USMS Sanction : 436-S003
Monday, May 15, 2017 - 2017 U.S. Masters Swimming 5K/10K ePostal National Championships
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Individual Registration | Sun, May 15, 2016 12:00 AM | Sun, Sep 25, 2016 11:59 PM |
Relay Team Registration | Fri, Sep 30, 2016 12:00 AM | Mon, Oct 10, 2016 11:59 PM |
Your online entry is not complete until you have received a confirmation of your entry by email. If you do not receive this confirmation, please contact the Event Director.
Event Information
Objective: To swim 5-kilometers and/or 10-kilometers in a 50-meter pool of your choosing, then submit your results online to compare yourself to other swimmers doing the same event. Some people do these events for competition, some do it for the challenge, some do it for fitness, and others do it for fun—all who wish to participate are welcome. Your submitted time determines the final order of finish.
Location: Swimmers must swim the 5-kilometer and/or 10-kilometer ePostal events in a 50-meter pool ONLY—no other length of pool please!
Eligibility: All swimmers must be 2016 full members of USMS (or the equivalent FINA organization for foreign swimmers) on or before the day of their swim! One-Event memberships are not available for this event. USMS swimmers will have their membership verified automatically. Foreign swimmers must verify their FINA Organization membership by submitting an electronic or mailed copy of their FINA organization 2016 registration card to the event director by September 25. Foreign swimmers are not eligible for USMS records or All-American status.
Fees: $12 for each individual swimmer ($15 for foreign swimmers) and $16 for each relay ($20 for foreign swimmers). Fees are non-refundable. Entries must be paid by credit card, Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Your credit card will reflect a charge from "ClubAssistant.com Events", our software and merchant account provider.
Rules:
2016 USMS Rules govern these events, including USMS Rule 102.12.1 regarding swimwear. Drafting, flotation, and propulsive devices (pull buoys, fins, paddles, snorkels, wet suits, etc.) are not permitted. No more than two swimmers should share a lane. If a lane is shared, each swimmer must stay on his or her side of the lane during the entire race (i.e. no circle swimming).
Timing & Splits:
Unsporting Conduct: Any act of fraud, deception, dishonesty, or knowingly providing false information (including name, date of birth, age, or gender) in this event may result in disciplinary action by USMS pursuant to USMS Rule 402.3, 402.4.3, and 402.4.4
Individual Events: Men and women compete separately in age groups of five-year increments: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, and as far as necessary. The swimmer’s age on the day he or she actually completes his or her swim determines his or her age group. Swimmers who change age groups during the event time frame may enter twice, once in each age group, only if they swim the event twice, once in each age group.
Individual Entries: When submitting your results online, you will be asked to enter 500-meter splits for the 5-km swim and 1000-meter splits for the 10-km swim. Swimmers are not required to submit a completed split sheet unless that swimmer has broken an individual national record. However, the Event Director may request your entry sheet for verification; failure to do so may result in of individual and relay disqualification, so please retain a copy of your completed split sheet for one year after the entry deadline. Note the deadline above.
Relay Events: Cumulative relays will be contested in three categories: Women (3 female swimmers), Men (3 male swimmers), and Mixed (2 female & 2 male swimmers). Each relay member MUST have entered the individual event and be registered with the same USMS Club (‘unattached’ swimmers are not permitted on relays by definition). The cumulative time of the individual swims will be the relay time. Swimmers may enter only one same-gender and one mixed-gender relay in each postal event. Age groups are 18+, 25+, 35+, and as far as necessary; the youngest swimmer’s age will determine the relay’s age group.
Relay Entries: All individual entries will be displayed by USMS Club and will include the entrant's time for the Club Relay Coordinator's reference. You will only be able to view a listing of YOUR USMS Club's entries. Note the deadline above.
Records:
Meet Course: 50 Meters
Note: If paying by credit card, your credit card statement will reflect a charge from "US Masters Swimming."
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