NLAC SWIM MEET At the Bierman Outdoor Aquatic Center Merrill, WI A/BB/B/C/SWIM INVITATIONAL MEET USA APPROVED MEET Saturday, June 17, 2017

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1 NLAC SWIM MEET At the Bierman Outdoor Aquatic Center Merrill, WI A/BB/B/C/SWIM INVITATIONAL MEET USA APPROVED MEET Saturday, June 17, 2017 Approval #2017-WI- QUALITY meet under Wisconsin Swimming Policy c6 Host: Location: Northern Lakes Aquatic Club (NLAC) Bierman Family Aquatic Center (Brand New Outdoor Facility) 1100 Marc Drive Entry Chair: Jim Myszka (715) Facility: Timing: Rules: Six (6) lane, 25 yard pool. Pool depth is 9 feet at the start end and 3.5 feet at the bulkhead (turn end). Blocks are 29.5 high. The competition course has not been certified in accordance with USA Swimming s Rule (c)(4). Colorado timing system utilizing one push button and 2 timers per lane for backup, including 8 and under 25 yard events. Official 2016 Short Course USA Swimming Rules and Wisconsin Swimming Rules shall govern the conduct of this meet. Swimmers do not need to be registered as USA swimmers. Age is as of the day of the meet. Coaches must display their Coaches Card while on deck. In granting this approval it is understood and agreed that USA Swimming shall be free and held harmless from any liabilities or claims for damages arising by reason of injuries to anyone during the conduct of the event. Schedule: General Warm-up 7:00 8:00 a.m. Failure to follow warm-up guidelines may result in disqualification from the next individual event. Meet starts at 8:15 a.m. The afternoon warm-ups will begin as soon as the morning session has been completed. The start of the afternoon session will be one hour after the start of warm-ups; a fifty-five minute warm-up following by a 10 minutes quiet pool. Morning Session: 10 & under and Afternoon Session: 8 & under and 13 & over Warm-Ups: Officials: First 25 Minutes Circle swim (all lanes) Next 15 Minutes Lanes 1, 3, 5 Dive Sprints Lanes 2, 4, 6 Circle Swims Last 15 Minutes Lanes 2, 6 Circle Swims Lanes 1, 3, 4, 5 Dive Sprints Sit and slide entries are enforced during warm-ups Head Official/Referee: Shari Bergman rbergman9572@charter.net Starter: Doug Parker parkerdg@hotmail.com

2 ST: Abbie Bergman Administrative Official: Chris Winter Admissions: There will be a $2.00 per person entry fee for all non-swimmers and/or spectators. Heat sheets will be available for purchase. Awards: Individual: Medals 1 st 3 rd Ribbons 4 th 12 th Relays: Ribbons 1 st 6 th Trophies will be awarded for Individual High Points for the top 3 swimmers in each of the following categories: 8 & Under, 9-10, 11-12, and Open. Note: Points achieved in Open events will not be counted for Age Group Awards. Limit one trophy per swimmer. Must complete five (5) events within an age group with no disqualifications to qualify for High Point Award. Eligibility: Entry Fees: Entry Deadline: Waiver & Fee Entries: Swimmers age as of June 17, 2017 shall determine age group eligibility. $3.00 LSC splash fee for each name listed on the entry sheet; plus $4.00 Facility fee for each name listed on the entry sheet; plus $4.00 per individual event and $12.00 per relay. Checks should be payable to: MAJSC All fees MUST accompany entries and are NOT REFUNDABLE. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JUNE 9, All entries must be submitted in Hy-Tek (CL2) or SDIF (SD3) format. Hy-Tek format is preferred. Submittals shall be by attachment to: myszkajim@gmail.com. FAX or mail submittals will not be accepted. Send completed Waivers and fees by June 9, 2017 to: Kristie Winter, Meet Manager 1203 Harrison Street (715) Entries: Swimmers are allowed to enter a maximum of five (5) individual events plus two (2) relays. No NT (no time) entries are accepted for either individual or relay events in order for us to run the most efficient meet possible. Open swimmers must be age 12 or older. Swimming up age groups for relays will be allowed. We will not accept entries by fax, or mail and no hard copies or disks are required. We will send a team entry report for your review once your team is added to the meet. Swimmers with special needs should be noted on your entry form. Your coach is responsible for notifying the head official during warm-ups of any special needs of your swimmers. Feet first three-point entries from the starting end of the pool during general warm-ups will be enforced for all sanctioned/approved competition in accordance with recent change to Policy 4.5.2(a). Any swimmer entered in the Meet must be certified by a USA Swimming member coach as being proficient in performing a racing start or the swimmer must start each race from within the water. When unaccompanied by a member-coach, it is the responsibility of the swimmer or the swimmer s legal guardian to ensure compliance with this requirement.

