results have been finalized for each event.

Post-Race Party 10:30 am - 1 pm Location: 3rd-floor Daquiri Deck, Anna Maria Island - 107 Bridge St. Bradenton Beach, FL Following the events, head over to Daquiri Deck for the post-race party.

You will receive a coolie cup and free fill drink card at packet pick-up. Use this card and your cup to claim your free beverage at the post-party.

COURSE DETAILS Beach Start into the water Turn right at the orange/yellow arch (Turn 1) Swim straight keeping buoys on your left Large Yellow Triangle Buoys signal approx. halfway to the Turn Buoys Turn left 90 degrees at the Large Orange Buoy (Turn 2) Continue to next Large Orange Buoy Turn left 90 degrees at Large Orange Buoys (Turn 3) Continue straight passing another Large Yellow Buoy At the 3rd Large Orange Buoy turn 90 degrees left (Turn 4) Continue straight in towards the finishline Keep all of the inflatable things on your left 1.2 Mile swimmers finish under the finish line arch 2.4 Mile swimmers will continue for an additional lap *Course direction may change due to weather

What to Remember No Matter What 1.2 Mile = 1 Lap 2.4 Mile = 2 Laps Turn right to swim through the orange/yellow arch Keep the Buoys on your Left Go around the Turn Buoys (Large Orange Triangles) Don’t Cut Corners (you’re better than that!)

SIGHT! & please don’t head to Mexico!

Click on this page to explore the Bradenton Area

RACE RULES Bib Number/Body Marking

Water Safety

You will be assigned a bib number.

There will be plenty of water safety personnel on the course including kayaks, paddle boards, and PWC.

If you are not wearing a wetsuit, mark your left and right upper arms with your bib number on race morning at the Body Marking tent .

If you are wearing a wetsuit, mark the outside of both of your hands at the Body Marking tent.

This event will be chip timed. You must have a chip and body marking to enter the water.

You are permitted to hold onto a watercraft momentarily to catch your breath.

You may NOT advance down the course while holding onto watercraft.

If you experience any issues while in the water, take off your swim cap and wave it over your head while treading water and a safety watercraft will come to your aid.

For your safety, every swimmer must check in at the registration tent on race morning to pick up their chip.

78

degrees Wetsuits will be legal if the water temp is 78 or under.

You must wear the swim cap provided to you for your specific race.

1.2 2.4

mile time limit 1:10 (1 Hr & 10 Min) mile time limit 2:20 (2 Hr & 20 Min)

You may not switch distances once the race has started

For Athletes and Spectators Masks required in the registration and start/finish line areas when not racing, or actively eating/drinking.

Maintain social distancing – 6 feet.

Please wash hands frequently.

If you feel sick, please go home.

Safety Guidelines

Listen to and respect event staff.

Registration /Athlete Check-In One-way flow of packet pick up to allow for social distancing.

Hand sanitizers readily available.

Support staff and volunteers wearing gloves and facemasks.

Athletes will be required to wear a face covering to packet pick up/registration.

Athletes will be temperature checked during step 1 in the check-in process.

Body Marking Hand Sanitizer and Wipes will be available at the body marking table for athletes to sanitze markers before/ after use.

Athletes are encouraged to body mark themselves prior to arriving for optimal safety.

Start Line Athletes will be provided a disposable facemask at check in, this is to be worn while athletes are in the start line area.

Athletes will be lined up, 2-4 across with 6 feet in-between them.

Blue flags will be placed in the sand to help athletes distance themselves.

Athletes will continue to wear the disposable mask until they are on deck, at which point they can dispose of the mask in a trashcan as they head into the water.

Spectators are not allowed in the start corral.

Athletes are encourged to line up seeding themselves according to the speed in which they swim (faster towards the front, and moving backwards from there).

Athletes will be sent out in a wave start, 2-4 at a time, depending on spacing every 10 seconds.

Finish Line Athletes will be provided a face mask when they cross the finish line, this mask must be worn while they are in the finish line area.

One way flow of the finish line food table.

Water/Gatorade will be available in pre-filled cups (volunteers wearing masks and gloves).

If re-filling a reusable water bottle, athletes are encouraged to use a sanitizing wipe to touch button (will be provided on table).

Hand Sanitizer will be available on table.

In the case of inclement weather, athletes will be instructed to seek shelter in their vehicles or their hotel rooms, rather than congregate under shelters.

Speedo SALT Series AMI Hogfish Swim Supporters

Age Group Awards Female - 13 & Under Male - 13 & Under Female - 14-19 Male - 14-19 Female - 20 - 29 Male - 20 - 29 Female - 30 - 39 Male - 30 - 39 Female - 40 - 49 Male - 40 - 49 Female - 50 - 59 Male - 50 - 59 Female 60 - 69 Female 60 - 69 Female - 70 + Up Male - 70 + Up 2021 Year End High Point Awards will be awarded during the Buoy Ball.

These awards will go to swimmers with the highest points in each age group/gender over the season.

Swimmers must compete in a muinmum of 3 races in 2021 to earn a high point award.

CURRENT HIGH POINT STANDINGS

AREA INFO Parking

Free Swim Parking is available at Coquina Beach South Entrance We encourage athletes to arrive early.

Parking for the Happy Hour is available in front of Floridays Woodfire Bar and Grill.

Parking for the Post Party is limited, Post Party is 1.2 miles from the Swim site

Hotels

Rooms are still available at our Host Hotel The Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound Click here for Hotel Info

Things To Do Helpful Links

We encourage our athletes to enjoy everything the Bradenton Area has to offer: Bradenton Area Sports Commission Visit Bradenton

Our Favorites

Bean Point Longboat Key Downtown Bradenton DeSoto National Memorial Beach Beer Can Island

2021 Schedule www.saltysportssociety.com

Speedo SALT Series AMI Hogfish Swim Feb 13 - 14, 2021 Anna Maria Island, FL 1.2 Mile, 2.4 Mile Open Water

Deluna’s Swim Apr 24, 2021 Pensacola, FL .6 Mile, 1.2 Mile, 2.4 Mile Open Water

Speedo SALT Series Swim Mad Beach Jun 11 - 13, 2021 Madeira Beach, FL 1.2 Mile, 2.4 Mile Open Water

Swim for Alligator Lighthouse Sept 11, 2021 Islamorada, FL 8 Mile Open Water, Relay Options

Speedo SALT Series Southern Cross Dec 3 - 5, 2021 Fort Myers Beach, FL 1 Mile, 5K Open Water

Swimmers can earn points at all of the listed events for the 2021 Speedo SALT Series High Point Championship.