The La Jolla Cove Swim

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  • 09.08.2024 @ 09:00 AM
  • La Jolla, California
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09 .08 .2024
starts at 09 :00 AM
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Welcome back Cove Swimmers!


Each swimmer is required to check in on the day of the event at Scripps Park/ La Jolla Cove. Check in will be open at 7:30 AM. Swimmers will receive a t-shirt, cap, timing chip ankle band, and will be assigned a number. Timing is used for all awards and official results.


Parental approval is required for swimmers younger than 18. Parents, you'll be signing an electronic waiver as you complete registration for your kid(s). Prior experience with open water swimming is strongly encouraged for all participants.


Swimmers will begin and finish all races on the beach of La Jolla Cove. The swims consist of three legs with two left turns around two buoys. Swimmers will be placed in heats based on submitted 1mile pace. The first heat will be at 9 AM


Garibaldi Groms will have 15 minutes to complete the 250M course.


1 Mile Sea Lion Swimmers will need to complete the course in under 1 hour. If a swimmer is taking longer, they may be picked up by safety personnel.


3 Mile Leopard Shark Swimmers will need to complete the course in under 2 hours. Again, if a swimmer is taking longer, they maybe picked up by safety personnel and taken to the finish area.


Registration may be closed if capacity is met. Register early to secure your spot.

250m Kids Garibaldi Swim (ages 08-12)


  • January 1st through September 2nd - $25

  • After September 2nd (Day of registration is allowed) - $60 if event has not reached capacity.


1 Mile Sea Lion Swim (Minimum age 13 - parental waiver required)
  • January 1st through July 4th - $75

  • July 5th through September 4th - $100

  • Day of registration - $150 - if event has not reached capacity.



  • 3 Mile Leopard Shark Swim (Ages 18+)

    • January 1st through July 4th - $110

    • July 5th through September 2nd - $150

    • Day of registration is allowed - $200 - if event has not reached capacity


    Combo - 1 & 3 Mile (Ages 18+)

    • January 1st through July 4th - $160

    • July 5th through September 2nd - $200

    • Day of registration - not allowed


    • PLEASE NOTE THAT ENTRIES AFTER AUGUST 2nd MAY NOT RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL We order extras, but cannot guarantee we will have enough.


    All swimmers that register by August 2nd AND complete their event will receive a La Jolla Cove Swim Finisher's Medal. $500 will be awarded to a swimmer if they finish with the best times in both the 1 & 3 Mile Swims. (regulation - no wetsuits or neoprene shirts - neoprene swim caps are acceptable)

    Fins are not allowed. Buoys are not allowed.

    There will be Gold, Silver and Bronze medals awarded for each age group, in addition to the finisher medal for all regulation swimmers (Finisher medals only for swimmers wearing wetsuits or neoprene swim suits)


    THERE ARE NO REFUNDS once you have registered for the event , even if the event has to be cancelled because of natural causes such as high surf or water pollution. If you wish to transfer your registration to another person you may do so for a transfer fee of $15 up to 30 days before the event.

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    Sub Event Cost Distance
    $75.00 1mi
    $25.00 0.5km
    $110.00 3mi
    $160.00 4mi

    WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT IN CONSIDERATION of KIWANIS CLUB OF LA JOLLA Inc. WARNING: READ CAREFULLY. THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF LEGAL RIGHTS AND DEPRIVES YOU OF THE RIGHT TO SUE KIWANIS CLUB OF LA JOLLA INC AND OTHER PARTIES. DO NOT SIGN THIS AGREEMENT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ IT IN ITS ENTIRETY. SEEK THE ADVICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF ITS EFFECT.

    The 250M, 1 mile and 3 miles swim “event(s)” (Collectively “The La Jolla Cove Swim”) are intended for experienced ocean swimmers who are prepared for a swim of 250M, 1 mile and/or 3 Miles in the open ocean, “rough water” conditions. The San Diego City Lifeguards will provide safety support, but we cannot guarantee the safety of swimmers, especially for those who are unprepared. Water Quality continues to be a concern at the La Jolla Cove and as a participant in “The La Jolla Cove Swim” you waive the right to sue Kiwanis Club of La Jolla for any matters related to water quality issues.

    PARTICIPANTS SWIM AT THEIR OWN RISK.

    DO NOT SIGN THIS AGREEMENT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ IT IN ITS ENTIRETY. SEEK THE ADVICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF ITS EFFECT. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT IN CONSIDERATION of KIWANIS CLUB OF LA JOLLA Inc.

    allowing me to participate in the "Event" or "Events"; I, for myself, and on behalf of my spouse, children, parents, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby agree to and make the following contractual representations pursuant to this Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement ("Agreement")

    I hereby represent that (i) I am in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in the Event; and (ii) I am not under the influence of alcohol or any illicit or prescription drugs which would in any way impair my ability to safely participate in the Event. I agree that it is my sole responsibility to determine whether I am sufficiently fit and healthy enough to participate in the Event.

    I understand and acknowledge the physical and mental rigors associated with the swimming event in open ocean water and other portions of such Events are inherently dangerous and represent an extreme test of a persons physical and mental limits, i.e. exposure to sea lions and other marine mammals.

    I understand that participation involves risks and dangers which include, without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis and death; loss or damage to property; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; accidents, illness, contact or collision with other participants, spectators, vehicles or other natural or manmade objects; dangers arising from adverse weather conditions; imperfect course conditions; water, road and surface hazards; equipment failure; inadequate safety measures; participants of varying skill levels; situations beyond the immediate control of the Event Organizers; and other undefined harm or damage which may not be readily foreseeable, and other presently unknown risks and dangers ("Risks"). I understand that these Risks may be caused in whole or in part by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Event, or the acts, inaction or negligence of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby expressly assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses or expenses which I incur as a result of my participation in the Event.

    I agree to be familiar with and abide by the Rules and Regulations established for the Event. I also accept sole responsibility for my own conduct and actions while participating in the Event, and the condition and adequacy of my equipment.

    I hereby Release, Waive and Covenant Not to Sue, and further agree to Indemnify, Defend and Hold Harmless the following parties: Kiwanis Club of La Jolla Inc, the Event Organizers and Promoters, Race Directors, Sponsors, Advertisers, Host Cities, Local Organizing Committees, Venues and Property Owners upon which the Event takes place, Law Enforcement Agencies and other Public Entities providing support for the Event, and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees and volunteers (Individually and Collectively, the "Released Parties" or "Event Organizers"), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorneys fees) of any kind or nature ("Liability" which may arise out of, result from, or relate to my participation in the Event, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Released Parties.

    I further agree that if, despite this Agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from any such Liability which any may be incurred as the result of such claim. I hereby warrant that I have read this Agreement carefully, understand its terms and conditions, acknowledge that I will be giving up substantial legal rights by signing it (including the rights of the minor, my spouse, children, parents, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns), acknowledge that I have signed this Agreement freely and voluntarily, without any inducement, assurance or guarantee, and intend for my signature to serve as confirmation of my complete and unconditional acceptance of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made apart from this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

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