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Registration Schedule

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2009 15 Minute Postal Swim 

SPONSOR:  AZ LMSC

SANCTION:  Sanctioned by the Arizona LMSC for USMS, Inc., Sanction Number 489-0004.

COURSE:  Short Course Yards pool.

OBJECTIVE:  To swim as far as possible in fifteen (15) minutes.  The total number of yards swum rounded down to the nearest five yards determines the order of finish.  If two or more swimmers complete the same distance, a tie will be declared.

DATE:  Anytime between October 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009

RULES:  USMS Rules govern this event. Drafting, flotation, and propulsive devices (pull buoys, fins, paddles, wet suits, etc.) are not permitted. No more than two swimmers may share a lane, with each swimming on one side of the lane during the entire race (i.e. no circle swimming). An adult acting as a starter/head timer/referee shall be present at all times during the swim. Each swimmer must have a verifier to count laps, record cumulative splits and time the event with a stopwatch or electronic timing device. Cumulative split times must be recorded to the nearest second and tenth (or hundredth) of a second. Distances are to be rounded down to the nearest completed five yard increment (i.e., round 1064 yards to 1060).  A split sheet must be kept for each swimmer and times entered into the online form digitally signed by the verifier. One person may serve as a counter for no more than two swimmers per heat. No adjustment may be made for swims completed at altitude.

ELIGIBILITY:  Open to all registered Masters Swimmers holding a valid 2009 USMS Card.

CONDUCT OF EVENT:  All times must be recorded to the 1/100th of a second. Times not reporting tenths or hundredths will have 9's inserted for the missing digits.  The event must be swum between October 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009.

AGE GROUPS:  18-24,25-29, ... , 95-99, 100+. The swimmer’s age on the day he or she actually completes his/her swim will determine his or her age group.

AWARDS:  1-3 place medals for individuals in each age division. Awards, results, and T-shirts will be sent/posted in mid January 2010.

ENTRY FEE:  $8.00(US). All fees nonrefundable.

Note: If paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from "AZLMSC."