2024 Swim Fort Lauderdale Fall Classic

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Registration Schedule

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2024 Swim Fort Lauderdale Fall Classic

Sanctioned by Florida Gold Coast Masters Swimming Committee for USMS, Inc.

Sanction #:  504-S003

DATE:	Sat., November 16, 2024 Warm-up: 9:00am Sun., November 17, 2024 Warm-up: 9:00am		Meet:  10:00am Meet:  10:00am
POOL:	Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center 501 Seabreeze Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316	Meet Director: Blake Woodrow blake.woodrow@gmail.com Phone: 954-828-6151

ACCOMODATIONS: SFTL Masters have partnered with Hampton Inn (Ft. Lauderdale Airport North Cruise Port) to offer free breakfast, airport & Aquatic Center shuttle, and reduced rate for ALL swimmers competing in this meet. In order to book at reduced rate before October 20th – Click Here.
For closer accomodations (walking distance to pool) at Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Beach (no reduced rate) – Click Here.

COURSE: Eight (8) Lane, 25 meter course with Omega timing. Additional lanes available for warm-up throughout the competition. * Ten (10) Lane course may be used depending on timeline.

The length of the competition course is in compliance and on file with USMS in accordance with articles 105.1.7 and 106.2.1, 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.

TIMING SYSTEM: The primary timing system will be Omega automatic timing. Times can be submitted for USMS      records and USMS Top 10 consideration.

ELIGIBILITY: Current USMS rules will govern. Age determined as of December 31, 2024. All athletes must be 18 years of age or older as of December 3, 2024 and registered with U.S. Masters Swimming. Members of foreign (non-USMS) swimming federations may participate but must provide proof of membership in their country’s swimming federation.

RULES: 2024 USMS rules will govern this event. Meet management reserves the right to adjust logistics in order to run an efficient event.

BREAKS: There will be a 5-minute break prior to each relay event and a 5-minute break following each mixed relay event.

ENTRY FEES:  Meet Fee: $40, plus $5 per Event.   Entry and registration fees are nonrefundable. All “Entries” must be received by November 12, 2024. Paper Entry form and payment, along with A COPY OF YOUR 2024 USMS REGISTRATION CARD should be mailed to:

2024 Fort Lauderdale Fall Classic
Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center
501 Seabreeze Boulevard
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316

*Entry fees are nonrefundable

Checks Made Payable To:
SFTL Masters Booster Club

ENTRY INFO: Competitors may enter up to a maximum of five (5) individual events per day. Note: 1500 limited to first 24 online entries. Entry time cut-off is 40 minutes.

DISTANCE EVENTS:   800/1500 meters events will be swum combined men and women.

“Positive Check-in required” for the 800 Free and 1500 Free.      

Check-In Deadline: Saturday: 800 Free-30 minutes prior to projected swim,Sunday: 1500 Free-9:30am

You will need to provide an individual to serve as a lap counter.

SEEDING: Events will be seeded “Slowest to Fastest.” 800 Free will be swum “Fastest to Slowest”

DECK ENTRIES: Deck entries will be accepted on the day of the event up to 1 hour prior to the start of the session for an added charge. Entries are only permitted in open lanes-no new heats will be added. “$50 Entry Fee” if not already entered in the meet plus $10 per event.

ONLINE ENTRY LINK:    https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=156&smid=18895

AWARDS:   Participation Ribbons will be available as well as Tri-Fold cards will be provided for the placement of Award Labels as a race record for all. Male/Female Age Group High Point will be awarded.

RELAYS: Relay entries will be accepted on the deck up to 60 minutes prior to the start of the relays. There will be NO CHARGE for each relay entered.

RESULTS:     Results will be sent to USMS for approval on Top 10 Ranking times and LMSC or Zone records. Non-USMS swimmers in the meet will NOT be approved and reported to these USMS rankings. Results will be available at the following:
https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/fgflac/page/mastersadults/meet-results

Results will also be available on Meet Mobile.

Meet Course: 25 Meters

Note: If paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from "Swim Fort Lauderdale Masters."