3 Fly over starts will be used to decrease time between heats. If you have any questions concerning fly over starts, contact the Meet Director. Late Entries: Deck entries for individual and relay events will be accepted up to 20 minutes prior to the start of the sessions (both morning and afternoon). Entries will be accepted only for registered swimmers. Only open lanes will be filled no additional heats will be added and lane selection will be at the sole discretion of the Entry Chair. A fee of $6.00 for individual events and $20.00 for relay events must accompany each entry request. Forms will be available in the coach s packets. Final Results: Please note that results posted during the meet are NOT official. The official results will be distributed at the end of the day. All teams will be sent an copy of final results within two weeks after completion of the meet to the address from where the entries originated. If meet backup is requested, please contact the Entry Chair to arrange the method of transfer ( preferred or storage media such as a flash drive). Seed Times: Conduct: All entries must have a seed time no NT will be accepted. The software should convert times to yard times. It is the responsibility of the submitting teams/coaches to be sure the entries are submitted correctly and to review the entry confirmation sheets to verify the conversion occurred correctly. Swimming up age groups for relays is allowed. Each team is responsible for the behavior of their swimmers. The Meet Director or Administrative Official may remove any swimmer from competition for disruptive or disorderly behavior. In accordance with the Federal Video Voyeurism Prevention Act of 2004 the use of audio or visual recording devices, including a cell phone, is not permitted in changing areas, rest rooms, or locker rooms. Except where venue facilities require otherwise, changing into or out of swimsuits other than in locker rooms or other designed areas is not appropriate and is prohibited. Deck Change: Except where venue facilities require otherwise, changing into or out of swimsuits other than in locker rooms or other designated areas is not appropriate and is prohibited. Bad Weather: In the case of bad weather, the meet will operate under the Red Cross requirements [i.e. clear the pool at the first sign of lightening or thunder. Resume meet 20 minutes after the last sight of lightening or thunder. If meet is delayed due to bad weather, we will resume the meet with the event that was suspended and continue in the order of events. However, we will not swim later than 6:30 p.m.] Any events not completed will be cancelled. No refunds for events missed due to bad weather. If weather is anticipated in advance, we reserve the right to relocate the meet to the Merrill Middle School s indoor competition pool. Drones: The use of drones during meets (without prior authorization) is prohibited. Concessions: A wide selection of items will be available for purchase. NO CARRY-INS WILL BE ALLOWED.

4 NLAC SWIM MEET AT THE BIERMAN FAMILY OUTDOOR AQUATIC CENTER MERRILL, WI MEET WAIVER FORM Saturday, June 17, 2017 In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I/we hereby, for myself/ourselves, my/our heirs, administrators, and assigns, waive and release any and all claims against the Merrill Aqua Jays Swim Club, Northern Lakes Aquatic Club ( NLAC ), Wisconsin Swimming, USA, the city of Merrill, WI, the Central Wisconsin Swim Conference ( CWSC ), and their officers, coaches and staffs for injuries and for expenses incurred by me/us at the meet, or while on the road to and from the meet. I/we are bonafide amateur athletes and eligible to compete in all events I/we have entered. Club Name and Abbreviation By: (Signature of Club Official) Club Person to Contact for Questions About This Entry: Name: Phone: Address: Address: Entry Fees (per swimmer): TOTAL Swimmers x $3.00 LSC Fee = TOTAL Swimmers x $4.00 Facility Fee = TOTAL Splashes x $4.00 (individual) = TOTAL Splashes x $12.00 (relays) = TOTAL DUE Entries are non-refundable and must be received by June 9, Mail Meet Waiver and check payable to: MAJSC Send To: Kristi Winter, Meet Manager 1203 Harrison Street (715)

5 MORNING SESSION: Girls Age Group Event Boys 1 10 & Under Mixed 200-Yard Medley Relay Mixed 200-Yard Medley Relay Yard Freestyle Yard Freestyle Yard Breaststroke Yard Breaststroke Yard IM Yard IM Yard Backstroke Yard Backstroke Yard Freestyle Yard Freestyle Yard Butterfly Yard Butterfly & Under Mixed 200-Yard Freestyle Mixed 200-Yard Freestyle 32 AFTERNOON SESSION: Girls Age Group Event Boys 33 8 & Under Mixed 100-Yard Medley Relay Open Mixed 200-Yard Medley Relay & Under 8 & Under 25-Yard Backstroke Open 100-Yard Backstroke & Under 25-Yard Freestyle Open 100-Yard Freestyle & Under 25-Yard Breaststroke Open 100-Yard Breaststroke & Under 25-Yard Butterfly Open 100-Yard Butterfly &Under 100-Yard IM Open 200-Yard IM & Under 50-Yard Freestyle Open 50-Yard Freestyle & Under Mixed 100-Medley Relay Open Mixed 200-Yard Medley Relay 64