2016 Ted Walker Invitational Meet Information
The Dalles Swim Team
65th Annual Ted Walker Invitational Swim Meet
TheDalles, Oregon
June 24 – 26, 2016
HELD UNDER THE SANCTION OF USA SWIMMING
Sanction #: 16-066 (10 & Under) 16-067 (Open, 11 & Over)
In granting this sanction, it is understood and agreed that USA Swimming shall be free and held harmless from any liabilities or claims for damages arising by reason of injuries to anyone during the conduct of this event.
Host: The Dalles Swim Team
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Sponsor: Discover Rentals
Location: North Wasco County Aquatic Center
602 W 2nd Street
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541)298-2020
Eligibility: Swimmers must be currently registered with USA Swimming. NO ON DECK REGISTRATION SHALL BE PERMITTED. Swimmers must be within the listed age brackets as of June 24, 2016. This is an age group, A/B/C invitational meet.
Entry Deadline: Entries must be received by 5:00 pm, Wednesday, June 15, 2016.
Entry Limit: This is a split format, 10 & Under, 11 & Over meet. Swimmers may enter a maximum of one (1) individual event plus one relay on Friday night. Swimmers may enter a maximum of four (4) individual events plus one relay on each of Saturday and Sunday. Entries are limited to those teams which cause the total number of swimmers to be less than or equal to 350 swimmers.
Entry Fees: $3.00 Oregon Swimming surcharge per swimmer
$3.50 Facility surcharge
$2.50 individual event fee
$10.00 relay entry fee
Make checks payable to: The Dalles Swim Team
Entry Address:Ted Walker Invitational – Registration
PO Box 157
The Dalles, OR 97058
Entries:
1. Convert and submit all times as LCM (Long Course Meters).
2. Submit entries in Hy-tek Meet Management or Team Unify format via e-mail to address Please attach DOC or PDF of Hy-tek entries.
3. Changes will be accepted from registered teams until the close of the coaches’ meeting on Friday, June 24nd ON A LANE AVAILABLE BASIS ONLY. USS registration numbers must be included in all entries.
4. With submission of entries, the coach/team representative attests that all swimmers entered are registered with USA Swimming.
5. Any swimmer entered in the meet must be certified by a USA Swimming member coach as being proficient in performing racing starts or must start each race from within the water. When unaccompanied by a member-coach, it is the responsibility of the swimmer or the swimmer’s legal guardian to ensure compliance with this requirement.
No Coach: For unattached swimmers, or swimmers whose coach is not attending the meet, it is the swimmers responsibility to arrange for a certified coach to be responsible for the swimmer. This must be done BEFORE the swimmer may enter the water for warm-ups or competition. Please see the Meet Director or the Meet Referee if assistance is needed, upon arrival at the meet.
Facility: Outdoor 50 meter, 8 lane 8’ per lane with single lane dividers. Colorado Electronic Timing System at both ends. Pool depth varies from 6’7” to 12’ at deep end and 3’6” at shallow end. Facility has steps for adaptive swimmers. The pool does not have a ramp. The competition course has not been certified in accordance with 104.2.2C(4). Unsupervised playground and splash park are available outside the pool fence. We also offer limited tent camping in the area adjacent to the pool. Restrooms will be open all night.
Restrictions: TOBACCO PRODUCTS OF ANY KIND, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES and GLASS CONTAINERS ARE NOT ALLOWED in the swimming venue, on the grounds, or in the parking areas. Use of audio or visual recording devices, including cell phones, is not permitted in changing areas, rest rooms or locker rooms. Except where venue facilities require otherwise, changing into or out of swimsuits other than in locker room or other designated areas is prohibited. Photography is not allowed behind the blocks during the start of a race or relay exchange.
Meet Schedule:FridaySat/Sun MorningSat/Sun Afternoon
Warmups 4:00 pm 8:00 am 12:00 pm
Officials meeting 4:15 pm 8:15 am 12:15 pm
Coaches meeting 4:45 pm 8:45 am 12:45 pm
Meet begins 5:00 pm 9:00 am 1:00 pm
Warmups for afternoon session to begin at 12:00 pm, or 30 minutes after the completion of the morning session.
Deck Access: Coaches and Officials must display appropriate 2016 USA Swimming Membership cards at all times while on deck. Closed pool deck areas available for swimmers, coaches and officials only. Facility is accessible to adaptive swimmers.
Rules:Current USA Swimming and Oregon Swimming rules and OSI Scratch rules will govern this meet.
Safety: Current Oregon Swimming Safety Guidelines and Warm-up Procedures will be in effect and strictly enforced.
Relays: Relay names must be submitted on relay entry forms provided at the meet.
Starting: Starting blocks at the deep end of the pool. Second and fourth legs of 200 meter relay events will start at shallow (3’6”) end of the pool (no starting blocks).
Bull Pen: A bullpen will be provided for all 8 & Under events only. All other swimmers shall report directly to their assigned lanes.
Warm-ups: All teams will be assigned to warm-up lanes for the entire warm-up period. Coaches are encouraged to schedule more experienced swimmers for the first half of the period and less experienced swimmers for the second half of the period.
