Michigan Masters 2010 State Short Course Yards Championship

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Registration Schedule

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SANCTIONED FOR USMS INC. BY MICHIGAN MASTERS SANCTION # 1910-07S

FRIDAY - SUNDAY, APRIL 16 - 18, 2010

HASLETT COMMUNITY NATATATORIUM

HOST ORGANIZATIONS:  The Haslett High School Swim Teams and the Spartan Swim Club are the Host Organizations for the 2010 Michigan Masters State Championships. We are looking forward to an exciting weekend and a well organized event for participants and spectators alike. This is the first State Championship Masters Swim Meet held at the Haslett Community Natatorium.                          
                                                      
FACILITIES:  Haslett Community Natatorium is a 25-yard, 12–lane pool; 8 lanes are used for competition. The warm-up and cool-down area of the 3 remaining lanes will be available for use during all of the events (1 lane is used for the dock that officials use). Depth at the start is 7 feet and 9-13 feet at the turn. Permanent starting blocks and non-turbulent lane markers will be used. Swimmers must enter the water feet first in a cautious manner during all warm-ups/cool downs. Diving is permitted only in the designated sprint lanes. Lockers are available and you must bring your own lock. There is ample balcony seating for swimmers and spectators.                    

RULES - ELIGIBILITY:  USMS rules apply and will be observed.  All swimmers are required to submit and verify their USMS membership during online registration.  Any swimmer who is not USMS registered for 2010 by the State Meet entry deadline will NOT BE ALLOWED TO SWIM IN THE MEET.  A swimmer not registered with Michigan LMSC cannot establish a Michigan State Record. Any swimmer registered in the meet CAN set a MEET championship.   
     
TIMING:  Timing system is I.S.T. timing system with Colorado 81” Aquagrip touch pads with electronic and manual back-up with an 8-lane display scoreboard with start and recall. All events (except some heats of the distance events) will be timed using this system. Manual back-up timers will be provided at each lane. Swimmers are encouraged to hit the pad firmly and, when swimming in relays, to remain clear of the finish area until the event is completed by all swimmers.  Any swimmer or relay attempting a NATIONAL RECORD should alert the Starter and make sure there are the required three manual timers as backup. Swimmers are required to supply their own lap counting personnel in distance events.
                                                                                                     
AGE GROUPS:  Age on April 18 (last day of the meet) determines his/her age for the entire meet.  Individual Events:  18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, etc. through 100+.  Relay Events: 18+, 25+, 35+, 45+, 55+, 65+, 75+, and  85+                                    

ENTRY DEADLINE:  Online registration (preferred) closes at midnight Eastern time on April 10, 2010.  Swimmers (Individual and Relays) using paper entries must have their entries postmarked by April 6, 2010. All paper entries postmarked after April 6, 2010 will not be accepted and will be returned to sender.                                                   

SEEDING:  Seeding will be slow to fast for all events.  Men and Women will be seeded separately into heats according to seed times.  No time entries will be in the slowest heats.  Consult the heat sheets that you will receive at the meet check-in for your heat and lane assignments.  It’s the swimmers responsibility to report to the proper heat and lane.  Failure to appear will be considered a scratch and you will not be allowed to swim in another heat of the same event. The Meet Director reserves the right to RESEED the distance events if there are a significant number of scratches after check-in to eliminate the use of empty lanes during the swimming of the event.

ENTRY FEES:  ONLINE ENTRY FEES ARE $50 FOR ANY NUMBER OF EVENTS UP TO THE MAX OF 7.  ONLINE ENTRIES ARE PREFERRED.  ALL ONLINE ENTRIES INCLUDE A FREE MEET T-SHIRT.  PAPER REGISTRATION ENTRY FEES ARE OUTLINED BELOW.

Fee	# of Individual Events	# of Relay Events
$35	0	Up to 1 of each event, 4 total
$40	1	Up to 1 of each event, 4 total
$45	2	Up to 1 of each event, 4 total
$50	3	Up to 1 of each event, 4 total
$55	4, 5, 6, 7	Up to 1 of each event, 4 total

Relay Fees:  $12 per relay on, or prior to, April 6, 2010.     $16 per relay after April 6, 2010.
                                       
Deck Entries will be taken from 4:45 -5:30 P.M. on Friday and  7:45 -8:30 A.M. on  Saturday and Sunday  for  Relays  only  that  were  not  pre-entered  by  April  6, 2010.                         

