2021 Last Chance Masters Meet at the IU Natatorium

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Registration Schedule

This competition is limited to the first 60 entrants.
Currently there are 53 entrants.

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LOCATION:  IU Natatorium, 901 West New York Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Hourly parking is available in the Sports Garage visitors section adjacent to the Natatorium.

FACILITY:  The iconic IU Natatorium is located on the campus of IUPUI and has been a fixture in the community since 1982. The IU Natatorium has hosted hundreds of state, regional, national, and international events, including several Olympic Trials. Having just undergone an extensive renovation, the IU Natatorium is poised to be at the forefront of high-level competitive swimming for years to come. 

POOL: The pool will be set up as 25 short course meters using six lanes for competition. A short course yards pool will also be available during warmup and competition. The length of the competition course is in compliance and on file with USMS in accordance with articles 105.1.7 and 107.2.1, but as a bulkhead course, is subject to length confirmation. Eligibility of times for USMS Top 10 and Records will be contingent on verification of bulkhead placement. The Colorado electronic timing system along with a Daktronics scoreboard will be used. Times from this competition will be eligible for USMS records, USMS Top Ten, FINA Top Ten, and FINA World records consideration.

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.

SESSIONS: There will be one morning session offered from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm EST.

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.

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

ENTRY FEES:   Online entry is a $35 flat fee (maximum of 5 individual events).

EVENT DEADLINES:   Online entries must be received by Tuesday, December 7th, at 11:59 PM EST. 

EVENT SEEDING:   All heats will be seeded slowest to fastest.  All heats will have a maximum of six swimmers.

RELAYS: There will be no relays offered.

WARM-UP PROCEDURES: Swimmers must enter the pool feet first in a cautious and controlled manner. Only four swimmers per lane during pre-meet warmup and all swimmers must maintain 5 yards apart while stopped in the pool.  Swimmers must maintain at least six feet apart while on deck. 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 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. Warmup/cool down during competition will be available in two outside lanes in the competition pool. No more than six swimmers per lane are permitted in the warmup/cool down lanes and swimmers must maintain five yards apart at all times.

SCORING & AWARDS:   Individual events: 11-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1.  There will be no awards.

RESULTS:  Final results will be posted on both the Indy Aquatic Masters website by Monday, December 13th.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE:
     
      8:00am      Warm-Up Starts
      8:30am      Designated Sprint Lanes Open
      8:50am      Warm-Up Ends
      9:00am      Competition Begins
      12:00pm    Competition Ends
     
ORDER OF EVENTS:  

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
100 IM


COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY
 
COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged, but not required to attend this event. To maintain the health and safety of our swimmers, officials, volunteers, coaches, and facility staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, we be enforcing the following COVID-19 Health and Safety Policy. Failure to comply with this policy and the procedures will result in disqualification from the meet and you may be asked to leave the facility.

• Swimmers are asked to not arrive before 7:40 am.
• All swimmers, volunteers, and officials will complete a USMS COVID-19 Participant Screening Form upon arrival. No one will be permitted to enter the facility without meeting the screening criteria as indicated.
• Sanitizer will be available on deck to use as needed. Please sanitize your hands often.
• Only four swimmers per lane are permitted for warmup/cool down. Swimmers must maintain 5 yards apart during warmup/cool down.
• No more than six swimmers will be competing in a heat.
• No relays will be offered.
• Swimmers must wear masks at all times unless behind the block preparing for their race or in the water.
• All timers, officials, swimmers, and volunteers must maintain at least six feet distance at all times and wear masks while in the facility and on campus.
• Swimmers may use the locker-rooms for changing/showering/toilet usage. Lockers may be used for storing belongings. Swimmers must place belongings at least six feet apart on the bleachers on deck.
• Swimmers must sit on bleachers at least six feet apart.
• No spectators are permitted.
• No cheering or congregating 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 competitors.

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

EVENT WEBSITE: https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1526&smid=14200

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

 

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