2017 short course nationals in Riverside, California
Former Member
Hey guys, enjoying reading the forum here today. I've recently came out of swimming retirement and started training again in the pool. More so just to get back in and stay in shape doing something I enjoy. I'd like to set a goal to qualify for riverside but I cant find the qualifying times needed. I swam for a few months (3) back in 2015 and qualified in a few swims but from what I've read the qualifying standard changes yearly.
Also, as the meet gets closer will they post more info, accommodations, etc.,
Lastly, what can I expect at a nationals meet? Is it laid back and social or super competitive? Definitely looking at the trip as a mini get away and enjoying myself with the wife.
Thanks in advance, looking to get most info I can.
Nathan Stuart
32
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Psych sheets are now posted:
www.usms.org/.../
The 50s, 100s and 200s will be preseeded, with the oldest age groups first, slowest to fastest within each age group, men and women separate. The 500 freestyles and the 400 IMs will be deck seeded, with the oldest age groups first, slowest to fastest within each age group, men and women separate. The 1000 and 1650 freestyles will be deck-seeded slowest to fastest by entry time, regardless of age, with men and women separate. THEREFORE ALL EVENTS 400 YARDS AND LONGER WILL REQUIRE POSITIVE CHECK-IN.
Heat sheets for preseeded events, as well as the estimated timeline, are expected to be posted on the USMS website on or about April 14.
Empty lanes can dampen competitive conditions and we'd like to avoid that when possible. Although we cannot offer any refunds, if you are absolutely certain you will not be swimming any of the 50s, 100s or 200s, please let us know and you'll be removed from those events before we seed the meet to cut down on empty lanes and provide for more competitive heats. Please note that once we take you out of an event, we cannot put you back in. Scratches will be accepted through April 7.
Please email scratches or entry errors to championship@usms.org.
Jeff Roddin
USMS Championship Committee
Psych sheets are now posted:
www.usms.org/.../
The 50s, 100s and 200s will be preseeded, with the oldest age groups first, slowest to fastest within each age group, men and women separate. The 500 freestyles and the 400 IMs will be deck seeded, with the oldest age groups first, slowest to fastest within each age group, men and women separate. The 1000 and 1650 freestyles will be deck-seeded slowest to fastest by entry time, regardless of age, with men and women separate. THEREFORE ALL EVENTS 400 YARDS AND LONGER WILL REQUIRE POSITIVE CHECK-IN.
Heat sheets for preseeded events, as well as the estimated timeline, are expected to be posted on the USMS website on or about April 14.
Empty lanes can dampen competitive conditions and we'd like to avoid that when possible. Although we cannot offer any refunds, if you are absolutely certain you will not be swimming any of the 50s, 100s or 200s, please let us know and you'll be removed from those events before we seed the meet to cut down on empty lanes and provide for more competitive heats. Please note that once we take you out of an event, we cannot put you back in. Scratches will be accepted through April 7.
Please email scratches or entry errors to championship@usms.org.
Jeff Roddin
USMS Championship Committee