ENTRY  LIMITS: (excluding  relays)                                                  
Event  maximum  for  the  entire  meet: 7             
Event  maximum  for  Friday,  April  16,  2010: 2             
Event  maximum  for  Saturday,  April   17,  2010: 4            
Event  maximum  for  Sunday,  April  18,  2010: 4

*  An individual may compete on only one relay team per relay event for a total of 4.                                            
                                        
ENTRY PROCEDURE - INDIVIDUAL EVENTS:  To enter individual events, swimmers should select their events (maximum seven), and enter seed times (IN SHORT COURSE YARDS).  Swimmers entering with "00" seed time will swim in the slowest heats. 
                                                   
ENTRY PROCEDURE   - DISTANCE EVENTS:  The 400 IM, will be offered two separate times during the course of the meet.  You may swim this event ONCE during the course of the three day meet.  The 1650 Free will be offered ONCE on Friday, April 16th.    Depending on the number of entries for the 1650 Free and time limits, a full 8 lanes could be used with 3 lanes available for warm-up.  Be sure to check-in before you warm-up for Friday’s distance events for your correct heat and lane assignments which will be posted after the check-in time period ends in the pool area. You also need to check in for the 500 Free on Saturday and the 1000 Free on Sunday.
                                       
ENTRY PROCEDURE RELAYS:  To enter relays, team representatives should enter the number of relays and the fees associated for all 4 relay events.  It is requested that only one relay form be submitted for each team.  The event, age brackets, sexes, and seed times will not be needed until the relay check-in on the day of the relay.  All relays are deck entered.  Official relay cards are picked up from the Clerk of the Course by the coach or team representative when announced at the meet.  Each card shall include:  swimmers' names as they appear on their USMS cards, in order of relay swim; first name, last name, age, sex, and proper age group.  Cards shall be returned to Clerk of the Course by the deadline announced at the meet. Once the cards are turned in and entered for heat sheets; the age group, sex of the relay, and seed time cannot be changed.  At check-in, team representatives with relays will receive a packet and relay cards with the instructions to supply the data mentioned above.  The age group of the relay is determined by the youngest swimmer on the relay.

GENERAL CHECK-IN, WARM-UP AND COMPETITION TIMES:                                                                                            
Session #1 – Friday Night, April 16 - Check-in and Warm-up - 4:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.       
Session #1 - Friday Night, April 16 - Competition begins - 6:00 P.M.    
                                                     
Session #2 - Saturday Morning, April 17 - Check-in and Warm-up - 7:45 A.M. to 8:45 A.M.
Session #2 - Saturday Morning, April 17 - Competition begins - 9: 00 A.M.
                                                                                       
ANNUAL     MEETING    MICHIGAN    LMSC
LMSC MEETING TO START 20 MINUTES AFTER EVENT #12 200 FREE RELAY
                                               
Session #3 - Saturday Afternoon, April 17 - Check-in and Warm-up - 1:00 P.M. to 1:45 P.M.
Session #3 - Saturday Afternoon, April 17 - Competition begins - 2:00 P.M.    
                                                    
Session #4 - Sunday Morning, April 18 - Check-in and Warm-up - 7:45 A.M. to 8:45 A.M.
Session #4 - Sunday Morning, April 18 - Competition begins - 9:00 A.M.
                                                      
Session #5 - Sunday Afternoon, April 18 - Check-in and Warm-up - ONE HOUR AFTER       

EVENT #32 200 MEDLEY RELAY - EXPECTED TIME 12:00 P.M.  TO 1:00 P.M.                                                  
Session  #5 - Sunday Afternoon, April 18 - COMPETITION  BEGINS  ONE  HOUR  AFTER   CHECK-IN  AND  WARM-UP  -  EXPECTED  TIME  1:00 P.M.  TO 2:00 P.M.          

DISTANCE EVENTS CHECK-IN FRIDAY NIGHT APRIL 16:                                        
400 IM - BY 5:30 P.M.  AND NO LATER.
1650 FREE - BY 5:45 P.M.  AND NO LATER.

SCORING:  Individual Event 9, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1; Relays 18, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2

ANNUAL MEETING:  All swimmers are encouraged to attend the annual membership meeting held (in a large conference room to be announced at the meet) during the lunch break on Saturday. This is the time to vote on issues affecting the USMS National Organization, the Michigan LMSC, your local team, and yourself. The meeting will get started 20 Minutes after the morning session (Session # 2). An agenda of the meeting will be available at check-in on Friday, April 16.

AWARDS:

PLACE

AWARDS

1st, 2nd, 3rd (individual events) 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th (indiv. events) 1st - 8th (Relays) High Point Award Age Group High Point Team - Large Team      High Point Team - Small Team High Point Team - Large Team Women    High Point Team - Small Team Women High Point Team - Large Team Men High Point Team - Small Team Men

Michigan Masters State Championship Medals Michigan Masters State Championship Ribbons Michigan Masters State Championship Ribbons Michigan Masters State Championship Trophy Plaque Michigan Masters State Championship Trophy Plaque Michigan Masters State Championship Trophy Plaque Michigan Masters State Championship Trophy Plaque Michigan Masters State Championship Trophy Plaque Michigan MastersState Championship Trophy Plaque Michigan Masters State Championship Trophy Plaque Michigan Masters State Championship Trophy Plaque

Two divisions will be recognized for purposes of team scoring based upon the number of swimmers entered in the meet from each team.  The number of swimmers for teams in each division will be determined by the Meet Director after the entry deadline.

