The Skinny
Dates: 2025 Date TBD
Location: Sand Key, Clearwater, FL
The Details
In partnership with Swim for Alligator Lighthouse & Sand Key Park, Salty Sports Society will host Camp Alligator on June 23, 2024. An open water swimming training camp weekend designed to prepare swimmers and support kayakers for the upcoming Swim For Alligator Lighthouse.
Like its sister Speedo SALT Series, Camp Alligator will offer a choose-your-own-adventure style weekend with options for a single day or the entire weekend.
The weekend schedule includes a Saturday Training Camp, including swims, kayak training, lunch, and classroom sessions, with an optional swim on Sunday morning before you depart.
The feature Saturday Training Camp curriculum has been developed by a team including the reigning Swim for Alligator Lighthouse Overall Champion, multi-time award recipients, and current race staff, including the Race Director.
Registration Dates
Online registration closes at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024. No on-site registration.
Registration Includes:
Multi-session training camp hosted by Swim for Alligator Lighthouse Event Team
Welcome goody bag
Swim Cap
Lunch
Athlete Training Manual
Unlimited, Free High 5s
*Welcome Gift - as supplies last for swimmers
**You must bring a photo ID (Driver’s License) and sign an event waiver on-site when checking in.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS **Subject to Change
Saturday, June 22nd –
Breakfast on own
10:00 am Official Check-in/Registration
10:30 am Training Swim/Kayak
12:15 pm Lunch Break
1:15 pm Tips for a Successful RaceDay Classroom
3:15 pm Camp Alligator close
Dinner on own
* Depending on weather conditions, event directors may switch the training swim/kayak and classroom sessions timing
Sunday, June 23rd –
Breakfast on own
7:30 am Optional Combined Swimmer/Kayaker Training Session
10:30 am Departures
Swim Cap and Safety Buoy
You must wear a brightly colored swim cap (one will be provided to you at check-in). Additionally, each swimmer must wear a safety swim buoy for safety purposes during Camp Alligator. We will have a few extra for those who do not have one, but supplies will be limited.
Refund Policy
Event management reserves the right to cancel the event or move to a later time in the event of inclement weather, emergency, or natural disaster. In the event of cancellation, entry fees will not be refunded.