The Lewisville LISD Westside Aquatic Center is a 75,000 square foot indoor facility. The competition pool is a 75-meter Myrtha competition pool featuring 36 short course yard lanes across. The pool will be arranged with bulk heads to create an 8 lane 25-yard competition pool for the 2023 South Central Zone Spring Championships. In-water backstroke starting wedges will be available. A minimum of 16 25-yard warmup/cool down lanes will be available during the duration of the competition. Bathrooms are available on both levels of the building. Men and women’s locker rooms will be available for athletes on the pool deck level.
Pool Length: 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 that will be done before and after each Zone meet session.
Warm Up and Start Times: Friday, March 31st: 3PM Warmup; 4PM Start Saturday, April 1st: 9AM Warmup; 10AM Start Sunday, April 2nd: 9AM Warmup; 10AM Start
Rules: Current USMS Short Course Rules will govern the conduct of the meet
Timing Equipment: A Colorado System automatic timing and scoring system with touch pads will be the primary timing system used during the competition. Secondary timing system will be semi- automatic with a minimum of 1 button and 1 digital watch per lane. Hy-Tek’s Meet Manager software will be used to manage and score the meet. Times from this competition will be eligible for USMS records and Top 10 consideration but not for FINA World Records.
Parking: Ample parking is available directly outside the natatorium. Parking is complimentary for all athletes and spectators
Sanction: Sanctioned by North Texas for USMS, Inc. Sanction Number is 263-S002. Times achieved at the meet will be submitted to USMS and are eligible for Top Ten and USMS National records.
Eligibility: Open to all currently registered USMS swimmers. Swimmers not currently registered with USMS will be given an opportunity to register with USMS while doing their online entry.
Age: Athlete age at the meet is determined by their age on Sunday, April 2nd. Swimmers must be 18 by Friday, March 31st.
Age Groups:
Individual: 18-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74, 75-79, etc.
Note: The age of the youngest relay team member shall determine the relay age group
Number of Events Allowed: Masters may swim a maximum of 5 individual events per day. There is no limit to the number of relay events entered.
Event Time Limit: The only events requiring a qualifying time are the 400 IM, 500 Free, 1000 Free and 1650 Free. Masters must meet the time requirements for the following events: 400-yard IM under 20 minutes, 500-yard Freestyle under 20 minutes, 1000-yard freestyle under 40 minutes and 1650 freestyle under 60 minutes.
Registration: Meet registration will be accepted ONLINE ONLY.
Deck and mail entries will not be accepted. All online entries will be confirmed by email from Club Assistant.
Individual entry received by 11:59PM on Tuesday, January 31st $50
Individual entry received by 11:59PM on Wednesday, March 15th $60 (LAST opportunity to pre-order meet apparel)
Individual entry received by 11:59PM on Sunday, March 26th $70
“Relay-only” individual entry received by 11:59PM on Sunday, March 26th $10
No fines or penalties will be handing out for swimmers who no show/scratch at the meet.
No refunds given for no shows.
Relay Entries: Those participating in relays must be registered in the meet as either an individual entrant or relay-only entrant. All members of a single relay team members must be registered with the same Masters Club. Relays will require a fee of $15 per relay and entries will be accepted via Club Assistant beginning 12:00PM on Monday, March 27th through 11:59PM on Thursday, March 30th. Online relay entry requires that ONE person from a club submit and pay for all of the relays for that club.
Relay deck entries will be permitted for a fee of $20 per relay. Deck-entered relays must be submitted by the start of each meet session:
Friday relays must be submitted by 4PM on Friday
Saturday relays must be submitted by 10AM on Saturday
Sunday relays must be submitted by 10AM on Sunday
Following relay submissions and the issuance of the relay cards, no changes in the age group or seed time are allowed. Any change of swimmers after cards are distributed must therefore keep the relay in the same age group or the relay will be disqualified.
Seeding:
All events will be timed finals and be seeded slowest to fastest
All individual events 200 yards and shorter will be seeded by gender and by time
All events 400-yards and longer will be seeded together by time only
400-yard and longer events will be seeded after positive check-in
Positive check-in times are as follows:
Event #1/2: Men/Women 1650-yard Freestyle check-in by 3:30 PM, Friday
Event #3/4: Men/Women 400-yard IM check-in by 4:30 PM, Friday
Event #31/32: Men/Women 500-yard Freestyle check-in by 9:30 AM, Saturday
Event #55/56: Men/Women 1000-yard Freestyle check-in by 9:30 AM, Sunday
Scoring: Points will be awarded to individuals and relays through 8th place. Please see scoring below: Individual: 9, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Relays: 18, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2
Awards: Medals will be awarded for 1st through 3rd in each individual event and relays. Combined Team awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will also be awarded in addition to Top Men Team and Top Women Team awards. A “Team Spirit” award will be given to a team that goes above and beyond in the teamwork/team spirit department.
Social Media: North Texas will be posting all meet updates on our Facebook page: North Texas Masters (LMSC).
Psych & Heat Sheets: Psych will be emailed out via Club Assistant prior to the start of the meet. They will also be posted on the South-Central Zone Website and available on Meet Mobile. Printed copies will be available on pool deck for our athlete’s reference.
