2023 Open Water Festival - USA Swimming Entrants

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Registration Schedule

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2023 Open Water Festival & U.S. Masters Swimming Open Water National Championship
Lake Mission Viejo
September 16-17, 2023
Hosted by Mission Viejo Nadadores

This is a Dual-Sanctioned Open Water Event:
Sanctioned by Southern Pacific Masters Swimming LMSC for USMS, Inc. – USMS Sanction Number 333-W001. Held under the sanction of Southern California Swimming for USA Swimming – USA-S Sanction Number OW23-202

DATE: Saturday and Sunday, September 16-17, 2023            
START TIME: 9:00 AM

LOCATION: Lake Mission Viejo (North Beach) 22555 Olympiad Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692. From Interstate 5 Freeway EXIT at Alicia Pkwy. EAST on Alicia Pkwy to Marguerite Pkwy. LEFT on Marguerite Pkwy to Olympiad Rd.  RIGHT on Olympiad Rd. North Beach Parking Lot Entrance will be on the RIGHT.
Lake Entrance Fee: $10.00 per car

RACE DAY TIMELINE: (Race Start Times are Subject to change)
8:00 AM – Check-in opens on North Beach
8:00 AM – Warmup begins in the designated swimmer area.
8:45 AM – Mandatory Safety Meeting for 1 Mile Event
9:00 AM – 1-mile (13 and over) first wave starts (USA), then remaining waves start (USMS) (fast to slow)
9:45 AM – Mandatory Safety Meeting for 800m Event
10:00 AM – 800M (11-14)
10:15 AM – Mandatory Safety Meeting for 400m Event
10:30 AM – 400M (12 & under)

COURSE MAP:  The 1-mile, 800M, and 400M courses will be marked with colored buoys. Swimmers will swim in a clockwise direction on the out-and-back course keeping the center line of buoys on their right. 

STARTS/FINISH:  The event will start on the beach approximately 20 feet from the water’s edge. The finish will be on the beach marked with flags through the chute.

RULES: The current USA Swimming open water rules will govern the Event as outlined in  Part Seven of the USA Swimming 2023 Rules and Regulations Handbook. USA Swimming Rules 202.3.2 At a sanctioned competitive event, USA Swimming athlete members must be under the supervision of a USA Swimming member coach during warm-up, competition, and warm-down. The Meet Director or Meet Referee shall assist the athlete in making arrangements for such supervision. Current USA Swimming Rules, including the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (“MAAPP”), will govern this event.

ELIGIBILITY: All swimmers must be registered with  USA Swimming for 2023 or foreign equivalents. You must bring a copy of your 2023  USA Swimming card or foreign equivalent at check-in.

--Age for USA Swimming participants is Age as of September 16, 2023.

--Note: Single Meet USA Swimming membership will NOT be available.
 

RACE DAY TIMELINE: (Race Start Times are Subject to change)
8:00 AM – Check-in opens on North Beach
8:00 AM – Warmup begins in the designated swimmer area.
8:45 AM – Mandatory Safety Meeting for 5k Event
9:00 AM – First wave starts (USA), then remaining waves start (USMS) (fast to slow)
 
COURSE MAP:  The 5k course will be marked with colored buoys. Swimmers will swim in a clockwise direction on the out-and-back course 4 times around keeping the center line of buoys on their right. 

Time Standards for USA-S (Note times will be used for safety and course management and will not be run through the SWIMS database. See Safety/Time Limits)
 

DISTANCE	AGE	BOYS/MEN	GIRLS/WOMEN
400M	8 & Under	6:44.00	6:51.00
400M	9-10	5:59.00	6:05.00
400M	11-12	5:22.00	5:29.00
800M	11-12	11:19.00	12:29.00
800M	13-14	10:22.00	10:47.00
1-Mile	13-14	21:27.00	20:39.00
1-Mile	15-16	18:59.00	20:20.00
1-Mile	17-18	18:45.00	20:08.00
1-Mile	19+	18:45.00	20:08.00
5K	13-14	1:35.00	1:43:00
5K	15-16	1:22:00	1:32:00
5K	17-18	1:19:00	1:28:00
5K	19+	1:19.00	1:28.00

DISABILITY SWIMMERS: Disability swimmers are welcome. Please notify the meet director and meet the referee, prior to the competition, of any disability and of the requested modification. The swimmer/coach shall provide any assistance or equipment if required.

SAFETY/TIME LIMITS:  For safety reasons, participants should be adequately trained for competition. Previous experience is required, and participants should be able to swim a pool mile in under 45 minutes. Swimmers not completing the one-mile racecourse in the required time of 45 mins will be removed from the course. Swimmers not completing the 800M or 400M courses in the required time of 30 mins will be removed from the course. Swimmers not completing the 5k courses within 30 mins of the 1st place swimmer will be removed from the course.

