Last Splash of Summer

Event Overview

Last Splash of Summer is a family event! We have events for adults and kids.

Highlights

• Race Length: 500-yard races for adults and kids, registration fee $35.00
• Fins Allowed: You can wear fins in the 500-yard or 1-mile events designated FIN
• Lake Temperature: Expected to be in the mid 60's
• Giveaway: This year's giveaway is a large swim buoy

Location

Place: Lake Meridian, 14800 SE 272nd St, Kent, WA 98042

Registration

• Early Bird: Registration from Friday, May 1st - Friday, May 15th $65.00
• Regular Registration: Saturday, May 16th - Thursday, September 17th $75.00
• Day of Race: Registration on Saturday, September 19th $85.00
• 500 Yard Swim: Registration from Friday, May 1st - September 17th $35.00

Events

• 500 Yards: Wetsuit / No-Wetsuit
• 500 Yards FIN: Wetsuit FIN / No-Wetsuit FIN
• 1 Mile: Wetsuit / No-Wetsuit
• 1 Mile FIN: Wetsuit FIN / No-Wetsuit FIN
• 2 Mile: Wetsuit / No-Wetsuit

Parental Guardian

Those 18 and under must be supervised by a parent or guardian and approval of the parent or guardian is supplied with entry.

Rules

Last Splash of Summer is not a USMS sanctioned event. We will follow the open water rules of USMS. The use of neoprene wetsuits and other nonporous attire is allowed in the wetsuit events. Fins are allowed in the 500-yard FIN and 1 mile FIN events. Fins must be no longer than 12" and no mono fins allowed. Pull buoys, snorkels, mp3 players are examples of items that are not allowed.

• Age Requirement: 10 and unders MUST swim the 500 yards
• Proof of Skill: 10 - 12 year olds swimming the mile need to submit proof of having swum a 500 in a USA swim meet in a time of 7:30 or faster.
• Contact: Information to be sent to Wendy Neely at wendy@bluewave-aquatics.com.

Age Groups

Categories include: 12 & under, 13-14, 15 & Over, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, etc. Ages determined by date of birth as of December 31st.

Timeline

• 7:30 AM: Registration Check-In
• 8:30 AM: Mandatory Safety Meeting
• 9:00 AM: Event Start: 2 Mile
• 9:10 AM: Event Start: 1 Mile
• 9:20 AM: Event Start: 1 Mile FIN
• 500 Yards: Event Start - usually when the course is cleared

Race Insurance

Race / Event insurance is available for purchase during registration from REGShield. If you are interested, please read the information provided to understand what is covered and what is not covered. Any claims should be directed to REGShield. Blue Wave Aquatics is not affiliated with REGShield.

Merchandise

Fleece Pullover Hoodies: Available for purchase during registration. Sizes X-SM, SM, MD, LG, X-LG $50.00, 2-XL, 3-XL $55.00. Please note: We will be closing the sweatshirt order on Sunday, August 30th.

Refunds

Open water registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

More Information

For more details and to register, visit the event page at Last Splash of Summer.