Competition

Competition Name
2014 Inland NW Masters Championships
Meet Dates
Sat, 4/5/2014 - Sun, 4/6/2014
Description
DATE/TIMES:
Saturday, April 5, 2014 warm-up starts at 11:30am, meet starts at 12:30pm, event #3 will not begin before 1:30pm.
Sunday, April 6 warm-up starts at 8:30am, meet starts at 9:15am, event #19 will not begin before 10:15am.

FACILITY: University of Idaho Swim Center (1040 Rayburn St., Moscow, ID) is an indoor pool with eight 25-yard competition lanes and a separate four-lane pool for warmup/-down. Locker rooms adjacent to pool. Snacks/drinks for swimmers and volunteers provided.  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.

SPONSOR: Moscow Chinooks of the Hydropower Masters Swim Club. Sanctioned by the Inland NW Masters Swimming Committee for USMS, Inc. #354-S004.

ELIGIBILITY: All currently registered Masters swimmers.  Entry must include 2014 membership number. Copy of membership card or proof of registration outside USMS is required.

RULES: All current USMS rules will apply. Certified stroke and turn judges will be present. Consult the current USMS Rulebook (www.usms.org/rules) for complete swimming rules. NO DIVING DURING WARM-UP EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED SPRINT LANES.

DEADLINES & FEES: $40 fee by postmark deadline of March 29th. Online registrations charged to a credit card will be accepted until 11:59pm PDT, Tuesday, April 1st. The charge on your card will be from "ClubAssistant.com Events" for this meet.

RELAYS: Submit relay cards to the clerk of course during each day’s warm-ups for deck seeding. Individuals must be signed up with the club/workout group they represent to have their relay points count for that club/workout group.
*The entries for Women’s Relays and Men’s Relays may be swum in combined heats.

CONDUCT OF THE MEET: Short course yards events will be seeded slowest to fastest. Participants may swim no more than six individual events with no more than five events in one day, plus four relay events. Participation in the 1000 and 1650 yd freestyle events will be limited to the first 16 entrants in each.

AWARDS: Ribbons for 1st-3rd place will be available.

DIRECTIONS:
1a. From ID Hwy 95 come into Moscow & head west on Sixth St. toward the Univ of Idaho campus. 1b. From Pullman on WA270/ID8 turn right at 2nd signal onto Perimeter Rd. then left onto Sixth St.
2. Turn south on Rayburn St. and continue to parking lot #39 opposite the Kibbie Dome east side. Enter Memorial Gym and follow signs to the Swim Center. Additional parking on Rayburn St. Obey all parking signs.

ACCOMMODATIONS: H.O.S.T. (House Our Swimmers Tonight): Moscow Chinooks are happy to house you (and your family) for the night. Nearby hotels are the Idaho Inn, Palouse Inn, Super 8 Moscow and the Best Western University Inn. UI Mom's Weekend has made lodging in Moscow and Pullman tight so please Contact the Meet Director to match you up with a Chinook HOST.

QUESTIONS: Contact Meet Director Matthew Edde at (360) 624-8557 before 9pm PT or email mcm@galacticnorth.net.

SATURDAY EVENING SOCIAL: Will be held at 5:30pm at the 1912 Center Arts Room, 412 E. Third St. in Moscow.  Cost for catered dinner is $15 per person and includes white meat/vegetarian choice, beverages and dessert. Advanced purchase is necessary to give the caterer an accurate headcount  Guests are invited! The IWMSC annual membership meeting & awards will follow dinner.

LMSC AWARDS: The Inland NW Masters Swimming Committee recognizes Most Dedicated and Most Inspirational swimmers and volunteers each year. Send your nominations to Margaret Hair (IWFitness@usms.org) so we can recognize those who make a difference in and out of the pool.

AGE GROUPS (Determined by your age as of 4/6/2014): 18-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94 95+

RELAY AGE GROUPS: 18+, 25+, 35+, 45+, 55+, 65+, 75+, 85+, 95+. The age of the youngest relay team member shall determine the age group.

Maximum of 6 Individual Events (up to 5 max in one day)
Pool
University of Idaho Swim Center
Street
1040 S. Rayburn Dr
City, State, ZIP
Moscow, ID 83843
Map
Course Description
25 Yards / Indoor
Date Entry Due
Tue, 4/1/2014
Deck Entries
No