Competition
Sanctioned by the Metropolitan LMSC for USMS, Inc. Sanction #063-W002
Sponsored by Town of Hempstead and Asphalt Green Masters (AGUA)
TIME: Check-in: 6:45 a.m.; Start: 8:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Town Park @ Point Lookout (site of the 2001 National One-Mile USMS National Championships)
RACE DIRECTOR: Bob Kolonkowski rpk248@netzero.com
ELIGIBILITY: Open to USMS registered swimmers 18 years & older as of July 28, 2013 who can complete the course in one (1) hour or less. Non USMS members will have to take out a one-day (OEVT) USMS registration ($20) which is provided in the event registration process. It is recommended that all swimmers register with USMS for a full year ($47).
COURSE: Point to point from West to East (high tide 12:54 p.m.)
SAFETY: Safety services provided by the Town of Hempstead Lifeguard Patrol. All participants are required to wear a swim cap (provided). A one-hour cutoff time will be enforced. No personal escorts are permitted. No wetsuits, tri-suits or other swim aids permitted. Water temperature range: 68-74 degrees Fahrenheit.
ENTRIES: All pre-race entries must be processed online. Registration CLOSES at 11:59 a.m. ET on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Only race-day entries will be paper and incur an additional fee.
FEES: Online entry fee of $40 ($55 for race-day entries). Online entries are paid by credit card to "ClubAssistant.com Events." The event proceeds will be donated to the TOH Junior Lifeguard Program and Asphalt Green Swim for the Future Scholarship Fund. No refunds will be issued.
AWARDS: T-shirts and swim caps for all swimmers, custom awards to top three male and female swimmers overall and ALL male and female swimmers in each age group: 18-24, 25-29, etc. Award ceremony and refreshments presented after the race.
RULES: 2013 United States Masters Swimming rule book. Race director and Chief Lifeguard reserve the right to cancel or modify this event due to unsafe conditions.
DIRECTIONS: Long Island Expressway or Northern State Parkway to Meadowbrook Parkway south to Loop Parkway to end. Go straight across Lido Blvd. to Town Park at Point Lookout. Free parking before 7:00 a.m.