Competition

Warm-up: 9:00 AM
Meet starts at 10:00 AM
Sanctioned by PNA for USMS Inc. # 0368-S003

LOCATION: Juanita Aquatics Center, @ Juanita HS, 10601 NE 132nd St. Kirkland, WA 98034

FACILITY: 25 yard pool, 6 lanes, separate warm-up area. Temp 82°F  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.

TIMING SYSTEM:  The primary timing system will be automatic timing (Colorado Timing System). Times may be submitted for USMS records and USMS Top 10 consideration.

MEET DIRECTOR: Linda Chapman, chapman_family@comcast.net, 425-890-3751

MEET REFEREE: Dick Chapman, dick_chapman@comcast.net

CONCESSIONS: None.  Bring your own snacks

RULES: Current USMS rules will govern the meet.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all USMS and FINA 2018 registered swimmers, 18 and above as of February 18, 2018.  Foreign-registered swimmers must provide proof of current registration with their country's governing body.

ENTRIES: Swimmers may enter up to 5 individual events and 4 relays.

Individual Entries and Relay Only swimmers: 
      Online Entry Deadline:  Sunday, February 11, 11:59pm
      Paper Entry Deadline:  Postmarked by Thursday, February 8.
Relay Entries:
      Online relay entry available Monday, February 12, 9:00 AM to Wednesday, February 14, 11:59 PM) (Three days)
      Relay entry also available at meet.

DECK ENTRIES: Deck entries only in OPEN LANES and available only to swimmers already entered in the meet, and who have entered fewer than 5 individual events. See Clerk of Course at meet. $3/event

SEEDING: All events slow to fast, age group and sexes mixed. Pre-seeding except for 400 IM and 500 Free

CHECK-IN: Positive check-in required for 400 IM by 9:20am and for the 500 Free by the conclusion of event #16. Swimmers missing the check-in deadline may be scratched from the event.

SPLIT REQUESTS: Split requests for an initial distance within a longer race must be made, in writing, before the event for backstroke and relay leadoffs OR before the conclusion of the meet for non-backstroke.  See the Clerk of Course.

RELAYS: Deck-enter relays at the meet at no charge. Mixed relays require two men and two women. Mark your relay entry card carefully to ensure correct intent and results.

AWARDS: PNA Medals available for purchase at meet - $2

ENTRY FEES: $16.00 PLUS $3 per individual event (optional for seniors and needs-based swimmers). Entry fees include WA State sales tax. No charge for relays.

ONLINE ENTRIES: Club Assistant online meet entry preferred. Online meet entries are paid by credit card to "ClubAssistant.com Events."  500 Free limited to 36 entrants

PAPER ENTRIES: Use the PNA Generic Entry Form available on the PNA Website or in the WetSet. Make checks payable to Wave Aquatics and mail to: Linda Chapman, 17532 NE 142nd St., Redmond WA 98052

DIRECTIONS: From I-405 take the NE 124th St exit and head WEST. Turn RIGHT at 116th Ave NE. Turn LEFT on NE 132nd St. Pool is at Juanita HS. Turn LEFT on Juanita HS Dr. Pool is located next to field house.

ENTRY QUESTIONS: Linda Chapman, contact info above

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