LOCATION: 

George Mason University -- Prince William Campus; 10900 University Boulevard; Manassas, Virginia 20110-2203; (703) 993-8444

FACILITY:  

The Freedom Center facility is one of the finest facilities in the area.  The pool will be set in a 25 Yard 8 lane configuration with non-turbulent lane markers.  Automatic scoreboard will be set up.   A separate area will be available for continuous warm-up/cool-down throughout the meet.   The pool has been measured and certified for USMS records and Top Ten.

ENTRIES: 

 Entries must be postmarked or received on-line by Tuesday, November 16. 2010.  Complete On-line entries at:  https://www.ClubAssistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1605&smid=2721 (payment by credit card only).  Mailing information is on the entry form.  The meet is open to all Masters Swimmers holding a valid 2010-2011 USMS registration card.  If you are not currently registered, you may include your registration form and a separate check (to LMSC for VA) with your entry, register online at www.usms.org, or register with LMSC for Virginia on the day of the meet.  Registration is $37.00 which is from November 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011.  You will not be allowed to swim without being registered.  A participant my swim 5 individual events.  There is a $20 pool and equipment surcharge and $5 per individual event, November 16. 2010. 

RULES:   

2010 USMS rules and regulations apply.  Age is determined by the swimmers age on November 27, 2010.  The 500 and 1,000 distances will be limited to 48 swimmers each with priority given to those competing in the Distance Division Championship.  Events will be seeded slowest to fastest, men and women separate.

WARMUPS: 

Warm-Up safety rules will be strictly enforced. Swimmers must enter feet first in a cautious manner. No diving is permitted in the general warm-up lanes.  Diving will only be allowed in designated lanes reserved for one-way swimming approved by the Safety Officer.  Instructions from the designated safety marshal must be obeyed at all times. The use of equipment during warm-up is not permitted. 

MEET REFEREE:   RITA PAGE

HOSPITALITY: Bagels, fruit and drinks will be available free for all competitors during the meet. 

AWARDS:   

 Ribbons will be awarded 1- 6 for each age group, men and women. Plaques will be awarded for the sprint (25,50,100) and distance (200, 500, and 1,000) divisions for men and women 49 and below and 50 and above.  Places will be determined by the fastest combined total for the sprints and distances.  Please pick up your awards at the meet as they will not be mailed.

                        

“The PLUNGE ”    

               The Plunge is NOT USMS sanctioned, thus it is an unofficial race.  Each participating swimmer will be given one opportunity to “Plunge” from then go as far as possible without kicking or taking a breath.  The person going further than others will be declared the champion.  Plunge awards will be presented to the male and female Champions.    

            

                                           QUESTIONS: Meet Director: Ginger Cyganiewicz (571) 643-6619 or e-mail sunfishmasters@gmail.com

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