Friday Practice Swim

tdicus

I'll be in Texas next week supporting a friend who's doing the IM.  I would like to get in my swim workout during the open swim time on Friday.  Does anyone know how tightly controlled the access is, such as needing a participant wrist band in order to enter the water?

astokes30

Todd, I think I read somewhere is is for athletes only and you must wear your chip during the swim. More or less grants you access. It was like this in Vegas...very tightly controlled due to the location, logistics and # of people.
I would look for a local pool and swim there.

Thanks for cheering us on!

Gonzalo Canteros Paz

This is from the 2014 IMTX athlete guide:

IRONMAN Practice Swim
The IRONMAN practice swim will be held on
Friday, May 16 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. at Lake
Woodlands. ONLY registered athletes in
the race will be allowed to participate in the
practice swim. Athletes MUST have completed
the Athlete Check-In process on Wednesday or
Thursday in order to participate. Athletes must
wear their athlete wristband and must use the
timing chip provided at check-in. Athletes will
NOT be allowed to participate in the practice
swim if they do not have their wristband and
timing chip. There will be no extra timing chips
or wristbands at the practice swim. If athletes
wish to swim prior to Friday’s 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
practice swim, they can do so at Michael D
Holland Aquatics Center located at
14360 FM1488 Magnolia, TX, 77354.
Available swim time during race week is 7 p.m. -
8:30 p.m. The cost is $2 per session.

Sean Sullivan

It seemed pretty tight last year from what I remember.  It's fairly unpleasant water, too...unless you are from the great midwest and usually do your tri swim in murky inland lake water.... 

You might be able to jump in away from the boat ramp at the end of the park I doubt they will come running after you but I dunno....just saying.