JERSEY WAHOOS SPRING FLING MEET MAY 17-18, 2014 HELD UNDER THE SANCTION OF MIDDLE ATLANTIC SWIMMING, INC. SANCTION # MA A

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1 HELD UNDER THE SANCTION OF MIDDLE ATLANTIC SWIMMING, INC. SANCTION # MA A LARCHMONT SWIM CLUB 291 Larchmont Blvd., Mt. Laurel, NJ (Outdoor pool) FACILITY: MEET & SAFETY DIRECTORS: OFFICIALS: ELIGIBILITY: ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES Outdoor 8 lane/50 meter pool equipped w/competitor lane lines & paragon starting blocks. 5 ft depth at starting end and 3 ft depth at turn end. Colorado 6000 starting system w/1 lane display. 25 meter warm down pool available. The competition course has not been certified in accordance with USA Swimming rule C(4). Spectator area w/seating for approximately 500 individuals. Parking for 500 vehicles/refreshments available in our concession area. DAY OF MEET EMERGENCY TELEPHONE 856/ MEET - TODD BRYAN & JEN GRAY ( ) SAFETY - STEPHANIE FONG ( ) All USA certified officials and trainees are invited to officiate at this meet. Contact Bob Binz, official s coordinator, at 856/ The meet is open to any USA registered swimmer. Swimmer's age as of May 17, 2014, governs age group participation for the entire meet. Swimmers with a disability are welcome to enter this meet. The coach or team entry person must alert the meet director and the meet referee as to the need for any special accommodations or seeding arrangements at the time the entry is submitted. Meet management may limit the number of entries and/or heats in order to complete sessions within the four (4) hour session limit. Notice will be provided promptly to swimmers and teams limits to entries/events/heats. Entry fees will be refunded to teams/swimmers whose entries have been rejected or who are unable to compete due to limitations. ENTRY LIMITATIONS: ALL Age Groups MUST meet the B TIME STANDARD 13/over events will swim together but results will be split into a category and a 15/over category swimmers must meet B time standard. 15/over swimmers must meet B time standard. WARM-UPS There will be (3) 25-minute periods per AM session & three 25-minute periods per PM session. Sprints are included as a 5-minute segment of each warm-up period. Additional warm-up sessions may be added if necessary. Lane assignments will be posted around the pool deck. Feet first entry. SATURDAY & SUNDAY 13/OVER SATURDAY & SUNDAY 9-12 YEAR OLDS WARM UP MEET NOTES 7:10 AM 8:30 AM (3) 25 MINUTE WARM UP PERIODS 2:00 PM 3:20 PM (3) 25 MINUTE WARM UP PERIODS

2 SATURDAY MORNING Session 1-13/over ALL SWIMMERS MUST MEET B TIME STANDARDS PLEASE ENTER WITH YARD TIMES NON-CONFORMING TIMES WILL BE SEEDED AFTER THE YARD TIMES NT SWIMS NOT ALLOWED SWIMMERS MUST HAVE B TIME STANDARD ALL EVENTS ARE TIMED FINALS EVENTS SATURDAY AFTERNOON Session year olds WARM-UP 7:00 AM START 8:15 AM WARM-UP 1:45 PM START 2:45 PM GIRLS EVENT BOYS GIRLS EVENT BOYS 1 13/O 100 Back Back /O 200 Fly Back /O 100 Free Fly /O 100 Breast Fly /O 200 IM Fly /O 400 Free Free Free Breast year olds must meet the B time 15/over must meet the B time SUNDAY MORNING Session 3-13/over Breast IM IM Free 124 Must meet B time for respective age group SUNDAY AFTERNOON Session year olds WARM-UP 7:00 AM START 8:15 AM WARM-UP 1:45 PM START 2:45 PM GIRLS EVENT BOYS GIRLS EVENT BOYS 13 13/O 200 Back Back /O 50 Free Breast /O 200 Breast Breast /O 100 Fly Free /O 200 Free Free /O 400 IM Fly Fly Breast year olds must meet the B time 15/over must meet the B time Back Back Free Free IM 150 Must meet B time for respective age group

