2013 YMCA Long Course National Championship
Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology Aquatics Center, Atlanta Georgia.
Monday, July 29 and ending on Friday, August 2.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

YMCA ALL AMERICAN CERTIFICATE REQUEST FORM (Click link)
If you or your swimmer has achieved a time less than or equal to the 16th place results time in an event swum at YMCA Long Course Nationals, either during LC Nationals or at another meet, he or she is eligible for a YMCA Top 16 certification.  For further details and the request form, click on the link. ....More

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 For Everyone Visits: 1797  
 

THANK YOU TO ALL THE OFFICIALS AND TIMERS (Click link)
Thank you to all the volunteer officials and timers - Picture ....More

Saturday, August 3, 2013 For Everyone Visits: 1027  
 

SURVEY IS CLOSED


The survey is closed

We value and act on your feedback - so tell us what you think and how we can improve.

Friday, August 2, 2013 For Everyone
 

MEET HEAT SHEETS, RESULTS, LIVE VIDEO (Click link)
Meet Results and Heat Sheets ....More

Friday, August 2, 2013 For Everyone Visits: 48284  
 

ON DEMAND VIDEO (Click link)

Did you miss the live streaming of a race?  

Checkout the on-demand videos of the events you were not able to view during the live streaming ....More

Wednesday, July 31, 2013 For Everyone Visits: 5534  
 

GENERAL INFORMATION

RECORDS BROKEN - 2013 YMCA LC NATIONALS (Click link)
Records Broken - 2013 YMCA LC Nationals ....More

Saturday, August 3, 2013 For Everyone Visits: 1441  
 

FINAL RESULTS - ALL SESSIONS (Click link)
Final Results - All sessions - including time trials. Printable ....More

Saturday, August 3, 2013 For Everyone Visits: 3357  
 

MEET RESULTS EXPORT FILE (Click link)
FOR COACHES ONLY - Meet Results Export file for import into Team manager - Association numbers have been changed to team abbreviations with LSCs ....More

Friday, August 2, 2013 For Coaches Only Visits: 1157  
 

BACKUP OF MEET (Click link)
FOR COACHES ONLY - HyTEK Meet Manager Backup with team abbreviations and LSCs ....More

Friday, August 2, 2013 For Coaches Only Visits: 843  
 

PHOTOS OF THE YMCA PARADE (Click link)
Theme - Under the Sea ....More

Wednesday, July 31, 2013 For Everyone Visits: 2407  
 

TIMERS NO LONGER NEEDED - THANK YOU FOR THE RESPONSE
Since our request for timers at the LC National Championship was posted on the web site, the response has exceeded our expectations.  Jim O'Neill has advised us that if all the people work the session they have committed to him, we will have a fully staffed deck of timers for all sessions.  Based on this, we are no longer accepting applications for timers.  Thanks for your support in this matter.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 For Everyone
 

PARKING AT THE AQUATIC CENTER
Beginning Sunday 7/28 IMPARK will staff the W10 Deck @ CRC to beginning pre-sale for All Sessions permits for $35 (unlimited reentry throughout event).

The schedule is as follows: Sunday from 9am-5pm; and Monday 6am-3pm. 

Tuesday - Friday, 6am-6pm, IMPARK will be available at the primary locations, W10, W02, and A3, to serve customers.

Daily parking rates $7.00 per day (no reentry)  $14.00 per day (unlimited reentry).

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 For Everyone
 

PSYCH SHEET (Click link)
Do not call or email about any errors or needed corrections. All changes to the meet entries will be made at Coaches registration in Atlanta by the coach only. Parents or swimmers should notify their coach if they see any inaccuracies  ....More

Monday, July 22, 2013 For Everyone Visits: 8653  
 

INSURANCE CERTIFICATE EXPIRATION DATES AND FAXES RECEIVED (Click link)
For Coaches Only: List of Insurance Certificate expiration dates. Coaches, please make sure your YMCA has an insurance certificate on file at the YMCA of USA that covers the period through Aug 2. ....More

Monday, July 22, 2013 For Coaches Only Visits: 1870  
 

2014 LONG COURSE CHAMPIONSHIP DATES, LOCATION AND HOUSING (Click link)

It's Official! YMCA of the USA Announces Long Course Swim Championships Location For 2014 & 2015

YMCA of the USA is pleased to announce that it has selected Indianapolis, Indiana as the site for the National Long Course Swimming Championships for 2014 and 2015. The Location will be the Indiana University Natatorium on the campus of IUPUI, Indianapolis, Indiana. The 2014 dates are July 27-August 1. The 2015 dates are August 2-August 7. The new site was determined by a Request For Proposal Process and awarded by a site selection team from the National YMCA Competitive Swim Advisory Committee. YMCA of the USA is pleased to be partnering with the Indiana University Natatorium, Visit Indy and the City of Indianapolis in bringing the national swim championships to this great swim community.

