Maryland Swimming Inc. Open Water All Star Team

Purpose: Maryland Swimming Inc. (MSI) will once again put together an Open Water All-Star Team to compete in the 2018LSC Open Water Challenge, which will be swum in conjunction with the 2018 Florida Swimming Open Water Championships. All Star teams will consist of 4 swimmers for each age group, chosen using the below qualifications.

Event Location:

Miromar Lakes

Miromar Lakes, FL

(Near Ft. Meyers, FL)

Date of Races:

  • April 14, 2018
  • 10 & U 1000 yd. OW relay
  • 14 & U 1.2 K Team Pursuits
  • 15 & Up 2.5 K Team Pursuits
  • April 15, 2018
  • 10 & U 1000 Meter
  • 11-12 2.5 K
  • 13-14 5 K
  • 15-18 5 K

Entry Fees: Entry Fee will be paid by MSI. The fee is $80 per swimmer entered. Includes Sat Night Buffet, Cap, shirt, Goodie Bag

Team Selection: Team selection will be based on the results of the Top 20 Times in Maryland Swimming for times achieved in the qualifying distances for each age group between September 1, 2017 through March 4, 2018 Spots on the All Star Team will be offered to the top 4Atimes or better in the following events based on age group. If the swimmer declines his position on the team, the spot will be offered to the swimmer with the next fastest A time or better. If there are not enough swimmers interested to field a relay in a particular age group, then MD Swimming will only enter swimmers in the individual competition for that age group unless there are enough swimmers available for a mixed relay team.

  • 10 & U 500 yd free
  • 11-12 500 yd free
  • 13-14 1650 yd free
  • 15-18 1650 free

Reimbursement: Maryland Swimming will reimburse the team of each qualifying athlete that participates on the All-Star team $300 per athlete if they have an AAA or better qualifying time.The award will only be made to the team if the swimmer accepting the spot has placed in the Top 20 for the qualifying event, achieving an AAA time standard, and competes in the LSC All Star Open Water Meet.

The Team Coordinator will be reimbursed for all expenses.

Teams/Coaches will receive a reimbursement of $300 per the following:

1 - 4 Swimmers (1 Coach)

5 - 8 Swimmers (2 Coaches)

9 or more swimmers (3 Coaches)

Travel Arrangements:

Athletes will be responsible for their own travel and lodging for the event

Additional Events: During the Open Water Festival, there will be additional events not associated with the LSC All Star Challenge, such as the Fran Crippen Mile (April 14th) and an Open Water Swim Clinic (April 13th). The swimmer may choose to participate in these events and will be responsible for any additional entry fees.

Additional Relays: Each LSC is allowed to enter two relays or Pursuit Teams. If there is enough interest in the meet, MD Swimming may choose to enter a second team that is not an All Star team.

Staff:

  • Team Coordinator: Chris Swensen
  • Coaches - Coaches from teams of qualifying swimmers

Contact Info.:

Chris Swensen

Open Water Swim Chair

(410) 693-2500

NOTE: Any swimmers who know they would be interested in taking a spot on the team if they qualify may contact Coach Swensen to let him know they would be interested ahead of time. This will help streamline the selection process, but does not ensure a spot on the team until all qualification requirements have been met.