Safety

Swim Defiance mandatory safety meeting will be held at __________ the day of the race.

Lifeguards and safety boats will monitor the entire course. All participants MUST attend the safety meeting. Body marking required on hands. Competitors must wear color-coded race caps, safety buoy, and race chip during the entire race. The host will provide the color-coded race caps and race chips. There is a $__________ charge for all lost chips.

Swim safety buoys are MANDATORY for this race.

SaferSwimmer Buoy Information

If you do not have a SaferSwimmer or equivalant buoy, here are a couple options for purchasing one:

• Purchase at registration, they will be available for pickup race day morning at the registration table
• Northwest Tri and Bike Shop
  15423 SE 272nd Street, Suite 107
  Kent, WA 98042
  * Mention you are registered for the Swim Defiance for special pricing
• Search online for a LARGE 'SaferSwimmer' buoy

• SwimOutlet.com sells Safer Swimmer Buoys. Check out our recommended items for Swim Defiance swimmers.

  

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