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Open Water Swimming in Lake Erie

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The 2007 Wednesday evening swims at "The Pier" will start on June 27th, weather permitting. These training events are geared towards acclimating yourself to the open water and the things that are in it. There will be a 300 meter course laid out, to familiarize yourself with swimming continuously, without a wall every 25 yards. Some members do a warm-up by runnning along the waterfront, before the swim. Other members like to go for a run along the path after the swim. The path is very nice, and was just recently re-paved.

These swim workouts are hosted by Gene "Flash" Baran. They take place next to 325 Furhmann Blvd, Buffalo NY 14203, formerly known as the "Festival Grounds at The Pier". You can use google maps, MSN maps and directions, Yahoo, MapQuest, etc, to obtain directions. Here is a map of the immediate area, which shows the exact location where we swim, including distance estimations.

BTC Swimming Rules:
1.) You must enjoy your workout
2.) You must wear a bright-colored swim cap, to identify yourself in the water
3.) BTC members must sign in prior to beginning the workout
4.) Friends are welcomed. They must also sign in and wear swim caps. Also, a $5 insurance fee is required from all non-members for each workout they attend.
5.) If friends will not abide by these rules, please do not bring them to the workouts.
6.) If you want to workout with with a non-compliant friend, do not sign in or join club members in their workouts. This is due to legal and insurance concerns.

BTC Swim Schedule Highlights:
This schedule is subject to change due to weather, water temperature, and other elements beyond the host’s control.
This schedule only lists the "highlights". There will be a weekly swim every Wednesday between the "First Swim" and the "Last Swim", weather permitting.

Date/Time	Event
Wednesday, June 27th 2007, 6pm	First swim workout
Wednesday, July 4th 2007, 6pm	Holiday, No swim workout
Wednesday, early August 2007, 6:30pm	7th Annual “Splash And Dash”
Wednesday, early October 2007, 6pm	Last swim workout