YMCA National Swimming and Diving
2015 YMCA Short Course National Championship

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Handbook - IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT RYAN LOCHTE

CHAMPIONSHIP MEET DATES: March 30 to April 3, 2015.  The championship this year is a 4-1/2 -day meet with the 1000 Freestyle Timed-Final swum on Monday night

EVENT ORDER: There is a new Event order for 2015

MEET ENTRY DEADLINE: The deadline for meet entries is Monday March 23, 2015 at 5:00PM Eastern Time

THEME: The parade theme is “Outer Space.”

TIME TRIALS: An athlete may enter a total of three (3) Time Trial events for the meet.  Limit 1 per day. Note: However, the number of Time Trial entries may be limited so that the Time Trial session concludes by 2:15 PM each day. 

FOR COACHES – RELAYS - Teams will not need to file a relay form for prelims if the same swimmers who were entered during the on-line entry process will swim in prelims in the same order as entered.  Additionally, teams qualifying for finals will not need to file a relay form for finals if the same Swimmers who swam in prelims will swim in the same order in finals

YMCA MEMBER ATHLETES WITH A DISABILITY – The YMCA National Championship Meet Committee is proud to support the entry of Athletes with Disabilities who meet the YMCA Eligibility requirements and the Can-Am Para Swim time standards.

CHAIRS: Chairs are not allowed on the pool deck or spectator stands at any time.

PROCEDURES: The YMCA of the USA procedures for Concussions will be followed in the event of a head injury or suspected head injury. The YMCA of the USA policy for Lightning will be followed requiring closing an indoor pool during an electrical storm.  Changing into or out of swimsuits other than in locker rooms or other designated areas is not appropriate and is prohibited.

USA SWIMMING: The Championship Meet is an Approved Meet in accordance with USA-S Rule 202.4, with the approval being granted by North Carolina Swimming. In granting its approval, it is understood and agreed that USA Swimming and North Carolina Swimming, Inc. shall be free and held harmless from all liabilities or claims for damages arising by reason of injuries to anyone during the conduct of this event.

CHAMPIONSHIP WEB SITE – The web site for the championship meet is located at the link below and contains information for Coaches, Swimmers, Officials, Spectators, and Parents.  In addition, a comprehensive schedule of activities is also available on the web site and includes dates and times along with location for Championship activities and events.

http://www.ymcaswimminganddiving.org/2015SC

AQUATIC CENTER FOOD AND BEVERAGE POLICY: Swimmers may bring in snacks and energy bars if stored in their back packs, for consumption. No outside catering or take- out food is permitted at either venue. There will be water available throughout the meet in on deck coolers for swimmers, coaches and officials. Empty water bottles may be brought in for use at the water fountains.

VENUE INFORMATION: The Greensboro Aquatic Center is located at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. 1921 West Lee Street, Greensboro, NC 27403, Phone: (336) 315-8498

http://www.greensboroaquaticcenter.com/