2023 Dr. Bill Ross Memorial Masters Swim Meet

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Registration Schedule

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Dr. Bill Ross Memorial Masters Swim Meet
   Sunday, November 19,2023  
Hosted by Metropolitan Masters Swimming at Nassau County Aquatic Center
Sanctioned by the Metropolitan LMSC for USMS, Inc. Sanction # 063-S004
FACILITY                   Ten (10) lane 25-meter pool. Swimmers will compete in ten (10) lanes; electronic timing system and alpha scoreboard display.   NO DIVING permitted during warm-up except in designated one-way sprint lane(s).
ELIGIBILITY                Open to all USMS-registered swimmers age 18 and older.  A legible copy of your current 2023 USMS registration card MUST be included with fully executed meet entry form.

SCHEDULE                 Warm-Up: 12:00 PM – 12:55 PM • Meet Starts: 1:00 PM .

ENTRY TIMES             Enter METER times for all events.  Swimmers are permitted to enter a maximum of five (5) individual events.

EVENT SEEDING       Events will be contested in heats, slowest to fastest.  All events will be pre-seeded except for the 400’s and 800, which events will be limited to first 30 to check-in.  Individual event heat sheets will be distributed prior to warm-up time.

AWARDS                     Commemorative medals will be awarded to all swimmers at check-in. Giveaways to all Metropolitan LMSC registered swimmers. Results will be posted online after the meet and on meet mobile. Results will be submitted to USMS for top ten consideration.

ENTRY FEES               Meet entry fee is $40. 10% of which will be donated to pancreatic research in Dr Bill Ross’s name.

ENTRY DEADLINE     On-line entry deadline, via Club Assistant, is midnight Eastern Time on Thursday, November 16, 2023
Alpha scoreboard display.   NO DIVING permitted during warm-up except in designated one-way sprint lane(s).
https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1356&smid=17595
ELIGIBILITY                Open to all USMS-registered swimmers age 18 and older.  A legible copy of your current 2023 USMS registration card MUST be included with fully executed meet entry form.

SCHEDULE                 Warm-Up: 12:00 PM – 12:55 PM • Meet Starts: 1:00 PM.

ENTRY TIMES             Enter METER times for all events.  Swimmers are permitted to enter a maximum of five (5) individual events.

EVENT SEEDING       Events will be contested in heats, slowest to fastest.  All events will be pre-seeded except for the 400’s and 800, which events will be limited to first 30 to check-in.  Individual event heat sheets will be distributed prior to warm-up time.
                                       
                              Relays may be swum as all Men or all Women or Mixed (two Men plus two Women).    Participants in any relay must be registered in the meet in at least one individual event.  The relays will be deck entered on race day. All relays must Mens, Womens or mixed ( two men, two women)  Swimmers planning to swim in any relay must check in by scheduled time.  Important Reminder:  As per USMS Article 102.9.1, relay teams must be composed on USMS members of the same club (i.e, Asphalt Green, RedTide, NYAC, etc) and the club must be a member of USMS, USMS/LMSC members who are unattached to a club (UC) may not swim in relays.  Please direct questions related to relay teams to the meet director in advance of the meet.

AWARDS                      Commemorative medals will be awarded to all swimmers at check-in. Giveaways to all Metropolitan LMSC registered swimmers. Results will be posted online after the meet and on meet mobile. Results will be submitted to USMS for top ten consideration.

ENTRY FEES               Meet entry fee is $40. 10% of which will be donated to pancreatic research in Dr Bill Ross’s name.
       NO DIVING permitted during warm-up except in designated one-way sprint lane(s).
ELIGIBILITY                Open to all USMS-registered swimmers age 18 and older.  A legible copy of your current 2023 USMS registration card MUST be included with fully executed meet entry form.

SCHEDULE                 Warm-Up: 12:00 PM – 12:55 PM • Meet Starts: 1:00 PM.

ENTRY TIMES             Enter METER times for all events.  Swimmers are permitted to enter a maximum of five (5) individual events.

EVENT SEEDING       Events will be contested in heats, slowest to fastest.  All events will be pre-seeded except for the 400’s and 800, which events will be limited to first 30 to check-in.  Individual event heat sheets will be distributed prior to warm-up time.

AWARDS                     Commemorative medals will be awarded to all swimmers at check-in. Giveaways to all Metropolitan LMSC registered swimmers. Results will be posted online after the meet and on meet mobile. Results will be submitted to USMS for top ten consideration.

