2014 PNA Champs and NW Zones

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Registration Schedule

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Hosted by Blue Wave Aquatics
Sanctioned by PNA for USMS Inc. #364-S006

LOCATION: Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, 650 SW Campus Drive, Federal Way, WA 98023 206-296-4444

FACILITY: 50-meter championship pool set up as two 25-yd courses, each with 9-ft wide lanes and a water depth range of 9’-10.5’ Continuous warm-up available in 7-lane, 25-yd dive tank. The length of the competition course is in compliance and on file with USMS in accordance with articles 105.1.7 and 107.2.1, 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.

TIMES: Saturday, Apr 12: Warm-up 9:00-9:50am, meet starts 10 am
             Sunday, Apr 13: Warm-up 9:00-9:50am, meet starts 10 am

MEET DIRECTOR: Steve Freeborn, 206-940-7442. pnachamps@bluewave-aquatics.com

CONCESSIONS: Vendor contracted with KCAC, available in lobby.

RULES: Current USMS rules will govern the meet. Strictly forbidden: Using hand paddles, fins or kick boards in warm-up areas; Diving in warm-up areas unless in designated sprint lanes.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all 2014 USMS or foreign registered swimmers 18 and above as of 04/13/2014. Age groups based on the swimmer’s age as of 04/13/2014.

ENTRIES: Swimmers may enter up to 6 individual events, 5 individual events/day max. Entries must be received by Friday, April 4, 2014 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).
No entries will be accepted after April 4th deadline.

SEEDING: Two courses will be used for the 400 IM, 500 Free, 1000 Free and 1650 Free. A single course will be used for all other events. All events slow to fast. Pre-seeding except for asterisked events, below.

CHECK-IN: 1000 Free – end of Event #6; 500 Free – 9:30am Sunday;
1650 Free – end of Event #18. Swimmers missing the check-in deadline will be scratched from the event.

RELAYS: 18+, 25+ and subsequent ten-year increments as high as necessary to accommodate all swimmers. The age of the youngest member of the relay team shall determine the age group. Mixed relays require two men and two women. Relay entries due by noon each day of the meet.

AWARDS: Ribbons for individual places 1 – 6 for both PNA Champs and NW Zones. Medals may be purchased at meet. Plaques for PNA team awards.

SCORING: Scoring will be 9-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 for Individual Events and 18-14-12-10-8-6-4-2 for Relay Events

ENTRY FEES: $32.50 (US or Canadian). includes LMSC and NW Zone surcharges. PLUS $2 per individual event (optional for seniors and needs-based swimmers). No charge for relays. Fees include WA state sales tax.  Please note: If paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from "ClubAssistant.com Events."

SHIRTS: PNA Championship and NW Zone Championship Meet tee shirts are available to pre-order (see image below). Unisex sizing (XS, S, M, L, XL) are available for $20 and sizes 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL are $22. A limited number will be available to purchase the day of the meet. To ensure that your size is available, purchase when you register. Custom design by Blue Wave Aquatics Graphic Artist Mary Ann White.


NOTES: This meet is the NW Zone Championship Meet, as well as the PNA Championship. Individual awards will be presented for both events.
NW Zone Forum Sunday 8:30 am.

DIRECTIONS: From North or South Bound I-5 take exit 142 B. Proceed west on South 348th St for 2 miles. South 348th changes to SW Campus Dr. at 1st Ave. The pool is on the right.

Questions? Email Steve Freeborn at pnachamps@bluewave-aquatics.com
Paper entries must be received by Friday, April 4, 2014. Online entries are due by Midnight (PDT) Friday, April 4, 2014. All swimmers must have a valid 2014 USMS (or foreign) registration prior to meet entry or submit an application accompanying this entry. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED.

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