Sanctioned by: American Swimming Association #OW12-0505

Who: Adults 18 & older. Youth 12 - 14. High School Students grades 9-12.

What: A 2000 meter open water race and pledge swim. The only downhill swimming race in Texas.

Where: Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, Texas. From Red Bud Isle to the Texas Rowing Center dock.

When: Saturday, May 5, 2012. Check-in begins 9:00am. Briefing 9:45am. Race Starts 10:30am.

Why: For fun, health & fitness, to promote clean water & water conservation, to promote open water swimming, and to raise money to fight Prostate Cancer through research, support & awareness.

Divisions:
Masters: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+
Youth: 12-14
Wetsuit
High School

Age determination: A swimmer’s age as of May 5, 2012 will determine the swimmer’s age group.

Eligibility: Open to adult swimmers 18 and older, Youth 12-14, and anyone enrolled in high school, grades 9-12. Ages 15-17 enter high school division. Home-schooled students contact race director.

Safety: Safety is our prime consideration. While there is not a qualifying standard for this event, you should have previously completed a mile swim in 45 minutes or faster. You should be healthy and in reasonably fit swimming shape. The Money Box Cap 2k is not the time to test your open water swimming skills. If you have any doubts about your ability to complete the swim in a reasonable amount of time, you should not participate. There will be a 1-hour time limit for the swim.

Rules: 2012 ASA Open Water rules and regulations will govern this event. No drafting. No fins, snorkels, heart monitors, wrist watches, or any other artificial aids permitted.

Suit Rule: A swimmer may wear only one suit. Swim suits shall not cover a man's body higher than the top of the pelvic bone or the belly button and shall not cover any part of the body below the top of the knee. Swim suits shall not cover a woman's body outside the shoulder-joints or above the shoulder-line and shall not cover the any part of the body below mid-thigh. The material of suits may consist only of cotton, lycra, nylon, polyester, and spandex. Any swimmer wishing to compete in a suit constructed of other materials must apply to ASA for permission in writing. If you have any questions about the suit rule please contact: Dr. Keith Bell, Race Director at 512-327-2260.

Awards: Distinctive awards to top finishers in each division. Overall winner’s name engraved on The Money Box Cap 2k Perpetual Trophy. Awards will not be given for wetsuit divisions.

The Money Box Cap 2k provides participants: Distinctive awards for division winners, the opportunity to swim in Lady Bird Lake, a t-shirt, a swim cap, live music entertainment & lunch from local vendors, lifeguards, emergency support, insurance, participant packet, priority purchase on additional race shirts, and more.

Picnic: Please join us for the after-race picnic held at Eiler's Park, just next to Deep Eddy Pool. Take the hike & bike path west for a few minute warm-down walk and you'll reach the park where local musical talent, swimming friends, and good food from Maudie's TexMex and Cedars Mediterranean Mezza awaits you.

T-Shirts: Participant T-shirt included with on-time entries. Please designate your t-shirt size. Additional t-shirts may be pre-ordered on the entry form. Late entrants are not guaranteed a t-shirt.

Cap 2k Cruise for friends, family, coaches and fans: The Money Box Cap 2k Cruise provides a unique glimpse of the race. Your friends, family, coaches, and fans can view the race up close and see an incredible variety of flora and fauna from Town Lake while on the Capital Cruises doubledecker boat. Prepay is $15, $8 for ages 4-11. Space is limited, register early.

To Purchase Cruise Tickets or Guest Picnic Lunch tickets: You may purchase (if not already pre-paid with your entry) Capital Crusise boat ride tickets or Cap 2k Picnic Lunch tickets online here.

Entry fees & deadlines: Entry fee is determined by the date of online entry or receipt (not postmark) of paper entry form. Please make sure you mail your entry in time to be recieved by the appropriate date. Incomplete entries may be returned and are subject to late fees.

All fees are non-refundable. Late registrants are not guaranteed a t-shirt or mug. Ask us about team discounts for 15 or more.

Register a team: ASA team registration is free. Please note (ASA) team membership does not affect High School, Collegiate, USA Swimming or USMS team representation. Forms may be downloaded from "Membership" link at: www.AmericanSwimmingAssociation.com and may be mailed separately or with entry form. Team Name will not show up in results if there is no team registration on file.

Swim for pledges — make a difference: Our goal is to raise at least $20,000 for Prostate Cancer research, awareness & support. We urge you to swim for pledges. Please help us spread the word by getting your friends and family involved. Did you know 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer? More men will be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer than women will be with Breast Cancer.

See our FUNDRAISING SITE for more information

Benefiting Charities: The Prostate Cancer Foundation (for research) and Us TOO (for support & awareness).

Pledge Information: We hope that you take advantage of the online system, but you have the option of downloading a Pledge Sheet from the Charity info page online at www.Cap 2k.com and collecting pledge checks directly. Pledge checks should be made out to: tba. In the memo please note: "Cap 2k " and your (or swimmer's) name. If collecting pledges (vs. website) please bring pledge money to race organizers at Packet Pickup —or— deliver to race organizers (by mail or hand delivery) by May 1, 2012. Do not send cash through the mail.

Pledge money delivery address:

The Money Box Cap 2k Pledge Swim
3101 Mistyglen Circle
Austin, TX 78746

Please do not bring pledge money to race site.

Contributions: You may direct those who wish to make online contributions in support of your swim to our online donation page via the "FUNDRAISING SITE."

Volunteer Info: To volunteer please see the "volunteer" link or call us at 327-1280.

Water Temperature: 69-72 degrees anticipated. While this is an average temperature range for open-water swimming (and within a good temperature range for an open water race), if you are not used to water this cold, it is highly recommended that you prepare for the water conditions with regular swims in similar or colder water. (Barton Springs is usually approximately 68-70 degrees. Deep Eddy is usually 68-72 degrees.)

Race Director: Dr. Keith Bell • 512-327-2260 • info@Cap 2k.com

Entry Deadlines:	Race Fee:	ASA Member Race Fee:
On-time entries received on or before Tuesday 4/17/12	$99	$84
Late entries received Wednesday 4/18 through Wednesday 4/25	$115	$99
If available, entries received Thursday 4/26 through Race Day 5/5	$130	$115