ENTRY FEES               Meet entry fee is $40. 10% of which will be donated to pancreatic research in Dr Bill Ross’s name.
                                                                               
Paper/mailed entries must be RECEIVED (not postmarked) by 6:00PM on Saturday November 11, 2023  You are urged to mail your entry at LEAST five (5) business days before deadline and bring a COPY of your entry form with you to the meet.  No telephone, fax, electronic or late entries will be accepted.  Fill in all contact information to enable us to reach you if entry limit has been exceeded or to resolve a discrepancy.  Entry problems that cannot be resolved prior to the entry deadline will be returned.
MAIL TO                       LMSC Treasurer: 247 Adams Road Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557

QUESTIONS                Direct inquiries to Bob Kolonkowski rpk248@gmail.com
DISCLAIMER:            Upon acceptance of his/her entries, the participant waives all claims against the Metropolitan                                             LMSC, USMS Swimming Inc., their agents or representatives for any injury occurring because of the meet.              “It is understood that USMS Swimming, Inc. and Metropolitan LMSC Inc. shall be free from liabilities or claims for damages arising by reason of injuries to anyone during the conduct of the event.”
DIRECTIONS               From East & West on the North Shore: Take the Grand Center Parkway/Northern State Parkway to Meadowbrook Parkway SOUTH to Exit M3 Stewart Avenue.  Stay in LEFT exit ramp lane and then turn RIGHT at stop sign at end of exit ramp.  Turn LEFT at first traffic light heading EAST on Stewart Avenue.  At the end of Stewart Avenue, do NOT enter Eisenhower Park.  Instead, turn RIGHT driving SOUTH on Merrick Avenue.  First traffic light is Charles Lindbergh Boulevard.  At SECOND traffic light, turn LEFT into pool parking lot #1A
From East & West on the South Shore: Take the Southern State Parkway to Meadowbrook Parkway NORTH to Exit M5 Hempstead Turnpike EAST.  Immediately move over to LEFT turn lanes and turn LEFT at first traffic light.  Drive NORTH on Merrick Avenue alongside Eisenhower Park.  Pas the first parking lot and Safety Town.  At second Park entrance (Aquatic Center sign is posted at entrance), turn RIGHT at traffic light into pool parking lot. 


                                                               

                                                                Sunday, November 19, 2023 SCM Masters Meet
INDIVIDUAL EVENT ENTRY FORM

Enter METER times for all events.  You are permitted to enter a maximum of five (5) individual events.  Please
print neatly and clearly.  Fill in all contact information should we need to reach you to resolve a discrepancy.
Include a legible copy of your 2023 USMS registration card.
Warm-up: 12:00 PM    Meet Start: 1:00 PM

      Event Description                                   Entry Time                          Event                                                        Entry Time

1. Mixed 800 SC Meter Freestyle                 ___________                       

15 minute break

2. 200 SC Meter Freestyle Relay

(men/women/mixd)                                 _______________        10.   Mixed   200 SC Meter Backstroke            _______________

3. 200 SC Meter Medley Relay

(men/women/mixd)

4.   Mixed 200 SC Meter Freestyle               _______________        11.   Mixed 50 SC Meter Breaststroke              _______________

3.   Mixed 50 SC Meter Butterfly                     _______________        12.   Mixed 100 SC Meter Backstroke              _______________
4.   Mixed   200 SC Meter Breaststroke          _______________        13.   Mixed 200 SC Meter Individual Medley    _______________
5.   Mixed 50 SC Meter Backstroke                _______________        14.   Mixed   100 SC Meter Butterfly                 _______________
6.   Mixed 100 SC Meter Individual Medley    _______________        15.   Mixed 100 SC Meter Freestyle                 _______________
7.   Mixed   200 SC Meter Butterfly                 _______________        16.   Mixed 100 SC Meter Breaststroke           _______________
8.   Mixed 50 SC Meter Freestyle                   _______________        17.   Mixed 400 SC Meter Individual Medley    _______________
9.   Mixed 400 SC Meter Freestyle                 _______________       
Paper entries must be RECEIVED by 6:00PM on Saturday, November 11, 2023.  • Enclose a legible copy of your 2023 USMS registration card.
 to: LMSC Treasurer 247 Adams Road Hewlett Harbor NY 11557
LIABILITY RELEASE: “I, undersigned participant, intending to be legally bound, hereby certify that I am physically fit and have not been otherwise informed by a physician. I acknowledge that I am aware of all risks inherent in Masters Swimming (training and competition), including possible permanent disability or death, and agree to assume all of those risks. AS A CONDITION OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE MASTERS SWIMMING PROGRAM OR ANY ACTIVITIES INCIDENT THERETO, I HEARBY WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIMS FOR LOSS OR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ALL CLAIMS FOR LOSS OR DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE, OF THE FOLLOWING: UNITED STATES MASTERS SWIMMING INC., THE LOCAL MASTERS SWIMMING COMMITTEES, THE CLUB HOST FACILITIES, MEET SPONSORS, MEET COMMITTEES, OR ANY INDIVIDUALS OFFICIATING AT THE MEETS OR SUPERVISING SUCH ACTIVITIES. In addition, I agree to abide by and be governed by the rules of USMS.”


SIGNATURE________________________________________________________      DATE ________

PRINT NAME _____________________________________________________     GENDER (circle one)     M     F

DATE OF BIRTH _____/______/_____      AGE ______ (as of 12/31/2023) CLUB __________________________

DAY TEL (_______) _________-__________________   EVE TEL (_______) _________-__________________

 EMAIL ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________________

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