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On Sunday, September 6, New York City will be the swimming capital of the world!
NYC Swim proudly presents the New York City Pro Swim, the seventh leg of the FINA 10K Marathon Swimming circuit and the only American stop on the World Cup tour. The event offers a unique and challenging course, with breathtaking vistas of Lower Manhattan, Governors Island, and the Statue of Liberty.
Join us as a volunteer for this exciting event which promises Olympic medalists, World Cup champions and other inspiring athletes competing for points and prizes over a majestic 10K distance. Please visit www.nycproswim.com for full details.
| Date: | 09/06/2009 (Sunday) | | Distance: | 10 K | | Start: | | 4:45 PM | Barge located slightly south of Castle Williams | (show) (hide) Directions to Start: | The swim will take place on Governors Island. Participants and volunteers can get to the Island by taking advantage of the free Governors Island Ferry service, which leaves from the Battery Maritime Building in lower Manhattan. The full ferry schedule to and from Governors Island and directions to the Battery Maritime Building can be found here closer to the event date. Bikes are allowed on the ferry free of charge; riders are responsible for securing their own bikes. NYC Swim is not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen bikes.
Please allow ample time to arrive at Governors Island. Note that weekend disruptions to subway service are possible. Check www.mta.info for service advisories that may affect your trip. |
| | Finish: | (show) (hide) Directions to Finish: | | The finish is on Governors Island - see "Directions to Start" above.
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| | Time Limit: | Course will close 30 minutes after the finish time of the first swimmer. | | Field Size: | (0 Currently Enrolled - Enrollment Closed) | | Awards: | The top three finishers of each event will receive medals. Prize money and points will be awarded to the first eight finishers of each gender, in accordance with FINA regulations. | | Age Requirement: | 18 years old within the calendar year of 2009. If a swimmer is under the age of 18, parental permission is required. | | Previous Year's Water Temp: | 77.90 °F (25.5 °C) on 09/06/2008
73.76 °F (23.2 °C) on 09/06/2007
70.70 °F (21.5 °C) on 09/06/2006
Not Available on 09/06/2005
Not Available on 09/06/2004 |
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