APR 3
2015

UPDATE
No. 2

2015 SPRING NATIONALS

WELCOME!

Welcome to Update #2 for the 2015 Nationwide USMS Spring National Championship in San Antonio, Texas. As the event approaches we want to let you know how excited the Northside ISD Swim Complex and San Antonio Sports are to welcome you to this great event. We hope it will be a memorable occasion full of fast swims and good times!

WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION

The USMS website is the location for all official information regarding the 2015 Nationwide USMS Spring Nationals. The USMS site has the complete meet schedule and will post the latest results. Remember to tell your friends, family, and teammates that the complete schedule, results, and live streaming, will be available at usms.org.

Use Active Network's Meet Mobile to get heat sheets and instant results on your mobile device. Just download the Meet Mobile app on iTunes or Google Play on your iPhone, iPad, or Android.

PSYCH SHEETS, 6th EVENT, AND SEEDING DECISIONS

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Psych sheets and meet rosters are now available.

There are nearly 1900 swimmers entered in this event. Because of the two, 10-lane courses, our days are expected to end by dinner time each day with an earlier finish on distance day. Because we have so many competition lanes, we will NOT drop the sixth event. The 1650 and 1000 freestyle events will be deck-seeded by time (men and women combined). The 500 freestyle and 400 IM will be deck-seeded by age group (men and women separate). All 200s will be deck-seeded by age group (men and women separate). All 50s and 100s will be preseeded by age group (men and women separate). REMEMBER, ALL EVENTS 200 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 9. Check-in details will be included in future updates (deadlines are posted on the meet page now).

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 certain events, please let us know and you'll be removed from those events to cut down on empty lanes and provide for more competitive heats (and get us to dinner sooner!). If your travel plans prohibit you from swimming certain events please be considerate and let us know before we seed the meet. Please note that once we take you out of an event, we cannot put you back in. Scratches will be accepted through April 3 (today).

Please email scratches or entry errors to the Championship Committee.

TECHNICAL SUITS

There aren't any new rules regarding swimsuits, but we've received some questions so we've compiled a Technical Suit FAQ. If you're wondering if your suit is legal, please read the FAQ and check Rule 102.12 of the 2015 USMS Rule Book. If you're still unsure, show the suit to the meet referee and ask if it's legal.

CONCIERGE PHOTOGRAPHER

Tracy Weddle Photography will be our concierge photographer in San Antonio. Swimmers can register for individual photos of their swims. Because the photographer is only able to photograph one athlete per heat, per pool, this is a first come, first served service. You can make advanced reservations starting today through this portal. Once your online reservation is made, you must still visit the Tracy Weddle booth in the vendor area to ensure you were the first to sign up in your heat. Reservations can also be made at the booth during the event.

USMS PHOTOGRAPHER

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Renowned sports photographer Mike Lewis will be on the job capturing the art and action of this year's Nationwide USMS Spring National Championship in San Antonio. As with previous years, images he captures will be available for purchase AFTER the event. Be sure to read the final update after the event for a link. In addition, Mike will be publishing a beautiful photo book, an artistic keepsake of the event. You can pre-order soft- and hardcover options at a reduced price now.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

The meet will begin promptly at 8 a.m. each day.
Throughout the meet you will be asked to exit the pool from either side of the competition course. You may exit the pool using a ladder on the sides.
Facility staff will hang your team banners around the facility for you. Please turn your banners in to the information/solutions tent and indicate that you would like the banner to be hung. We do not allow the use of any kind of tape in our facility.
If you did not purchase a Gold Medal Hospitality Pass, please know that we will be offering concessions as there is no outside food allowed through the swim center gates.
Each morning of the competition, Nydia's Yoga Therapy Studio will be presenting a complimentary, modified yoga class for swimmers, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Join them between 6:30 and 7:45 for an opportunity to bring your mind and body together for a more enjoyable day in the water.
NO SHAVING IS ALLOWED on the Northside ISD Swim Complex campus. This includes locker room areas so please plan ahead for your competition prepping needs!
The San Antonio Convention and Visitor Bureau website has lots of great information to get you to many local activities and attractions, as well as coupons and special rates to help you enjoy your visit. Show your athlete credential and you can enjoy discounts all around town from their Show Us Your Badge discount program.
Get your discounted SeaWorld and Six Flag Fiesta Texas tickets by clicking on these links SeaWorld USMS Discount and Six Flags USMS Discount and entering the promo code "USMS".
Northside ISD Swim Complex is equipped to accept cash or credit cards for everything from parking to relays, including the Texas BBQ social event tickets! An unlimited amount of tickets will be available for purchase at $30 each for a fun and authentic Texas experience, Saturday evening from 6 to 10 p.m. Transportation is included to Leon Springs Dancehall.

SPORTS MEDICINE AND SCIENCE COMMITTEE BOOTH

The USMS Sports Medicine and Science Committee will have a booth devoted to health information, including skin cancer information and blood pressure screenings. Be sure to stop by and see them in the vendor village.

FREE HEALTH & SAFETY SESSIONS AND ASSESSMENTS

University Health System is sponsoring four sessions on Friday, April 24, for participants and guests.

10 a.m. and 2 p.m.: Concussion Prevention

A concussion can happen in any sport, at any time. This session will highlight common concussion signs and symptoms, brain rest requirements, and return to school/play recommendations.

