20 Bridges GPS Tracking
Start/Finish Location: Pier A, Battery Park, New York, NY
Registration Opens: November 1, 2019 (registration for 2019 is now closed)
Number of Swimmers: 16 per event date, 2 per quiet swim date
Event Dates: 20 Bridges-1. Saturday, June 1 [Sunday, June 2]
20 Bridges-2. Saturday, July 13 [Sunday, July 14] 20 Bridges-3. Saturday, August 17 [Sunday, August 18] 20 Bridges-4. Saturday, August 31 [Sunday, September 1] Quiet Swim Dates: 20 Bridges Quiet Swim-1, Monday July 1 [Tuesday, July 2]
20 Bridges Quiet Swim-2, Tuesday July 16 & 17 [Wednesday, July 17]
20 Bridges Quiet Swim-3, Wednesday July 17 [Thursday, July 18]
20 Bridges Quiet Swim-4, Thursday July 18 [Friday, July 19 or Saturday, July 20]
20 Bridges Quiet Swim-5, Thursday August 1 [Friday, August 2]
20 Bridges Quiet Swim-6, Tuesday August 13 [Wednesday, August 14]
20 Bridges Quiet Swim-7, Wednesday August 14 [Thursday, August 15, Friday, August 16]
20 Bridges Quiet Swim-8, Thursday August 29 [Friday, August 30]
20 Bridges Quiet Swim-9, Monday September 2 20 Bridges Quiet Swim-10, Thursday September 12 [Friday, September 13]
20 Bridges Quiet Swim-11, Monday October 14 [Tuesday, October 15]
20 Bridges Quiet Swim-12, Tuesday, October 15 [Wednesday, October 16 or Thursday, October 17]
Pricing The cost for 2019 20 Bridges is $3000. This cost includes a boat/boater, official observer and kayak/kayaker. Swimmers are allowed a maximum of two crew members. Withdrawal Policy: * Withdrawal before April 1: swimmer gets a full refund minus a $300 processing fee. Fundraising Policy: You are welcome to raise funds for a cause when you swim 20 Bridges as long as you abide by the following guidelines. Timeline November 1 20 Bridges registration opens at 12 PM EDT Information for Applicants: The application will open on Thursday, November 1 at 12 PM EDT and will close on Wednesday November 7 at 12 PM. Swimmers will be notified of their slot by December 1 at which time a 25% non-refundable deposit of $750 is required. 20 Bridges Selection Criteria: Entries are no longer ranked by their timestamp, so swimmers should take their time to make a strong application. Instead, we will be putting an emphasis on swimmer resume. Criteria will include: What can I prepare in advance for the application form? * Emergency contact name & relationship: Like our Facebook page and check our website for updates from time to time. The 20 Bridges around Manhattan Island include: Hudson River (date built/length): Harlem River (date built/length): East River (date built/length):Schedule – 20 Bridges-1. Saturday, June 1 [Sunday, June 2]
Schedule – 20 Bridges-2. Saturday, July 13 [Sunday, July 14]
Schedule – 20 Bridges-3. Saturday, August 17 [Sunday, August 18]
Schedule – 20 Bridges-4. Saturday, August 31 [Sunday, Sept. 1]
20 Bridges Entrants
20 Bridges Payment Page
20 Bridges Payment Page (Scholarship)
Scholarships will be offered to swimmers aged 25 and under and their entry fee is $2000. If swimmers provide their own kayaker, kayak and other gear they can reduce the fee by $100.
* Withdrawal after April 1: swimmer will loose their deposit of $750.
* Withdrawal on event day: Swimmer will loose entire fee.
* The organization you are raising funds for must be a registered charity or not-for-profit organization.
* This organization can not represent a religious or political cause.
* All proceeds must go to the charity you are fundraising for. You can not fund your swim through your fundraising efforts.
November 7 20 Bridges registration closes at 12 PM EDT
December 1 Date assignments will be announced.
December 15 Deposits are due. Registrants may lose their swim slot if they are late with their payment and we have a wait list for that date.
April 1 Final payment balance is due. Crew registration must be completed by this time.
* Emergency contact phone number:
* Medical conditions
* List your marathon swimming experience over the past three years.
* List any other marathon swimming experience.
* List any other athletic activities you would like us to consider in your application.
* List your pace for one hour of swimming hard in a pool.
* List the distance you swim per week during peak marathon training.
* Water temperatures on June 1 will be as low as 60 ̊F. To be considered for this date list your cold water experience.
* Include a one to three paragraph biography about yourself including your marathon swimming experiences.
* Include a photo of yourself that we have permission to use on our website and social media platforms.
* Provide your feeding plan for a marathon swim.
* Name of charity you are fundraising for.
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