Posted on Jan 4, 2010

7th Annual GTAC Paralympic Swim Meet

Date: May 15-16, 2010

Location: Keating Aquatic Center, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
Nearest Airport: CVG
Host Hotel: Marriott Kingsgate Conference Hotel

Host: The Greater Toledo Aquatic Club (International Paralympic Committee (IPC)-Swimming Approved; LCM/National Classification Available)

Pool: 50m Long Course

Who Can Participate?
Swimmers with any kind of disability are welcome (including athletes with intellectual disability) from the US or abroad. There are no qualification times and FIRST TIME as well as experienced swimmers are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Last year’s meet was very successful and saw many new swimmers come into this Paralympic sport. It is an excellent opportunity for both new and experienced swimmers, and each year, American and World records have been set.

Program of Events:

  • Friday Evening
    Warm-up / Open Training: TBA
    Classification: 9am-7pm
  • Saturday Morning Session
    Warm-up 8:00am / Meet Start 9:00am
    (Women Swim First, Men Second for all events below)
    Note: Swimmers Can enter up to 4 events per session.
    1-2: 50m Freestyle
    3-4: 200m Breaststroke
    5-6: 100m Backstroke
    7-8: 200m Butterfly
    9-10: 100m IM
    11-12: 400m Freestyle
  • Saturday Evening Session
    Warm-up 4:00pm / Meet Start 5:00pm
    (Women Swim First, Men Second for all events below)
    13-14: 100m Freestyle
    15-16: 200m Backstroke
    17-18: 50m Breaststroke
    19-20: 100m Butterfly
    21-22: 400m IM
  • Sunday Morning Session
    Warm-up 8:00am / Meet Start 9:00am
    23-24     200m Freestyle
    25-26     50m Backstroke
    27-28     100m Breaststroke
    29-30     50m Butterfly
    31-32     200m IM
    33-24     50m Freestyle
    35-36     1500m Freestyle (800m Split)

Registration: The registration deadline is April 15, 2010 and the registration fee is $75/swimmer however there are some eligibility requirements that can take longer. Please contact us immediately by email at info@athleteswithoutlimits.org or at {202} 373 8038 if you are an athlete with intellectual disability who is interested in competing at this event.