YUSA is also pleased to announce that the YMCA Sports Housing Site for the 2014 Long Course Swimming National Championship is now open! When you book your hotel rooms through the YMCA Housing Site your team becomes part of The Y's "Stay With Us" program. Our YMCA Housing Staff take the time to travel to each city where a National Championship is being held to see the city and all of the hotels that meet the championship housing expectation. This helps ensure that we only partner with hotels that offer safe accommodations, a high level of service and the best amenities. You also gain access to all benefits included in the Stay With Us program. Your support of this program helps the YMCA of the USA fund this Championship each year and provide top athletic venues, support, and a great experience for your swimmers. Please show your support of the YMCA Long Course Swimming Nationals and reserve your rooms today by visiting the Housing Site:

http://www.cvent.com/d/ccqhmc , or calling the YMCA Sports Housing Office directly at (850) 224-7167 or (888) 939-5945.

The YMCA Competitive Sports Housing Team will be on-site at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center during the dates and times listed below. Please stop by if you have questions about booking through the YMCA Stay With Us Program or just to say hello. We'd love to meet you!

  • Monday, July 29th: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm , in coaches registration
  • Tuesday, July 30th - Thursday, August 1st: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm , in exhibitor area

Actual Booking for 2014 Long Course National Housing will open on-site in Atlanta on Tuesday morning, July 30th, 8:00AM.

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Monday, July 22, 2013 For Everyone Visits: 1431  
 

SPORTS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CONCUSSION MEMO (Click link)


NEWS ALERT:  NEW CONCUSSION PROTOCOL AT Y NATIONALS

With a responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of all athletes at YMCA Nationals, YMCA of the USA, effective for the Long Course Swimming Championships, will introduce a new policy and procedure related to concussion incident and management.  Please link to the attached document for more information.  Important:  Please read and understand the enforcement of this protocol.  In advance, thank you for helping to keep our participants safe. ....More

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 For Everyone Visits: 952  
 

CONCUSSION FACT SHEET FOR COACHES (Click link)
WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?  RECOGNIZING A POSSIBLE CONCUSSION.  WHAT SHOULD A COACH DO WHEN A CONCUSSION IS SUSPECTED?  The attached is a concussion fact sheet from the CDC. This is a MUST-READ for all coaches ....More

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 For Coaches Only Visits: 904  
 

COACHES MEETING AGENDA (Click link)
Agenda and information for Coaches Meeting - Updated 7/9 ....More

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 For Coaches Only Visits: 1305  
 

CHAMPIONSHIP HANDBOOK - 2013 YMCA LONG COURSE NATIONALS (Click link)
The 2013 Long Course Championship Meet Handbook provides information for Coaches, Swimmers and Parents to prepare, enter, attend, and compete in the championship. The Handbook is a must-read for everyone attending the Championship. Updated 7/8 to correct a misstated 50 free time standard  ....More

Monday, July 8, 2013 For Everyone Visits: 7221  
 

PRE-ORDER CHAMPIONSHIP APPAREL (Click link)


Fine Designs will be offering Championship apparel at the meet and also via this link for pre-ordering ....More

Wednesday, July 3, 2013 For Everyone Visits: 2139  
 

MEETMOBILE (Click link)
MeetMobile from ACTIVE NETWORK will be available for the Long Course Championship and the Time Trials section of the meet. You will be able to access psych sheets and results quickly. 

