7:30 - 8:15 AM: Word of Welcome
PARC PLAGE LAKE TREMBLANT
THE TRAVERSÉE VILLAGE
Located on the chapel grounds at the base of Tremblant resort, the Traversée Village is sure to plunge everyone into a lively atmosphere! With entertainment and exhibitor stands, it is a meet-up place for athletes, their family, friends, fans and spectators. Come plunge into the action!
Swim Camp – Day 1
8:15 - 8:45 AM: Supervised warm-up for swimmers
PARC PLAGE LAKE TREMBLANT
9:00 - 10:30 AM: First swim with specialized training and exercises
PARC PLAGE LAKE TREMBLANT
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Video capsule taken for each swimmer in an allocated circuit
PARC PLAGE LAKE TREMBLANT
12:30 - 1:10 PM: Lunch
PARC PLAGE LAKE TREMBLANT
1:15 - 1:45 PM: Dry-land training: top 10 muscle strengthening exercises for swimmers
PARC PLAGE LAKE TREMBLANT
3:00 - 3:45 PM: Review and video analysis
PARC PLAGE LAKE TREMBLANT
4:30 PM: Presentation on nutrition for endurance athletes with Antoine Jolicoeur Desroches (français)
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Day 2 on August 4
Swim camp – Day 2
7:15 - 7:30 AM: Opening remarks
PARC PLAGE LAKE TREMBLANT
7:30 - 8:30 AM: Short free swim to work on technique (coaches present)
PARC PLAGE LAKE TREMBLANT
9:00 - 10:00 AM: Dry-land training: Muscle strengthening exercises
PARC PLAGE LAKE TREMBLANT
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Lunch
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1:30 - 3:00 PM: Specific endurance training by group (sprint distance, endurance or long distance)
PARC PLAGE LAKE TREMBLANT
4:00 PM: Motivational presentation by Normand Piché
Au-delà de l’impossible : la traversée des 5 continents à la nage ! (français)
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1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. – Registration for swimmers participating in the 1 km Desjardins – 3 km – 5 km and the 12 km Individual and Team events
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1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. – Kayak unloading for washing and identification.
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7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. – Mandatory pre-race briefing: 1 km Desjardins – 3 km – 5 km
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6:30 a.m. - 8:00 pm. – Morning bag deposit
PARC PLAGE
7:00 a.m. –Opening of the Start Site for warm-up
BEACH & TENNIS CLUB
7:30 a.m.– Official start of the 5 km
BEACH & TENNIS CLUB
8:00 a.m. – Official start of the 1km Desjardins
BEACH & TENNIS CLUB
8:30 a.m. – Official start of the 3 km
BEACH & TENNIS CLUB
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm. – Arrival of swimmers
PARC PLAGE
10:00 - Medal presentation by representatives of the Caisse Desjardins for the 1km Desjardins
THE TRAVERSÉE VILLAGE
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Distribution of lunch boxes
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10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. – Kayak unloading for washing and identification
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10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Registration for swimmers participating in the 12 km Individual and 12k Team events
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11:00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. - Medal ceremony for the 5km and 3km
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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. – Speeches by dignitaries and presentation
- Address: Chantale Jeannotte, Deputy for Labelle and Celebration of the anniversary of Sylvie Fréchette’s victory at the Olympic Games.
- Presentation: “Nutrition and Accessibility of Bodies of Water” with athletes Antoine Jolicoeur-Desroches and Pierre Lavoie.
THE TRAVERSÉE VILLAGE3:00 p.m. - 4:00 pm. – Obligatory meeting of athletes: 12 km Individual and Team
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5:00 a.m.: Assembly of swimmers and kayakers at the Village de la Traversée
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6:15 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.: Transportation of swimmers by boat to Baie des ours
The 60 swimmers for the 12km Individual, persons with an access voucher (bracelet given at check-in) will board the Croissière Mont-Tremblant boat, which will take them, in two shuttles, to the boarding site: le Quai Municipal.
NOTE: There are still a few places left on the Croissière Mont-Tremblant boat. Price: $25. Monies raised will be donated to the Mont-Tremblant Swim Club.
To register:
12km individual without wetsuit
QUAI FÉDÉRAL
6:15 a.m.: Transportation by shuttle of the other swimmers, 12 km Individual and Team plus the kayakers to the Baie des Ours (Start area)
LA TRAVERSÉE VILLAGE
7:30 a.m.: Bag drop at Baie des Ours –the boat leaves at 7:30 a.m. sharp (no exceptions)
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8:00 a.m. : Official start of the individual 12 km event
BAIE DES OURS
8:15 a.m.: Official start of the 12km Team event
BAIE DES OURS
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Arrival of swimmers
PARC PLAGE
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Distribution of lunch boxes
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11 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Loading kayaks
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1:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony, 12 km Individual
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1:15 p.m. Awards Ceremony, 12 km Team
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2:15 p.m.: Finish for both events