Eligibility Requirements
APPLICATION PROCESS
New for 2023, we will begin the process of registering for the Around The Island® Swim with can application process. Applications open Friday, November 25, 2022. Individual Athlete applications will remain open through March 1, 2023. Relay Team applications will remain open through April 1, 2023. No late applications will be accepted! If chosen to participate based on the eligibility requirements set by the Selection Committee, Individual Athletes and Relay Team Captains will be notified regarding next steps, including deadlines for paying the entry fee.
INDIVIDUAL ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY
In order to register, all individual applicants must have the following information submitted on or before March 1, 2023. Information must be complete as this is what is used by the Selection Committee.
- Number of years of competition swimming (HS, College, and Post Collegiate).
- List of marathon swim experience (6.2 Miles or 10KM or more) in the past 3 years and prior.
- List of non marathon open water swimming experience.
- List of other athletic activities/races.
- Marathon training plan.
- Feeding plan during marathon.
- 6 Hour swim requirement (pace, water temp, pool/open water, witness).
- 1 - 2 Paragraph biography.
- Up to 3 high resolution photos.
- Name and contact information for Coach/Athlete Representative.
- A Medical Release form from a certified physician will also be required attesting to physical condition.
RELAY TEAM PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY
In order to register, all relay applicants must have the following information submitted on or before April 1, 2023. Information must be complete as this is what is used by the Selection Committee.
- Number of years of competition swimming (HS, College, and Post Collegiate).
- List of open water swimming experience.
- List of other athletic activities/races.
- Training plan.
- 1650 yards time.
- 1 - 2 Paragraph biography.
- Up to 3 high resolution photos.
- Name and contact information for Team Captain/Coach/Athlete Representative (if applicable).
- Name and contact information of your Power Boat Captain.
- A Medical Release form from a certified physician will also be required attesting to physical condition.
"SOLITARE CUP" RELAY TEAM ELIGIBILITY
In addition to the Relay Team Participant Eligibility outlined above, all participants in a "Solitare Cup" Relay Team must be attending high school or college/university/institution of higher learning. Verification may be requested at the discretion of the Selection Committee and/or Race Director.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
This open water swim is open to all 15 & over athletes, as of the day of the race (July 30, 2023). Minimum age requirements are as follows:
- Individual Swimmer = 18 or older
- Relay Team Simmer = 15 or older
All athletes 17 or under must be accompanied by an adult through the race day check-in process.
