Swim Day Schedule

Saturday, August 9, 2025

• 6:15 a.m. - Lake swimmers begin to gather for check-in at Cass Park Rink, according to their pod assignment.
• 6:30 a.m. - TCAT shuttles start running from Cass Park Union Fields to IYC (only for spectators and volunteers).
• 7:10 a.m. - First pod of swimmers enters the water for their swim across the Lake!
• 7:30 a.m. - Breakfast opens for spectators and volunteers.
• 11:00 a.m. - Final Swimmers complete their swim and arrive at IYC.
• 11:15 a.m. - Closing ceremonies, award presentation, drawing of raffle winner
• 12:30 p.m. - Last run of shuttle buses from IYC to Cass Park

After the Swim - Party and Breakfast at Ithaca Yacht Club (IYC)

Friends and family can meet swimmers after they exit the dock. Friends and family can also have breakfast, for a suggested donation of $5. Stick around and listen to the music of The Yardvarks and enjoy the festivities. After all the swimmers and paddlers are ashore, we'll have closing ceremonies to draw the name for the stand-up paddleboard raffle, announce winners for top fundraising prizes and the total amount raised for Hospicare!

Shuttle Busses for Volunteers and Spectators

Shuttle buses going back to Cass Park leave from the top of the stairs on the parking lot side of the IYC. The shuttle will make stops at both Union Fields (where spectators and volunteers park) and Cass Park Rink. Busses run continuously from 6:30 a.m until 12:30 p.m.

Cancellations

A local meteorologist will be monitoring the weather for the area around IYC for the time period of the swim. HABs (Harmful Algae Blooms) reports will be shared on the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday before the swim with The Safety Team. A final determination to cancel/postpone the swim no later than 6:30AM on Saturday August 9, 2025.

Please monitor the Women Swimmin' Facebook page for any updates, or email womenswimmin@hospicare.org