Commissioners: Karen Reeder, dksreeder@iglide.net (Meet Director & Entry Chairman)

Meet Referee: Larry Greene, (719) 266-1166, swim@pcisys.net

Safety Officer: Jack Barry, (719) 520-0266, goat1614@comcast.net

Competition Site: Prospect Lake at Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs
     Click here for maps & directions

Competition Dates:  Sunday, July 27

Participant Entry Fees and Deadlines:
Early Registration (July 11); $15
Registration Deadline (July 12 - July 21, received by 5:00 pm MST); $20
**USA Swimming & US Masters Swimming membership fee is NOT included (see competition rules and format below for membership instructions).

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Divisions & Codes:
Sport Code      SW

Gender           Gender Codes
Male               MLE
Female           FML

Divisions
14 & Under
15 & Over
18 & Over (Masters)

Events
1.5K
3K

Note: Age determination date is July 27, 2008.

General Information: This is a USAS & USMS sanctioned competition, held under USAS (#2008-032) and USMS (#32-08-07-0W). All participants must be current members of USAS or USMS. One day event membership will be available on race day, USAS ($12), USMS ($10).

Water temperature should be 70-76 degrees. Wet suits are NOT allowed. Swim caps will be provided. Silicon earplugs will help keep swimmers warm if needed. Prospect Lake will be available for open water practice in the summer. Please visit www.springsgov.com (click on services/aquatics) for schedule and prices after Memorial Day.

Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in the 14 & Under and 15 & Over divisions and to the top
three finishers in all masters age group categories by five year increments.

Competition Rules and Format: USAS official rules (www.usaswimming.org) and USMS official rules (www.usms.org) will govern competition.

*The SGW has a NO REFUND policy.  Click here for details on eligibility, inclement weather, refunds, etc.

Competition Schedule: (Tentative)
Thursday, July 24 - Opening Ceremony Activities
4:00 p.m. - Pre-Opening Ceremony Festivities begin at the World Arena
6:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony Gates open
7:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony begins

Sunday, July 27
8:00 a.m. - Athlete Check-In
9:00 a.m. - Competition Begins
 

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