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2009 SENIOR SPRING LONG COURSE INVITATIONAL
Invitational
Freeman Athletic Center, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT
Held under sanctioned of USA Swimming and Connecticut Swimming #L09-7
Meet Director: Chuck Katter
mailto:charles.katter@morganstanley.com (203) 319-5140
Meet Referee: Barbara Wiederecht
bwiedere@optonline.net (203) 454-1363
Entry Chair: Ellen Johnston
EllenJ1@aol.com (203) 226-8981,
Ext. 110
Safety Chair: Cheryl Smiley
Officials Contact: Barbara Wiederecht bwiedere@optonline.net (203) 454-1363
WEBSITE: http://www.westporty.org/wrats/
POOL EMERGENCY NUMBER: (860) 685-2915 – Pool Deck Facility Monitor: (860) 685-2690
MEET CLASSIFICATION: This meet is open to all USA Swimming athletes and clubs.
MEET FORMAT: The meet will be swum as timed-finals. The 1500M freestyle will be swum fast-to-slow, alternating heats of women and men.
SCRATCH PROCEDURES: Coaches packets will contain scratch sheets for each session and a time line for when scratches are due. Please refer to USA Swimming Rulebook 102.3 for general meet guidelines.
FACILITY: The 19th Annual Long Course Invitational will once
again be held at the Freeman Athletic Center on the Wesleyan University campus.
The pool is 50 meters by 25yards – providing eight 9’ wide lanes. The starting
end of the pool is 14.5’ and gradually slopes to a depth of 8’ over most of the
racing course. Colorado Timing System computer, touch pads and eight-lane score
board assures a quality timing system display of events.
DISABLED ACCESS: Limited handicap parking is available. Disabled access is through the front entrance only. An elevator is available in the front lobby for access to the locker rooms and pool deck. Spectator seating is to the left of the lobby. If special assistance is required by athletes, coaches or spectators, please contact the Meet Director.
COURSE: LCM
EVENTS: See attached list
SESSION TIMES: SESSION 1 FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009
5:00 PM Warm-up
6:00 PM Start
SESSION 2 SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2009
8:00 AM Warm-up
9:15 AM Start
SESSION 3 SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2009
4:00 PM Warm-up
5:00 PM Start
SESSION 4 SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2009
8:00 AM Warm-up
9:15 AM Start
WARM-UPS: CT Swimming Warm-Up Procedures will be in effect.
ELIGIBILITY: All athletes must be current athlete members of USA Swimming. Age on the first day of the meet shall determine the swimmer’s age and age group for the meet. Any swimmer who is entered and is not registered, will be scratched from the meet until registration is completed. All coaches must present a valid USA Swimming coach card to the Meet Director prior to the commencement of any sanctioned swim meet, and must have this card with them while on deck.
ADAPTED SWIMMING: Any current athlete members of USA Swimming with a disability as defined by USA Swimming Rules and Regulations may enter this meet. If modifications to USA Swimming rules are necessary then the coach or athlete must notify the meet referee of any disability prior to competition.
ENTRY LIMITATIONS: Swimmers may swim (5) events on Saturday. There is no event limit for Friday and Sunday. Individuals qualifying in only three (3) events may swim an additional three (3) over the course of the meet – with the exception of the 400 & 1500 meter freestyles and 400 individual medley. Entries in those events must be at or under the qualifying time and MUST be pre-proven on the team’s entry.
ENTRY TIMES: Submit entry times in: LCM
QUALIFYING TIMES:
The following time standards are in short course yards. Please submit your entry in long course meters using either actual times or converted from yards to long course meters.
Event # Women Event Men Event #
1 1908.99 1500m Freestyle 1800.99 2
3
206.99 200m Freestyle
155.79 4
5 104.49 100m
Butterfly 58.29 6
7 238.39 200m Breaststroke 223.89 8
9 222.39 200m Ind. Medley 209.99 10
11 27.19 50m Freestyle 24.49 12
13 220.49 200m Backstroke 207.09 14
15 113.59 100m Breaststroke 106.29 16
17 535.39 400m Freestyle 511.69 18
19 58.89 100m Freestyle 53.09 20
21 221.19 200m Butterfly 208.99 22
23 105.29 100m Backstroke 59.19 24
25 500.99 400m Ind. Medley 437.09 26
***REMINDER: Qualifying times are in short course yards. Entries must be submitted in long course meters.
The host team reserves the right to enter its swimmers regardless of qualifying times in order to insure workers for a well run meet.
