BAY CLASSIC        THE 2005 ACAC 

 

 

 

 a 2-mile flat water swim race

In conjunction with the Middle Atlantic Swimming Open Water Bay Championships  

 

        11:00am Sunday, August 21, 2005 - ACHS Crew House - Atlantic City, New Jersey

 

What: A 3K (3000-meter/approximately 2-mile) masters division open water swim race 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. Preceding the masters 3K will be an assortment of youth races that comprise Middle Atlantic Swimming’s 2004 Open Water Championship. The masters 3K swim will begin at 12:20pm immediately following the age group events:       10& under: 800-meter; 12 & under: 1500 meter (1.5K); 14 & under/15 & over 3000 meter (3K). All races will be conducted under the rules and regulations of USA Swimming Open Water Technical Rules. Early entry deadline is Monday, August 15, 2005. Race day entries will be accepted with membership in USA Swimming or USMS (see below).

 

Course: All races will be contested in the Intracoastal Waterway 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° - 84°F degree range. High tide for that area will occur around 11:30am.

 

Awards: All entrants will receive a unique T-shirt in recognition of their effort. Special overall awards will be presented to winners and the top three finishers in each adult age group will also receive awards.

 

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: Swimmers registered with USA Swimming or USMS are eligible for early entry fee of $20 provided they are received no later than Monday, August 15, 2005. Registered swimmers with proof of membership may enter on race day for $25. One day USA Swimming memberships are available on race day for $15. 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

 


 

·             11:00 AM Registration Opens

·             11:45 AM Registration Closes for all 12 & under events

·             12:00 noon 10 & Under 800 Meter

·             12:10 PM 12 & Under 1500 Meter

·             12:30 PM Registration Closes for remaining youth races.                                                           

·             12:50 PM Registration Closes for Masters Division 3K

·             1:00 PM Start 14 & Under + 15 & Over 3 K

·             1:20 PM Start Masters Division 3K

·             2:30 PM Awards Ceremony

 

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Individual Entry Form for 2004 ACAC Bay Classic

 

Swimmer _____________________________________________USA-S Reg #___________________________________Age ____ Sex____

  (Name)                                                                                                                         (or United States Masters Swimming #)

 

 ________________________________________________________________________   _________________________________________

(Address)                                                                                                                                           (Phone)

_________________________________________________________________________  _________________________________________

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

 

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

T-shirt Size: S____ M____ L____ XL____  All age group events require membership in USA Swimming. ALL SWIMMERS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH USA SWIMMING or UNITED STATES MASTERS SWIMMING.  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.

 

 

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