Competition

Competition Name
Snohomish Aquatics Masters Invitational Meet 2021
Meet Date
Sun, 11/7/2021 Calendar
Description
Warm-Up: 8 AM 

COMPETITION:  9 AM 

Sanctioned by PNA for USMS Inc. 361-S002

LOCATION: Snohomish Aquatic Center 516 Maple Ave, Snohomish, WA 98290; (360) 568-8030

MEET DIRECTOR: Rob Serviss -  robert.serviss@snohomishaquatic.com

MEET REFEREE: Dave Baer - dlbaer53@gmail.com
FACILITY: Competition 25 yard, 10 lanes. Temp 78-80°F. Continuous warm-up in the extra lanes not being used for competition. Electronic timing. The number of lanes used for competition will range from 6 to 8, depending on size of meet. At least one lane will be available for continuous warm-up. 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 106.2.17' - 12.5' deep.

TIMING SYSTEM: The primary timing system will be automatic timing. Times may be submitted for USMS records and USMS Top 10 consideration. One timer per lane.

CONCESSIONS: None. Bring your own food and drink. Water fountains for water bottles only.
 
RULES: Current USMS rules will govern the meet.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all 2021 USMS or foreign registered swimmers 18 and above as of 11/7/2021. Age groups based on the swimmer’s age as of 11/7/2021. Foreign registered swimmers need to provide proof of current registration with their country's masters swim body.

ENTRIES: Individual Entries and Relay-Only Swimmers
  • Swimmers may enter up to a maximum of 6 individual events. 
  • Entry time required for all events. Estimates are OK.
  • Entry Deadline: Entries must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (Pacific) Sunday, October 31, 2021.
  • Entry Fees: $16 surcharge PLUS $3 per individual event. No charge for relays. PNA swimmers who need financial assistance for entry fees may request same from the PNA Wiggin Fund.
  • Your credit card will be charged by 'ClubAssistant.com Events' for this swim meet.
  • Entry Questions: Rob Serviss - robert.serviss@snohomishaquatic.com
DECK ENTRIES: Not allowed

SEEDING: All events slow to fast, age groups and genders mixed. Pre-seeding except for 500 Free. 

CHECK-IN: Positive check-in required for the 500 Free. Check in for the 500 Free by the conclusion of event #5. Swimmers missing the check-in deadline may be scratched from the event.

RELAYS:
  • Relays may be women, men, or mixed. Mixed relays require two men and two women.
  • Relay cards due by 8:30 AM for Event #1, Mixed Medley Relay.
  • Relay cards due by end of Event #5 for Event #9,  Mixed Free Relay.
  • No charge for relays.
500 Free:
  • Swimmers in the 500 Free must provide their own TIMER. If a COUNTER is desired, the swimmer must supply a person for that job as well. TIMER and COUNTER can't be the same person. 
  • Limited to 32 entrants
COVID PROTOCOLS:
  • Swimmers, officials, and volunteers shall remain aware of social distancing on deck and in the pool.
  • Locker rooms and restrooms available for use.
  • Swimmers must wear a mask on deck except when swimming. Bring a Ziploc type bag (more available at the meet) in which to place your mask during your events. Mask goes on as soon as you are out of the pool.
  • Swimmers will exit the competition lanes toward the recreation pool and walk around the competition pool back to the stands (counterclockwise looking down at the pool).
  • Swimmers for the next heat will line up behind the blocks, next to the wall, maintaining physical distance from the timer in each lane.
  • After the swimmers in the previous heat have exited the water, swimmers in the next heat may approach the blocks and place their bagged mask and towel/shirt on the chair next to the timer.
AWARDS: Not available for purchase.

DIRECTIONS:
North I-5S, Take exit 194 for US-2 E toward Wenatchee, Continue onto US-2 E, Take the 88th St SE exit, Turn right onto 88th St SE, Continue onto 92nd St SE, take a right onto Maple Ave.
South I-5N, Take exit 194 for US-2 E toward Wenatchee, Continue onto US-2 E, Take the 88th St SE exit, Turn right onto 88th St SE, Continue onto 92nd St SE, take a right onto Maple Ave.

LODGING: Snohomish Inn, 323 2nd Street, Snohomish, WA 98290; Phone: (360) 568-2208
 
BREAKS: There is a 10 minute break after Event #5 and another after Event #13
Pool
Snohomish Aquatics Center
Street
516 Maple Ave
City, State, ZIP
Snohomish, WA 98290
Map
Course Description
25 Yards / Indoor
Date Entry Due
Tue, 11/2/2021
Deck Entries
No