2011 WINTER INVITATIONAL
January 29-30, 2011
Ellensburg, Washington
Held under the approval of USA Swimming, Inc. and Inland Empire Swimming, Inc.
Sanction # IE1101
In granting this sanction it is understood and agreed that USA Swimming (USAS) and Inland Empire Swimming (IES) shall be free and held harmless from any liabilities or claims for damages arising by reason of injuries to anyone during the conduct of the event. Use of audio or visual recording, including the use of a cell phone camera, is not allowed in changing areas, rest rooms or locker rooms.
Host: Tri-City Channel Cats, PO Box 1668, Richland, WA 99352
Location: Central Washington University (CWU) Aquatic Center. The facility is located on campus near Nicholson Pavilion and Tomlinson Field, on North Walnut. Ample free parking is available.
Format: Timed Finals, Non-Split Format
Course: Indoor, 10 lane 25 yard pool with anti-wave lane lines. Eight (8) lanes will be used for competition, and one (1) lane for continuous warm-up/down use. The pool is equipped with Colorado Timing System. Starting blocks meet USAS height and water depth requirements at the start end. Deck marshals will be present during warm-ups. Wheelchair access to lower deck is available. The competition course has not been certified in accordance with 104.2.2C(4).
Rules: Current USAS Official Rules will govern the meet. The rules and procedures of IES also apply. The Referee of the meet shall be the final authority for the conduct of the competition. Swimmers participating in the meet without a coach must report to the Meet Referee prior to the warm-ups for instructions. Coaches must be currently registered with USA Swimming. Proof of certification must be produced at any time upon request from the Meet Referee. Any swimmer entered in the meet must be certified by a USA Swimming member coach as being proficient in performing a racing start or must start each race from within the water. When unaccompanied by a member-coach, it is the responsibility of the swimmer or the swimmer’s legal guardian to ensure compliance with this requirement. Only swimmers, coaches, officials and meet workers are permitted in the deck area. Spectators will not be allowed in deck area without proof of current USA Swimming membership. The deck area is considered to be a 3 foot area from the edge of the pool and the area behind the start platforms up to the timer chairs.
Eligibility: Open to 2011 registered USAS athletes. Registration numbers must be included with entries. Age on the first day of the meet determines the age group to enter. Each swimmer must swim in his/her respective age group. Athletes with a disability are welcome and are asked to provide advance notice of necessary accommodations.
Schedule: Saturday: Warmups 13 and Over 8:00 – 8:50am, 12 and Under 8:50 – 9:20am
Meet Starts at 9:30am
Sunday: Warmups 13 and Over 7:30 – 8:20am, 12 and Under 8:20 – 8:50am
Meet Starts at 9:00am
Meetings: Officials meeting @ 8:30am (Saturday and Sunday)
Coaches meeting @ 9:00am (Saturday)
Entries: All swimmers may enter a maximum of five (5) individual events and one (1) relay on both Saturday and Sunday. Only yard times will be accepted. All events are timed finals. “No Time” (NT) entries will be accepted. Age groups may be combined for competition, but scored separately. The 500 free and the 400 IM may be limited at the discretion of the referee to keep the meet within the timeline. Please mark each swimmers 4th and 5th priority.
Submissions: Teams must submit entries using HyTek Team Manager software via email (preferred) only. Entries must include current (2010) USA Swimming registration numbers. Final entries deadline is Wednesday, January 19, 2011.
Entries may be submitted by email to Todd Stafek at
Phone entries will not be accepted.
Please send the following 4 attachments via email (preferred):
1. Commlink entry file from Team Manager
2. Print to file (word format or PDF) of team individual entries.
3. Print to file (word format or PDF) of team relay entries.
4. Print to file (word format or PDF) of meet fees due.
Payment must be received by the above deadline for entries to be considered official.
Entry Fees: Entry fees are Three Dollars ($3.00) for each individual event and Twelve Dollars ($12.00) for each relay event plus a Ten Dollar ($10.00) IES surcharge per swimmer. Fees and surcharges for each team must be paid with one check and accompany entries. Please make the check payable to Tri-City Channel Cats and address to:
Tri-City Channel Cats
C/O Todd Stafek
413 S. Arthur Place
Kennewick, WA 99336
Evenings (509) 947-1727
***Please waive requirements for signature***
Entries submitted on the IES Master Entry Form will be accepted for individual/family entries only. The form can be found on the FORMS page of the IE website, www.ieswim.org
Officials: Meet Referee: Jack Griffith (509-547-9803)
Meet Director: Todd Stafek (509-947-1727)
Starters: Sean Murphy, Shaun O’Leary, and Jerry Bennett
Stroke and Turn: Doug Wertz, Joan Wertz, Courtney Blanchard, John Hendrey
Timing System: John Tixier and Paul Weinman
Computer: Kari Weinman and Krissy Ruby
Miscellaneous:
· Any protests or questions concerning the outcome of an event should be directed to the Meet Referee only. The protest should come from the swimmer’s coach.
