Tallchief Open Water Challenge

An open water swimming event consisting of three distances:

1/2 mile, 1 mile or 2 mile swims.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Camp Tallchief Scholarship Fund, Tulsa Masters Swim Club, and Swim Tulsa.

Zink Ranch, Sand Springs, OK

* Sand Springs, OK is located approximately 10 miles west of downtown Tulsa.
* Zink Ranch is located approximately 9.7 miles north of Sand Springs at the termination of Hwy. 97 & the intersection of Rock School Road.
* The site of the Tallchief Open Water Challenge is located another 4.5 miles from the entrance of the ranch.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 8:30 am. The swims will start at 9 am. Please allow plenty of time to arrive, check in, & get to the swim start. There is some walking involved from the parking lot to the water front.

From Tulsa or points east of Tulsa:
Hwy. 64/ 412 (Keystone Expressway) WEST to 129th West Ave. exit.
(You will see a green ZINK RANCH sign just before the exit.)

At the top of the exit, turn left, then right (North) onto Hwy. 97
(The arrow on the sign at the intersection points north to Skiatook, no mention of Zink Ranch)

Drive approximately 9.7 miles north on Hwy. 97 to entrance of Zink Ranch. (The road dead ends at the intersection of Hwy. 97 & Rock School Road)

From Enid/ Stillwater:
Hwy. 64/ 412 (Cimmaron Turnpike) EAST to 129th West Ave. exit.
Follow the directions above.

From OKC via Turner Turnpike, I-44:
Exit 215, Hwy. 97N Sand Springs
Go WEST on HWY. 64/412 (Keystone Expressway) toward Stillwater/ Enid.
Follow the directions above.
Do not go through Sand Springs on Hwy. 97, you will be very confused!

From points north of Tulsa:
Contact me & I will send you a map!

Once you reach the entrance of the Ranch, volunteers will direct you through the electronic gate and to the site of the lake swim. Follow the Tallchief signs. The camp is located approximately 4.5 miles from the entrance of the ranch.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 8:30 am. The swims will start at 9 am. Please allow plenty of time to arrive, check in, & get to the swim start. There is some walking involved from the parking lot to the water front.

Swimmers 18 years old and older. Swimmers must be members of United States Masters Swimming (USMS) or purchase a one event membership.

USMS ONE DAY EVENT REGISTRATION: $15.00

If you are not a member of USMS, you will be required to complete a One Day Event Registration form at check-in. This is absolutely necessary for insurance coverage. You may obtain a USMS membership online, www.usms.org, or join race day.

Swimmers 17 and under are required to be members of USA Swimming. These swimmers need to refer to www.swimtulsa.org or contact Corinne Dolan, meetdirector@swimtulsa.org to register.

Entry Fee: $20 USMS members/ $35 non members. Add $10 on race day.

All participants receive a swim cap, t-shirt and post race refreshments.
The non member entry fee includes the $15 one event registration fee.
Online registration closes at 11:00 pm Thursday, August 26, 2010.

Register by mail: Denise Smart, 1512 E. 37th Pl, Tulsa, OK 74105.
Checks payable to Tulsa Masters Swim Club (TMSC)

The swim course will be a straight out and back swim marked by large regatta buoys.

• The 1/2 mile swimmers will swim out 1/4 mile & return to the finish.
  
• The 1 mile swimmers will swim out 1/2 mile & return to the finish.
  
• The 2 mile swimmers will swim 2 laps of the course.
  

Safety: The swim course will be monitored by persons in kayaks, as well as by lifeguards stationed in a power boats to assist in rescue if needed.

Swimmers must be at the water front and ready to start by 9 am.

Awards will be given to the top 3 male & female swimmers in the 1/2 mile event and top 5 male & female swimmers in the 1 & 2 mile events.

Wet suits are allowed, but those wearing wet suits will not be included in the awards.

Post-race refreshments provided to all participants and volunteers. Spectators/ friends/ family can partake of the post race food for $5/ person.

* Bring your lawn chairs, sunscreen & bug spray.
* Showers will be available following the event.
* Please make arrangements to have your children supervised while you are swimming.
* NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NO PETS! (Facility rules)

Please visit tulsamsc.blogspot.com, or contact:

Denise Smart - Race Director
denises@webzone.net
918-749-2253