As you already know, the Olango Challenge is just a couple of days away. And we’re as excited as you are! To have a safe and fun-filled event, here are some reminders for the event:
Hydrate well starting a day before the swim. Hydration is one of the key elements to be swimmingly fine in the water.
Rest well so you’re ready to go by the time of the swim.
Don’t forget your swim gear and sunscreen – important implements to conquer and befriend sunny Cebu.
The Olango Challenge is part of the Kadaugan sa Mactan, and festivities will abound. Part of this is a street party on the same day as The Challenge and one side of the road (M.L. Quezon Highway) from the old bridge to the new bridge in Lapu-Lapu City will be closed off starting Friday afternoon. Be sure to adjust your travel time accordingly.
For those riding bus, please be there before 630am on Saturday. The bus will be leaving at exactly 630am from Cebu City Sports Center, across St. Vincent Hospital.
Registration and check-in tables are open by 8am on Saturday morning at Tambuli East. Please come in early. We are expecting 100 swimmers to come in at that time. Attached is a map to the resort.
Orientation starts at 9am. Since this is an open water swim and safety is of primary importance, any swimmer unable to attend the orientation will not be allowed to swim.
As you may know, this swim is also a charity event that raises funds for the people of Olango Island. Invite your friends and family to pledge money for your swim. Not only are they helping, it’s also an added motivation for you.
As a swimmer in the event, one family member/supporter per swimmer can enter without paying the entrance fee (use of facilities and buffet lunch not included) at Tambuli East provided that you submit their name to us through olangochallenge@gmail.com or call Riva at PBSP at (032) 2325270 and leave their name with us. Security guards in Tambuli will be strict in implementing this. Names have to be submitted by 12nn, 29 April 2011. Additional supporters will be paying PhP 500.00 in Tambuli (Inclusive of entrance, use of facilities and buffet lunch. Same ticket will be sold by PBSP at PhP 475 for 29 April 2011 only).
See you all on Saturday!
