Lake Swimmer Information  ​

Women Swimmin' is a non-competitive, community swim that depends on the cooperation and good will of all involved for its success. The impact of your swim will be felt by our patients and their families throughout the year. The funds you raise directly support our ability to provide expert, compassionate, and excellent care that our patients and families need. These donations also underwrite the Nina K. Miller Hospice Residence, bereavement services, and community education.

Swim Day Schedule and info is here. 

As a Lake Swimmer for Women Swimmin' for Hospicare, you agree to:

• Pay a non-refundable $25 registration fee. 
• Raise at least $300 ($325 minus the registration fee) for Hospicare by Friday, August 11, a day before the lake swim. You will have a personal fundraising page and will be able to easily gather donations from your friends and family in support of Hospicare, no matter where they live!
• There is a confirmation date of July 12, 2023, at which point we will check in with any swimmers who have not reached their fundraising minimum to confirm that they still plan to participate and have the tools and information they need to be successful in reaching their fundraising goals.
• Swim and follow the rules outlined by Hospicare and the Women Swimmin' for Hospicare Committee, including, but not limited to, not entering the water unless specifically directed to do so, staying within the designated swim course, and maintaining all safety and COVID regulations while on the bus and at the Ithaca Yacht Club.
• Swim across the lake under your own power.
• Stay home if you feel sick or have a cough, a fever, or are having difficulty breathing on the day of the swim.
• Let us know if you realize at any point that you won't be able to participate in the swim.  Perhaps you'd want to Go the Distance instead, or just fundraise! Whatever you choose to do, your personal fundraising page will remain active so your friends and family can still donate in your honor to support Hospicare.

Packet Pick-up

Stop by and be greeted by Hospicare staff and volunteers and receive your T-shirt and goodies, as well as incentive gifts for those raising over $600 or $1,200. All Lake Swimmers are expected to go to packet pick-up, during one of the times listed below. If you can't make it, let the Women Swimmin' staff know by emailing womenswimmin@hospicare.org. You can have a friend or swim buddy pick up your packet for you (if you've raised your fundraising minimum), or we can make arrangements if none of those options work for you.

All packet pick-ups are at Hospicare's Ithaca office at 172 E King Road, Ithaca. Participant packets are for Lake Swimmers and Going the Distance participants. Volunteers can also pick up their T-shirt and nametag at the packet pick-ups.

Hours for packet pick ups:

Your Swimmer packet will include:

• Information about your pod and what time you need to be at Cass Park to catch your bus to Bolton Point
• A 2023 T-shirt with custom artwork by world-renowned local artist Q. Cassetti.
• Incentive prizes for those that have raised more than $600 or $1,200
• PLUS! A few special surprises

Note: All donations made before Friday, August, August 11 at 5pm will be counted towards leaderboard prizes and incentive gifts.

Safety Information for Women Swimmin'

Please review the the Safety Information page and especially the WS Safety Manual for Swimmers & Paddlers to understand our event safety plans, procedures and expectations. Registered Swimmers and Wait List Swimmers will receive regular emails throughout the summer from Hospicare with important reminders about Women Swimmin' and other information.

What to Expect on Swim Day

Whether this is the first time you're swimmin' for Women Swimmin' or the 20th time, please review the information here. Some information is new this year, so all swimmers should review the information.