Sunday, January 25, 2026
SCY – USMS Sanctioned #196-S005

Location: The Allegan Aquatic Center is located at 1560 M-40 N; Allegan, MI 49010 adjacent to Allegan High School. The Aquatic Center parking lot and entrance are located on the south side of the building (to the left as you are looking at the front of the building).

Meet Director: Nathon Kelley: nathonkelley@gmail.com

Facility: The Allegan Aquatic Center has a 25-yard, 8 lane competition pool with a warm-water activity pool area, which contains a 3-lane, 15-yard lessons pool. The lessons pool will be available for warm up/ cool down during the competition. Lanes are separated with non-turbulent lane markers. The competition pool has permanent 24”x32” non-slip pvc-grated starting blocks. Depth at start and diving end is 13 feet and 4 feet at the turn end. 8 lane digital wall display for times, places and splits. There is plenty of parking and seating for spectators. Locker rooms are available and athletes should put on a lock. It would be wise to leave valuables at home and Allegan is not responsible for lost or stolen items.  The length of the competition course without a bulkhead is in compliance and on file with USMS in accordance with articles 105.1.7 and 107.2.1. The primary timing system will be automated with sound device at the start and swimmer touching the pad at the finish with the time recorded on a scoreboard. Official times from this automated timing system will be submitted for USMS Records and USMS Top Ten times for all courses. For Short/Long Course Meters the time will be submitted to FINA

Eligibility: Only swimmers who have a current 2026 USMS membership will be allowed to compete. If you register for USMS 48 hours prior to our meet, please bring a photocopy of your membership card. If you’re not currently a member, apply now at usms.org/join. Please have your card/registration number when you check-in.

Registration: You may enter up to five (5) individual events, plus 2 relays (relays are deck entry only). Online entries are $40. Register at: michiganmasters.com. Online registration closes Fri 1/23/26 at 9:00pm. Deck entries (day of) are $45. Deck registration closes at 9:30am 1/25/26.

Meet Timeline:

SESSION 1: Check in and Warm-up-8:00–8:40am.
Session 1 will begin at 8:45am and consists of two heats of 1000 free
(16 swimmers – 8 lanes per heat).

SESSION 2: Check in ends at 10:00am. Warm-up starts at the completion of the 1000 Y Freestyle and concludes at 10:25am.
Session 2 events will begin at 10:30am.

Refund Policy: There are no refunds or credits if you are unable to attend.

The Michigan LMSC believes that athletes, coaches, officials, support staff and volunteers have the right to participate in a safe and inclusive sport environment that is free of abuse, harassment and discrimination.

Hospitality: Meet snacks will be available during the meet.

All proceeds from the meet will go to support the Allegan Swimming and Diving Teams