2019 Last Gasp of Summer Open Water Swim

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Registration Schedule

This competition is limited to the first 300 entrants.
Currently there are 73 entrants.

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Sanctioned by PNA for USMS 369-W005
Hosted by: Blue Wave Aquatics

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.

EVENTS: One Mile Wetsuit, One Mile No-Wetsuit,  Julie Montiel Fun Swim, Two Mile Wetsuit, Two Mile No-Wetsuit.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all 2019 registered Masters swimmers (USMS or FINA). The eligibility of a swimmer shall be determined by the age of the swimmer on Dec 31st of the year of competition, except for 18 year olds, who must be 18 on the day that they swim. USMS membership is available during the online registration process. Competitors not registered may sign up for a $27 USMS one day membership fee.

REGISTRATION: Online registration only, paper entries allowed day of race only. USMS membership is available during the online registration process. Online registration opens on Monday, April 15th and closes at 11:59 pm PDT on Thursday, September 12th or SOONER if race has sold out. 

ENTRY FEES:
$60 – Early entry before May 31
$70 – June 1st thru Sept 12th
$80 – Sept 14th (Day of Race)
$27 – USMS One Day Membership Fee  (see eligibility) 

ONLINE ENTRY: To register online go to https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1449&smid=11764

REFUNDS: There will be NO refunds. If the race must be cancelled due to adverse conditions, dangerous waters, or other safety decision or act of God. Online entries are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

MAXIMUM ENTRIES: 300 swimmers

TIMELINE: One and Two Mile Events (please note USA events are listed in the timeline)

8:30 am                      Registration and check-in opens
9:30 am                      MANDATORY Safety Meeting
9:40 am                      Chip check-in and warmups
10:00 am                    START USA 2 Mile
10:05 am                    START USMS 2 Mile
10:10 am                    START USA 1 Mile
10:15 am                    START USMS 1 Mile
10:20 am                    START Julie Montiel Fun Swim
11:00 am                    START USA 500 Meter when the course is cleared

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.).

RULES FOR JULIE MONTIEL FUN SWIM: Fins, snorkels, masks and safety buoys allowed. Hand paddles NOT ALLOWED. This swim is not an official USMS time swim and your times will not be eligible for submission. 

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 the fastest man and woman in each event.

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.

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.  Parking is limited at Angle Lake Park. Free parking is available at Angle Lake Light Rail Station at 19955 28th Ave South SeaTac. It is a 10 minute walk to Angle Lake Park.

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.

BRING YOUR USA SWIMMERS! More information is available at www.lastgaspofsummer.com or contact Wendy Neely at wendy@bluewave-aquatics.com.

RACE DIRECTOR: Eric Durban lastgaspofsummer@BlueWave-Aquatics.com or call 206-423-8043
REGISTRAR: Angela Turley,  Registrar@BlueWave-Aquatics.com or call 253-797-4920
LINKS:  More information available at http://www.LastGaspofSummer.com

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