· Swimmers are responsible for reporting to the right lane for their event.
· The referee may schedule ten-minute breaks during the competition, at his discretion.
· The USA Swimming SWIMS database requires that ALL swimmer data be correct before any meet data (swimmer times) be loaded into the USA Swimming database. If you know of any swimmer data that is NOT correct in the meet database, please notify the meet referee as soon as possible. The appropriate changes will be made. The data will be sent to USA Swimming within 3 days of the meet. Thank you for your cooperation.
Awards: Ribbons will be awarded for first through eighth place in individual events and relays.
The 11 and over, as well as the 13 and over, events will be scored and awarded as 11 -12, 13 -14, and 15 and over for both girls and boys.
Vendors: A concession stand will be available throughout the meet. A full swim shop will be available throughout the meet.
Lodging Information:
Best Western Lincoln Inn: (509) 925-4244 Comfort Inn: (509) 925-7037
Days Inn: (509) 933-1500 Ellensburg KOA: (509) 925-9319 Hampton Inn: (509) 933-1600 Holiday Inn Express: (509) 962-940
Inn at Goose Creek: (509) 962-8030 Nites Inn: (509) 962-9600
Quality Inn: (509) 925-9801 Super 8 Motel: (509) 962-6888
January 29th Events
Saturday
GIRLS / EVENT / BOYS1 / 8 & Under 100 IM / 2
3 / 9-10 200 IM / 4
5 / 11-12 200 IM / 6
7 / 13 & Over 200 IM / 8
9 / 8 & Under 25 Breaststroke / 10
11 / 9-10 100 Breaststroke / 12
13 / 11-12 100 Breaststroke / 14
15 / 13 & Over 100 Breaststroke / 16
17 / 8 & Under 100 Medley Relay / 18
19 / 9-10 200 Medley Relay / 20
21 / 11-12 200 Medley Relay / 22
23 / 13 & Over 200 Medley Relay / 24
25 / 8 & Under 25 Freestyle / 26
27 / 9 -10 100 Freestyle / 28
29 / 11-12 100 Freestyle / 30
31 / 13 & Over 100 Freestyle / 32
33 / 8 & Under 50 Butterfly / 34
35 / 9 -10 50 Butterfly / 36
37 / 11 -12 50 Butterfly / 38
39 / 13 & Over 200 Butterfly / 40
41 / 8 & Under 25 Backstroke / 42
43 / 9 -10 100 Backstroke / 44
45 / 11-12 100 Backstroke / 46
47 / 13 & Over 100 Backstroke / 48
10 MINUTE BREAK
49 / 11 & Over 500 Freestyle / 50
January 30th Events
Sunday
51 / 9 – 10 100 IM / 5253 / 11 -12 100 IM / 54
55 / 13 & Over 400 IM / 56
57 / 8 & Under 50 Backstroke / 58
59 / 9 – 10 50 Backstroke / 60
61 / 11 – 12 50 Backstroke / 62
63 / 13 & Over 200 Backstroke / 64
65 / 8 & Under 100 Freestyle Relay / 66
67 / 9 – 10 200 Freestyle Relay / 68
69 / 11 – 12 200 Freestyle Relay / 70
71 / 13 & Over 200 Freestyle Relay / 72
73 / 8 & Under 50 Freestyle / 74
75 / 9 – 10 50 Freestyle / 76
77 / 11 – 12 50 Freestyle / 78
79 / 13 & Over 50 Freestyle / 80
81 / 8 & Under 25 Butterfly / 82
83 / 9 – 10 100 Butterfly / 84
85 / 11 – 12 100 Butterfly / 86
87 / 13 & Over 100 Butterfly / 88
89 / 8 & Under 50 Breaststroke / 90
91 / 9 – 10 50 Breaststroke / 92
93 / 11 – 12 50 Breaststroke / 94
95 / 13 & Over 200 Breaststroke / 96
97 / 8 & Under 100 Freestyle / 98
99 / 9 -10 200 Freestyle / 100
101 / 11 – 12 200 Freestyle / 102
103 / 13 & Over 200 Freestyle / 104
2011 Winter Invitational
January 29 – 30, 2011
ENTRY FEE TABULATION
NAME OF CLUB: ______
COACHES NAME:______
PHONE: ______
PERSON TO CONTACT REGARDING MEET ENTRY
NAME: ______
PHONE: ______
NO. OF SWIMMERS: ______x $10.00 SURCHARGE = $______
NO. OF SPLASHES: ______x $3.00 PER INDIVIDUAL = $______
______x $12.00 PER RELAY = $______
TOTAL ENTRY FEE ENCLOSED = $______
MAIL ENTRIES TO: Tri-City Channel Cats
C/O Todd Stafek
413 S. Arthur Place
Kennewick, WA 99336
Or email entries to:
Questions regarding entries should be addressed to Todd Stafek: (509) 947-1727