Central Illinois Open Water Swim

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Registration Schedule

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Saturday, August 7, 2010 10:00 A.M. CT
Evergreen Lake • Comlara Park • Hudson, Illinois • 1.2-Miles & 2.4 Miles
Sanctioned by Illinois Masters Swimming Association (ILMSA) for United States Masters Swimming (USMS), Inc. - USMS Sanction: 210-002W

CIOWS Event Meet Information

SCHEDULE:  Saturday, August 7, 2010*
                          8:00 A.M.     Start Registration Check-In, Packet Pick-up, & Body-Mark
                          9:30 A.M.     Close Registration Check-In, Packet Pick-up, & Body-Mark
                          9:40 A.M.     Required Pre-Race Course Briefing [at swim start/beach area]
                        10:00 A.M.     Wave 1:  2.4-Miles [In-Water Start]
                        10:10 A.M.     Wave 2:  1.2-Miles [In-Water Start]
                        11:15 A.M.     Recognition [Estimated No Later Than]

                         * All times are Central Daylight Time (CT)

EVENT MEET MASTERS HOST:  Central Illinois Masters Swim Team, Inc. (CIMST)
CIMST is a Workout Group of Illinois Masters, which is a Club of ILMSA.

FACILITY HOST:  McLean County Department of Parks & Recreation (ILLINOIS)

VENUE LOCATION:  Evergreen Lake, in Comlara Park (http://www.mcleancountyil.gov/parks/)
13001 Recreation Area Drive, Hudson, Illinois 61748
309.726.2022, x221 FAX: 309.726.2025
Area Map: http://www.mcleancountyil.gov/Parks/pdf/Comap2003.pdf

DIRECTIONS:   See Yahoo Map and Directions e-link (at end), or use Google Map, or www.mapquest.com for directions to Comlara Park (Evergreen Lake),
Hudson, Illinois. Or, see http://www.mcleancountyil.gov/Parks/pdf/Directions.pdf
• North 8-miles on Interstate 39, from Bloomington/Normal, IL and Interstates I-74 & I-55
• Exit I-39 at Exit 8
• 1.3-miles West on McLean County Hwy 8 (E 2500N) to McLean County Highway 33 (N 1275 East)
• 0.5-mile South on McLean County Hwy 33 (N 1275 East) to Recreation Area Drive
• West onto Recreation Area Drive 0.5-mile to PARKING and REGISTRATION CHECK-IN

OFFICIALS:
Director:          John Traynor     309.829.8964     info AT ciows DOT org
Co-Director:    Colleen Klein     309.827.2272     info AT ciows DOT org
Referee:          Rome Yount      309.662.3504     rbyount AT comcast DOT net
Safety:             April Fisher        309.662.0500 / 309.532.3910     april AT archeartland DOT org

RULES:  The 2010 USMS Code of Regulations and Rules of Competition shall apply. In particular, see Part 2 and Part 3 of the Code. Please see the February 4, 2010 Important Update with respect to the USMS open water swimsuit rules clarification. Registrant must be at least 18-years of age on the day of the August 7, 2010 CIOWS Event. USMS registration is required of all participants. To enhance swimmer safety and accountability, all swim competitors are required to be visibly Body-Marked (e.g., arm, leg, other) with their assigned race entry number. All swim competitors are required to wear the CIOWS Event-supplied fluorescent or brightly colored swim caps.  For swimmer safety purposes, wetsuits are not allowed when the lake water surface temperature is greater than 78°F.  Also, see WETSUITS (below).

REGISTRATION POSITIVE CHECK-IN:  Check-in starts at 8:00 A.M. and closes at 9:30 A.M. CT. Positive check-in is REQUIRED to participate in CIOWS. Your USMS Membership Card and photo identification are required to be presented at check-in. Each registrant is required to sign a copy of their CIOWS Entry Form liability release (similar to PAPER ENTRY Form), a One-Event (OEVT) Registration Form (if applicable), and a safety information statement at registration check-in prior to participating in any CIOWS warm-up or Event. Pre-printed information from your ONLINE Entry will be available for you at registration check-in for this purpose. Each registrant will receive fluorescent
swim cap, timing transponder chip, Body-Mark of assigned race number, and other information.

