The 2005

 Middle Atlantic Swimming

Open Water

Championships

 

11:00am Sunday, August 21, 2005 - ACHS Crew House –
Sovereign and Fairmount Avenues - Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401

 

What: An assortment of open water swim races to be held in the historic back bays of Atlantic City. We will utilize the Atlantic City High School Crew House on Fairmount Avenue (adjacent to Pete Pallitto Field) as event headquarters. The following USA Swimming sanctioned events will commence at 11:00am: 10& under: 800-meter; 12 & under: 1500 meter (1.5K); 14 & under: 3000 meter (3K) & 15 & over: 3000 meter (3K). In addition, we will offer an open division 3K for all comers to begin 20 minutes after the start of the age-group 3K. All races will be conducted under the rules and regulations of USA Swimming Open Water Technical Rules. A sufficient number of certified Middle Atlantic Open Water officials shall be present to observe and certify the conduct of competition.  Swimmers must be current members in USA swimming or USMS to participate in any event. One-day registration memberships will be available for $15.00. Swimmers signing up on the day of competition must provide proof of membership or join USA Swimming to enter. Early entry deadline is Monday, August 15, 2005.

 

Course: All races will be contested in the historic back bays of Atlantic City and employ an in-water start and finish in front of the ACHS Crew House. These waters are well protected providing a flat water race with temperatures expected in the 76 - 84F degree range. High tide for that area will occur around 10:30am. Course maps will be posted at www.acacswim.org

 

Awards: All entrants will receive a unique commemorative T-shirt in recognition of their effort. A special award will be presented to each overall winner and awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each age group.

 

Safety: Safety will be provided by Atlantic City Aquatic Club, New Jersey Sea Kayakers Association, the New Jersey State Marine Police, the US Coast Guard and selected kayakers (contact Sid Cassidy to volunteer).  Safety officers, in conjunction with the meet director, reserve the right to cancel this event in the unfortunate circumstance of unsafe conditions.

 

Parking: Limited parking is available on site, carpooling is encouraged.

 

Facilities: The ACHS Crew House offers locker room facilities for all swimmers which includes changing area, toilets & indoor showers. Bottled water, Gatorade, fruit and refreshments will be available for all competitors.

 

Entry Information: Early entry fee is $20 per event and must be received no later than Monday, August 14, 2005. Race day entry fee is $25. Checks should be made payable to "Atlantic City Aquatic Club" and mailed to:

 ACAC, 459 Exeter Court, Galloway, NJ 08205.

 

Race Director: S. A. "Sid" Cassidy at sacassidy@comcast.net or phone 609-653-0939



 

Projected Time Line

 


 

·                    9:30 AM Registration Opens

·                    10:45 AM Registration Closes for all 12 & under events

·                    11:00am 10 & Under 800 Meter

·                    11:10am 12 & Under 1500 Meter

·                    11:30am Registration Closes for remaining USA Swimming events

·                    11:50am Registration Closes for Open Division 3K

·                    12:00 noon 14 & Under + 15 & Over 3 K

·                    12:20 PM Open Division 3K

·                    1:30 PM Awards Ceremony

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Individual Entry Form for 2005 MA Open Water Championships

 

Swimmer _____________________________________________USA-S Reg #___________________________________Age ____ Sex____

  (Name)

 ________________________________________________________________________   _________________________________________

(Address)                                                                                                                               (Phone)

_________________________________________________________________________  _________________________________________

                      (City/State/Zip)                                                                                                                                         (e-mail)

Event (Check one):  ___10 & U 800 Meter       ___12 & U 1500 meter       ___14 & U 3K       ___ 15 & Over 3K        ____Open Division 3K 

T-shirt Size: S____ M____ L____ XL____  All age group events require membership in USA Swimming. The open division 3K is an approved swim and does not require USA-S or USMS membership.  Make checks payable to ACAC
Swimmer’s age is as of the day of the race. $20 early entry fee must be enclosed and received by 8/15/05 - Race Day fee is $25

                                                                        Waiver and Release

In consideration for accepting this entry and granting of the right to participate in this event I/we, the undersigned intending to be legally bound hereby for myself/ourselves, my/our heirs, waive and release for any and all claims, damages, costs, or expenses which may arise against personal damages I may have against ACAC Swimming, Seacats, Inc., City of Atlantic City, Middle Atlantic Swimming, USA Swimming and/or any other person whomsoever for any and all injuries, illness, including death that may result from my participation in said event.  I/we represent and affirm that I/we am/are in proper physical condition to participate in this event as verified by a licensed physician and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event.  The undersigned has read and voluntarily signed this Waiver and Release.

 

_________________________________                _________________     _________________________________________________________    _______________________________       

Signature                                               Date                                 Parent's Signature (if under 18)                                                     Date

 

I hearby certify that the swimmer entered on this form is capable of completing the distance entered______________________________________

                                                                                                                                                                                        (Coach's signature)