Results: Results will be posted live on Meet Mobile throughout the meet. Once the meet has concluded, meet results will be posted on the North Texas LMSC Website, the South-Central Zone Website and will be submitted to USMS. Hard copy results will be posted continuously throughout the meet. Records will be submitted with proper paperwork and electronic files ASAP after the meet to all appropriate parties. The meet will be observed for USA Swimming times. Swimmers registered with USA Swimming must supply their USA Swimming credentials to the Meet Director and notify the Referee and Meet Director prior to the meet they want their times in the SWIMS database.
Hospitality: Hospitality will be available for Officials, Timers, Coaches and Meet Volunteers
Zone Meet Social Saturday April 1: Details will be forthcoming
Concessions: Light concessions will be available for purchase all three days of the swim meets
Meet Apparel: South Central Zone (Gulf) Masters Swimmer David Guthrie is the talented designer behind our meet logo. Shirts with our logo are available for presale. A limited quantity (Unisex short-sleeve only) will be available for purchase at the meet for $25.
Next Level brand shirts are popular among people who are looking for trendy, contemporary clothing. The company is well-known for its tri-blend fabric, which consists of 50% polyester, 25% ring-spun cotton, and 25% rayon.
Presale options (available during the online meet entry process):
Local Hotels/Accommodations: Below is a list of local lodging options within 5 miles of the Lewisville Westside Aquatic Center:
Courtyard Dallas Lewisville, 2701 Lake Vista Drive, Lewisville, Texas 75067
Fairfield by Marriott, 2697 Lake Vista Drive, Lewisville, Texas 75067
Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Lewisville Convention Center, 785 SH 121 Bypass, Lewisville, Texas 75067
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Lewisville, Texas, 780 East Vista Ridge Mall Drive, Lewisville, Texas 75067
Home2 Suites by Hilton, 450 East Corporate Drive, Lewisville, Texas 75057
Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas Lewisville, 755 East Vista Ridge Mall Drive, Lewisville, TX 75067
SpringHill Suites Dallas Lewisville, 720 East Vista Ridge Mall Drive, Lewisville, TX 75067
Order of Events: Swimmers may enter in a maximum of 5 individual events per day. There is no limit on the number of relays an individual can swim.
--Events 1 & 2 (1650-yard Freestyle), 3 & 4 (400-yard IM), and 5 & 6 (800- yard Free Relay) will be combined and seeded by time only. --10-Minute Break after Event 14 --Events 31 & 32 (500-yard Freestyle) will be combined and seeded by time only. --10-Minute Break after Event 40 --Events 55 & 56 (1000-yard Freestyle) will be combined and seeded by time only. --Positive check-in required for all events 400-yards and longer
Friday, March 31, 2023 -
Session 1
Warm-ups start at 3:00 PM
Meet Session starts at 4:00 PM
#
Sex
Event
1
Women
(faster than 60 minutes)
1650 Y
Free
2
Men
(faster than 60 minutes)
1650 Y
Free
3
Women
(faster than 20 minutes)
400 Y
IM
4
Men
(faster than 20 minutes)
400 Y
IM
5
Women
800 Y
Free Relay
6
Men
800 Y
Free Relay
7
Mixed
800 Y
Free Relay
Saturday, April 1, 2023 -
Session 2
Warm-ups start at 9:00 AM
Meet Session starts at 10:00 AM
#
Sex
Event
9
Women
100 Y
Free
10
Men
100 Y
Free
11
Women
50 Y
Back
12
Men
50 Y
Back
13
Women
100 Y
Fly
14
Men
100 Y
Fly
15
Women
400 Y
Free Relay
16
Mixed
200 Y
Medley Relay
18
Men
400 Y
Free Relay
19
Women
200 Y
IM
20
Men
200 Y
IM
21
Women
100 Y
Breast
22
Men
100 Y
Breast
23
Women
50 Y
Free
24
Men
50 Y
Free
25
Women
200 Y
Back
26
Men
200 Y
Back
27
Women
200 Y
Medley Relay
28
Mixed
400 Y
Free Relay
30
Men
200 Y
Medley Relay
31
Women
(faster than 20 minutes)
500 Y
Free
32
Men
(faster than 20 minutes)
500 Y
Free
Sunday, April 2, 2023 -
Session 3
Warm-ups start at 9:00 AM
Meet Session starts at 10:00 AM
#
Sex
Event
33
Women
200 Y
Free
34
Men
200 Y
Free
35
Women
50 Y
Fly
36
Men
50 Y
Fly
37
Women
100 Y
Back
38
Men
100 Y
Back
39
Women
200 Y
Breast
40
Men
200 Y
Breast
41
Women
200 Y
Free Relay
42
Mixed
400 Y
Medley Relay
44
Men
200 Y
Free Relay
45
Women
50 Y
Breast
46
Men
50 Y
Breast
47
Women
200 Y
Fly
48
Men
200 Y
Fly
49
Women
100 Y
IM
50
Men
100 Y
IM
51
Women
400 Y
Medley Relay
52
Mixed
200 Y
Free Relay
54
Men
400 Y
Medley Relay
55
Women
(faster than 40 minutes)
1000 Y
Free
56
Men
(faster than 40 minutes)
1000 Y
Free
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