A Safety Plan and General Safety and Thermal Plan for Warm/Cold Water Swims are on file. 

CONDITIONS: Since the safety of swimmers is of prime concern, the swimming event may be delayed or canceled due to bad weather. The Event Director and Lake Lifeguards will make this decision. There will be no refunds.

SWIMWEAR: No fins, buoys, or other devices will be allowed. Swimwear shall be made from textile materials and not contain clasps or zippers. For both men and women, the swimsuit shall not cover the neck and shall not extend past the shoulder nor below the ankles. Wetsuits are permitted in the USMS Wetsuit Division, if water temperature allows, and will be scored separately.  For USA-S participants, only swimsuits complying with FINA Open Water swimsuit specifications may be worn in any USA Swimming sanctioned or approved open water competition

ENTRY FEES:

Race	Ages	June 1--August 14	August 15--September 10
400M (Saturday)	12 and under	$30	$40
800M (Saturday)	11-14	$45	$65
1 Mile (Saturday)	13 - Adult	$60	$70
5K (Sunday)	13 - Adult	$75	$85

 

• All entries are due by Sunday, September 10, 2023, at 11:59pm
• Fee includes refreshments, cap, and awards.
• Single Meet USA Swimming membership will NOT be available.
• No Day-of-Race entries will be allowed.
• Mail-In Entries – You must submit a copy of your 2023 USMS card, 2023 USA-Swimming card or foreign equivalent
• Incomplete entries will not be processed.
• ONLINE ENTRIES ARE PAID BY CREDIT CARD TO MISSION VIEJO MASTERS.

AWARDS:
--USA-S Division – Ribbons will be awarded to the top 3 Boys and Girls in each age group division.
8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18 and over.
Awards will be presented as soon as possible after the last swimmer has finished. 

RESULTS: Results will be posted at  https://www.socalswim.org/results/

RECORDING DEVICES: Use of audio or visual recording devices, including a cell phone, is not permitted in changing areas, rest rooms, or locker rooms.

DRONES: Operation of a drone, or any other flying apparatus, is prohibited over the venue (beach, lake, athlete/coach areas, spectator areas, and open ceiling locker rooms) any time athletes, coaches, officials, and/or spectators are present.

ONLINE EVENT MERCHANDISE STORE:  USMS National Championship and non-championship apparel pre-orders.
 

EVENT HOST HOTELS
 

HOTEL, DISTANCE FROM VENUE	BLOCK DATES	RATE (avg rate+taxes & fees)	CUT OFF DATE FOR BOOKING	RESERVATION LINK CONTACT BLOCK CODE
Ayres Suites 28941 Los Alisos Blvd Mission Viejo 2 miles	Sept 15-17 (check out Monday)	King/$139.00 2 Queen/$139.00	8/1/2023	CALL DIRECT 949-455-2545 Mention 2023 OW Festival
Hilton Garden Inn 27082 Towne Center Drive Foothill Ranch 2 miles	Sept 15-17 (check out Monday)	$159.00	8/1/2023	BOOK HERE 949-859-4000 Mention 2023 OW Festival
Hampton Inn 27102 Towne Center Drive Lake Forest/Foothill Ranch 2 miles	Sept 15-17 (check out Monday)	$169.00 (includes breakfast)	8/1/2023	BOOK HERE 949-597-8700 Mention 2023 OW Festival

Mark Moore, Meet Director,
Mission Viejo Nadadores
27474 Casta Del Sol, Unit 2, Mission Viejo, CA 92637
(949) 233-6521

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and individuals with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. USA Swimming, Inc., cannot prevent you (or your child(ren)) from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 while participating in USA Swimming sanctioned events. It is not possible to prevent the presence of the disease.
Therefore, if you choose to participate in a USA Swimming sanctioned event, you may be exposing yourself to and/or increasing your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19.

BY ATTENDING OR PARTICIPATING IN THIS COMPETITION, YOU VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 AND FOREVER RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS USA SWIMMING, SOUTHERN, CALIFORNIA SWIMMING, LAKE MISSION VIEJO, AND THEIR PARTNERS, AND EACH OF THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY LIABILITY OR CLAIMS INCLUDING FOR PERSONAL INJURIES, DEATH, DISEASE OR PROPERTY LOSSES, OR ANY OTHER LOSS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS OF NEGLIGENCE AND GIVE UP ANY CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE TO SEEK DAMAGES, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

It is understood and agreed that USA Swimming shall be free from any liabilities or claims for damages arising by reason of injuries to anyone during the conduct of the event.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL USA SWIMMING ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK FORM 

For more information, please contact Mark Moore via email at  coachmark@mvnadadores.org or via phone at 949-233-6521.    

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