3 All events will be deck seeded events EXCEPT 1 st event of each session will be pre-seeded SEEDING: Each Team will have a roster with all events listed for each session. All sheets must be turned into the computer operator 30 minutes after the start of warm up. Swimmers that are present and swimming will have lines through their names. Swimmers that are being scratched will have their names circled with SCR next to the circle. Swimmers scratching a single event will have a line through their names and the event number circled with SCR next to the circle. Please use a simple line, not a scribble, so that the name can still be read. 500 Free & 400 IM will have a separate check-in later during the meet. No penalty if you don t swim after checking in. EVENTS WILL BE SEEDED WITH YARD TIMES FIRST, then LC Meters and then SC Meters (Y, L, S). PLEASE ENTER WITH YARD TIMES SWIMMER MUST HAVE B TIME All times must be entered in the course in which they were achieved; converted times will not be accepted. ALL SWIMMERS - 3 events per day HY-TEK ENTRIES PREFERRED Entries should be submitted as an attachment addressed to: HOW TO ENTER: jwmeets@jerseywahoos.org SUBJECT = (YOUR TEAM) SPRING FLING MEET ENTIRES BODY MUST INCLUDE: Team name / Number of swimmers / Number of entries ATTACHMENTS: ENTRY FILE / TM ENTRY REPORT Electronic data will be considered the official version of meet entries. Electronic data supersedes any information contained on teams entry printouts with respect to resolution of errors/discrepancies. CLOSE: FEES: SURCHARGE: APRIL 28, LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED $5.00/EVENT / $5.00 FACILITY SURCHARGE PER SWIMMER $15.00 SURCHARGE/SWIMMER (IF APPLICABLE). CHECKS PAYABLE TO "JERSEY WAHOOS SWIM CLUB." $15.00 PER SWIMMER FOR ALL MANUALLY PREPARED ENTRIES. (Entries not sent using Hy-Tek software). Failure to remit payment will result in rejection of entries. Manually prepared entries ($15.00/swimmer surcharge) should be submitted on the form attached to this announcement and transmitted as an attachment. The announcement is available from our website at ( and the MA Swimming website We encourage individuals to use the free TM Lite or purchase Hy-Tek Personal Swim Manager to enter meets. TM-Lite is available for download via a link on Jersey Wahoos web page or at the Hy-Tek website.

4 NO DECK CHANGING: 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. SEND ENTRIES & PAYMENT TO: RULES: SPRING FLING ENTRIES COORDINATOR C/O JERSEY WAHOOS 4101 CHURCH RD Meet Summary MUST accompany payment. Payment MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MAY 13, 2014 or entries will be rejected. No exceptions. Current USA and Middle Atlantic LSC rules will govern the meet. 'Fly-over' starts will be used at this meet. All swimmers (except for Backstroke starts) should remain in the water at the completion of their race until the next heat has begun. USA swimming/ MA swimming safety guidelines and warm-up procedures will be in effect for the entire meet. Only currently credentialed coaches, USA swimming registered athletes and meet personnel will be permitted on deck. Penalties will be imposed on swimmers (in accordance with USA/MA LSC rules) when any coach, parent, or swimmer enters a time other than a best time, for any event. USA Swimming Liability: In granting this sanction, it is understood and agreed that USA Swimming shall be free from any liabilities or claims for damages arising by reason of injuries to anyone during the conduct of this event. RACING START CERTIFICATION: ON-SITE REGISTRAION: INQUIRIES: AWARDS: Any swimmer entered in the meet, unaccompanied by a USA Swimming member coach, must be certified by a USA Swimming member coach as being proficient in performing a racing start or must start each race from within the water. It is the responsibility of the swimmer or the swimmer s legal guardian to ensure compliance with this requirement. Unregistered swimmers may register on deck at this meet by turning in the athlete registration form and payment to the Meet Director. The cost of registering on deck is double the normal fee ($120 per swimmer for registration). This applies to all swimmers attached to a club. REFER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ENTRIES AND THE MEET TO TODD BRYAN, MEET DIRECTOR AT 856/ OR AT jwmeets@jerseywahoos.org. This is the official contact point for meet information and entries. Meet management is not accountable for misinformation provided from any other source. WAHOOS WILL NOT MAIL AWARDS IF YOUR TEAM FAILS TO PICK THEM UP 12/under s - Medals 1-3, Ribbons 4-8 $7.00 FOR ADMISSION/ PERSON ADMISSION: Psych Sheet will be posted on JW website. Session programs will be posted behind the blocks & stands after seeding events. A limited number of heat sheets will be available at the admissions desk for $2.00 after seeding the session.

