John Munley Long Course Memorial Swim Meet Saturday, June 17, MSU Swimming & Diving presents. Events:

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1 MSU Swimming & Diving presents John Munley Long Course Memorial Swim Meet Saturday, June 17, 2017 Recognized by the Michigan LMSC # Location: Michigan State University - IM West Outdoor 50 Meter Pool. Park free in Lot 62W. Set GPS to 393 Chestnut Rd, Michigan State University, East Lansing. See attached map. Facility: The Intramural Sports West Building adjacent to the pool closes at 6:00 pm. Therefore, plan on using the small changing/shower rooms on the pool deck. If the building doors are locked when you arrive, enter the outdoor pool through the fence gate near Munn Arena. The length of the competition course without a bulkhead is in compliance and on file with USMS in accordance with articles and Entries: Entry fee. The entry fee for advance entries is $30 per person; deck entries cost $35. All proceeds go to the John Munley Memorial Swimming Scholarship at MSU. Additional donations to the scholarship fund are welcome. Entry fees and donations are tax deductible! Checks are payable to the John Munley Memorial Swimming Scholarship. Entries submitted by US Mail. Advance entries are preferred but not required. Send the completed entry form, photocopy of USMS membership card (if you are a member), and entry fee to Gail Dummer, 3100 Scarborough Road, Lansing, MI 48910, postmarked by Saturday, June 10, Deck entries. Deck entries will be accepted until 4:15 pm on meet day. Bring the completed entry form or complete a form at the meet, show your USMS membership card (if you are a member), and pay your entry fee. Rules: US Masters Swimming rules ( apply. The meet host will have two timers available for each lane. Swimmers attempting national or Michigan records should notify the starter immediately prior to the race to request a third timer. Registration: USMS recognized meets are open to participation by both USMS members and nonmembers. If desired, go to for membership/registration information. Membership applications will not be available at the meet. Show Support! Feel welcome to "swim with your checkbook" if you cannot participate in the meet. Send checks payable to John Munley Memorial Swimming Scholarship to Munley Scholarship, c/o Tom Munley, 5262 Whipporwill Drive, Kalamazoo, MI After-Meet Social Join us after the meet for food, drink, and good times at the Harrison Road House, 720 Michigan Avenue, East Lansing, MI ( Contacts: Meet Director - Gail Dummer, or dummer@msu.edu. Other contacts - Tom Munley, or tmunley@gmail.com. Events: Warm-up 4:00 p.m. Events 5:15 p.m m fly 2. 50m back 3. 50m breast m free m IM 6. 50m free m back m breast m fly m free m free relay m medley relay m fly m back m breast m free m IM m free m free Events 4/5, 7/8/9, 11/12, and 18/19 will be seeded together. Swimmers may compete in only one event within each circled grouping.

2 Munley Scholarship The John Munley Memorial Swimming Scholarship About. The John Munley Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to the swimmer or diver who demonstrates an outstanding level of competitiveness, dedication to his sport, and loyalty to Michigan State University. He continuously strives to make the most of his abilities, vigorously pursues his goals and dreams through training, and competes in a way that sets high standards for himself and his teammates. He is a leader by example and demonstrates that hard work and dedication may lead to new levels of personal accomplishment. He represents the best of what athletics, sportsmanship, and Spartan Spirit are about at Michigan State University. Recipients. Scholarship recipients to date are 2002-Nick DeFauw, 2003 & 2004-Chad Wilson, 2005-Matt Wisniewski, 2006-Matt Torres, 2007-Michael VanBeek, 2008-Matt Massman, 2009 & 2010-Ricky Forrest Mark Schramm, 2012-Nick McGowan, 2013-Bryan Williams, 2014-Ian Rodriguez, 2015-Jon Burke, and 2016-Mitch Strahlman. Funding goal. $350,000 is needed to endow the Munley Scholarship (up from $ in the past). The fund now stands $174,000. The annual value of the scholarship is 5% of the current amount of the fund, now about $8,000. Proceeds from the Munley masters swimming meet add about $7,000 to $8,000 annually to the scholarship fund. Why Give? Pay it forward. If you received a scholarship or other financial assistance during your college years, you know the importance of such funding to a student's education. Help a student athlete! Support men's collegiate swimming. The demise of men's collegiate swimming programs around the country has been well documented. Do your part to strengthen the infrastructure of MSU's swimming and diving program by contributing to this scholarship. Show your love for MSU! Contributions to the Munley Scholarship show that you are proud of your university and care about its student athletes. Show your love of swimming! Check out Mike Gustafson's tribute, Another Hero Gone Too Soon for examples of how we have learned from our departed swimming heroes. Mike's essay reminds us that we are fortunate to lead an active lifestyle and to share our good fortune with our swimming friends. About John Munley John Munley swam for Michigan State University from Not heavily recruited out of high school, John went on to be MSU's Most Valuable Swimmer for all four years. John served as team co-captain, qualified for 2000 Olympic Trials, and was first alternate for the 1998 World University Games. He finished his senior season with the varsity record in the 200-yard freestyle. John passed away while jogging on campus during the spring of his senior year.

