Competition
Meet Director: Katy James- katyjamesswims@gmail.com
(480) 897-6411
Sanction: Sanctioned by AZLMSC for USMS Inc., Sanction number 481-0009
Facility: Competition will be held at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center at Arizona State University, located at College and 6th Street in Tempe. The facility is an outdoor 50-meter, 8-lane pool operated at 80 F with non-turbulent lane lines and electronic timing. The course will be 25 meters with a bulkhead. There will be separate lanes available for warm-up and loosen-down during the meet.
Eligibility: Open to all registered Masters Swimmers holding a valid 2011 USMS Card. For further information on registration, contact the AZLMSC Registrar, Katy James at katyjamesswims@gmail.com. Swimmers will be required to show proof of registration the day of the meet.
Rules: 2011 USMS rules apply. All events are timed finals. There is a limit of four (4) individual events per day plus relays. Age is determined based on the age of the competitor on December 31st, 2011.
Entries & Fees: Entries must be received by October 11, 2011. Late entries will not be accepted. There is a $40.00 fee for the meet IF YOU ENTER ONLINE. Please go to SunDevilMasters.com for instructions on how to enter. Swimmers are encouraged to enter online. This covers all events that a swimmer wishes to enter (no more than 4 per day). Swimmers may still choose to mail their entry for a fee of $45.00. Please use the new Arizona Consolidated entry card for this method. Fill it out completely (both front and back) and be sure to enter seed times for all the events that you wish to swim. You must also send a copy of your USMS registration card. There will be no deck entries. Make checks out to Sun Devil Masters Swimming. Mail your entry card, check and photocopy of your USMS Card to:
Katy James
723 East Diamond Street
Tempe, AZ 85283
Questions? Email Katy at katyjamesswims@gmail.com or call at (480) 897-6411. If you need an Arizona Consolidated entry card, go to www.azlmsc.org and look under forms.
Seeding: All events will be pre-seeded (Women & Men together) slowest to fastest.
Long Distance Events: Due to time constraints, events 800 meters and above will be limited to a maximum of 16 swimmers. This will be done on a first come first serve basis. If you register after the event is closed, we will attempt to notify you in advance. Swimmers must checki n ½ hour before the start of the event and bring their own human lap counter. Positive check-in is required 30 minutes before the start of the meet each day for both the 800 and 1500 meter free.
Scoring: Top eight places within each age group and sex will score points: 9-7-6-5-4-3-2-1.
Awards: Individual high point awards will be given for the meet.
Results: During the meet, results will be posted. At the conclusion of the meet, results will be posted online at www.azlmsc.org and at www.sundevilmasters.com.
Relays: Relay entries will be due to the meet director as follows:
Saturday’s Relays: 200 Free Relays due by the end of 400 free heats, Event 5.
Social: Following the Saturday session, swimmers are invited to a social event to be announced. Directions will be available at the meet.