WWU Masters Swimming Viking Invitational 2023

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Registration Schedule

This competition is limited to the first 150 entrants.
Currently there are 74 entrants.

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LOCATION: Arne Hanna Aquatic Center Aquatic Center & Downer Ball Fields
1114 Potter Street, Bellingham, WA 98229, (360) 778-7665

FACILITY: Competition 25 yards, 8 lanes. Temp 79-82°F. Continuous warm-up in the extra lanes not being used for competition. The number of lanes used for competition will range from 5 to 8, depending on the size of the meet. 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. Starting end 6’ deep, turning end 3.5’ deep. Warm-up pool: 15 yds x 10 yd dive tank. At least 1 lane in competition pool may be available for continuous warm-up.

TIMING SYSTEM: The primary timing system will be manual timing. Times from this competition will be eligible for USMS Top 10 consideration, but not for world or USMS records.

MEET DIRECTOR: Nora Joslin, westernswimming@gmail.com
(206) 965-5485   

MEET REFEREE:  Heather Brennan, heatherbrennan11@gmail.com

CONCESSIONS: None

RULES: Current USMS rules will govern the meet.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all 2023 USMS or foreign registered swimmers 18 and above as of 2/26/23. Age groups based on the swimmer’s age as of 2/26/23. 

ENTRIES: Swimmers may enter up to 5 individual events. Entries must be submitted online by 11:59 (Pacific) Wednesday, February 22, 2023. 

DECK ENTRIES: No race day entries accepted

SEEDING: All events slow to fast, age group and genders mixed. Pre-seeding except for relays, 400 IM, and 500 Free.

CHECK-IN: Positive check-in required for the 400 IM by 8:15 AM and the 500 Free by the conclusion of event #11. Swimmers missing the check-in deadline may be scratched from the event.

RELAYS: Deck-enter relays at the meet

• Women, Men, and Mixed relays will be seeded together
• A swimmer may swim on only one relay team (W, M, or Mixed) for each relay event
• Mixed relays require two men and two women
• Deck entries for all relays due 15 minutes after the start of warmups
• No charge for relays
• Relay Only Swimmers: Wishing to swim only relays at the meet may do so. Same entry deadline and entry fee surcharge applies.

AWARDS: No awards will be available to purchase.

ENTRY FEES: $16 USD (includes LMSC and timing surcharges) PLUS $3 USD per individual event. No charge for relays. PNA swimmers who need financial assistance for entry fees may request same from the PNA Wiggin Fund.

DIRECTIONS: Link to Google Maps. From North Bound I-5: Take Exit 253 for Lakeway Drive in Bellingham. Turn left onto Potter Street. From South Bound I-5: Take Exit 253 for Lakeway Drive in Bellingham. Turn left onto Lakeway Drive. Turn left onto Lincoln Street. Turn right onto Potter Street.

Note: If paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from "ClubAssistant.com Events."