2018 YMCA Long Course National Championship
EPPLEY Recreation Center, University of Maryland, College Park, MD July 30-Aug 3, 2018 Theme: Animation (cartoon characters, princesses, super heroes) |
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2018 YMCA LONG COURSE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The YMCA of the USA is pleased to announce the 2018 YMCA Long Course National Championship will be held at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD beginning Monday July 30 through Friday August 3. Address: 1115 Eppley Recreation Center, 4128 Valley Drive, College Park, Maryland 20742 This recently refurbished venue is conveniently within driving distance for many of our teams. The YMCA Long Course Championship was last held at the University of Maryland in 2010. We look forward to working again with the committed University staff who historically provide a high-quality meet experience for our athletes and families. The University of Maryland is looking forward to welcoming the Y's youth athletes, coaches and families this summer.
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AWARDS PHOTOS FROM PROSWIM VISUALS
(Click link) Awards photos are now available for purchase from our official photography company, ProSwim Visuals. Link goes directly to the YMCA Long Course Nationals section of their website. ....More
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MEET RESULTS
(Click link) 2018 YMCA Long Course Championship Meet Results, Photos, Live Video, On-demand Video, and more ....More
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RECORDS BROKEN
(Click link) Seven records were broken in the 2018 YMCA Long Course National Championship ....More
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OFFICIALS GROUP PICTURE
(Click link) Group picture of swim officials from 2018 YMCA long Course National Championship ....More
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2019 YMCA NATIONAL LONG COURSE QUALIFYING TIMES
No changes to the times have been made for the 2019 YMCA Long Course Nationals Qualifying Times. They are identical to the 2018 YMCA Long Course Nationals Qualifying Time.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AWARDS CEREMONIES
UPDATE: The primary reason that the award ceremonies were canceled last night was the uncertainty of the weather. At the time of the decision, it was unknown when the storm would pass and when we could allow swimmers back in the water for warm-ups. The decision was a collaborative decision between the meet committee, officials leadership and the coaches representatives with the primary objective of being able to complete the evening competition. The meet committee recognizes and understands your disappointment that we could not complete the normal awards ceremonies.
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SURVEY
(Click link) SURVEY CLOSED While the 2018 YMCA Long Course National Championship is over, one more task remains: To Take Our Survey! Over 180 people volunteered their time to plan and run this championship. We now ask you to "volunteer" a few minutes of your time to give us your feedback. Whether your opinion is favorable or critical of the championship, your ratings and comments are important to the Championship's continuous improvement. Your responses to the survey questions really do make a difference. We welcome everyone's feedback - from swimmers, officials, coaches, parents, and remote viewers. Tell us what you liked and what you want changed. Link: click on the heading of this article above; PASSWORD IS: 9622 Thank you for your time ....More
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PROOF OF TIMES
The following teams have been selected for Proof of Times. These teams should have received an email from Tom Warrick with the details on which entry times need to be proved. If you are on the list below and have not received this email, contact Tom Warrick at twarrick@comcast.net Teams Selected for Proof Of Times
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ESTIMATE SESSION END TIMES
FOR YOUR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY: The estimated end time for each day's Prelim & Final sessions are below (without Scratches and not including the time for relay awards in the evenings). As we post each day's heat sheets, revised projected event start and end times will be included.
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PSYCH SHEET
(Click link) Unofficial Psych Sheet for 2018 YMCA Long Course Nationals. If you see an entry time error, bring it to Coach Check-in in College Park. Missing swimmer(s), contact Tom at twarrick@comcast.net. Parents/swimmers should direct all their comments to their coach. ONLY COACHES MAY CONTACT TOM WARRICK, Entry Chair ....More
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REMOTE VIEWERS
Video services for the YMCA Long Course Championship are being provided by TAKE-IT-LIVE TV. Live video streaming and on-demand video viewing are going to be available for all Prelim and Finals sessions. Video of Time Trials is not available. The video service are provided free of charge to remote viewers. Links will be available on this web site prior to the beginning of competition on Monday (July 30) evening.
