2016 Last Gasp of Summer

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Registration Schedule

This competition is limited to the first 300 entrants.
Currently there are 98 entrants.

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Sanctioned by PNA for USMS Inc. # 366-W004
Hosted by: Blue Wave Aquatics

Come swim the 2017 USMS Open Water Nationals swim this year at the LAST GASP OF SUMMER!
This year we will be offering an Elite swim with all of the USMS Open Water National requirements to prepare for next year’s event.

LOCATION: Angle Lake Park 19408 International Blvd, Seatac, WA 98148

COURSE: The course is a rectangular course. One mile swimmers swim one lap two mile swimmers swim two laps. The lake temperature averages in the high 60’s in mid-September.

CHECK-IN: Elite Mile check-in will open at 8:00 am. 1 and 2 Mile check-in will open at 8:30 am. No late check-ins will be allowed.

TIMELINE:
TIME LIMIT: Swimmers who cannot swim 1 Mile in 30 minutes should not sign up for the ‘Elite Mile’ Swim.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all 2016 registered Masters swimmers (USMS or MSC) 18 and above as of Sept 17th, 2016. Competitors not registered may sign up for a $10 One-Event USMS registration. Non-PNA USMS registered swimmers must submit a copy of their 2016 registration card to the race registrar.

RULES: Current USMS rules will govern this event. The use of neoprene wet suits or other nonporous attire is allowed. No additional devices to help speed, pace, buoyancy, or endurance are allowed (such as webbed gloves, fins, snorkels, etc.). Elite 1 Mile Swim – no wetsuits allowed.

SAFETY: The course will be marked with large buoys. Fire Dept. power boat, kayaks and lifeguards will be located along the course.  Swimmers must wear the swim caps furnished at check-in.  A mandatory safety meeting will be held before the event start. More at:  http://www.LastGaspofSummer.com/safety.aspx

TIMING: Timing for this event will be provided by BUDU Racing.

AWARDS: Participation gift for all swimmers. 1st place award to top men and women finishers in each age group in each event (1 mile no wetsuit, 1 mile wetsuit, 2 mile no wetsuit and 2 mile wetsuit). Overall award to man and woman in each event.

ENTRY FEES:
ENTRY DEADLINE: Online registration opens on Wednesday,June 22nd and closes at 11:59 pm PDT on Thursday, September 15th or SOONER if race has sold out. Maximum 300 swimmers

ONLINE ENTRY: To register online go to https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1449&smid=8086

PAPER ENTRIES: 1 and 2 Mile Swims day of the race only. No Elite 1 Mile Swim day of race entries allowed.

RESULTS: Posted onsite after the race. Available online within a few hours on website http://www.LastGaspofSummer.com/results.aspx.

DIRECTIONS: From  I-5: Take the South 188th St exit (#152); drive west 1 mile; turn left onto International Blvd (aka Pacific Highway South); drive south .5 miles; turn left on South 195th St into the park.  Plenty of free parking.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Angle Lake is an L shaped community lake in the heart of Seatac, about 1 mile south of Seatac Airport. The park has a large beach and picnic area. Restrooms and changing areas are available. Picnic lunch will be free to all swimmers after the race. Family members and friends are welcome, donations accepted.

RACE DIRECTOR: Mike Murphy, 205-316-0234 lastgaspofsummer@bluewave-aquatics.com

REGISTRAR: Angela Turley, 253-797-4920  Registrar@BlueWave-Aquatics.com

WEBSITE: http://www.LastGaspofSummer.com

Note: If paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from ".BLUEWAVE-AQUATICS."