Competition

Competition Name
2nd Annual Last Chance at Warren
Meet Date
Sat, 12/17/2016
Description
2nd Annual Last Chance at Warren
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Hosted by Warren Central High School
Sanctioned by GRIN for USMS

LOCATION
Warren Central High School
9500 East 16th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46229
Please enter through Door # 14.

MEET DIRECTORS
Mel Goldstein - goldsteinmel@sbcglobal.net /  Dean Hawks - d23hawks@yahoo.com

FACILITY
8 Lane, 25 meters (6 lanes will be used).
Separate diving well for warming up and warming down.
Competition pool depth: 4’6” to 6’.
Deck seating for competitors: 500

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.

MEET CONDUCT
Current 2016 USMS rules will govern the conduct of the meet

ELIGIBILITY
The meet is open to anyone 18 and olde. All entrants must be a member of USMS or a FINA-recognized National governing body. Each swimmer is eligible to swim a maximum of five (5) individual events, excluding relays.

AGE GROUPS
18-24; 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, . . . . (Age is as of 12/31/16.)

ENTRY FEES
$35 flat fee for all online entries. Must be received by 12/13/2016 by 11:59 P.M. EDT.
$45 flat fee for all deck entries. (Cash or check only. Checks payable to Indy Aquatic Masters.)
Each swimmer can swim a maximum of 5 individual events and 2 relays.

EVENT SEEDING
All events shall be seeded slowest to fastest. All no time (NT) entries shall be placed in the slower heats. All swimmers are responsible for reporting to the blocks at the appropriate time for their events. Heat and lane assignments for all events shall be posted on deck before the start of the competition.

RELAYS
Swimmers may only swim once in each of the following relays: 200 Free and 200 Medley. For example, a woman may not swim in Event #17 (Women's 200 Free Relay) and Event #19 (Mixed 200 Free Relay)

WARM 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 pools 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.

SCORING & AWARDS
Individual events: 11-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1.  Relays shall score double the individual event point value. There will be no awards.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE
8:00am     Warm-Up Starts
8:30am     Designated Sprint Lanes Open
8:50am     Warm-Up Ends
9:00am     Heat Sheets Posted
9:15am     Competition Begins

MEET SCHEDULE (All times are EDT)
Pool
Warren Central High School
Street
9500 East 16th Street
City, State, ZIP
Indianapolis, IN 46229
Map
Course Description
25 Meters / Indoor
Date Entry Due
Wed, 12/14/2016
Deck Entries
Yes