Awards: Individual: 1st – 3rd (medals); 4th – 8th (ribbons)
Relays: 1st – 3rd (medals); 4th – 8th (ribbons)
Scoring: Individual: 9-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Relays: 18-14-12-10-8-6-4-2
All scoring will be based on age groups; 8&U, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15&O, even when swimming a combined event (i.e.13&O event would be scored 13-14 and 15&O).
Officials: We always appreciate the help of certified officials from other clubs; if you will be attending this meet, please notify our Meet Director or Referee.
Hospitality: Officials and Coaches are invited to enjoy the hospitality provided by The Dalles Swim Team parents.
Timers:Each team will be given timing lane assignments. Please designate a parent representative to report to the Head Timer 30 minutes prior to the start of meet.
Meet Referee: Tom Ishii, (541) 559-5871,
Meet Director: Traci Waddington, (541) 993-1964,
Lost & Found: Items will be turned in at the Office. After the conclusion of the meet, please contact our Meet Director if you have lost or left something at the meet.
See page below for Special Events and Accommodations.
Girls / Event / BoysFRIDAY
1 / 11 & Over 400 Meter Freestyle Relay / 2
3 / 11 & Over 400 Meter Individual Medley / 4
5 / 10 & Under 200 Meter Freestyle / 6
7 / 11 & Over 400 Meter Freestyle / 8
SATURDAY AM
9 / 8 & Under 50 Meter Backstroke / 10
11 / 9-10 50 Meter Backstrok / 12
13 / 10 & Under 100 Meter Breaststroke / 14
15 / 8 & Under 50 Meter Butterfly / 16
17 / 9-10 50 Meter Butterfly / 18
19 / 10 & Under 100 Meter Freestyle / 20
21 / 8 & Under 200 Meter Medley Relay / 22
23 / 10 & Under 200 Meter Medley Relay / 24
SATURDAY PM
25 / 11-12 200 Meter Individual Medley / 26
27 / 13 & Over 200 Meter Individual Medley / 28
29 / 11-12 50 Meter Backstroke / 30
31 / 13 & Over 100 Meter Backstroke / 32
33 / 11-12 100 Meter Breaststroke / 34
35 / 13 & Over 200 Meter Breaststroke / 36
37 / 11-12 100 Meter Freestyle / 38
39 / 13 & Over 100 Meter Freestyle / 40
41 / 11-12 50 Meter Butterfly / 42
43 / 13 & Over 100 Meter Butterfly / 44
45 / 11-12 200 Meter Medley Relay / 46
47 / 13 & Over 200 Meter Medley Relay / 48
SUNDAY AM
49 / 10 & Under 200 Meter Individual Medley / 50
51 / 8 & Under 50 Meter Breaststroke / 52
53 / 9-10 50 Meter Breaststroke / 54
55 / 10 & Under 100 Meter Backstroke / 56
57 / 8& Under 50 Meter Freestyle / 58
59 / 9-10 50 Meter Freestyle / 60
61 / 10 & Under 100 Meter Butterfly / 62
63 / 8 & Under 200 Meter Freestyle Relay / 64
65 / 10 & Under 200 Meter Freestyle Relay / 66
SUNDAY PM
67 / 11-12 200 Meter Freestyle / 68
69 / 13 & Over 200 Meter Freestyle / 70
71 / 11-12 50 Meter Breaststroke / 72
73 / 13 & Over 100 Meter Breaststroke / 74
75 / 11-12 100 Meter Backstroke / 76
77 / 13 & Over 200 Meter Backstroke / 78
79 / 11-12 50 Meter Freestyle / 80
81 / 13 & Over 50 Meter Freestyle / 82
83 / 11-12 100 Meter Buterfly / 84
85 / 13 & Over 100 Meter Butterfly / 86
87 / 11-12 200 Meter Freestyle Relay / 88
89 / 13 & Over 200 Meter Freestyle Relay / 90
The Dalles Swim Team
65th Annual Ted Walker Invitational Swim Meet
TheDalles, 6.5Oregon
June 24 – 26, 2016
Special Events
Saturday, June 25th
At the Saturday session break, TDST will be holding a free, fun, 25 meter swim for 7 & Under first-time swimmers who are not registered to swim in the meet, but are registered with USA Swimming, Oregon Swimming, or have a signed waiver from a parent or guardian. (Entries must be in to the office by 11 am on Saturday).
Sunday, June 26th
At the Sunday session break, TDST will be holding a parent relay. All competing teams may enter multiple parent relay teams. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. (Entries must be in to the office by 10 am on Sunday).
After the parent relay, a Duckie Race will be held in the pool. A cash prize will be awarded for first place, along with various other prizes for winning ducks. Duckies will be available for purchase during the meet. Supplies are limited, so get yours early.
Local Accomodations
Comfort Inn351 Lone Pine Drive
Phone: (541) 298-2800Cousins’ Country Inn
2114 West 6th St
Phone: (541) 298-5161
Inn & Suites
2014 West 7th St
Phone: (541) 769-0753
Motel 6
2500 West 6th St
Phone: (541) 296-1191 / Shilo Inn Suites
3223 Bret Clodfelter Way
Phone: (541) 298-5502Super 8
609 Cherry Heights Rd
Phone: (541) 296-6888The Dalles Inn
112 West 2nd St
Phone: (541) 296-9107