In addition, the heat sheet section for ONLY Time Trials will be activated.  This is done as a service to you since printing and distributing heat sheet is difficult because of timing considerations.  Since Active Network requires that this service be charged, we are charging the minimum price.  The price is $1.99 for all time trial heat sheets.  You pay one time not each day. ....More

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 For Everyone Visits: 1533  
 

ATHLETE VOLUNTEERS (Click link)
Athlete volunteers are needed to fill a special role in this year's YMCA Long Course National Swimming Championships. If you have a swimmer or group of swimmers interested in participating in color guard, water banner, National Anthem, or devotion during the prelims or finals, please see the attached information and application form.

Deadline for application submission is July 26, 2013

Note: a MS word document will be downloaded ....More

Friday, June 28, 2013 For Coaches Only Visits: 1007  
 

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (Click link)
Schedule for the activities during Prelims and Finals for the Championship including Finals event order, awards, special announcements, registration, spectator access, start times, etc ....More

Friday, June 28, 2013 For Everyone Visits: 2545  
 

SAMPLE INSURANCE CERTIFICATE (Click link)
Sample Insurance certificate. Each team that participates in the meet must have a current and correct Certificate of Liability Insurance on file with the YMCA of the USA. Emails of certificates will be accepted FROM THE INSURANCE BROKER ONLY. Emails may be sent to Robin Lee at robin.lee@ymca.net. Certificates of Insurance may be faxed to 312-977-1069, HOWEVER, THE ORIGINAL MUST STILL BE SENT to YMCA of the USA, Attn: Insurance Manager, 101 North Wacker Dr., Chicago IL 60606. ....More

Saturday, June 22, 2013 For Coaches Only Visits: 780  
 

BECOME A SPONSOR OF THE 2013 YMCA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (Click link)
For only $50, you can sponsor the 2013 Long Course Nationals. Your name or designate will appear on the daily heat sheets. And remember, sponsorships are fully tax deductible as a charitable deduction. Your donation will go to swimming and diving scholarships and travel assistance to help relieve some of the financial pressures associated with athlete participation in the National Championships ....More

Friday, June 21, 2013 For Everyone Visits: 832  
 

PURCHASE SPECTATOR TICKETS (Click link)
Purchase All-Session spectator Wristbands, and Heat Sheet Sets.  Adults: $40, Child: $20, Full Set of Heat Sheets: $25.  Deadline for online purchase is July 25th ....More

Friday, June 21, 2013 For Spectators Visits: 1655  
 

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY COACHES - AN INVITATION (Click link)
College & University coaches are welcome at all YMCA National Swimming Championships. We encourage you to come and see the talent that can be the future of your swimming team ....More

Thursday, June 20, 2013 For Coaches Only Visits: 946  
 

VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHERS NEEDED (Click link)
To cover the championship and provide pictures, 12 photographers (3 per day) are needed. If you are interested, and willing the work your entire assigned day, please read and complete the linked application form and send it to Karen Ferrara ....More

Thursday, June 20, 2013 For Everyone Visits: 816  
 

POOL MAP OF GEORGIA TECH AQUATICS CENTER (Click link)

Two page map of the pool area - Main floor (2nd level) and pool deck (1st level) ....More

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 For Everyone Visits: 1260  
 

TRAVEL ASSISTANCE (Click link)
YMCA Swimming and Diving Committee recognizes the commitment an athlete makes to training and competing in swimming and diving competitions. The Committee seeks to relieve some of the financial pressures associated with participation by making matching financial assistance available to the local Y to support an athlete needing financial assistance with traveling to National Competitions. Criteria and Application form ....More

Monday, June 17, 2013 For Coaches Only Visits: 1057  
 

ONLINE ENTRY - TIME TRIALS (Click link)
COACHES ONLY - Online entry for TIME Trials ....More

Saturday, June 8, 2013 For Coaches Only Visits: 1105  
 

ONLINE ENTRY - MAIN CHAMPIONSHIP (Click link)
COACHES ONLY - Online entry for main Championship events ....More

Saturday, June 8, 2013 For Coaches Only Visits: 1403  
 

PRINCIPLES OF YMCA COMPETITIVE SWIMMING AND DIVING CLASS
For any coach lacking the Principles requirement, The Principles of YMCA Competitive Swimming and Diving class will be offered Sunday, July 28 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Atlanta. If interested in taking the course, contact Mitzi Tighe directly at mtighe@cfymca.org. The cost is $30 payable to YMCA Aquatic Center and should be brought with you to the class. 


