2018 Spring Nationals—Update No. 2
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Your opportunity for greatness is just around the corner! We have a record number of swimmers coming to compete at the IU Natatorium in just three weeks. It’s going to be a great event packed with a high-energy atmosphere and tremendous swims. Please be sure to read through the email updates and check the USMS website frequently for
important updates
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Sixth Event, Seeding, and Psych Sheets
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There are 2,378 swimmers entered in the meet. With this being the largest USMS Nationals in its near 50-year history, we will be dropping the sixth event. The sixth event will be dropped automatically from all swimmers' individual entries if they signed up for six individual events.
Empty lanes can dampen competitive conditions and we'd like to avoid that when possible. Although we cannot offer any refunds at this point, if you are absolutely certain you will not be swimming any of the 50s or 100s, please email
[email protected]
to let us know. You'll be removed from those events before we seed the meet to cut down on empty lanes and provide for more competitive heats. Please note that once we take you out of an event, we cannot put you back in. Scratches will be accepted through Friday, April 20.
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Need Something at the Meet?
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Check out the
USMS Partner Village
for the latest racing gear and your favorite swim products, plus interactive games, fun prizes, and swag.
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Rules and Interpretations
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Hearing Impaired Start Assistance:
Any athlete with a hearing impairment may request starting assistance from the meet referee. The request must be made prior to the start of the meet. If portable strobes are available, one may be located in a manner to provide a visual aid. Otherwise, another appropriate method may be employed to visually assist the affected swimmer. Please contact
[email protected]
if you require this assistance.
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Coaches:
Volunteer coaches are needed on deck during warm-up periods to help swimmers with starts, pace times, directions, and general information. On-deck coaches receive a free T-shirt and hospitality passes for the days they volunteer.
Click here for more information and to register.
Swimmers:
If you’re traveling without a coach and have questions, look for our friendly volunteer on-deck coaches in Indy. They’ll be wearing bright neon T-shirts!
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Sport Medicine and Science Booth
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The Sports Medicine and Science Committee will have a booth on deck. This year’s theme is “Animal Locomotion,” which focuses on the transitions between dryland movements that create a sense of flow, build strength, improve range of motion, and promote body awareness. Movements that will be demonstrated include squat, push-up, bear crawl, frog hop, and monkey walk, with variations of each. The SMS Committee will also provide equipment such as foam rollers, sticks, and mats for competitors to use throughout the meet. An ice bath will be open and available for swimmers to use during the day.
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- Folding chairs are not permitted at the Natatorium. There’s plenty of bleacher and bucket seating (upper level) available. Consider bringing a stadium seat for added comfort on the bleachers.
- Parking pass holders will be able to park in the Natatorium Sports and Riverwalk Garages on levels three and above. Non-parking pass holders will be able to park at the Vermont Parking Garage (hourly rates apply). If you choose to park elsewhere on campus, you risk being ticketed by the Campus Parking Services.
- Hosts have announced a free social event for family and friends looking for fun on Friday, May 11: The Chip Ganassi Racing tour at 2 p.m. Chip Ganassi Racing is the home of the 11-time IndyCar Series championship and four-time Indianapolis 500 winning team. Sign up for this fun, free event.
- All athletes must register upon arrival to sign a liability waiver and pick up important meet materials. Athlete Registration will be located in the upper West Concourse area behind the spectator stands.
- Remember all events 200 yards and longer will require positive check-in.
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USMS event photographer
Peter H. Bick
will be gathering images for
SWIMMER
magazine and he might just catch you in action. His images will be available for purchase on his website after the event.
We want you to enjoy your time with friends and teammates at Nationals, and that includes taking photos and video for your personal, club, and social media use. However, if you’re planning on photographing, videoing, or conducting interviews with participants for any media outlet, please email
[email protected]
to request a media pass.
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An important part of any successful event is its volunteers. Several positions are available at this grand event. Volunteers have access to hospitality, free parking, and receive a T-shirt. Be a part of the action by
signing up to volunteer
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If you have questions, please contact us.
Your Friends in USMS Event Services
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