2023 Nickel City July Splash

2023 Nickel City July Splash
Friday July 14, 2023

Hosted by Nickel City Splash Masters SwimTeam
 

SANCTION: Sanctioned by Niagara District Masters for USMS Inc.

LOCATION: Alumni Arena Pool located on University at Buffalo's North Campus. If using a GPS, enter "University at Buffalo Flint Entrance, Amherst NY 14260."

FACILITY: The facility is a 8-lane 50 meter venue with separate diving well. 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. The competition will take place in eight long course meter lanes. Separate warm-up space will be available throughout the duration of the meet.
 
The primary timing system will be automatic timing (Colorado Timing System).

TIME: Meet Registration will begin at 4:45 pm. Warm-up begins at 5:00 pm followed by a 6:00 pm start.

Meet Director:   Brandi Bashor  brandibashor@gmail.com  (732) 757-6288.                   4582 Ridgeview Drive S, North Tonawanda NY  14120

Eligibility: Open to all currently registered USMS/MSC/FINA swimmers 18 years of age and older as of July 14, 2023. Age swum is determined by the swimmer's age on 12/31/23. All swimmers must be current USMS members or members of a FINA member federation.

One event registration (OEVT) is available with the online registration for an additional $20.
Times swum for one-event registrants are not eligible for USMS Top 10 or records consideration.
                     
Fees: Each swimmer must pay a $40 entry fee. Your credit card will be charged by 'USMS Niagara District'

Entries: Each swimmer may enter up to five (5) individual events and two (2) relays. No deck entries will be accepted with the exception of relays. Entry deadline is Wednesday July 12, 2023 11:59 pm.

Events: Events will be swim slowest to fastest EXCEPT the 400 Free, 400 IM and 1500 Free will be seeded fastest to slowest.  All swimmers must check-in upon arrival, and positive check-in is required for the 1500 meter Freestyle, 400 Freestyle and 400 IM. Relays will be deck-seeded. Men's and Women's heats will be combined for all events.

There will be a 10 minute break after events 5, 9, and 13.