2019 USMS Summer Nationals—Update No. 1
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We’ll provide weekly email updates between now and the meet, so keep your eyes open for important information and enjoy your taper as you prepare for Summer Nationals!
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Meet Information
The
2019 USMS Summer Nationals page
is the location for all official information, including results and live coverage of the event. Remember to tell your friends, family, and teammates to follow along. The
Facebook event page is
another source of information and can be used to connect with your fellow swimmers.
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Miss out on event merch during meet entry? Need extras for friends or family? You're in luck: The
Event Store
will be open until July 18. VIP Hospitality passes, social tickets, and shuttle passes will be available for pickup at registration starting Tuesday, August 6. Presale apparel items (hoodies, T-shirts, and hats), along with a wide range of souvenirs and apparel, will be available at the Greenlayer booth in the Partner Village throughout the event.
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What's Your Story?
We're looking to tell the stories of our meet participants for our coverage of the event. Did you overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to compete? Are you aiming to break records? It doesn't matter if this is your first meet or 50th, if you have a good story, we'd like to talk to you. Please send us a brief email at
publications@usmastersswimming.org
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Photoshoot Models Needed
We're looking for 12 models to participate in a photoshoot on Saturday, August 10, in the cool-down pool after the 200 mixed medley relay. If you have an interest, please
fill out this form.
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Facility and Travel Information
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The Marguerite Aquatics Center is a state-of-the-art aquatic center in Southern California. It has eight 9-foot-wide lanes in the 50-meter competition pool. In addition, it offers an eight-lane, 25-meter warm-up pool immediately adjacent to the competition pool and four additional 25-yard lanes available in the activity pool.
Locker Rooms
The facility has one restroom/locker room with nine showers for women and
one restroom/locker room with nine showers for men
. No lockers are available.
In addition, there will be two changing tents in the activity pool area and a portable executive restroom trailer located near the roundabout just outside the entrance to the pool.
Club Areas
Covered bleachers are available for all teams and spectators and will provide shade for over 2,500 people. Only rented tents will be set up on deck. There won't be space for additional tents brought by teams. A limited number of team tent rentals are available for $150 by contacting Mark Moore at
mvnswimcoach@gmail.com
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Visit the
travel page
for shuttle, travel, and parking details. Shuttle passes are available for purchase through the
Event Store
until July 18 and will be available for pickup at registration starting Tuesday, August 6.
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Empty lanes can dampen competitive conditions, and we'd like to avoid that when possible. Events 200 meters and longer will require positive check-in the week of the event so no action is needed to scratch.
If you're absolutely certain you won't be swimming any of the 50s or 100s, please email
events@usmastersswimming.org
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 July 18.
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Plan on entering some relays at the meet? We hope so, as they’re a ton of fun! Get the complete scoop on eligibility, payment, and deadlines on our
Relay Information Page
. Relay entries will open on August 1. Coaches: The
meet roster
can be filtered to help build your relays. Swimmers who have indicated interest in swimming each relay are marked accordingly.
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Orange County’s theme parks make it a great playground for families, while its beaches draw surfers. The OC’s beaches are some of the best in Southern California, from the laid-back Seal Beach to surf-haven Huntington Beach to sunny and trendy Newport Beach to the renowned Laguna Beach and its art colonies. They're all part of the reason California is the most visited state.
The OC and Southern California region features a treasure trove of things to see and do. What’s great is all the OC attractions are within 10 to 40 minutes away from the host hotel and the pool. Check out
visittheoc.com
for a quick list of major local attractions.
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Need Something at the Meet?
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If you have questions, please contact us.
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