Competitive Division Rules
Swim the 1650 yard Freestyle, the 400 yard Individual Medley, and the 200 yard Butterfly all in one day.
Events can be swum in any order with as much rest between as desired, all three events must be swum in the same 24 hour day.
2009 USMS rules will govern these events.
Drafting, flotation and propulsive devices (pull buoys, fins, paddles, wetsuits, etc.) are not permitted.
No more than two swimmers may share a lane, with each swimming on one side of the lane during the entire swim (no circle swimming).
Swimmers are on their honor to swim each event as indicated in the USMS Rule Book—no one armed Butterfly.
Each swimmer must have a counter/timer to record cumulative splits to the nearest minute, second and tenth for each event. Split sheets must be included with the entry.
Swimmers who change age groups during the meet may enter twice and must swim twice (once in each age group).
All swimmers must be USMS registered for 2009 or 2010, and include a copy of their USMS registration with their entry form. Brute squad swims will not qualify for top-ten consideration unless swam at a USMS sanctioned meet with officials present.
Scoring: Swimmers will be competing in USMS age groups for short course yards (18-24, 25-29, etc).
The combined time (the sum of the times for each of the three events) will determine placing.
Points will be given for first through fourth place in each age group, with points going towards club scoring. Clubs will compete in Women’s, Men’s and the Mixed categories.
All swimmers will receive a minimum of one point for participating in the event, additional points will be scored for the competitive division based on place.
Awards: First through third place ribbons will be mailed to swimmers who have earned the recognition. First through third place clubs will receive certificates.