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International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame – Recording A Marathon Swim

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Application Process

Click here to see an example of the letter to perspective swimmers interested inrecording their swim. The document will explain the basic concepts of theprogram and procedures to be followed.

Procedures

1. The application is completely filled out by the swimmer and submitted tothe International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame.

2. The application is reviewed by an International Marathon Swimming Hall

of Fame representative. If there are any questions or need for clarificationor additional information, an email is sent to the swimmer.3. After the application is reviewed and accepted, the swimmer will be sent a

draft copy of a Record of Swim Certificate (click here) to verify spellingand other facts concerning the swim.

4. Upon approval by the swimmer, the Final Certificate is printed onInternational Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame letterhead, placed in anInternational Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Certificate folder andmailed to the swimmer per the swimmer’s instructions.

5. The completed Application Form and other verifying information (clickhere) is attached to a copy of the Final Certificate and placed in the

Recording a Swim file at the International Swimming Hall of Famearchives in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.A.

Attachment # 1. Application to Record a SwimAttachment # 2. Sample Completed Application to Record a SwimAttachment # 3. Application for Recording a Marathon Swim





ATTACHMENT # 1 – APPLICATION TO RECORD A SWIM

INTERNATIONAL MARATHON SWIMMING HALL OF FAMEAT THE

INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING HALL OF FAMEONE HALL OF FAME DRIVEFT. LAUDERDALE FL 33316

15 September 2008

Dear _______________

Below is some information on the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fameprogram for recording open water swims not under the jurisdiction of anotherorganization or group. We have attached an application for recording an openwater swim with the International Swimming Hall of Fame.

Shelley Taylor Smith in her book, Dangerous When Wet, mentioned that her

swim in a shark cage which she broke Des Renford’s time was not for thepurpose of complying with the rules, but merely to do it.

There are several organizations (e.g., Channel Swimming Association, CatalinaChannel Swimming Federation, NYC Swim and FINA-affiliated NationalSwimming Federations) that claim jurisdiction, establish rules and providerecognition to the successful swimmer. But there are also many swims notgoverned by any organization, group or specific rules, as was the case withShelley’s aforementioned swim and Susie Maroney’s swim from Cuba to theUnited States. Quite often, swimmers in these events do not strictly adhere to therules promulgated by organized groups.

The purists may deem the use of wetsuits, shark cages and other items providingfor warmth and buoyancy, inappropriate. To the best of our knowledge, no recordhas been kept of swims with these types of equipment, and the InternationalMarathon Swimming Hall of Fame has no historical data on any of these swims.They need and should be recorded and recognized by the International MarathonSwimming Hall of Fame.





We are also interested in and will record pool swims such as 25-, 50- and 100-

kilometer swims or distances covered within a set time period (e.g., 6, 12, 24hours or longer. Additionally, there have been more swimmers attempting stagedswims, where swimmers swim a distance over a period of days in increments.The individual swim times are added together to provide a time (or distance) ofall the swims that make up the swims.

The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame has established a system forrecording all swims not under the jurisdiction of another body. It is neither ourintention nor desire to establish any rules or regulations – but merely to recordimportant and possibly historical information relating to the details of a particularswim as reported by the swimmer, their escort and other witnesses. Swimmers

are asked to compare their swims to the attached paraphrased rules establishedby the Channel Swimming Association and record the differences on theApplication for Recording A Marathon Swim where they differ from the ChannelSwimming Association rules. These differences have no bearing on the recordingof the swim. The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame’s interest is todocument the conditions in which the swim was accomplished. The applicationmay be made after the swim.

The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame will not record a swim withinthe jurisdiction of a sanctioning body (e.g., a person who swims aroundManhattan Island in a shark cage). NYC Swim may or may not recognize the

swim, but the swim is within their jurisdiction and the International MarathonSwimming Hall of Fame will not record the effort or issue a certificate unlessspecifically requested to do so by the appropriate jurisdictional governing body.