5 RECORDING BAN RESULTS: DECK ENTRIES: VOLUNTEERS: SWIMMERS W/OUT COACHES: SPECTATORS: The use of audio or visual recording devices, including a cell phone, is not permitted in changing areas, rest rooms or locker rooms. Final results will be posted on the Wahoos website and transmitted to all clubs that sent an entry via . Results will also be posted on the Middle Atlantic website. Results will NOT be mailed DECK ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE MEET. Free admission/refreshments will be provided to anyone who volunteers as a timer, runner, or other capacities designated by the meet director. Swimmers unaccompanied by a credentialed coach must report to the meet director prior to warmups for each session. Seating is first come/first served. Seating on the lower deck is for use by swimmers and coaches. Spectators are prohibited from areas of the deck that are in use by coaches and officials with current USA credentials. DIRECTIONS: From New Jersey Turnpike Take Exit 4. Bear right for 73 North. Follow 73 N to I-295 North. Take I-295 North to exit 40A and follow route 38 east to Larchmont Blvd. Turn right onto Larchmont Boulevard and follow about.6 miles crossing over Union Mill. Club will be on left. Directions from Interstate 295: Take I-295 North to exit 40A and follow route 38 east to Larchmont Blvd. Turn right onto Larchmont Boulevard and follow about.6 miles crossing over Union Mill. Club will be on left. HOTELS: STAYBRIDGE SUITES 4115 CHURCH RD. MT LAUREL NJ FAIRFIELD INN 350 CENTURY BLVD 856/ ASK FOR PAT MARIOTT COURTYARD 1000 CENTURY PARKWAY 856/ HOJO EXPRESS 1104 ROUTE / WYNDHAM 1111 ROUTE / LAUREL INN 550 FELLOWSHIP 856/

6 ENTRY INFORMATION TEAM: SYMBOL: LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: INITIAL: BIRTHDATE: USA# M/F: EVENT # EVENT DESCRIPTION TIME LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: INITIAL: BIRTHDATE: USA# M/F: EVENT # EVENT DESCRIPTION TIME REPRODUCE THE FORM TO ACCOMMOCATE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SWIMMERS FOR YOUR TEAM

7 MEET ENTRY SUMMARY FORM MUST ACCOMPANY PAYMENT MEET: JW SPRING FLING MEET TEAM: SYMBOL: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: COACH: TEAM CONTACT: TELEPHONE: CHECK THIS BOX IF ENTRY WAS ED ENTRY FEE SUMMARY TOTAL NUMBER OF ENTRIES: MULTIPLY BY: $5.00 FACILITY CHARGE SURCHARGE* (If applicable) TOTAL ENTRY FEES: $5.00 PER SWIMMER $ ($15.00/SWIMMER) $ ATHLETE SUMMARY NUMBER OF MALE ATHLETES: ENTRIES: NUMBER OF FEMALE ATHLETES: ENTRIES: TOTAL NUMBER OF ATHLETES: TOTAL: * $15.00 PER SWIMMER FOR ALL MANUALLY PREPARED ENTRIES. (Entries not sent using Hy-Tek software). Failure to remit payment will result in rejection of entries. We encourage individuals to use the free TM Lite or purchase Hy-Tek Personal Swim Manager to enter meets. TM-Lite is available for download via a link on Jersey Wahoos web page or at the Hy-Tek website I ATTEST THAT THE ENTERED ATHLETES ARE PROPERLY REGISTERED WITH USA SWIMMING AND THAT THEY HAVE ACHIEVED THE SEED TIMES RECORDED. Signature of head coach or authorized team representative