State Epic Swim

Lake Taupo 14 - 15 January

Results from todays State Epic Swim are now online. Click on the results tab and select State Epic Swim for 2012.

The State Epic Swim will once again be taking place on the shores of Lake Taupo in 2012. Don't miss out on this exciting open water event that caters for all ability levels.

There will be the opportunity to come and swim with New Zealands best pool and open water swimmers. Swimmers in the State New Zealand Open Water Championships are pushing for the opportunity to compete at the London Olympics.

Merchandise and Blue Seventy Special!

The full range of merchandise is now available for the State Epic Swim here. These items can be purchased from the Swimmerbro online store, while you complete your online entry or from the Swimmerbro team that will be onsite for all your swimwear needs in Taupo.

Need a wetsuit and are looking at swimming in the State Epic Swim? Well do we have a deal for you. Receive an entry to a State Epic Swim event of your choice and a Blue Seventy 2010-11 Helix full wetsuit for $550. The whole package has a recommended retail value of $905. Great savings and a great opportunity to get a new suit in preparation for New Zealand Ironman or any other open water events you have on your calendar.

There is only 4 of these packages available, so get in quick. For more information or to claim this offer contact Kent at Swimming New Zealand via email at epicswim@swimmingnz.org.nz or on 021 278 0432. Packages will be sold on a first in first served basis. Don't miss out on this fantastic deal! These wetsuits are sold out!

Why Should I Swim In The Epic?

There are numerous reasons for participating in the State Epic Swim including:

• The opportunity to swim alongside the best pool, and open water swimmers in New Zealand
• Perfect training opportunity on the same course as the Ironman
• Idyllic setting for a great weekend away with a dip in the lake
• A well organised fun event
• A festival atmosphere with music, entertainment for the all the family and food and drink

 Entries.

Online Entries are now open. Online entry payment can be made by Credit Card or Debit Card. Online entries will close at midnight on Thursday 12th of January.

Late entries can be made at registration on Friday the 13 January at the Taupo Yacht Club between 5pm and 8pm or at race day registration on Saturday 14 January from 7am until 1pm. Cash, cheque and electronic payments will be accepted.

Masters Classic.

In 2012 the New Zealand Masters Open Water Championships will be staged in the south Island. There will however be a 2.5km Masters Classic race swum on Sunday the 15 January in the same format as the Masters Open Water Championships for anyone interested. You do not need to be a registered Masters Swimming to participate in the 2.5km Master Classic.

Wetsuits.

Wetsuits can be worn in all Epic events. Swimming New Zealand would like to thank the Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board for providing access to Lake Taupo. Please help us protect the future of Lake Taupo from Didymo and other pest. Wetsuits can very easily carry the Didymo diease and other pests picked up from other water ways around the world. Lake Taupo is currently Didymo free and with your support it can stay this way for many more years. With the support of the Department of Conservation all athletes must have their wetsuits dipped prior to registration.

To hire a wetsuit please contact Jared Jamison from Swimmerbro at jared@swimmerbro.co.nz. He will be on site at the Epic Swim with wetsuits and other products. Please dont leave it to the day, be sure to contact him ahead of time.

The New Zealand Open Water Championships are being run under FINA Rules so wetsuits are not permitted in these races.

Revive & Restore Massage.

Once again in 2012 Revive and Restore Massage will be onsite to provide massages to competitors prior to and following races. The charge is $1 per minute. Massages can also be received at the Revive and Restory clinic on the Friday preceeding the Epic Swims. To make a reservations call Paulette on 07 377 0069.