The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame will record the swim for theGuinness Book of World Records upon request of the swimmer, but it will notissue any certificate if the swim is under another jurisdiction.

The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame is also interested inrecording information on swimmers who fall short of their goals. This informationwill be extremely helpful in future years to determine if a swim has ever been

attempted before and as a goal for future swimmers.

Swimmers may use another form other than the one provided here in theirapplication for recording a swim. Custom applications are accepted, but includeas many details as possible in the request. Also if there is not sufficient space tofully explain your swim, please feel free to use additional paper as necessary.

For further information, please contact:





Dale Petranech, Honorary Secretary

INTERNATIONAL MARATHON SWIMMING HALL OF FAME23 Pine AvenueHammonton, NJ 08037U.S.A.Telephone: +1-609-561-1878email: [email protected]

OR

International Swimming Hall of FameOne Hall of Fame Drive

Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316U.S.A.Telephone: 1-954-462-6536email: [email protected]

Sincerely

Dale Petranech

mailto:[email protected]






APPLICATION FOR RECORDING A MARATHON SWIMINTERNATIONAL MARATHON SWIMMING HALL OF FAME

AT THEINTERNATIONAL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME

ONE HALL OF FAME DRIVEFT. LAUDERDALE FL 33316

TO: Dale Petranech, SecretaryInternational Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame

23 Pine AvenueHammonton, NJ 08037U.S.A.Email: DPETRANECH @AOL.COMTelephone 1-609-561-1878

I would like to register and record my swim with the International Swimming Hallof Fame.

Date of Application Date(s) of Swim

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Name Date of Birth Sex

Home Address

Nationality Telephone FAX

E Mail _____ Height ____Weight before swim ___after

SWIM INFORMATION ON BODY OF WATER

Name of body of water

From: _________________ To Distance _ KMs/Miles(Land Mass, Cities, Countries etc)

Water Temperature___________ Start Time__________ Finish Time





Total Time

Describe water and other factors affecting swim (e.g., did you swim with oragainst currents and tides? What was the speed of water? Was it calm orrough? Was the wind with/against? Was an escort craft used? Where thereother factors that assisted or hindered the swim?)

Describe feeding during swim. (e.g., What is taken for nourishment orhydration? How often? What as the length of feeding break?)

Please answer following questions:

1. Did swimmer wear a wetsuit? Yes ( ) No ( )2. Did swimmer wear a neoprene headgear? Yes ( ) No ( )3. Did swimmer use hand paddles, fins or other items to increase propulsion?Yes ( ) No ( )4. Did you use grease? Lanolin, Vaseline® or other skin lubrication on the entirebody or just arm pits, neck and groin? Yes ( ) No ( )Explain in detail all yes answers:

Please use additional sheets if necessary

5. Did swimmer use a shark cage? Yes ( ) No ( ). If yes describe cageincluding the dimensions and method of propulsion. Was protective mesh for

jellyfish used?






Please include any other information and explain any other deviations fromthe standard English Channel rules that will help document and explain theuniqueness of your swim.


IF THE SWIM IS A RELAY, PLEASE LIST OF THE MEMBERS OF THE TEAMIN THE ORDER USED DURING THE SWIM:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

If more space needed please attach an additional sheet with desired

information. Add photographs or website information as available.



INTERNATIONAL MARATHON SWIMMING HALL OF FAME – Content

ORGANIZATION > Recording A Swim


Please provide contact information of the following:Position Name Contact Information (Phone/email)

Swimmer

Coach/Trainer/Escort

Escort Craft Captain

Support Crew Member

Witness

IF A SWIM ISA SOLO OR RELAY STAGE (INCREMENTAL) SWIM PLEASE

COMPLETE THE SUPLLEMENTAL INFORMATION ATTACHMENT.

NOTE: This form is not attached, if needed please request it.

I affirm that the statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge.

I request that a certificate indicating the swim has been recorded in the InternationalSwimming Hall of Fame Archives be sent to me ( ) or not be sent ( ).

