Registration

PLEASE REVIEW THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE REGISTERING.

Before June 1, registration for the 10k, 6k, and 3K events costs $150. After that, registration cost goes up.

Registration closes for 10k, 6k and 3k events when event capacity is reached, or on August 1, whichever occurs first.

The 1K costs $75. Registration for the 1k is open until capacity is reached, or the night before the event, whichever occurs first.

The event is open to Adults and USA Swimming age group registered swimmers (8 and older). Swimmers may enter as Male and Female Solo Swimmers. If you do not identify with either category, you may choose to have your time listed separately. Our registration platform has only male and female categories – after registering, email race organizers at CYL57north at gmail so we can note your request.

QUALIFYING FOR CHANGE YOUR LATITUDE

Swimmers who did NOT participate in Change Your Latitude in one of the proceeding two swims need to qualify for the event by providing proof; swimmers must submit evidence (for example – a letter signed by a certified lifeguard or a USMS/USA Swimming certified swim coach or results from another event) of a continuous one (1) hour swim in water at or below 60 degrees Fahrenheit OR have a 2000m/2200y swim time of less than 40 mins.

Swimmers requesting exceptions to the wetsuit requirement must submit the following: proven experience with swimming distance, similar to the event participant enters, in cold water (below 60 degrees) without a wetsuit.

Wetsuit waiver requests must be submitted to the Race Director/Organizers at least (14) fourteen days prior to the event.

All swimmers must agree to a liability waiver when registering and also must submit a completed medical questionnaire within a reasonable amount of time after registering. The medical questionnaire will be sent via email after registration is completed. Failure to submit a completed medical questionnaire within a reasonable amount of time will result in the swimmer’s removal from the event and forfeiting of the registration fee (don’t make us chase you down for the medical questionnaire).

All swimmers must attend the MANDATORY pre-race meeting held the evening before the race. Failure to attend will result in the swimmer not being allowed to
participate.

REGISTERING GUESTS

All registration fees include a portion towards the pre-event dinner and the post-event picnic and awards ceremony for the participant. If a swimmer wishes to bring a guest to the pre-event dinner, we ask that they indicate their plan to do so via the registration process (in the merchandise section) or via email at least 7 days in advance of the dinner. This helps us plan. Guests are requested to make a minimum $20 donation to the Baranof Barracuda Swim Club.

REFUND POLICY

Full refunds will be granted 45 days prior to race day (minus a $15 processing fee), a 50% refund will be granted thru 10 days prior. No refunds will be granted thereafter. However, if the event is cancelled by race organizers due to weather, commercial fishing in the course, or for any other reason, then registered participants will be refunded 75% of their entry fee -or have the option to carry their registration over to the next year.

MEDIA RELEASE AND CONSENT

By registering for and/or participating in Change Your Latitude event(s), you grant Baranof Barracudas Swim Club and its affiliates the perpetual, worldwide right to use your name, likeness, image, voice, and/or appearance in any photographs, video recordings, digital images, or other media captured during the event. Such materials may be used for promotional, marketing, publicity, and informational purposes, including but not limited to event announcements, social media, websites, and future event materials, without further compensation or approval.

Participation in any aspect of the event constitutes your consent to this release. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, it is your responsibility to notify event staff in writing prior to participation.