PROTESTS: Any protest concerning seeding, awards, final results, eligibility, scoring, or entries will be addressed to the meet director or referee (USMS Rule 102.16).  The protest shall be made by the team representative in writing and the Championship Committee shall hear all protests except for "wet" rules (Section 3 of Michigan Masters Policies and Procedures).

EVENT   RESULTS   AND   COMPLETE   STATE MEET   RESULTS:  Event results will be posted in two clearly marked places announced at the meet.  Also the awards table will have the event results after they are posted so you can pick up your awards.  Meet results (events, ages, names - individual and relay, times, individual high point winners and team scores) will be published on the website (www.michiganmasters.com).  Complete meet results (including splits for all events) can be purchased for $10.00 online.  Results will be mailed.                               

FACILITY   RULES   AND   MICHIGAN   MASTERS   STATE   MEET   GUIDELINES:  THESE   ARE   STRICTLY   ENFORCED
A.  Smoking is not allowed in any of the buildings.                              
B.  Food/beverages are not allowed in the pool area, in adjacent locker rooms or spectator areas.
C.  Lockers are available but swimmers should bring their own locks. Neither Haslett High School Nor Michigan Masters will assume responsibility for lost or stolen articles.                                    
D.  BODY OILS AND OTHER RUB-DOWN SUBSTANCES THAT MAY CONTAMINATE THE POOL WATER ARE BANNED.  SWIMMERS WHO USE THESE SUBSTANCES WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE AND BE DISQUALIFIED.       
E.  Diving off any of the boards or towers is strictly forbidden.                                       
F.  Swimmers in the concession area must wear shirts, shorts, and some type of foot covering.                            

CONCESSIONS AND PARKING:  Concessions will be available at the Natatorium. There are nearby restaurants (about 5 minutes from the pool) so plan your meals and snacks accordingly.  There is ample free parking at the Haslett Community Natatorium.         

MEET DIRECTOR:  Robert Oliver  Phone (517) 614-1221, Email reo_inc@hotmail.com    
               
MEET T-SHIRTS:  IF YOU ENTER ONLINE, A MEET T-SHIRT IS INCLUDED.  If you enter four or more individual events by paper registration, then the Meet T-shirt will be free.  If you enter three or fewer individual events by paper registration, then the Meet T-shirt is $10 per shirt.                
                         
AWARDS CEREMONIES:  Presentations of the individual high point award and overall team high point awards in all categories will begin 30 minutes after the completion of the last event which is the 1000 Free (event # 43 and #44).  We ask all swimmers and teams to be prompt as not to delay.  It's the swimmers and team responsibility to pick up any awards.  There will be no mailing of awards.    

* NO ONE-DAY EVENT REGISTRATION - (USMS RULE 201.1.3):  This championship is not considered a single event but a 2.5 day multi-event championship.  Swimmers must be fully registered with USMS for 2010 by the entry deadline to participate in this sanctioned competition.  

Friday, April 16, 2010

#	Gender	Event
9	Female	400 Y	IM
10	Male	400 Y	IM
1	Female	1650 Y	Free
2	Male	1650 Y	Free

 Saturday, April 17, 2010

#	Gender	Event
3	Female	100 Y	Free
4	Male	100 Y	Free
5	Female	200 Y	Back
6	Male	200 Y	Back
7	Female	50 Y	Fly
8	Male	50 Y	Fly
9	Female	400 Y	IM
10	Male	400 Y	IM
11	Female	200 Y	Free Relay
12	Male	200 Y	Free Relay
13	Female	200 Y	Fly
14	Male	200 Y	Fly
15	Female	50 Y	Back
16	Male	50 Y	Back
17	Female	100 Y	Breast
18	Male	100 Y	Breast
20	Mixed	200 Y	Medley Relay
21	Female	500 Y	Free
22	Male	500 Y	Free

 Sunday, April 18, 2010

#	Gender	Event
23	Female	200 Y	Free
24	Male	200 Y	Free
25	Female	100 Y	Fly
26	Male	100 Y	Fly
27	Female	50 Y	Breast
28	Male	50 Y	Breast
29	Female	200 Y	IM
30	Male	200 Y	IM
31	Female	200 Y	Medley Relay
32	Male	200 Y	Medley Relay
33	Female	200 Y	Breast
34	Male	200 Y	Breast
35	Female	100 Y	Back
36	Male	100 Y	Back
37	Female	50 Y	Free
38	Male	50 Y	Free
39	Female	100 Y	IM
40	Male	100 Y	IM
42	Mixed	200 Y	Free Relay
43	Female	1000 Y	Free
44	Male	1000 Y	Free

                                                   

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