Timeline Timeline Start Times Women Event Start Times Men Thursday, May 10, 2018 7:30 a.m. 1000 freestyle (deck seeded) 7:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 1650 freestyle (deck seeded) 11:45 a.m. Approximate finish time 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2018 7:30 a.m. 400 IM (deck seeded) 8:35 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 30 minute warm-up in competition pool 9:45 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 200 freestyle 11:10 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 100 backstroke 12:55 p.m. 1:40 p.m. 50 breaststroke 2:05 p.m. 2:35 p.m. 100 butterfly 3:00 p.m. 3:40 p.m. 200 mixed freestyle relay 3:40 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Ransom Arthur Award presentation 4:15 p.m. 4:25 p.m. 200 mixed medley relay 4:25 p.m. Approximate finish time 5:15 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2018 7:30 a.m. Women’s 500 freestyle (deck seeded) 9:20 a.m. 30 minute warm-up in competition pool 9:20 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 200 breaststroke 10:35 a.m. 11:25 a.m. 100 freestyle 12:15 p.m. 1:25 p.m. 50 backstroke 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 200 butterfly 3:10 p.m. 3:50 p.m. 100 IM 4:40 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 200 medley relay 6:10 p.m. Approximate finish time 6:45 p.m. Sunday, May 13, 2018 Men’s 500 freestyle (deck seeded) 7:30 a.m. 9:20 a.m. 30 minute warm-up in competition pool 9:20 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 100 breaststroke 10:25 a.m. 11:05 a.m. 50 butterfly 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 200 freestyle relay 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 200 IM 1:35 p.m. 2:20 p.m. 50 freestyle 2:45 p.m. 3:25 p.m. 200 backstroke 4:05 p.m. Approximate finish time 5:00 p.m. This timeline is only a guide for use in determining the approximate start of all events. We may run ahead of or behind the estimate. It is all swimmers’ responsibility to get to the pool well before their events and be behind the blocks before their heats start. All swimmers must check in for all deck-seeded events by the check-in deadlines! Welcome to the IU Natatorium and the 2018 Nationwide U.S. Masters Swimming Spring National Championship When your family is protected, we all win. At Nationwide®, our number one goal is being there for our members. That’s why we have your back when it comes to protecting what’s most important, like: The car you drive to every practice The RV you use for that weekend tournament Join us as we team up with U.S. Masters Swimming to promote safety. To learn more about a special discount for U.S. Masters Swimming members visit nationwide.com/USMS or call 1-888-231-3614. Nationwide Insurance has made a fi nancial contribution to this organization in return for the opportunity to market products and services to its members or customers. 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For those of you who are visiting for the first time, be ready to set personal best times. The IU Natatorium is an extremely fast pool. You will love swimming in it. We at Indy Aquatic Masters will do all that we can to make your visit memorable. Good luck, and enjoy the competition. Thank you for participating. Sincerely yours, George J. Quigley Indy Aquatic Masters, President Healthy Lifestyles One Stroke At A Time. sendsend itit toto printprint withwith WITH A FULL MENU OF PRINT AND MARKETING PRODUCTS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS, AND OUR EXPERT STAFF AT YOUR SERVICE, WE GUARANTEE YOUR EXPERIENCE TO BE INFORMATIVE, RELIABLE, AND EFFICIENT. PROUDLY SERVING CONTACT US INDIANAPOLIS SINCE 1990 ..... [email protected] 317.722.0305 6945 HAWTHORN PARK DR., INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220 Dear Masters Swimmers and Coaches: On behalf of the City of Indianapolis welcome to the 2018 Nationwide U.S. Masters Swimming Spring