11 a.m. and 3 p.m.: Keeping Your Aging Parents Safe

Many more people are caring for their aging parents. This presentation offers practical recommendations for creating a safe home environment to eliminate slips, trips, and falls, the leading cause of death for adults over 65.

University Health System will also offer several free, evidence-based health and wellness assessments that include a series of questions related to your lifestyle, family history, and health and provide a calculated risk of a particular condition. Assessments will be offered in the UHS healthyUexpress mobile clinic onsite throughout competiton on April 24.

TEAM AREAS

Bleachers located in the stadium will be available for spectator seating as well as seating areas for teams. We also offer tables to rest or socialize at throughout the facility. Our indoor pool also houses a set of bleachers that are out of the sun and away from the commotion, if you need a little down-time. All seating is on a first come, first served basis.

We will have a limited number of tents inside the gates available for rent. For more information on renting a tent, please contact Jeremy Block. If you choose to bring your own tent we will provide an area outside the swim complex's gate where you may set up on your own.

We ask that you remove all personal belongings at the end of each day as the entire pool deck and spectator area are cleaned nightly. Any items left on the pool deck or in the spectator area overnight will be moved to the lost and found.

PARKING AND HOTEL SHUTTLE INFORMATION

Parking is available for a rate of $7 per day or $20 for an event pass. There is no charge for parking on Wednesday, April 11, for the general warm-up, but passes will be available for purchase at the registration area. There will be ample handicapped parking, but a placard is required.

The meet shuttle service is available at six of the hotels on the list. If you didn't preorder a shuttle pass, they will be available for $30 in the registration area. Your first trip from the hotel to the pool will not require a shuttle pass, but the return trip will.

MEET MERCHANDISE

Visit the Fine Designs booth in the Vendor Village--they'll have a number of event souvenirs, including long- and short-sleeve T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, form-fitting T-shirts in various colors, and more!

NEED SOMETHING AT THE MEET?

Visit our sponsors for discounts and special giveaways available only at the meet!

Nationwide Insurance� is proud to be the title sponsor of the 2015 Spring National Championship. To celebrate, Nationwide will be at the event to cheer on participants, offer giveaway items, and raffle off a $4,500 cash prize. Stop by for your chance to win! Plus, members of U.S. Masters Swimming can save with exclusive auto insurance discounts.

FINIS is teaming up with All American Swim to offer your favorite race day and training products at a 20% discount throughout the meet. Learn about your favorite training products from members of the FINIS team, or gear up for your races with the Vapor Technical Racing Suit.

Malibu C, the # 1 Salon Hair and Skin SwimCare, is proud to support the USMS Nationwide Spring Nationals. Try Malibu C's Swimmers Wellness Shampoo and Swimmers Wellness Conditioner as well as Malibu C Ultra Body Lotion located in the locker rooms.

Myrtha Pools is happy to host the Nationwide Spring Nationals in one of its newest facilities. Come by the booth and learn more about the Myrtha technology.

Colorado Time Systems is sorry we couldn't make it this time around! We will still be raffling off two Pace Clock Pros to two registered USMS programs. And remember that USMS members get a 15% discount on all Colorado Time Systems products. Discount code for online shopping: usms_1415

Through vision, pursuit and American ingenuity, TYR Sport has become a brand synonymous with the athlete. Starting from, powered by and made for athletes, we are dedicated to re-imagining technologies that enhance experience at every level. For TYR training, competition, and performance products, visit our retail booth with All American.

For more than 84 years, Speedo has helped athletes achieve their full potential in the water. To learn more about Speedo, and to check out all of Speedo's newest suits, accessories and gear, visit the Speedo retail booth in the vendor exhibit area.

blueseventy will have some great promotions at our booth. 10% off all race swimwear, plus get a free t-shirt or bullet cap with every suit. Special training bundles, which have swim bag, training suit, nero goggles and a silicone cap, are $80 for men and $100 for women.

Come by the P2Life booth and chat with Laura, Rich, Tim, and David - Swimming World Magazine's choice of top Masters swimmers in the world for 2013. We will be also offering samples of our NutriBoost Shake!

All American Swim Supply will have a large variety of newly designed USMS t-shirts, embroidered polos, embroidered tube towels, TYR products, Aqua Sphere products, and swim equipment.

Aqua Sphere is committed to developing innovative products for active swimmers, enabling them to perform their best, and feel comfortable in the water. We offer a complete range of premium swim products, including technical suits, body shaping swimwear, eyewear, and other quality training aids. Aqua Sphere will be represented by All American.

TRISWIM will be passing out one complimentary FOGGIES towelette at the booth. In addition, a SBR SPORTS mega pack containing TRISWIM products, FOGGIES and a TRISLIDE continuous spray can (used to ease entries into tech suits and eliminate chafing) will be raffled off each day, along with the newest line of skincare, DERMASPORT. Enter the raffle at our booth. Winners need not be present.

LOCAL SPONSORS

Dave and Busters is the most fun you can have under one roof, and they will be at the meet giving away prizes and promotions to visit their area location.

Home Swimmer is the original, award-winning, portable stationary and resistance swimming system for fun and effective fitness swimming exercise at home or on the road. HomeSwimmer will turn any pool into a low-impact workout pool in less than three minutes.

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