Monday, June 3, 2013 For Coaches Only
 

OFFICIALS AND TIMERS- INVITATION TO VOLUNTEER (Click link)
Officials and Timers: You are cordially invited to help us at the 2013 YMCA Long Course Swimming Championship Meet.

To properly conduct a championship meet of this magnitude requires a large number of officials to staff the deck each day. There is a need for both YMCA Level I and YMCA Level II Officials each day at Preliminaries, Time Trials and Finals. All officials attending the meet are strongly encouraged to sign up to work at this meet.

Timer positions may also be available depending on the number of Level I and Level II officials volunteers. If you are experienced in timing, but are not an Certified Official and would like to volunteer, we encourage you to do so.  The main link of this article has the invitation and pre-registration form. Note: this is a MS WORD document and will be downloaded to your PC. ....More

Monday, June 3, 2013 For Officials Visits: 1377  
 

ARENA SUIT BANNING
Information regarding Arena Suit Banning.  Fina has banned the following suits: AR220993 - woman full body open back, AR220994 -  woman full body closed back, AR141364 - man jammer

USA Swimming has made the suits legal through June 2, 2013.  Beginning June 3rd, they will not be legal.  Arena has replaced the models with new versions of POWERSKIN Carbon-Pro suits (Mark 2).

The bright orange Arena Logo is the distinguishing mark of the legal and non-legal suit.  If the logo is white or any other color, the suit is not legal.


Saturday, June 1, 2013 For Everyone
 

EVENT FILE - TIME TRIALS (Click link)
FOR COACHES ONLY - Time Trials Event File for Team Manager ....More

Friday, May 31, 2013 For Coaches Only Visits: 1404  
 

EVENT FILE FOR CHAMPIONSHIP (Click link)
FOR COACHES ONLY - Event file for Team manager -This event file replaces the previously posted Event file - Updated as of Jun 3, 2013. ....More

Friday, May 31, 2013 For Coaches Only Visits: 1983  
 

SWIM OFFICIALS LEVEL II TRAINING (Click link)
Training will be held on Monday, July 29 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - GTAC.  To register for the class contact Eddie Hughes at cehughes16@bellsouth.net  ....More

Sunday, May 26, 2013 For Officials Visits: 1337  
 

NEW REGISTRATION SYSTEM TRAINING
For Official Trainers - Contact Paula Criel (paula.criel@ymca.net) and Ed Miller (caefmilleriii@msn.com)  if you would like to attend this training.

Creating and Managing a Class - Monday, July 29 - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM OR Monday, July 29 - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Closing a Class - Monday, July 29 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM OR Monday, July 29 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM


Sunday, May 26, 2013 For Officials
 

FACILITATION SKILLS TRAINING
For Official Trainers - Contact Paula Criel (paula.criel@ymca.ne) and Ed Miller (caefmilleriii@msn.com)  if you would like to attend this training.  Class will be held on Tuesday, July 30 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - GTAC

Sunday, May 26, 2013 For Officials
 

SWIM OFFICIALS LEVEL I TRAINING CLINIC (Click link)
Training Class to certify new officials and re-certify existing officials for the YMCA of the USA's Competitive Swimming Program as Level I Officials.  The clinic will prepare participants to act in the capacities of Stroke & Turn Judge, Finish Judge, Relay Take-off Judge, Timer and Scorer.    Class will be held on Monday, July 29 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - GTAC

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Sunday, May 26, 2013 For Officials Visits: 1175  
 

SWIM OFFICIALS TRAINER CLINIC (Click link)
Class to prepare approved candidates for the role and responsibility of training and certifying YMCA Swim Officials . Candidates must complete Candidate application form by July 9, 2013 ....More

Sunday, May 26, 2013 For Officials Visits: 1211  
 

2013 YMCA LONG COURSE QUALIFYING TIMES (Click link)
2013 YMCA Long Course Championship Qualifying Times ....More

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 For Everyone Visits: 15305  
 

YMCA STAY WITH-US HOTELS (Click link)
Make your reservation today with the Stay-with Us Hotel: Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Atlanta Downtown, or the Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Downtown.

Dedicated phone lines to Y Sports Housing Reservation Program Toll free: 888-939-5945. Main local number: 850-224-7167 ....More

Monday, September 17, 2012 For Everyone Visits: 3883  
 

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