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COACH REMINDERS
ENTRY FEE PAYMENT All meet entry fees for Y-LCNats will be invoiced and paid through our National partner, TeamUnify. There will be no need to request a check through your YMCA or bring cash to the meet. The credit card that you used when completing the annual registration of your team will be automatically charged your entry fees after the entry deadline has passed. The credit card is the one that you have on file and used during team registration or requesting a sanction for a championship. The invoice generation and charging of the credit card will not occur until after the Meet Entry Deadline (Monday 7/23). You credit card will NOT be charged when you submit your entries. Please ensure that this credit card has a transaction limit that is great enough to cover your meet entries fees and that the credit card will accept a total charge amount that is great enough for your meet entry fees and any other charges you have and plan to make. TO MANAGE YOUR TeamUnify CREDIT CARD, refer to this Frequently Asked Questions: TeamUnify FAQ
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FAQ
(Click link) A perspective from our Championship Meet Committee athlete representatives: Shannon Culbert and Susie Issenmann. Is this your first time attending YMCA Long Course Nationals? Getting ready for Nationals can be very exciting, and the event is unlike any other competition you've competed in. Here are some frequently asked questions that might help you prepare for the event. ....More
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PARKING FOR EPPLEY REC CENTER
(Click link) Parking permits are now available for purchase online and are valid in Terrapin Trail Garage, a short walk to Eppley Recreation Center. NOTE: You must PRE-PURCHASE your parking permit online before you go to the Terrapin Trail Garage. No onsite-sales will be available. After purchasing, please print your permit and present to the parking attendant at the entrance to Terrapin Trail Garage. Signs will guide you. Parking is free in the Terrapin Trail Garage on Saturday and Sunday Link to: Detailed Parking Information Document Permits are required 7am-4pm Mon-Fri in all lots on campus. Some lots become free after 4pm. You can go to http://www.transportation.umd.edu for more info. If you do not purchase an online permit in advance, you will have to park in a public metered parking space. Meter rates are $3/hr.
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ACTION PHOTO RESERVATION
(Click link) ProSwim Visuals provides action photography by reservation only, one swimmer per heat, first-come, first-served. Reservations are $40 and include two heats (individual or relay) of coverage and a $20 online credit that will automatically apply toward any order made when proofs are posted after the meet. Additional reservations are $10 per heat. ....More
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WARM-UP SCHEDULE
(Click link) Coaches: Competition Warm-up schedule for Prelims and Finals: 2018 YMCA Long Course Nationals ....More
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CHAMPIONSHIP HANDBOOK
(Click link) The 2018 YMCA Long Course Nationals Championship Handbook (aka, Meet Invitation) 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 6/28/2018 with the following changes: Safe Sport Requirements, USA-S Approval Numbers, Parking Information, Dorm Lodging information, Updated Time Trial numbers ....More
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KEY INFORMATION FOR COACHES
(Click link) Important 2018 LC Nats Championship meet operations information for Coaches ....More
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PRE-ORDER SPECTATOR ADMISSION WRISTBANDS
(Click link) Advanced sales of a Meet Sponsorship and ONLY ALL SESSIONS Admission Wristbands SPECTATOR ADMISSION: Pre-order your spectator ALL-SESSION admission wristbands through the link above. All-sessions admission wristbands includes entry into the spectator stands for Monday night through Friday prelims and final sessions. Time Trials session are free to attend. A Heat Sheet Program is included with each admission wristband. Individual sessions or individual day spectator Admission Wristbands can be purchased at the meet. A Heat Sheet Program is included with each adult session or day admission CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSOR: Sponsor the championship for $50 (WITH or without any all-session admission purchases). Sponsorships help to provide travel assistance for swimmers in need. Note: Advanced sales close at 12 midnight on Thursday July 26, 2018. After this date, ALL Sessions Admission tickets can be purchased at the meet. ....More
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INSURANCE EXPIRATION DATES AND FORM SUBMISSION STATUS
(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 4, 2017 ....More
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VOLUNTEERS/OFFICIALS AND COACHES-CODE OF CONDUCT REQUIREMENTS
(Click link) As you may be aware, new federal legislation has expanded requirements around sexual abuse prevention for organizations that arrange amateur athletic competitions for minors. To ensure compliance with all applicable laws, and to continue to strengthen our ability to protect youth in our care from abuse, ALL coaches and volunteers/officials participating in the YMCA of the USA (Y-USA)'s Long Course National Championship in 2018, must take the following steps to ensure policies and procedures for abuse prevention and reporting align with the law. Subject to parental consent, the training will also be made available to minor members if they are working/volunteering at the event.