No Times are discouraged.
DEADLINES: Entry deadline is MAY 7, 2009. Mail hardcopy and payment to the entry chairperson:
Please mail to: Water Rat Swim Team Street Address: Water Rat Swim Team
Westport Weston Family Y Westport Weston Family Y
PO Box 190 59 Post Road East
Westport, CT 06881 Westport, CT 06880
All entries must be typed or printed legibly, and must use full names and registration numbers from USA Swimming registration. Entries will be handled on a first come first served basis. Teams whose entries cannot be accepted will be notified as soon as the meet is full, but not later than May 9, 2009. If cuts or changes are made, the contact person listed on the entry will be notified.
CONNECTICUT-ONLY DEADLINE: NA
ELECTRONIC ENTRIES: Electronic entries (such as from Hy-Tek Team Manager or other team management software) that are in CL2 or SD3/SDIF format may be emailed as an attachment to the entry chair at ellenj1@aol.com. Please check that your team name, address, and contact information are listed correctly in this file. All entries must include swimmers full name and USA Swimming registration number. Electronic entries must be received by 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 7, 2009. Payment must be received by Monday, May 11, 2009.
ENTRY FEES: $5.00 for individual events. No refunds will be given for entries that are accepted, or for entries that are rejected due to improper entry.
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS: Please make checks payable to Water Rat Parent Club and mail to:
Please mail to: Water Rat Swim Team Street Address: Water Rat Swim Team
Westport Weston Family Y Westport Weston Family Y
PO Box 190 59 Post Road East
Westport, CT 06881 Westport, CT 06880
Payment must be received by 05/11/2009.
CUT PROTOCOL: Entries will be handled on a first come first served basis. Teams whose entries cannot be accepted will be notified as soon as the meet is full, but not later than May 9, 2009. If cuts or changes are made, the contact person listed on the entry will be notified. Clubs will be notified of cuts no later than Monday before the meet.
RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES: The meet referee reserves the right to make any adjustments to the provisions of the meet announcement deemed necessary to ensure the fair and efficient running of the meet, with prior approval from Program Operations. Clubs will be notified of cuts no later than Monday before the meet.
RELAYS: None
SAFETY:
RULES: Current USA Swimming rules will govern all competition.
TIME TRIALS: No
TIMERS, OFFICIALS OR WORK ASSIGNMENTS: We will need help officiating and timing. We would greatly appreciate any teams with officials to please help whenever possible throughout the course of the meet. Please submit names with entry form or contact Ellen Johnston at (203) 226-8981 ext. 110 or email at EllenJ1@aol.com. Teams will be required to supply timers and will be notified the week of the meet. Swimmers in the 1500M freestyle must supply their own timers and lap counters.
DECK ACCESS: Only athletes, coaches, officials, and official meet staff actively participating in the meet are permitted on the pool deck.
SCORING: The meet will not be scored.
AWARDS: No awards will be given at this meet.
CONCESSIONS: There will be no concessions at this meet.
HOSPITALITY FOR COACHES AND OFFICIALS: Hospitality will be available for coaches and officials. There will be no coaches lunch.
MISCELLANEOUS:
PARKING: Please park in one of the Wesleyan parking lots near the pool.
DIRECTIONS: From North: Take I-91 S to Exit 22 S (left exit). Travel South on Rt. 9 to Middletown. At 2nd light take a right onto Rt. 66W. At junction of Rt. 66 and Rt. 3, turn left onto Vine Street and right onto Cross Street-pool will be immediately on your left.
From South: Take I-95 N or the Merritt Parkway to I-91 N to Rt. 66 E. At junction of Rt. 66 and
Rt. 3, turn right onto Vine Street, then right onto Cross Street-pool will be immediately on your left.
LODGING: The following hotels and motels are in the area:
Crown Plaza Courtyard by Marriott Comfort Inn
100 Berlin Road 4 Sebethe Drive Route 372
Cromwell, CT Cromwell, CT Cromwell, CT
(860) 635-2000 (860) 635-1001 (860) 635-4100
Super 8 Motel Marriott – Rocky Hill Inn at Middletown
1 Industrial Drive I-91 – Exit 23 70 Main Street
Cromwell, CT Rocky Hill, CT Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 843-1991 (860 257-6000 (860) 854-6300
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