2023 Winterfest at the IU Natatorium

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Registration Schedule

This competition is limited to the first 110 entrants.

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Update 2-2-23 Meet Start Time Changed! Due to the amount of entries, we are moving warm-ups earlier to 7 am. Competition will begin at 8:00 am. The meet is expected to end at 1 pm.

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 yards using eight 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.

RULES:  Current 2023 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 7:00 am – 1:00 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 February 19th, 2023. Age categories are 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc.

ENTRY FEES:   Online entry is a $40 flat fee (maximum of 5 individual events and two relays).

EVENT DEADLINES:   Online entries must be received by Wednesday, February 15th, at 11:59 PM EST. 

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

RELAYS: Relay lineups can be turned in at the control table by 7:30 am the day of the meet. Swimmers may only swim once in each of the following relays: 200 Free and 200 Medley. For example, a woman may not swim in the Mixed 200 Medley Relay and the Women's 200 Medley Relay.

SOCIAL DISTANCING/MASKS/VACCINATIONS:
COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged but not required to participate in this event. Masks are optional and social distancing is encouraged for all attendees.

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 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 before and during competition will be available in North pool. 

SCORING & AWARDS:  There will be no awards.

RESULTS:  Final results will be posted on the Indy Aquatic Masters website by Tuesday, February 21st.

UPDATED COMPETITION SCHEDULE:
     
      7:00am      Warm-Up Starts
      7:30am      Designated Sprint Lanes Open
      7:50am      Warm-Up Ends
      8:00am      Competition Begins
      1:00pm      Competition Ends
     
ORDER OF EVENTS:  

400 IM
100 Free
200 Medley Relay
25 Breast
50 Fly
200 Breast
50 Back
100 Fly
25 Free
50 Breast
200 IM
200 Free
25 Fly
100 Back
50 Free
200 Fly
200 Free Relay
25 Back
100 IM
100 Breast
200 Back
500 Free

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=15617

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.."