2021 Sweet Summer Invitational at the Riviera Club

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Registration Schedule

This competition is limited to the first 60 entrants.

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LOCATION:  The Riviera Club, 5640 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

FACILITY:  The Riviera Club pool is a 10-lane, 50 meter outdoor pool recently renovated. Six lanes will be used for competition. Four outside lanes will be available for warm-up and cool-down during the competition. The competition pool depth ranges from four feet to five feet. There is deck seating for 300 competitors. The Dolphin Wireless Colorado timing system will be used. Times from this competition will be eligible for USMS records and Top Ten consideration, but not for world records. Because this venue is outdoors, it is subject to inclement weather. In the event of inclement weather, the meet officials and directors will determine the appropriate action which many include cancellation or a delay. No refunds will be issued.

POOL: The length of the competition course without a bulkhead is in compliance and on file with USMS in accordance with articles 105.1.7 and 107.2.1.

RULES:  Current 2021 U.S. Masters Swimming rules will govern the conduct of this met.

ELIGIBILITY:  The meet is open to anyone 18 and older. All entrants must be registered with U.S. Masters Swimming or a member of a FINA-recognized National governing body. Each swimmer is eligible to swim a maximum of five (5) individual events. 

REGISTRATION:  Online registration through Club Assistant only.  NO PAPER ENTRIES. NO DECK ENTRIES. For assistance completing the online registration process, please contact Michelle C. Harter at info@indyaquaticmasters.com. Credit card processing by ClubAssistant.com Events.

AGE GROUPS:  The swimmer's age is determined as of December 31st, 2021. Age categories are 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc.

ENTRY FEES:   Online entry is a $50 flat fee (maximum of 5 individual events). There will be no relays. Credit card processing by ClubAssistant.com Events.

EVENT DEADLINES:   Online entries must be received by Tuesday, July 27th at 11:59 PM EDT.  

EVENT SEEDING:   All heats will be seeded slowest to fastest.  

SWAG AND PRIZES: All entries include a towel and a sweet treat. A raffle will be conducted during the event as well for a few scrumptious gifts.

CHECK-IN AND COVID-RELATED SAFETY POLICIES:
ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN

• Swimmers are not to arrive before 7:40 am.
• Check-in is mandatory for all swimmers, volunteers, officials, and staff attending the meet. You must check in before entering the water for warm-up. Check-in will be located near the timing platform/announcer’s stand on the north side of the pool. Maintain at least six feet or more while waiting in line to check-in.
• All swimmers, volunteers, and officials need to complete and submit a USMS COVID-19 Attendee Screening Form and a Facility COVID-19 Liability Release Form at check-in. Please take your temperature a few hours prior to arrival and note on the form. No one will be permitted to enter the facility without meeting the screening criteria as indicated.
• Sanitizer and masks will be available on deck to use as needed. Please sanitize your hands often.

SOCIAL DISTANCING/MASKS/VACCINATIONS
COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged but not required to participate in this event. We will continue to practice COVID-19 safety measures outlined below:

• Only six swimmers per lane are permitted for warm up/cool down. Swimmers must maintain 5 yards apart during warmup/cool down in the pool. Lanes 1-10 will be available for pre-competition warm-up. Lanes 1,2, 9, and 10 will be available for warm-up/cool down during competition.
• No more than six swimmers will be competing in a heat. Lanes 3,4,5, 6, 7, and 8 will be used for competition.
• Masks are optional for those who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Swimmers, volunteers, and officials who are not fully vaccinated for COVID-19 must wear a mask at all times unless behind the block preparing for their race or in the water swimming. Fully vaccinated means it has been at least two weeks since the second dose of the two-dose series was received for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, or two weeks after the single dose was received for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. It is suggested that swimmers bring a Ziploc bag marked with your name to place the mask inside and behind the block while competing. Extra Ziploc bags and masks will be available at the check-in table.
• All timers, officials, swimmers, and volunteers must maintain at least six feet distance at all times while in the facility.
• Swimmers may use the locker-rooms for changing/showering/toilet usage. Lockers may not be used for storing belongings. Swimmers must place belongings at least six feet apart on deck.
• Swimmers must sit on deck at least six feet apart.
• No spectators are permitted.
• No cheering or congregating in groups on deck at any time.
• No cheering or congregating in the pool during warmup/cool down.
• Swimmers must exit the pool after his/her race as quickly as possible and maintain at least six feet distance from timers and the next competitor preparing for his/her heat.

WARM-UP PROCEDURES: Swimmers must enter the pool feet first in a cautious and controlled manner. No diving or backstroke starts will be allowed, except in designated sprint lanes. One or two lanes shall be designated as one-way sprint lanes during the pre-meet warm-up sessions in the competition pool only. Any swimmer who acts in an unsporting or unsafe manner within the swimming venue may be considered for appropriate action or penalty by the referee (Rule 102.15.3). Pull-buoys, kick boards, fins and hand paddles are not allowed in competition or warm-up pools.

RESULTS:  Will be posted on both the Indy Aquatic Masters website and the GRIN website. Times from this competition will be eligible for USMS records and Top Ten consideration, but not for world records.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE:
        8:00am         Warm-Up Starts
        8:30am        Designated Sprint Lanes Open
        8:50am         Warm-Up Ends
        9:00am         Competition Begins
       
ORDER OF EVENTS:  
Warm-Ups at 8:00 am
Meet Starts at 9:00 am

200 IM
100 Free
50 Fly
200 Breast
50 Back
100 Fly
50 Breast
200 Free
100 Back
50 Free
200 Fly
100 Breast
200 Back

QUESTIONS:   For questions or additional information, please contact Michelle C. Harter at info@indyaquaticmasters.com.

EVENT WEBSITE:  Online Registration

MEET DIRECTORS: Mel Goldstein - goldsteinmel@sbcglobal.net  / Michelle Harter -  info@indyaquaticmasters.com

 

Note: If paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from "Indy Aquatic Masters Inc.."