CHAMPS MEET

2013 VPSU CHAMPIONSHIP MEET INFORMATION

DATE:   Sunday, August 4, 2013

TIME:    2 Sessions:

        ·            11 & Older Swimmers – Warm Ups from 7:00 am  to 8:20 am, with meet starting at  8:30 am

        ·            10 and  Younger swimmers – Swimmers  should arrive for 2^nd half Warm Up by 12:00pm , please note  warm up sessions will occur after the morning session awards and prior to the start of relays.  This schedule is subject to change.

        ·            All Relays will be swum at the beginning of the 2^nd Session

LOCATION:  Fort Eustis Aquatic Center (directions provided and map attached)

Fort Eustis is an 8-lane indoor pool.   The viewing area for spectators is above the pool in a balcony.   Parents will not be allowed on the pool deck, except when working as an official, timer, marshal, runner, etc.   Parents should not plan to sit in the balcony area for the entire meet, but bring chairs/blankets, etc. to set up on the grassy area behind the pool building and go into the balcony viewing area when their child is swimming.   There will be speakers outside so everyone can hear announcements for events and line ups. 

Team tents and shade canopies can only be set up on the grassy area at the rear of the aquatic center – outside the rear doors of the pool.

Food/Concessions – The Fort Eustis pool has a snack bar that sells a small variety of food and drink items.    It’s possible that the concession line will be long with this large meet, so we recommend bringing coolers with your own food.

ENTERING FORT EUSTIS – ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR SECURITY CHECK!!

Please allow extra time to clear security at Fort Eustis.   

For all vehicles/personnel without regular access to this installation, you must enter through the main gate off Ft. Eustis Blvd. (not gate #2 off of Warwick).

When you are approaching the  Fort Eustis gate, stay in far right lane and go under the white canopy structure to the Security Officers.   This may change and they may not require everyone go under the white tent, but plan to do this unless you are directed differently.   Be prepared (have it ready) to show the Security Officers your valid driver’s license and Vehicle Registration card, and identification for all persons over 16 years of age.  Also know where your insurance card and pink state inspection cards are – just in case.  Make sure everything is current.   The base speed limit is 25 mph, and no cell phone use by drivers is permitted while driving.   This is strictly enforced!   Please follow all rules and regulations of this federal facility inside and outside of the aquatic center!

SOME RULES/PROCEDURES  AT FORT EUSTIS:

        ·            NO FOOD ON THE POOL DECK.

        ·            NO GLASS CONTAINERS IN THE POOL AREA.

        ·            NO CHAIRS IN THE BALCONY.

        ·            THE BALCONY AISLES MUST BE CLEAR AT ALL TIMES.

        ·            COACHES, OFFICIALS, SWIMMERS, AND THOSE HELPING TO CONDUCT THE MEET (TIMERS, MARSHALLS, RUNNERS, ETC.)  ARE THE ONLY PEOPLE ALLOWED ON THE POOL DECK.

        ·            NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IS ALLOWED UNTIL THE SWIMMERS HAVE LEFT THE STARTING BLOCKS AND ARE IN THE POOL.

        ·            NOONE WILL BE PERMITTED TO SET UP “CAMP” INSIDE THE AQUATIC CENTER BY THE CONCESSION AREA. 

DIRECTIONS TO FORT EUSTIS:

From Newport News:

        ·            Take Interstate 64 West to exit 250A, Fort Eustis Blvd (Route 105)

        ·            Proceed west about 1 mile and you will enter Fort Eustis.

From Williamsburg:

        ·             Take Interstate 64 East to exit 250A, Fort Eustis Blvd (Route 105)

        ·             Proceed west about 1 mile and you will enter Fort Eustis

Follow previous entry procedures at Main Gate

        ·                   Continue past the gate on Washington Blvd..

        ·                   Go straight ahead and pass through 1 roundabout/circle

        ·                   Aquatic center is on your right at Washington Blvd & Tyler Ave. 

Parking

If you turn right on Tyler, the front of the Aquatic Center will be on your left.  No parking in the small parking lot at this entrance.  There is limited parking here for Officials only.   Pass the Aquatic Center, make your first left, and you will see the event parking areas.   Canopies, chairs, etc. can be set up on the grassy area behind the aquatic center.