If you have any questions about the policy, please email aquatics@ymca.net. REMINDER: Background Screening Policy
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WIFI ACCESS PROCEDURE
(Click link) Procedure to access the University of Maryland GUEST WiFi for access to the Internet ....More
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CHAMPIONSHIP APPAREL
(Click link) Don't forget to purchase commemorative apparel items from this year's YMCA LONG COURSE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! The YMCA of USA is proud to have our new partner Metro Swim Shop provide this year's apparel. There will be lots to choose from onsite at the meet, but don't hesitate to shop ahead in the comfort of your home. ....More
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ON CAMPUS PARKING
(Click link) Parking spaces on the University of Maryland campus are a scarce resource. Several hotels in the area offer shuttle service to areas on campus including the Eppley Recreation center. You might consider leaving your car at your hotel and taking a shuttle or walking to the pool if you are staying in one of the on-campus hotels. PARKING GARAGE The primary parking location for coaches, spectators and volunteers is the six story Terrapin Parking Garage which is less than a five-minute walk to the pool. The cost of parking for the Terrapin Parking Garage is $12 for the day or $40 for the week (Monday thru Friday). There is no fee for parking in the Terrapin Parking Garage on Sunday. Persons with a parking pass for this lot will be permitted to enter leave and re-enter multiple times in the same day. PURCHASING PARKING TICKETS The only way to park in this garage is to "PRE-PURCHASE A DAILY OR WEEKLY PARKING PASS ONLINE." The attendant will only allow a car with a pre-purchased parking permit to enter the garage. Anyone arriving at the Terrapin Parking Garage without a printed copy of their pre-purchased Parking pass will be redirected to one of several visitors lots on Campus. Note: you cannot purchase parking passes/permits at the parking garage. They must be purchase online before you get to the garage. All of these alternative visitor lots are a further walking distance from the pool and the metered parking cost will be $3 per hour. Metered parking is obviously more expensive than the $12 all-day parking fee for the Terrapin Parking Garage Once in the garage, you must leave your parking permit on your dashboard. Any cars found in the Terrapin Parking Garage (Monday-Friday) without a valid parking pass on their dash are liable for a $75 ticket. If the Terrapin Garage becomes full you will be redirected to the flat lot 4S north of the Terrapin Garage. You will be permitted to park in lot 4S by displaying your parking pass on your dash. SWIMMER DROP-OFF OVERSIZED VEHICLES HANDICAP PARKING Note: if you have attended previous YMCA National Championships that were held at Eppley Rec Center, you are probably familiar with the parking lots that were behind and left to the Rec Center. These parking lots no longer exist. Although there is still a very small circled area, DO NOT DROP OFF SWIMMERS IN THIS AREA. The buses and other vehicles may not be able to navigate the small area. The link to Pre-purchase Parking Permits is: Pre-Purchase Parking Permits ....More
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MAPS
(Click link) Four Maps to help orient swimmers, coaches, and parents to the University of Maryland and the Eppley Recreation Center: Campus Map, Eppley Rec Center Area Map, Eppley Rec Center Building Overview Map, Pool Map ....More
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DORM LODGING
(Click link) University of Maryland has made 100 beds (50 rooms) available in the Bel Air student dorm for YMCA LCNats. The Bel Air is immediately across the street from Eppley Recreation Center (i.e The Pool). The dorm is traditional-style with bedrooms along a corridor and shared floor baths. Floors are co-ed. Bathrooms are single gender. Linen is provided. Rooms are air-conditioned. The cost is $100/night double occupancy; $70/night single occupancy. Housing is available to athletes, coaches and parents. Deadline for reservation is July 22, 2018, 11:59 p.m. EST. This is a great opportunity for economical lodging for small and large teams. that also eliminates the need for daily transportation to the pool and associated parking fees. ....More
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ATHLETE VOLUNTEERS WANTED
(Click link) Coaches: Athlete volunteers enrich the YMCA Nationals experience and are a special part of the YMCA Long Course National Swimming Championship. 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. Note: Attachment is a MSWORD Document. Deadline for application submission is July 24, 2018 ....More
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HOUSING: 2018 YMCA LC NATS
(Click link) Y-USA is pleased to announce a large selection of hotel options with varied room rates. With affordability in mind, we have partnered with the local hotel community to lower overall travel costs for participants, their families and coaches. Please note the deadline to reserve the rooms at these reduced rates may vary from hotel to hotel. Please plan to reserve your room no later than June 25. We are also exploring dorm housing options with the University. Please check back in a few weeks for an update. ....More
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MEET ENTRY - CHAMPIONSHIP
