Competition
Competition Name
Pacific Northwest Masters LCM Summer Meet
Meet Dates
Sat, 7/1/2023
- Sat, 7/1/2023
Description
NOTE: WARM-UP WILL START AT 8:30AM. MEET START IS 9:30AM The pre-meet timeline was later than 4pm so the 30-minute earlier start described below was triggered.
LOCATION: Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, 650 SW Campus Drive, Federal Way, WA 98023, 206-296-4444
FACILITY: 50-meter championship pool set up as one-50m course, with 9-ft wide lanes and a water depth range of 9’-10.5’ Continuous warm-up available in 7-lane, 25-yd dive tank. 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 World & USMS records and USMS Top 10 will be contingent on verification of bulkhead placement.
TIMING SYSTEM: The primary timing system will be automatic timing. Times from this competition will be eligible for world record, USMS record, and Top 10 consideration.
SCHEDULE: .WARM-UP 8:30am - 9:20am. MEET START IS 9:30am.Warm-up 9:00am - 10:50am. Meet starts 10am If the pre-meet timeline shows an ending time later than 4 pm, the meet warm-up, check-in times, and start time will be 30 minutes earlier: warm-up 8:30 am-9:20 am and a meet start of 9:30 am. Swimmers will be notified via email, by 6/28 of a change in the meet start time.
MEET DIRECTOR: Sally Dillon: salswmr@comcast.net
(360) 929-5358
MEET REFEREE: Dave Baer: dlbaer53@gmail.com
CONCESSIONS: KCAC vendor, available in lobby.
RULES: Current USMS rules will govern the meet. Feet first entry during warm-up. Diving in designated sprint lanes only, when open during warm-up.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all 2023 USMS or foreign registered swimmers 18 and above as of 07/01/2023. Foreign registered swimmers must provide proof of their current registration status. Age groups based on the swimmer’s age as of 12/31/2023. 18-24, 25-29… and up in 5-yr increments.
ENTRY LIMIT: Swimmers may enter up to 5 individual events and 4 relays.
DECK ENTRIES: No deck entries except for relays.
ENTRY FEES:
ENTRY DEADLINES:
POSITIVE CHECK-IN DEADLINES:
400 Free: 9:20 am (40 minutes before meet start);
400 IM: End of event #6;
800 Free: End of event #13
For positive check-in events, swimmers must check in by the deadline in order to be seeded (but may be placed in open lanes, if available, after seeding.)
RELAYS: Age groups (sum of ages): 72- 99, 100-119, 120-159, 160-199, 200-239, 240-279, …. The aggregate age of the four relay team members determines the relay age group. Mixed relays require two men and two women. Unattached swimmers are not allowed to swim on a relay.
Relays will be deck entered at the meet. Deck entry relay entries due as follows:
ENTRY QUESTIONS: Linda Chapman: chapman_family@comcast.net
LOCATION: Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, 650 SW Campus Drive, Federal Way, WA 98023, 206-296-4444
FACILITY: 50-meter championship pool set up as one-50m course, with 9-ft wide lanes and a water depth range of 9’-10.5’ Continuous warm-up available in 7-lane, 25-yd dive tank. 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 World & USMS records and USMS Top 10 will be contingent on verification of bulkhead placement.
TIMING SYSTEM: The primary timing system will be automatic timing. Times from this competition will be eligible for world record, USMS record, and Top 10 consideration.
SCHEDULE: .WARM-UP 8:30am - 9:20am. MEET START IS 9:30am.
MEET DIRECTOR: Sally Dillon: salswmr@comcast.net
(360) 929-5358
MEET REFEREE: Dave Baer: dlbaer53@gmail.com
CONCESSIONS: KCAC vendor, available in lobby.
RULES: Current USMS rules will govern the meet. Feet first entry during warm-up. Diving in designated sprint lanes only, when open during warm-up.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all 2023 USMS or foreign registered swimmers 18 and above as of 07/01/2023. Foreign registered swimmers must provide proof of their current registration status. Age groups based on the swimmer’s age as of 12/31/2023. 18-24, 25-29… and up in 5-yr increments.
ENTRY LIMIT: Swimmers may enter up to 5 individual events and 4 relays.
DECK ENTRIES: No deck entries except for relays.
ENTRY FEES:
- Regular deadline fees: $32 meet surcharge plus $4 per individual event. Enter by June 18
- Extended deadline fees: $40 meet surcharge plus $4 per individual event. Enter by June 25
- No charge for relays.
- Relay only swimmers pay Regular or Extended meet surcharge depending on their entry date.
- PNA Swimmers who need financial assistance for entry fees may request same from the PNA Wiggin Fund.
ENTRY DEADLINES:
- Regular deadline: Sunday, June 18, 11:59 pm
- Extended deadline: Sunday, June 25, 11:59 pm
POSITIVE CHECK-IN DEADLINES:
400 Free: 9:20 am (40 minutes before meet start);
400 IM: End of event #6;
800 Free: End of event #13
For positive check-in events, swimmers must check in by the deadline in order to be seeded (but may be placed in open lanes, if available, after seeding.)
RELAYS: Age groups (sum of ages): 72- 99, 100-119, 120-159, 160-199, 200-239, 240-279, …. The aggregate age of the four relay team members determines the relay age group. Mixed relays require two men and two women. Unattached swimmers are not allowed to swim on a relay.
Relays will be deck entered at the meet. Deck entry relay entries due as follows:
- #2-#3, #8: 9:15 am (45 minutes before meet start),
- #15-#16: by the end of event #7,
- #21: by the end of event #14
ENTRY QUESTIONS: Linda Chapman: chapman_family@comcast.net
5K Virtual Swim Opportunity: Will begin immediately following the LCM meet competition. 2-hour time limit to complete the 5K distance. $25 per swimmer and each must provide their own timer/counter. Limit 16 swimmers (2/lane). All must provide proof of ENTRY for the USMS 5K Virtual Championship. Swimmers must contact Sally Dillon by 6/20 to reserve a spot.
Pool
Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center
Street
650 SW Campus Drive
City, State, ZIP
Federal Way, WA 980232
Map URL
Course Description
50 Meters /
Indoor
Date Entry Due
Mon, 6/26/2023
Deck Entries
No