2006 Results are posted on The Athletes Lounge website.
Get ready for next year!
Saturday September 15, 8:45 am Jump is the date and time of our 2007 Alcatraz Invitational Swim. Registration is now open via The Athletes Lounge website.
11th Annual Alcatraz Invitational Swim
Date: Saturday, September 30th, 2006
Swim from Alcatraz Island to the South End's club house at Aquatic Park for our 11th Alcatraz Invitational Swim.
Each participant will receive a swim cap, which must be worn, T-shirt, timing chip, finisher medal and personal effects bag. Every swimmer has access to the showers and sauna facilities.
Timeline (approximate):
5:15 AM Check-In begins
6:30 AM Check-In ends
7:15 AM Boat leaves the dock from Pier 39
7:45 AM Jump from abeam the east end of Alcatraz to begin swim
Donation: $110. Each entry provides a donation to our Building Renovation Fund, at the San Francisco Parks Trust. We have determined the value of the donation to be $50.
Divisions: Skins and Suits
Rules: Swim caps will be provided and must be worn. Limit is 500 swimmers. In case weather cancels the Alcatraz Swim, an alternate swim will be provided. No refunds, or credits against future swims available.
Spectators: $25, limit 100, includes ride on the boat with the swimmers and brunch after the swim. $10 Brunch only tickets available at the swim.
Awards: To the top three male and female finishers in each divison. A distinctive Finisher medal to every participant who completes the swim.
Note: Swimmers under 18 years of age may only swim the event by special arrangement with the Race Director.
Note: Please download the additional waiver form(PDF) and bring a signed copy with you to Check-In. No one will be allowed to board the boat without this signed waiver form.
Proceeds: Benefit the club's Building Renovation Fund. This year come see what your past generosity has produced with our newly renovated Cook Shack and Day Room!
Help Fight Childhood Obesity By Swimming From The Rock!
One of our swimmers Robert Friesen is using our event to solicit donations from his friends to make a donation to the American Heart Association to help fight childhood obesity. If you're looking for a worthy cause, email Robert at rfriesen@performinsight.com for a contribution form to send a tax deductible donation. Robert is active in fundraising in the Chicago area. He also runs the Legends of Rock Guitar fundraiser that auctions off a famous rock guitarists autographed instrument. This year they hope to auction off Carlos Santana's Stratocaster, which he hopes to pick up while in San Francisco at our event.