COURSE BRIEFING:  9:40 A.M. CT. REQUIRED for ALL Registered CIOWS Participants

COURSE:  Triangular 1.2-Mile loop course marked by buoys, lifeguards, rowboats, rescue boards, and kayaks, Officials, and/or other personnel. Start in Evergreen Lake water, swim counter-clockwise around orange 8-foot tetrahedron turn buoy marks, and finish with short run on grass field through finish chute. Course is subject to change if CIOWS Event day race conditions warrant. See COURSE MAP and photos.

EVERGREEN LAKE WATER TEMPERATURE:  Anticipated in range of 77°F and 82°F. Mid-July triathlon experience since 2006 has ranged from 77.5°F to 82°F. Check www.CIOWS.org for lake water temperature updates. Available historical temperature data (since 2003) from adjoining Lake Bloomington (shallower than Evergreen Lake) has an average August water temperature of 78.5°F and an average August range of 73.4°F to 80.6°F. See RULES (above) and WETSUITS (below).

USMS/ILMSA REGISTRATION:  You are encouraged to be a USMS Member to compete in CIOWS. Online Entry registration begins with USMS membership verification. Cost for an annual 2010 USMS/ILMSA membership is $37.00. You must bring your USMS Registration Card to show at the CIOWS Event REGISTRATION CHECK-IN. USMS/ILMSA Member registration is available via www.ILMSA.com, or at https://www.clubassistant.com/club/usms.cfm?!=21. Otherwise, you may register
to be a USMS Member at www.ClubAssistant.com/club/usms.cfm. ONLINE Member registration provides immediate USMS Member Number and downloadable USMS Registration Card.

ONE-EVENT (OEVT) ONLINE REGISTRATION:  If you choose not to become a USMS Member (at this time), you may opt for One-Event (OEVT) registration for the CIOWS Event only. The OEVT fee is $22.00. [Note: $12.00 goes to USMS, and $10.00 goes to ILMSA.] The OEVT registration is only available during ONLINE entry registration. There are not paper entries for OEVT registrations. The OEVT fee is in addition to your CIOWS Event entry fee.

Note:  OEVT entrants are considered “Unattached” and must agree to be governed by the rules and regulations of USMS (See RULES, above). The result times of OEVT registrants are not eligible for Top Ten tabulation, national or world records, All-American status, or any other USMS special awards.

Note:  You may apply your OEVT registration fee toward your full USMS or ILMSA Membership fee if both occur during the same year. We may contact you about the benefits and wisdom of becoming an U.S. Masters Swimming Member.

ONLINE REGISTRATION ENTRY:  Online registration entry is preferred, encouraged, & provides immediate entry confirmation. Register ONLINE for CIOWS at www.ClubAssistant.com/CIOWS
Please Note: When paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from "ClubAssistant.com Event Billing." Please use VISA, MASTERCARD, or DISCOVER.

ENTRY FEE

ENTRY	FEE	DEADLINE (Received by)*
ONLINE Entry	$30.00	Saturday, July 24, 2010, 11:59 P.M. CT
ONLINE Entry	$40.00	Friday, August 6, 2010, 11:59 A.M. CT (Noon)
PAPER Entry	$35.00	USPS postmark by Saturday, July 17, 2010 (no business meters) OR received by Saturday, July 24, 2010
PAPER Entry	$45.00	USPS postmark by Thursday, July 29, 2010 (no business meters) OR received by Thursday, August 5, 2010

* All times are Central Daylight Time (CT).

Please Note: Entry fee does not include USMS/ILMSA Member registration fee.

RACE DAY ENTRIES:  NO RACE DAY ENTRIES!

