Competition
Sand Point Country Club "Ides of March Open"
Outdoor Short Course Yards Masters Meet
Warm-up: 9:00 AM Meet starts at 10:00 AM
Sanctioned by PNA for USMS Inc. #364-S002
LOCATION: Sand Point Country Club, 8333 55th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
FACILITY: 25yd pool, 6 lanes, no separate warm-up area. Temp 82°F. 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 CO-DIRECTORS:
Bob Moore bob.moore@publicis-usa.com, 206-356-6875
Tom Linde pool@sandpointcc.com, 206-525-5766
MEET REFEREE: Dick Chapman, dick_chapman@comcast.net, 425-829-5250
CONCESSIONS: Hot food and beverages available!
RULES: Current USMS rules will govern the meet.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all 2014 USMS or foreign registered swimmers 18 and above as of 03/15/2014. Age groups based on the swimmer’s age as of 03/15/2014.
ENTRIES: Swimmers may enter up to 4 individual events. Entries must be postmarked by Saturday, March 1st or completed online by 11:59 PM (Pacific) Friday, March 7th. NO race day entries accepted.
SEEDING: All events slow to fast, age group and sexes mixed. Pre-seeding except for 500 free.
CHECK-IN: Positive check-in required for the 500 Free by the conclusion of event #5. Swimmers missing the check-in deadline may be scratched from the event.
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: Available for purchase at meet, plus special awards for the “heat” winners
ENTRY FEES: $13 (US or Canadian; includes LMSC surcharges) PLUS $2 per individual event (optional for seniors and needs-based swimmers). Entry fees include WA State sales tax. No charge for relays. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
DIRECTIONS: Please follow the directions listed below or call (206) 525-5766:
North on 1-5: Take Exit #171 - Lake City Way/Bothell. Stay to the right and take NE 73rd Street. Cross Roosevelt Way, go two blocks to 12th Ave NE, and turn left. At NE 75th Street, which is the first light, turn right and stay on 75th until you get to 49th Ave NE. There will be a stone fence and gate to the left. Turn left into the Club compound and follow the "Clubhouse" signs to your right.
South on 1-5: Take NE 80th Street exit. This exit splits; stay to the left and you will cross over the freeway. After you cross the freeway, stay to your right. Continue on NE 75th Street until you get to 49th Ave NE. There will be a stone fence and gate on your left. Turn left into the Club compound and follow the "Clubhouse" signs to your right.
Coming on Sand Point Way NE: Head West on NE 70th Street. Turn right onto 55th Ave NE, then left again onto NE 75th Street. There will be a stone fence and gate to the right. Turn right into the Club compound and follow the "Clubhouse" signs to your right.
PARKING: There are two lots. The lower lot provides easiest access to the pool area. The upper lot will provide overflow, if the lower lot fills up. Please enter through the marked Pool Area door and not the main entrance.
NOTE: This is an outdoor meet. Tents and bleacher seating are available, and there is space indoors as well. To be as comfortable as possible during an outdoor meet in March in Seattle, we recommend you bring parkas and something comfortable to sit in.
ENTRY QUESTIONS: Bob Moore: bob.moore@publicis-usa.com
ORDER OF EVENTS:
(Mixed unless noted)
1 Women's 200 Free Relay
2 Men's 200 Free Relay
3 200 Butterfly
4 200 Backstroke
5 50 Breaststroke
6 100 Freestyle
10 Minute Break
7 200 Mixed Free Relay
8 200 IM
9 50 Butterfly
10 100 Backstroke
11 200 Breaststroke
12 50 Freestyle
10 Minute Break
13 Women's 200 Medley Relay
14 Men's 200 Medley Relay
15 100 Butterfly
16 50 Backstroke
17 100 Breaststroke
18 200 Freestyle
10 Minute Break
19 100 IM
20 200 Mixed Medley Relay
21 500 Freestyle