Sanctioned by Southern Pacific Masters Swimming for USMS, Inc. #334-S017
Facility: Palm Springs Swim Center is an outdoor 50 meter by 25 yard competition pool located at 405 South Pavilion Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. The length of the competition course without a bulkhead is in compliance and on file with USMS in accordance with articles 105.1.7 and 106.2.1.
Timing System: The primary timing system will be fully automatic. Colorado Timing will be used. Times may be submitted for USMS record and Top 10 consideration.
Directions and Parking: Palm Springs Swim Center is located in Sunrise Park, at the corner of Ramon Road and South Sunrise Way, adjacent to Palm Springs High School. From South Sunrise Way, turn East on East Baristo Road then turn South on South Pavillion Way. Enter parking lot on right. Parking is free. Follow signs to pool.
Rules: United States Masters Swimming rules will govern. Current SPMS meet procedures will be enforced and take precedence over any errors or omissions on this form. The meet referee will be in charge of the meet. Any questions regarding the conduct of the meet should be directed to that person. Age on September 29, 2024, determines age group for the meet. You must be at least 18 years of age on September 29, 2024 to compete.
Warm-up: USMS warm-up policies will be enforced. There will be NO DIVING into the pool any time except into the designated sprint lane(s). Warm-up rules will be announced. Warm-up in the competition lanes will be available for one hour prior to the start of the meet. Additional warm-up lanes will be available.
Entries: All swimmers must be registered with USMS for 2024 or foreign equivalents.
Early Entry Fee $50.00 flat fee per swimmer. Early entry price closes Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.
Late entries will be allowed for a flat fee of $60.00. Entries close Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 11:59pm Pacific Time.
Swimmers are limited to a total of 5 individual events, not including relays.
The 1650yd Freestyle will be limited to 3 heats (24 swimmers).
There will be no refunds.
NO DECK ENTRIES ALLOWED FOR INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES.
Disability Swimmers: Disability swimmers are welcome. Please notify the meet director and meet referee, prior to the competition, of any disability and of the requested modification. The swimmer/coach shall provide any assistant(s) or equipment if required.
Seeding: All events are timed finals and will be deck seeded slowest to fastest by entered time, ages and sexes combined.
Check-in: Positive check-in is required for all events 400 yards and longer. Check-in closes at 8:00AM for Event #1 1650 Free and 8:30AM for Event #2 400 IM.
Relays: All relays will be deck entered on SPMS relay forms available at the meet.
Relays are free.
All relay swimmers must be entered in the meet.
For each relay swimmer who is not entered in individual events, a fee of $20.00 and a signed liability release must be completed online or submitted with the relay entry prior to the start of Event#1.
A swimmer may swim only ONE Medley Relay (Events # 7, 8, 9) and ONE Freestyle Relay (Events # 16, 17, 18).
BRING YOUR OWN FINS for Event 23, the Fun Fin Relay!
Awards: Individual: Ribbons for places 1 to 3. Relay: Ribbons for 1st place.
Snack Bar: Limited snacks and food items will be available for purchase. Hospitality for Officials, Volunteers, and Coaches will be provided.
Questions: Meet Director Richard Mignault, (917) 744-4233, PSMastersSwim@gmail.com Meet Referee: Diana Dolan LaMar Meet Admin: Robert Mitchell
1650 Free will be limited to three heats Check-in for Event #1, 1650 Free, by 8:00am and Event #2, 400 IM, by 8:30am BRING YOUR OWN FINS for Event 23, the Fun Fin Relay!
Meet Course: 25 Yards
Warm-ups start at 7:30 AM
Meet starts at 8:30 AM
#
Sex
Event
1
Mixed
1650 Y
Free
2
Mixed
400 Y
IM
3
Mixed
200 Y
Free
4
Mixed
50 Y
Fly
5
Mixed
100 Y
Back
6
Mixed
200 Y
Breast
7
Men
200 Y
Medley Relay
8
Women
200 Y
Medley Relay
9
Mixed
200 Y
Medley Relay
10
Mixed
200 Y
IM
11
Mixed
50 Y
Breast
12
Mixed
100 Y
Fly
13
Mixed
200 Y
Back
14
Mixed
100 Y
Free
15
Mixed
50 Y
Back
16
Men
200 Y
Free Relay
17
Women
200 Y
Free Relay
18
Mixed
200 Y
Free Relay
19
Mixed
100 Y
Breast
20
Mixed
50 Y
Free
21
Mixed
200 Y
Fly
22
Mixed
100 Y
IM
23
Mixed
Fun Fin Relay
100 Y
Free Relay
Note: If paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from "PS MASTERS SWIM TEAM."