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4 ENTRY FORM John Munley Long Course Memorial Swim Meet -- Saturday, June 17, 2017 Last name _ Street address First name City/State/Zip Birthdate Age on 12/31/17 Sex (circle): M F USMS member (circle)? Yes No LMSC (circle): Michigan Other _ (if yes attach a photocopy of your USMS card) Were you a member of the MSU Swimming/Diving Team (circle)? No Yes (which years ) Did you attend MSU (circle)? No Yes (which years ) Events: Enter an achieved time, best estimate, or write NT (no time) for each event you wish to enter. Enter as many events as you wish m fly 2. 50m back 3. 50m breast Circle one choice: m free or m IM 6. 50m free Circle one choice: m back or m breast or m fly m free Circle one choice: m free relay or m medley relay m fly m back m breast m free IM Circle one choice: m free or m free Entry Fees: Make checks payable to the John Munley Memorial Swimming Scholarship. $ Entry fee of $30 per person (advance entry) or $35 (deck entry) $ Additional tax-deductible donation to the Munley Scholarship. Donations of $100 or more (above the $30 entry fee) qualify the donor for membership in the Spartan Fund. For more information go to msuspartans.com/spartanfund. $ Total Notifications: Yes No I wish to receive a receipt for my entry fee and additional donation (if any) from the Michigan State University Development Fund. Yes No I wish to receive Spartan Fund membership information and future mailings from the Michigan State University Development Fund. Remember to sign the liability release statements on the reverse side

5 UNITED STATES MASTERS SWIMMING LIABILITY RELEASE: I, the undersigned participant, intending to be legally bound, hereby certify that I am physically fit and have not been otherwise informed by a physician. I acknowledge that I am aware of all the risks inherent in Masters swimming (training and competition), including possible permanent disability or death, and agree to assume all of those risks. AS A CONDITION OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE MASTERS SWIMMING PROGRAM OR ANY ACTIVITIES INCIDENT THERETO, I HEREBY WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIMS FOR LOSS OR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ALL CLAIMS FOR LOSS OR DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE, OF THE FOLLOWING: UNITED STATES MASTERS SWIMMING INC., THE LOCAL MASTERS SWIMMING COMMITTEES, THE CLUBS, HOST FACILITIES, MEET SPONSORS, MEET COMMITTEES OR ANY INDIVIDUALS OFFICIATING AT THE MEETS OR SUPERVISING SUCH ACTIVITIES. In addition, I agree to abide by and be governed by the rules of USMS. Signature Date * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GENERAL ASSUMPTION OF RISK & RELEASE OF LIABILITY Michigan State University is a public educational institution. References to the University include its Board of Trustees, employees, volunteers, and students. I (print name) _, freely choose to participate in the John Munley Long Course Memorial Swim Meet on Saturday, June 17, In consideration of my participation, I agree as follows: RISKS INVOLVED IN PROGRAM There is an assumed risk of injury participating in swimming. Those risks include, but are not limited to: permanent disability or death from competition. I recognize that the above specifications are not complete and that my participation could lead to untoward consequences which are not anticipated. I understand that my participation is voluntary and I may withdraw at any time. I understand that participation may or may not actually benefit me. HEALTH AND SAFETY: I have been advised to consult with a medical doctor regarding any personal medical needs. There are no health-related reasons or concerns that preclude or restrict my participation, except as stated here _ In case of a medical emergency occurring during my participation, I authorize, in advance, the University to secure whatever treatment is deemed necessary. The University may (but is not obligated to) take any actions it considers to be warranted under the circumstances for my health and safety. I agree to pay all expenses for such medical treatment and I release the University from any liability. ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE FOR LIABILITY: Knowing that my participation entails some risks, and in consideration of being permitted to participate, I agree to release the University from any and all costs, claims, injury or illness resulting from my participation in the Munley Memorial Swim Meet, other than for the University s intentional misconduct or gross negligence. I accept the rules and regulations. I have been advised that I should look to my own insurance policy in case of injury. I have read and fully understand this document. All blank spaces were filled in and/or sections crossed out prior to my signing below. Signature Date

6 Safety Plan 2017 John Munley Memorial Swim Meet 1. Emergency procedures established by the Department of Recreational Sports and Fitness Services at Michigan State University will apply to this meet. 2. Lifeguards will be provided by the Department of Recreational Sports and Fitness Services at Michigan State University. 3. USMS rules and safety procedures will apply. The pool will be open only to competitors registered to swim in the meet. Diving will be allowed only at the deep/starting end of the pool. During warm-up diving will be allowed only in designated sprint lanes. Dives from the pool deck (but not the diving boards or tower) will be allowed in the diving well.