2011 Last Gasp of Summer Open Water Swim – 1 & 2 Mile Events

Saturday, September 17, 2011

USMS Sanction : 361OW-05

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Saturday, Sept 17, 2011 - Angle Lake, Seatac, WA

Sponsored by Blue Wave Aquatics (BWAQ)

Sanctioned by Pacific Northwest Association of Masters Swimmers, Inc. for USMS – Sanction No. 361OW-05

EVENT: The last open water swim of the 2011 season…

Swim one or two miles in Angle Lake, located near Seatac Airport. You may wear a wetsuit or not. The lake temperature averages in the high 60’s in mid-September.

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE (Sept 17, 2011):

8:30-9:30 AM Pre-Race Check-in for both races

9:30 AM Mandatory Meeting for ALL swimmers

10:00 AM Start of 2 Mile Race

10:15 AM Start of 1 Mile Race

11:30 AM Awards

12:00 noon Picnic Lunch

LOCATION: Angle Lake Park – 19408 International Blvd, Seatac, WA 98148

Angle Lake is an L shaped community lake in the heart of Seatac, about 1 mile south of Seatac Airport. The park has a large beach and picnic area. Restrooms and changing areas are available.

RULES: Current USMS rules will govern this event. The use of neoprene wet suits or other nonporous attire is allowed, but will be scored in a separate category. Fins, pull buoys, snorkels, mp3 players are examples of things NOT allowed under USMS rules.

SAFETY: The course will be marked with large buoys. Motor boats, kayaks and lifeguards will be located along the course. Swimmers must wear the swim caps furnished at check-in. A mandatory safety meeting will be held before the event start. More at: www.LastGaspofSummer.com/safety.aspx.

AWARDS: Large logo mesh tote bag, perfect for toting all your swim gear, to all swimmers. Register by Sept 1st to guarantee a bag. 1st place award to top men and women finishers in each age group in each event (1 Mile NO Wetsuit, 1 Mile Wetsuit, 2 Mile NO Wetsuit, 2 Mile Wetsuit).

LUNCH: Picnic lunch will be free to all swimmers after the race. Family members and friends are welcome, donations accepted.

ELIGIBILITY: 18 years of age or older, as of Sept 17, 2011 and:

Currently registered with USMS, Canadian, or Foreign Masters

Additional $20 “One Event USMS Registration” fee

Non-PNA USMS registered swimmers must bring a copy of their 2011 registration card to race registrar on the day of the race.

ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY – starting June 1st

FEES:

$40.00 – Early entry before Sept 1

$50.00 – Sept 1 thru Sept 15

$60.00 – Sept 17 Day of Race registration (if space available)

$20.00 – One-Event USMS registration (see eligibility)

REGISTRATION CLOSES at 11:59 pm Thursday Sept 15th or SOONER if race has sold out. Maximum 300 swimmers.

A note about the USMS One-Event Fee… Your $20 lets you participate in this USMS-sanctioned event. For $24 more, enjoy USMS membership for the remainder of 2011, including access to pool meets, clinics, coaches, open water swims and magazine subscription. Contact PNA registrar Arni Litt PNARegistrar@usms.org for more info or to join.

No refunds given. Entries are non-transferrable.

QUESTIONS? www.LastGaspofSummer.com

Meet Director: Paul Havick 253.720.1201 MeetDirector@BlueWave-Aquatics.com

Registrar: Judy Williams 206.242.7802 Registrar@BlueWave-Aquatics.com

DIRECTIONS:

From I-5: Take the South 188th St exit (#152); drive west 1 mile; turn left onto International Blvd (aka Pacific Highway South); drive south .5 miles; turn left on South 195th St into the park. Plenty of free parking.

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

Online Registration closed on 9/15/2011.

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