Competition
Competition Name
2023 Fall Classic at the IU Natatorium
Meet Dates
Sun, 11/19/2023
- Sun, 11/19/2023
Description
The HEAT SHEETS and TIMELINE are now posted.
UPDATED START TIME (as of 11/2/2023): The warmups originally scheduled to start at 7 am will now start at 8 am! The competition will begin at 9 am!
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 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. Times from this competition will be eligible for USMS records, USMS Top Ten, World Aquatics Masters Top Ten, and World Aquatics Masters World records consideration.
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 World Aquatics Masters-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.
AGE GROUPS: The swimmer's age is determined as of December 31st, 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).
EVENT DEADLINES: Online entries must be received by Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, at 11:59 PM EST.
EVENT SEEDING: All heats will be seeded slowest to fastest.
RELAYS: Relay lineups can be turned in at the control table by 8:30 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 during competition will be available in a separate pool.
SCORING & AWARDS: There will be no scoring or awards.
RESULTS: Final results will be posted on the Indy Aquatic Masters website by Tuesday, November 21st.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE (UPDATED 11/2/23!):
8:00am Warm-Up Starts
8:30am Designated Sprint Lanes Open
8:50am Warm-Up Ends
9:00am Competition Begins
1:00pm Competition Ends
ORDER OF EVENTS:
400 IM
100 Free
200 Medley Relay
50 Fly
200 Breast
50 Back
100 Fly
50 Breast
200 IM
200 Free
100 Back
50 Free
200 Fly
200 Free Relay
100 IM
100 Breast
200 Back
400 Free
QUESTIONS: For questions or additional information, please contact Michelle C. Harter at info@indyaquaticmasters.com.
EVENT WEBSITE:
MEET DIRECTORS: Mel Goldstein - goldsteinmel@sbcglobal.net / Michelle Harter - info@indyaquaticmasters.com
UPDATED START TIME (as of 11/2/2023): The warmups originally scheduled to start at 7 am will now start at 8 am! The competition will begin at 9 am!
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 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. Times from this competition will be eligible for USMS records, USMS Top Ten, World Aquatics Masters Top Ten, and World Aquatics Masters World records consideration.
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 World Aquatics Masters-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.
AGE GROUPS: The swimmer's age is determined as of December 31st, 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).
EVENT DEADLINES: Online entries must be received by Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, at 11:59 PM EST.
EVENT SEEDING: All heats will be seeded slowest to fastest.
RELAYS: Relay lineups can be turned in at the control table by 8:30 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 during competition will be available in a separate pool.
SCORING & AWARDS: There will be no scoring or awards.
RESULTS: Final results will be posted on the Indy Aquatic Masters website by Tuesday, November 21st.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE (UPDATED 11/2/23!):
8:00am Warm-Up Starts
8:30am Designated Sprint Lanes Open
8:50am Warm-Up Ends
9:00am Competition Begins
1:00pm Competition Ends
ORDER OF EVENTS:
400 IM
100 Free
200 Medley Relay
50 Fly
200 Breast
50 Back
100 Fly
50 Breast
200 IM
200 Free
100 Back
50 Free
200 Fly
200 Free Relay
100 IM
100 Breast
200 Back
400 Free
QUESTIONS: For questions or additional information, please contact Michelle C. Harter at info@indyaquaticmasters.com.
EVENT WEBSITE:
MEET DIRECTORS: Mel Goldstein - goldsteinmel@sbcglobal.net / Michelle Harter - info@indyaquaticmasters.com
Pool
IU Natatorium
Street
901 W. New York St.
City, State, ZIP
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Map URL
Course Description
25 Meters /
Indoor
Date Entry Due
Wed, 11/15/2023
Deck Entries
No