SBSC presents “THE BEAST” Open Water Swim Saturday, June 6, 2015 Info and Results at sbswim.org Sanctioned by USA-S # and USMS # USA-S OR USMS REGISTRATION REQUIRED - NO EXCEPTIONS USA SWIMMERS $20 LONG DISTANCE EVENTS 1. Women’s 1,200m Prelim 5. Women’s 600m Finals (FREE) USMS SWIMMERS $20 2. Men’s 1,200m Prelim 6. Men’s 600m Finals (FREE) SCS AGE GROUP OPEN WATER EVENTS $20 3. 600m Women’s Timed Final EVENT # 1-2 3-4 5-6 CHECK IN TIMES 3:00-4:00pm 3:00-4:00pm 6pm 4. 600m Men’s Timed Final START TIMES 5pm in heats Following 1,200m race Following 600m Timed Final START LOCATION Leadbetter Beach, Santa Barbara, Ca Leadbetter Beach, Santa Barbara, Ca Leadbetter Beach, Santa Barbara, Ca AWARDS: Distinctive awards will be given to the champion of “The Beast” Championship finals race in the men’s and women’s division. Total of 2 Champions will be recognized. Awards will be presented to the 12 and under champion of the SC race in the men’s and women’s division. ELIGIBILITY: USA Swimming/USMS registration is required for all participants. MANDATORY. Include Copy of your membership card with entry card. WETSUITS ALLOWED BUT NOT AWARDED. One day membership available for $20 USA-S. RULES: USA-S/USMS rules govern. Swimmers must check-in with Clerk of Course. ENTRY FEES: Events 1 – 2 $20.00 Events 3-4 $10.00. Events 5-6: FREE DIRECTIONS: Exit 101 at Castillo St. Turn Right onto Shoreline Dr. Left at Loma Alta Dr. Leadbetter Beach. Add $10.00 if postmarked after June 1st and on race day. MEDIA NOTICE – Entry into the event is acknowledgement and consent that media including photos, video, and other forms of obtaining images of athletes may be used. For more information contact Mark Warkentin at markdwarkentin@gmail.com or SBSC at (805) 966-9757 Make checks payable to: Santa Barbara Swim Club TEAM CODE Mail to: S.B.S.C. Event Fee $20 USA-S#____________________ P.O. Box 4125 USMS Event Fee $20 USMS#__________________ EVENT # __________ Santa Barbara, CA 93140 Name:________________________________________________Age:____Sex:___ Email _________________ (last) (first) Address:_________________________________________________________State_____Zip_________ Phone # (____)______________ USA Events:1-2 $20 Events: 3-4 $20 Late fee of $10.00 if Postmarked after June 1, 2015 or event day. PREORDER: The BEAST T-Shirt $10. SIZE YL S M L XL XXL Event T-shirt add $10 T-shirt also available race day for $20 in limited sizes. Total Enclosed $___________ NO REFUNDS will be given in the event the race is cancelled due to weather or safety concerns. I, the undersigned participant, intending to be legally bound, hereby certify that I am physically fit and have not been otherwise informed by a physician. I acknowledge that I am aware of all the risks inherent in Masters Swimming (training and competition), including possible permanent disability or death, and agree to assume all of those risks. AS A CONDITION OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE UNITED STATES SWIMMING, OR ANY ACTIVITIES INCIDENT THERETO, I HEREBY WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIMS FOR LOSS OR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ALL CLAIMS FOR LOSS OR DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE, OF THE FOLLOWING: UNITED STATES SWIMMING, INC., SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SWIMMING, INC., THE CLUBS, HOST FACILITIES, MEET SPONSORS, MEET COMMITTEES, ALL CITIES, COUNTIES, DISTRICTS AND/OR STATES IN WHICH SAID EVENT MAY BE STAGED OR IN WHICH SEGMENTS MAY BE RUN, OR ANY INDIVIDUALS OFFICIATING AT THE MEETS OR SUPERVISING SUCH ACTIVITIES. In addition, I agree to abide by and be governed by the rules of USMS AND/OR USS as appropriate. Finally, I specifically acknowledge that I am aware of all the risks inherent in open water swimming, and agree to assume those risks. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Signature of Participant (Parent or Guardian if under 18 years of age) Date