Nationals! Our city extends a warm and friendly welcome to more than 28 million visitors from around the globe each year, and I’m glad that you are one of them. Indianapolis is truly a city on the move – and your athletic talents contribute to our story. This week, you will have the chance to experience the newly renovated, world-class IU Natatorium located on the campus of IUPUI. This historic space has served as host to countless events FINA World Masters Championships and seven U.S. Masters Swimming National Championships. The famed IU Natatorium has also set the stage for many American and world records -- to each of the 2300+ Masters Swimmers, we hope this remarkable setting is a source of inspiration and excitement. While you are here, I would also encourage you to explore our beautiful city. Indianapolis is home to 70 miles of bike-friendly urban trails connecting everything from the Indianapolis Zoo to the White River State Park, and a scenic Central Canal at the heart of it all. The downtown area offers six unique cultural districts lined with hundreds of restaurants, shops, and attractions – all within walking distance of IUPUI. Whether achieving your goals in the pool or making memories on dry land, I am sure you’ll enjoy Indianapolis as much as we enjoy having you here. And on behalf of the City of Indianapolis, I welcome you and wish you luck in competition. Best regards, Joe Hogsett Mayor City of Indianapolis, Indiana Contents Timeline Inside Front Cover Meet Information 3 Club Roster — Local Clubs 11 Club Roster — Regional Clubs 17 Athlete Roster (by Club) 18 Day 1 — Thursday, May 10 37 Day 2 — Friday, May 11 41 Day 3 — Saturday, May 12 63 Day 4 — Sunday, May 13 91 National Records 114 Relay Records 122 Facility Map 124 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA | 1 Meet Information Seeding Check-In for Distance Events Two eight-lane courses will be used for all events. The 50s and 100s Swimmers must check in for all events 200 yards or longer. will be preseeded with the oldest age groups first, slowest to fastest Swimmers, or their coaches or teammates on their behalf, may check within each age group, men and women separate. The 200s will be in online or in person by the deadlines below. Failure to check in deck seeded, with the oldest groups first, slowest to fastest within will result in the swimmer being scratched from the event and the each age group, men and women separate. Some limited exceptions swimmer will not be permitted to swim that event at another time. may apply to swimmers not meeting national qualifying times—they may be seeded in heats closer to their seed times. The 400 IMs and Date Event In-Person Online 500 freestyles will be deck seeded slowest to fastest by entry time, Check-in* Check-in* regardless of age, with men and women separate. The 1000 and 1650 freestyles will be deck-seeded slowest to fastest by entry time, Thurs., 1000 freestyle Weds. 3–8 p.m.– Tues. 7 a.m.– regardless of age, with men and women combined. May 10 Thurs. by 7 a.m. Thurs. by 7 a.m. REMEMBER: ALL EVENTS 200 YARDS AND LONGER WILL 1650 freestyle Weds. 3–8 p.m.– Tues. 7 a.m.– REQUIRE POSITIVE CHECK-IN. Thurs. by 9 a.m. Thurs. by 9 a.m. The women’s heats will precede men’s heats for each event, Fri., 400 IM Weds. 3–8 p.m.– Tues. 7 a.m.– except the 1000 and 1650 freestyles (which are combined) and 500 May 11 Fri. by 7 a.m. Fri. by 7 a.m. freestyles (which are on separate days). 200 freestyle Weds. 3–8 p.m.– Tues. 7 a.m.– Fri. by 9 a.m. Fri. by 9 a.m. Sat., 500 freestyle Weds. 3–8 p.m.– Tues. 7 a.m.– May 12 (women) Sat. by 7 a.m. Sat. by 7 a.m. 200 Weds. 3–8 p.m.– Tues. 7 a.m.– breaststroke Sat. by 9 a.m. Sat. by 9 a.m. 200 butterfly Weds. 3–8 p.m.– Tues. 7 a.m.– Sat. by 9 a.m. Sat. by 9 a.m. Sun., 500 freestyle Weds. 3–8 p.m.– Tues. 7 a.m.– May 13 (men) Sun. by 7 a.m. Sun. by 7 a.m. 200 IM Weds. 3-8 p.m. - Tues. 7 a.m.- Sun. by 9 a.m. Sun. by 9 a.m. 200 Weds. 3–8 p.m.– Tues.