NO REFUNDS:  No refunds! The CIOWS Event may be delayed or cancelled due to extreme weather, other emergency, and/or as determined by the CIOWS Safety Coordinator Official and Meet Referee.

T-SHIRTS:  A high quality CIOWS Event T-Shirt is available for $ 12.00 at the time of CIOWS registration. Please indicate size and quantity during CIOWS registration. A limited supply of these T-Shirts may be purchased at the Event for $ 12.00. Order during ONLINE Entry and do not be left out!

WETSUITS:  Wetsuits may be allowed at the discretion of the CIOWS Event Meet Director when the Evergreen Lake water temperature does not exceed 78°F.  For swimmer safety purposes, wetsuits are not allowed when the lake water surface temperature is greater than 78°F.   Swimmers wearing wetsuits (if allowed) shall be tabulated in the results and awards separate from the non-wetsuit swim competitors. Swimmers wearing any of the suits approved by USMS for open water swim events will be permitted to swim and be tabulated in the results and awards with the non-wetsuit swim competitors. Please see the February 4, 2010 Important Update with respect to the USMS open water swimsuit rules clarification.  Also, see RULES (above).

TIMING:  Transponder chip and backup timing provided by It’s Race Time, Inc. See www.ItsRaceTime.com.  Note: There is a $25 fee for failing to return the transponder chip device.

RESULTS:  It’s Race Time, Inc, will post results during the CIOWS Event. Final results will be posted at www.ItsRaceTime.com. Also, check www.CIOWS.org for e-link to the results. One-Event registrants will be identified in the results as One-Event (OEVT) entrants.

AWARDS:  The top three in each gender age group division will be recognized with awards presented to the non-wetsuits age group division winners. If wetsuits are allowed, the swim competitors are awarded for only the top three overall males and females.

PARKING:  Plenty of space for car parking. No cost for car parking or to enter Comlara Park.

FOOD:  Plenty of free eats and non-alcoholic hydration beverages will be available at the CIOWS Event for your enjoyment. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED AT COMLARA PARK, AS IS THE CASE WITH ALL OF McLEAN COUNTY PARKS!

HOTELS:  See www.visitbn.org. The Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau provides addresses, phone numbers, and additional information for hotels in the City of Bloomington and Town of Normal, Illinois. Most of these hotels are within 10- to 15-miles of Comlara Park and Evergreen Lake.

CAMPING SITE INFORMATION:  Comlara Park camping is available. Phone: 309.726.2022 (x221) for reservations and information. Please indicate that you are with the August 7, 2010 CIOWS Event. If you do not opt for a “first-come-first-serve” camping site, a non-refundable reservation deposit of first night's camping fee is required. Reservations may be made by telephone with VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER. RESERVATIONS ARE NORMALLY REQUIRED FOR WEEKEND STAYS! ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED IN ALL McLEAN COUNTY PARKS!

http://www.mcleancountyil.gov/Parks/pdf/CampgroundMap.pdf (in Main Recreation Area)
Note:  Rates are $ 2.00 less if McLean County Illinois resident; $ 6.00 fee to reserve first night;
Main Recreation Area is located 0.25-Mile from CIOWS start & finish
50-amp electric RV/tent site:  $ 28.00 for first night; $ 22.00 for each additional night
30-amp electric RV/tent site:  $ 25.00 for first night; $ 19.00 for each additional night
Non-electric RV/tent site:  $ 22.00 for first night; $ 16.00 for each additional night

http://www.mcleancountyil.gov/Parks/pdf/PicnicCampArea.pdf
CIOWS Event “Pitch-a-Tent” area:  $ 13.00 per tent/night includes showers, flush restrooms & parking lots. All within ~100-yards of the CIOWS start and finish

QUESTIONS:  See www.CIOWS.org or E-Mail Info@CIOWS.org.

Course Map and Pics

Note: If paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from "CENT IL MASTERS SWIM."