2015 Last Gasp of Summer

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE (Sept 19, 2015):
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         
12:00 noon         Awards/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, one 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.  Fins, pull buoys, mp3 players, and snorkels are examples of things NOT allowed under USMS rules.

SAFETY: The course will be marked with large buoys. Fire Dept. power boat, 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:  http://www.LastGaspofSummer.com/safety.aspx

AWARDS:

• 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 and 2 mile wetsuit).
• Overall awards to top man and woman in each event.

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 19, 2015 and:

Currently registered with USMS, Canadian, or Foreign Masters. Additional $20 “One-Event USMS Registration” fee is available. Non-PNA USMS registered swimmers must submit a copy of their 2015 registration card to the race registrar. ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY – starting June 15th

FEES: 
Registration dates: 07/15/2015 – 09/15/2015
$65.00 early entry before September 1st
$70.00 September 1st – Septemeber 15th
$80.00 day of race
Included with your registration is this beautiful 11x44 towel (image at right), perfect for travel, locker room or after-lake hair wrap.
$22.00 one time USMS membership (for non-members)

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

A note about the USMS One-Event Fee… $22 lets you participate in this USMS-sanctioned event.  For $30 more, enjoy USMS membership for the remainder of 2015, including access to pool meets, clinics, coaches, open water swims and magazine subscription.  Contact PNA registrar Stephanie Hiebert ravenlou@gmail.com for more info or to join.

Online open water registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable

QUESTIONS?  http://www.LastGaspofSummer.com

Meet Director:  
Mike Murphy      206-316-0234
MeetDirector@BlueWave-Aquatics.com

Registrar:         
Angela Turley 253-797-4920
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.