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Contact: Steven Munatones, Conference Coordinator

Phone: +1 (714) 305-7374

Email: headcoach@openwatersource.com

The 2011 Global Open Water Swimming Conference will be held June 17 – 19 in New York.

A global gathering of open water swimming athletes, including world champions, celebrated soloists, world-

record holders, Olympic gold medalists, coaches, administrators, officials, physicians, researchers, scientists,

documentary directors, writers and enthusiasts.

Attendees can take part in the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame induction ceremonies at theUnited Nations, attend the World Open Water Swimming Performance of the Year, World Open Water

Swimming Man of the Year and World Open Water Swimming Women of the Year award ceremonies and

observe the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim as well as be inspired by many of the world’s greatest modern-

day adventurers.

10% of fees will go to Swim Free™ (swimfree.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to health improvement

of children and adults through swimming. Swim Free's mission is to get everybody in the water, safely and

comfortably, and is expanding to support learn to swim programs in New York City.

Schedule: June 17th – Inspirational Talks and Certification Program

June 18th – Technical Sessions and the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim

June 19th – Awards Brunch at the United Nations

To register, http://www.openwatersource.com/2011-global-open-water-swimming-conference.html

Host Hotel: Club Quarters Wall Street with a special conference price of US$146.Club Quarters Wall Street Hotel

52 William Street in the Financial District

New York, NY 10005

Telephone: 212-269-6400

Discount Code: ISM617

Fee: US$249 (includes all activities, award ceremonies and materials), or

US$135 for the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies and World

Open Water Swimming Awards Brunch at the United Nations

US$75 for Days One and Two only

US$50 for Day One or Day Two

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 Day One, Friday June 17th at Columbia University (Dodge Athletic Center)

10:30 am Networking and Registration

Unveiling of the Fran Crippen Memorial Quilt

11:30 am Swimming Across The North Pole by Lewis Gordon Pugh

12:30 pm Networking and lunch break

1:30 pm The Day The English Channel World Record Was Set by Dr. Penny Dean

Tides, Currents, Wind and Waves by Captain Tim JohnsonOpen Water Swimming Coaching Certification Program by Steven Munatones*

2:30 pm Swimming Down The Amazon River by Martin Strel

The World's Most Challenging Channel by Anne Marie Ward

3:30 pm Extreme Swimming In Patagonia by Ram Barkai

The Olympic 10K Marathon Swim by Sid Cassidy

7:00 pm Networking no-host bar at PJ Clarks on the Hudson

* The Open Water Swimming Coaching Certification Program will offer the following content:

Session 1: The Marine Environment and History of Open Water SwimmingSession 2: The Pyramid of Open Water Swimming Success

Session 3: Introducing Young Children, Teenagers and Newcomers to the Open Water

Session 4: Fine-tuning Stroke Efficiency, Pacing and Positioning in the Open Water

Session 5: Equipment Used in Open Water Swimming - from Local Races to the Olympics

Session 6: Officiating and Logistics in Open Water Swimming

Session 7: Refueling and Hydration in Open Water Swimming

Session 8: The Psychology and Physiology of Open Water Swimming

Session 9: Marathon Swimming, Channel Swimming and Solo Swims

Session 10: Safety In Open Water Swimming

Day Two, Saturday, June 18th at Columbia University (Dodge Athletic Center)

9:30 am Start of the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim (South Cove)

11:00 am The Champion Mindset by Shelley Taylor-Smith

11:00 am Open Water Swimming Officials Certification Program by Steven Munatones

12:00 pm Swimming At The Top In the Pool and Open Water by John Kinsella

12:00 pm Keeping Sports Clean by Annette Salmeen, Ph.D.

1:00 pm Networking and lunch break

2:00 pm International Ice Swimming Association by Ram Barkai

2:00 pm Open Water Swimming Race Directors Program by Steven Munatones

2:00 pm  Avoiding Hypothermia and Hyperthermia by Dr. Jim Miller3:00 pm Medical Considerations and Concerns by Dr. Jim Miller

3:00 pm Swimming Down The Mighty Rivers Of The World by Martin Strel

3:00 pm Women vs. Men In The Open Water by Shelley Taylor-Smith

4:30 pm Finish of first swimmers of the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim

7:00 pm Manhattan Island Marathon Swim celebration dinner (separate fee)

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 Day Three, Sunday, June 19th at the United Nations Building (Delegate Room)

9:00 am International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame annual meeting

9:30 am Networking at the Delegate Room in the United Nations Building with race directors,

International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame honorees and the World Open Water Swimming

Award winners and channel swimmers

11:00 am Brunch

International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame celebration and awards12:30 pm World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year, 2010 World Open Water Swimming Woman of 

the Year and 2010 World Open Water Swimming Performance of the Year awards

1:30 pm Closure

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