Location: Black River Coliseum Aquatic and Fitness Center 301 S. 5th Street Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
The doors open at 8am.
Our warm-up is from 8:15-8:30.
We will only have 15 minutes to find a place to sit, change, and be behind the blocks for warmups.
This is Poplar Bluff's first time to host a winter meet.
ADDITIONAL NOTES from the Poplar Bluff team: We should be able to get everyone inside around the pool deck and lobby. If it is pleasant out we will open the doors and you can sit outside if desired.
There is a Chili cook off going on in the main Arena, so parking may get crowded as the meet progresses but we should start before too much traffic is coming in next door.
Date/Time: Saturday, February 25, 2023 Meet begins at 9:00 a.m. start time. Please enter through pool gate and doors which will be open by 8:00 a.m. Entry is limited to locker rooms and pool area only.
Warm-Up Schedule:
Warm ups begin at ± 8:00 a.m.
Facility: 25-yard short course, 6 lanes, Colorado Timing System with plungers. Because of pool depth, the 2nd and 4th swimmers in the 100-yard relays will start in the water. Start for 25 yd. events will be determined by Meet Directors at time of meet. (Based on timing System)
Eligibility: AAU registered athletes. The age of the swimmer as of Saturday, February 12th, 2022 will be the athlete’s competition age.
Age Groups: 8 & under, 9-10 years, 11-12 years, 13-14 years, 15-18 years
Meetings:
Officials meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the computer table.
Coaches meeting at 8:50 a.m. at the computer table.
Timers’ Meeting: 8:40am @ Computer Table
Other
Over the top starts may be done for all events 50y+ (depends on anticipated timeline)
No bullpen will be used. Swimmers will report directly to the starting blocks.
Results will be posted in hard copy on the lobby wall/windows, and digitally via the Meet Mobile app. Coaches/entry coordinators will be e-mailed results in .pdf format and TM import format.
Awards:
Heat winners will receive an award (the swimmer who touches the wall first in each heat).
Ribbons (determined after results are sorted by gender/age group): Individual 1st-8th and Relays 1st-4th.
High point medals (based on individual event results; relays are not taken into account) will be awarded for 1st-3rd in each age group and gender.
We will do our best to provide awards at the conclusion of the meet.
All unclaimed or delayed awards will be mailed to the respective coach.
Entry Limit:
Each swimmer may swim a maximum of 5 individual events and 2 relays.
Entries:
Due on Tuesday,February 21st by 3pm
Entry Fee:
$30 per swimmer + $5 team fee
Deck Entries will be taken with a $10 added fee ($40 per swimmer), Deck entries are limited to existing events with no new heats being created.
Rules/Safety: This is an AAU sanctioned meet and USA rules shall govern the meet. Possessing a still, video camera, or a cell phone with video capability is absolutely prohibited in all dressing areas, locker rooms, bathrooms, or any other location where swimmers may be dressing. Any person found possessing such devices in these areas will be asked to leave the meet. Please remind parents that any concerns should be directed to their child’s coach and NOT to any officials or coaches of other teams. No alcohol, vaping, or smoking. No glass containers allowed on the pool deck.