13th Annual Gladstone Masters Meet

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Registration Schedule

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13th Annual Gladstone Masters Meet - Meet Information
Saturday November 11th, 2023, 2:00 - 6:30pm 
Sanctioned by Missouri Valley LMSC for USMS, Inc., Sanction # 283-S006
Short Course Yards (SCY)
 
Location:  Gladstone Community Center, 6901 N. Holmes, Gladstone, Mo. 64118
 
Time:   Check-in begins at 1:00 pm. Deck entries close firmly at 1:30. First warm-up is 1:00 – 1:50 pm. Events 1 and 2 (1000/1650) start at 2:00 pm. If you are not swimming the distance events, you can come for 2nd warm-up. 

2nd Warm-up: Immediately following the 1000/1650 till 3:30pm. Additional warm-up and cool down will be available in the diving well (20 yards) throughout the meet. The meet should conclude by approximately 6:30 pm.
 
Eligibility:  This is a USMS sanctioned meet, therefore you must be a member of USMS to swim in the meet. If you are not currently registered, you may register ONLINE (preferred!) at www.usms.org.  If you are not currently registered for USMS, we recommend waiting till November 1 so you can enjoy USMS member benefits through the end of 2024. If you live between Columbia, Mo. and the western border of Ks., please register as MOVY for your “Club”.
 
Rules:  The current USMS rules will govern the conduct of the meet.  Heats will be seeded, slowest to fastest.  Please enter a goal time for accurate seeding. Men and women of all ages will swim mixed. You might swim next to someone older or younger, man or woman, of approximately the same speed. Results will be broken out by age group and gender (i.e. Men/Women, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 etc.). Relays may be all men, all women or mixed (two men, two women)

NOTE: Your age for this meet is your age on 11/11/2023. 
 
Awards:  Custom Commemorative Coaster for the first 50 swimmers.
 
Entry Fees:  

• USMS Members $40. 
• Full-time Student - $20 - Requires proof of Full Time Student and USMS registration.  For the Full-Time Student rate, you MUST contact the meet director in advance at dhayden141@gmail.com for a discount code.
• All late and deck entries are $50.00 and must be entered at check-in prior to 1:30pm. 
• Credit cards are charged to "MISSOURI MASTERS" for this meet. 

Limits:  Swimmers may swim up to six events, plus relays.  Please be aware that this meet will run fast.  If you enter back-to-back events, your rest time will be very short (or nonexistent).  

 *** You may swim either the 1000 or 1650, not both. These events will be limited to the first 16 swimmers to register online and might be combined (the distance events fill up fast).
 
Deadline:  Register online by 11:59pm on Thursday, November 9th, 2023 for the early entry fee. 
Late and deck entries will be accepted 1:00-1:30 at the $50.00 rate.  
 
Meet Director: Questions, please contact Doug Hayden, 816-560-4887, dhayden141@gmail.com

Social: After the meet we'll go to a local establishment for good eats, drinks and camaraderie.

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