(Click link) For Coaches: All Championship meet entries must be made through the YMCA Online Meet Entry System - Entry Deadline is Monday July 23, 2018 at 5:00pm ET ....More
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MEET ENTRY - TIME TRIALS
(Click link) For Coaches: YMCA Long Course Nationals Online Meet Entry for TIME TRIALS. Time trials are only open to swimmers participating in YMCA Nationals. Time trials entry is separate from the Main Championship entry. Entry Deadline is Monday July 23, 2018 at 5:00pm (ET) ....More
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EVENT FILE - MAIN EVENTS
(Click link) For Coaches: Event file for main championship events. Entry deadline is Monday July 23 at 5:00pm. UPDATED: 7/4/2018 to correct an issue with the 800 Free ....More
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EVENT FILE - TIME TRIAL EVENTS
(Click link) For Coaches: Event file for TeamManager/TeamUnify for the LCNats Time Trial Events. Only participants of the Long Course National Championship may enter these Time Trial Events. Entry Deadline is 7/23/2018 at 5:00pm ....More
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VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHERS
(Click link) To cover the Championship and provide pictures, volunteer photographers are needed. If you are interested, and willing to take picture to post on our web site during the Championship, please read and complete the linked application form. Note: Form is a Microsoft WORD document ....More
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TRAVEL ASSISTANCE FOR ATHLETES
(Click link) DEADLINE: 7/14/2018: YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) recognizes the commitment a swimmer makes to training and competing in swimming and diving competitions. We realize the financial strain these competitions can have on families. The YMCA of USA hopes to alleviate some of the financial pressures associated with participation by making financial assistance available to the parents/athlete to help support an athlete on local YMCA Financial Assistance with traveling to National Competitions (transportation and housing costs only) ....More
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COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY COACH INVITATION
(Click link) College/University coaches are welcome at all YMCA National Swimming and Diving Championships. We encourage you to come and see the talent that can be the future of your swimming team. Entry and heat sheets are complimentary. Please pre-register. ....More
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MEET FORMS-EXTRA
(Click link) These forms are automatically generated during the Online Entry process. These templates are provided in the event you did not receive them during your Meet Entry process ....More
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SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
(Click link) Initial draft of Schedule of Activities. An update will be made to the location of several of the activities in the next several weeks. Updated 6/28/2018 ....More
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INVITATION FOR OFFICIALS AND TIMERS
(Click link) Officials and Timers: You are cordially invited to help us at the 2018 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 YMCA Level I, YMCA Level II, and/or USA-S 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 swim official volunteers. If you are experienced in timing, but are not an Certified Swim Official and would like to volunteer, we encourage you to do so. The link of this article is to an MSWord invitation and pre-registration form. Download the document, fill in the form and then send the document to Rick Carson at rickcarson209@gmail.com ....More
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PARADE THEME
The theme for the Parade of Athletes is "Animation". Athletes are invited to dress-up as their favorite animated character (e.g. princesses, super heroes, cartoon characters, etc.) for the parade. The parade will be held as part of the opening ceremonies before Tuesday's Finals session.
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OFFICIALS TRAINING CLINICS
SWIM OFFICIALS TRAINER TRAINING
SWIM OFFICIALS LEVEL I Clinic will be offered for prospective new Level I officials as well as existing Level I officials needing to renew their certifications. The program will be held at "The Hotel at the University of Maryland" on Monday, July 30 from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. To register for this clinic, contact the lead trainer, Judy Sharkey (jmsharkey@aol.com). Re-certifying officials must bring a copy of their meet experience record with them evidencing the meet sessions worked d the prior three year certification period. SWIM OFFICIALS LEVEL II
"The Hotel at the University of Maryland" is located at 7777 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD.
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TIME TRIAL QUALIFYING TIMES
(Click link) 2018 YMCA Long Course Time Trial Qualifying Times. Note: only participants of the 2018 YMCA Long Course Nationals are eligible to enter these Time Trials ....More
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QUALIFYING STANDARDS
(Click link) 2018 YMCA Long Course Nationals Qualifying Standards ....More
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