USMS Sanction : 106-S003
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Individual Registration | Tue, Mar 1, 2016 12:01 AM | Sat, Jul 2, 2016 11:59 PM |
Relay Team Registration | Wed, Jul 6, 2016 12:01 AM | Wed, Jul 6, 2016 11:59 PM |
Come swim in the pool that hosted the 2014 Marriott USMS Summer National Championships and prepare yourselves for the 2016 USMS Summer Nationals in Portland. Swimmers of all abilities are encouraged to attend. Meet is offered in a three day format with longer relays and distance events.
Schedule: Session 1 – Friday, 8 July 2016
Warm up 4:00p – 5:45p, Competition 6:00p
Session 2 – Saturday, 9 July 2016
Warm up 6:30a – 8:15a, Competition 8:30a
Session 3 – Sunday, 10 July 2016
Warm up 6:30a – 8:15a, Competition 8:30a
*continuous warm up/cool down will take place in the 10 lane, 25 yard adjacent pool
Eligibility: Participants must be registered Masters Swimmers and at least 18 years of age as of July 10, 2016. Swimmers turning 18 after the meet entry deadline and by July 8, 2016, must enter the meet by the meet entry deadline and register for USMS at the venue on July 8, 2016. If a swimmer wishes to affiliate with a Masters club, the club and swimmer must both be registered with the same Local Masters Swimming Committee (LMSC). If there are questions about affiliation, the swimmer will be entered with the affiliation “UC.” International entries must include a copy of the swimmer’s Masters Swimming registration card and fees in U.S. dollars.
Age Groups: Age for the meet is determined as of Dec. 31, 2016, except for 18-year-olds, who must be 18 by July 8, 2016. Age groups for individual events: 18–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39 … (five year increments as high as necessary). Relay events: 72–99, 100–119, 120–159, 160– 199, 200–239, 240–279, 280–319, 320–359, 360–399 … (40-year increments as high as necessary). The aggregate age of the four relay team members determines the age group.
Warm up Procedures: Swimmers must enter the pool feet first in a cautious and controlled manner. No diving or backstroke starts will be allowed, except in designated sprint lanes. One or two lanes shall be designated as one-way sprint lanes during the pre-meet warm-up sessions in the competition pools only. Any swimmer who acts in an unsportsmanlike or unsafe manner within the swimming venue may be considered for appropriate action or penalty by the referee (rule 102.13.3). Pull buoys, kickboards, fins, hand paddles, and snorkels are not allowed in the competition or warm-up pools.
Entries: Paper entries will be accepted until June 17, 2016. Online entries are available via Club Assistant and must be completed by July 2, 2016. NO DECK ENTRIES. Clubs and individuals submitting by mail may submit entries to Natalie Taylor c/o UMAC Masters Terrapin Cup, 4128 Valley Drive, College Park, MD 20742.
Fees: Fees are $4 per individual event or $10 per relay plus a $30 meet entry fee per swimmer. Fees must accompany the entry form/ file and must be paid in U.S. dollars by check or money order. Do not mail cash. The entry is not complete until the check has cleared the bank. If there are questions about an entrant’s check, full cash payment in U.S. dollars will be required before the entrant is allowed to swim. No refunds will be given for events not swum. The surcharge also applies to relay swimmers not entered in an individual event. Relay-only swimmers must submit entry form/file with payment by the entry deadline. All fees should be payable to “University of Maryland.” Relays may be paid on day of event via cash or check ONLY.
Entry Deadlines: No later than 5p, Friday, June 17 2016 (paper)
No later than 11:59p, Saturday, July 2 2016 (online)
No later than 11:59p, Wednesday, July 6 2016 (relay only)
Awards: Ribbons will be awarded to swimmers for places 1st through 3rd. Results cards will be provided for all swimmers.
Seeding: Swimmers will be seeded slowest to fastest, regardless of age. The 1500 free will be swum women and men combined, seeded by time fastest to slowest. 800 Free relay – heats of Men’s and Women’s and/or Mixed will be combined if entries permit
Positive Check-in: All events 400 meters or longer will require positive check in. Positive check in closes for events 400 meters or above at the conclusion of warm ups each day. Heat sheets will be posted at the start and turn ends of the competition pool once positive check-in closes.
Other: Heats may be combined based on space and time requirements at the discretion of meet officials.
Top 10 & Record times: The length of the competition course is in compliance and on file with USMS in accordance with articles 105.1.7 and 107.2.1, but as a bulkhead course, is subject to length confirmation. Eligibility of times for USMS Top 10 and records will be contingent on verification of bulkhead placement.
Meet Course: 50 Meters
# | Sex | Event | |
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1 | Women | 1500 M | Free |
2 | Men | 1500 M | Free |
# | Sex | Event | |
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10 | Women | 400 M | Medley Relay |
11 | Men | 400 M | Medley Relay |
12 | Women | 200 M | Free |
13 | Men | 200 M | Free |
14 | Women | 100 M | Back |
15 | Men | 100 M | Back |
16 | Women | 100 M | Breast |
17 | Men | 100 M | Breast |
18 | Women | 200 M | Fly |
19 | Men | 200 M | Fly |
20 | Women | 50 M | Free |
21 | Men | 50 M | Free |
22 | Women | 400 M | IM |
23 | Men | 400 M | IM |
24 | Women | 50 M | Breast |
25 | Men | 50 M | Breast |
26 | Women | 400 M | Free Relay |
27 | Men | 400 M | Free Relay |
# | Sex | Event | |
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30 | Women | 800 M | Free Relay |
31 | Men | 800 M | Free Relay |
32 | Mixed | 800 M | Free Relay |
34 | Women | 50 M | Fly |
35 | Men | 50 M | Fly |
36 | Women | 200 M | Back |
37 | Men | 200 M | Back |
38 | Women | 100 M | Free |
39 | Men | 100 M | Free |
40 | Women | 200 M | Breast |
41 | Men | 200 M | Breast |
42 | Mixed | 400 M | Medley Relay |
44 | Mixed | 400 M | Free Relay |
46 | Women | 50 M | Back |
47 | Men | 50 M | Back |
48 | Women | 400 M | Free |
49 | Men | 400 M | Free |
50 | Women | 100 M | Fly |
51 | Men | 100 M | Fly |
52 | Women | 200 M | IM |
53 | Men | 200 M | IM |
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