Swimmer’s Signature Date






ATTACHMENT # 2 SAMPLE COMPLETED APPLICATION TO RECORD A SWIM

INTERNATIONAL MARATHON SWIMMING HALL OF FAME

AT THEINTERNATIONAL SWIMMING HALL OF FAMEONE HALL OF FAME DRIVEFT. LAUDERDALE FL 33316

TO: Dale Petranech, SecretaryInternational Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame23 Pine AvenueHammonton, NJ 08037Email: DPETRANECH @AOL.COM

Telephone: 1-609-561-1878

I would like to register and record my swim with the International Swimming Hall ofFame.

Date of Application: September 11th 2009. Date(s) of Swim August 5th 2006.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Name: Tanya Smith Date of Birth January 25, 1993 Sex F

Home Address: 1234, Portage des Roches, Laterrière, Québec, Canada G7N 1Z6

Nationality Canadian Telephone: 123-456-7894 FAX 418-345-6789

Email: [email protected] Height 5’3” Weight before: 145 lbs after: Not recorded

SWIM INFORMATION ON BODY OF WATER

Name of body of water Lac St-Jean, Original crossing 26km

From: Vauvert (Québec) To Roberval (Québec) Distance 26 KM

Water Temperature 68-70°F Start Time 8:00 am Finish Time 6:25pm Total Time: 10:24:24

Describe water and other factors affecting swim First 5 hours strong wind against, then it diminished to finally be very calm in thelast hour.








Describe feeding during swim.Every 20 minutes, Gatorade or water with orange juice, and every hour Power Gel.

Please answer following questions:

1. Did swimmer wear a wet suit? Yes ( ) No X 2. Did swimmer wear a neoprene headgear? Yes ( ) No X 3. Did swimmer use hand paddles, fins or other items to increase propulsion? Yes ( )No X 4. Did you use grease? Lanolin, Vaseline or other, entire body or just arm pits/groin?Yes ( ) No X Explain in detail all yes answers:

Not even vasoline under the arms.


5. Did swimmer use a shark cage? Yes ( ) No X. If yes describe cage including thedimensions and method of propulsion. Was protective mesh for jellyfish used?


Please include any other information and explain any other deviations from theEnglish Channel rules that will help document and explain the uniqueness of yourswim.

Tanya became the youngest swimmer ever at the age of 13 to swim Lac St-Jean.


Please provide contact information of the following:

Position COACH Name Gilles Potvin

Contact Information (Phone) 418-678-1234 email [email protected]

Swimmer Tanya Smith

Coach/Trainer/Escort: Gilles Potvin, coach and escort boat No. 1

Escort Craft Captain: Martin & Sonya, Escort boat No. 2

Support Crew Member: Dany Smith, MD.

Witness: Robert Cossette in the escort boat with Gilles Potvin. Robert Cossette &Gilles Potvin are members of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame.

Print and sign






I affirm that the statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge.

I request that a certificate indicating the swim has been recorded in the International

Swimming Hall of Fame Archives be sent to me X or not be sent ( ).

September 11th 2009.Swimmer’s Signature Date






ATTACHMENT #3 SAMPLE COPY OF CERTIFICATE

THE INTERNATIONAL MARATHON SWIMMINGHALL OF FAME

HAS DULY PLACED INTO THE ORGANIZATION’S ARCHIVES

THE RECORD OF THE SWIM

OF ROBERT L. MCCORMACK

AT 67 YEARS OF AGE OLDEST FINISHER OF

THE 100 YEAR OLD BOSTON LIGHTHOUSE SWIMFROMBOSTON LIGHTHOUSE ISLAND –BOSTON HARBOR

TO“L” STREET BATHHOUSE SOUTH BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS

6 August 2005A DISTANCE OF EIGHT MILESIN THE TOTAL ELAPSED TIME

OF5 HOURS 29 MINUTES

DALE PETRANECH, HONORARY SECRETARY DATEINTERNATIONAL MARATHON SWIMMING HALL OF FAME

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