Competition

Meet Information: All swimmers must check-in at the table by the pool entrance; positive check-in is required for each event. Warm-up for the 1650 Free will begin at 4 pm on Friday April 13. The 1650 Free willl start at 5 pm. There will be a maximum of 7 heats (42 swimmers) for the 1650 and also 7 heats of the 400 IM. Friday events will be mixed; the 1650 will be swum fast to slow. Warm-up for the meet on Saturday & Sunday will start at 8 AM and the first event will start at 9 AM.
     -The pool is 6 lanes with electronic timing. The primary timing system will be automatic timing (Colorado Timing System). Times will be submitted for USMS records and USMS Top 10 consideration. The diving well will be open for continuous warm-up/cool down. The length of the competition course is in compliance and on file with USMS in accordance with articles 105.1.7 and 107.2; but as a bulkhead course, is subject to length confirmation. Eligibility of times for USMS Top 10 and records will be contingent on verification of bulkhead placement.
     -There will be 15 minute breaks after event #1 (1650 Free), #8 (200 Mixed Medley Relay), #14 (500 Free), #29 (400 Mixed Medley Relay) and #36 (50 Free) when the main pool will be open for additional warm-up. Heats will be swum at the meet director's discretion.

Fees: There is a flat meet fee of $30 for all swimmers + $5 per event. Swimmers are allowed a maximum number of 7 individual events for the meet with no more than 6 events per day. 

Relays: Relays are free, unlimited and with official times. All relays will be deck-entered. Relay teams need to be submitted 1 hour prior to the start of the relay events.

Entries: Deck entries will NOT be accepted. Entries can be submitted online and will open January 1, 2018. Entry deadline is April 2, 2018, midnight. All swimmers must have a current USMS/MSC registration. One-event registrations will only be available online only; swim times for OEVT registrants will be unofficial and will not be considered for Top 10 or other USMS special awards. Relay-only registrations will also be accepted.

Awards: Awards will be given for places 1-3 in each age group in both sexes. Swim Meet Cards will be available to collect personal race results. Team/Club scoring will be available at the end of each day.

Results: Results will be posted on the Niagara District and USMS websites.

Instructions: Entries will only be accepted through the Club Assistant online entry process. Your credit card will be charged by "Club Assistant.com Events'.  All USMS and MSC registered swimmers 18 yrs. old as of 4/13/18 are eligible. Age swum is determined by age on 4/15/18. Contact the meet director, Dave Werner, via email with any questions: df.werner@gmail.com.

Directions: From Rt.17 East or West take exit 70 south to Binghamton University. Going up the main entrance drive, bear right at the traffic circle to the first brick buiilding on your right, the West Gym. Park on the West side of the building and use the door adjacent to the parking lot.

T-Shirts: Custom Championship T-shirts can be purchased with the online entry. There are 3 styles (Men's Polyester Digital Camo in Neon Orange, Women's Polyester Digital Camo V-Neck in Neon Raspberry and Unisex 100% cotton tee in Kelly Green). Shirts are available in sizes XS-2XL. T-shirts MUST be preordered and will not be available at the meet.




Meet Social: A social will be held on Saturday April 14 from 6-8 pm following the meet at the Quality Inn, Vestal Parkway. Hors d'oeuvres will be served and there will be an cash bar. Registration is on-line only with the meet registration. Cost is $5 per person or $10 per family.

Hotels: The following hotels are located close to BU and have a number of rooms blocked off with complimentary breakfast.
     -Quality Inn & Suites: 4105 Vestal Pkwy E/Vestal NY 13850.  607.729.6371  $84.95/night + tax
     -Hampton Inn & Suites: 3708 Vestal Pkwy E/Vestal NY 13850.  607.7797.5000  $109-119/night + tax
     -Comfort Suites: 3401 Vestal Pkwy E/Vestal NY 13850.  607.766.0600  $129.95/night + tax

The following hotels are also in close proximity to BU but do not have rooms blocked off:
     -Homewood Suites by Hilton: 3603 Vestal Pkwy E/Vestal NY 13850.  607.296.4800
     -Candlewood Suites: 3605 Vestal Pkwy E/Vestal NY 13850.  607.770.0007