Eligibility: Students in good standing, currently enrolled full-time in an accredited institution of higher education, including, but not limited to, a College, University (including Graduate School, Medical School, Law School, etc. and postgraduate studies), Jr. College, or Community College or currently enrolled in good standing in a post high school accredited vocational/technical school. All participants must register for membership in the American Swimming Association. There is no entry limit to the number of swimmers from the same school.

ASA Membership: If you are not as yet a 2010 American Swimming Association (ASA) registered swimmer, include a completed 2010 ASA Swimmer Membership Application and membership fee ($20) with your entry form. Forms may be downloaded from: www.AmericanSwimmingAssociation.com. Check ASA website for information & updates on the collegiate champs and other upcoming American Swimming Association events.

Register an open water swimming team: ASA team registration is free. Please note ASA team membership does not affect Collegiate, USA Swimming or USMS team representation.

Qualifying Standards: Swimmers must have previously swum a 1650y faster than 20:00.00 (men) or 22:00.00 (women).

Awards: Collegiate National Championship awards for 1st-3rd place men and 1st-3rd place women. Team awards for Men’s and Women’s Collegiate National Champions.

ASA Open Water Swimming Men’s Collegiate National Champions: The college accumulating the most points from men enrolled at that college will be named ASA Open Water Swimming Men’s Collegiate National Champions.

ASA Open Water Swimming Women’s Collegiate National Champions: The college accumulating the most points from women enrolled at that college will be named ASA Open Water Swimming Women’s Collegiate National Champions.

Scoring: A swimmer will score one point for his school for every scoring-eligible swimmer finishing after him. For example, if 94 swimmers finish the race, the first place swimmer’s school will receive 93 points, the second place swimmer’s school would receive 92 points and so on.

Rules: 2010 ASA Open Water Rules will govern this event. No fins, snorkels, heart monitors, wristwatches, pull buoys, floats or any other artificial aids permitted. No tech suits.

Costume: Only one suit and one cap may be worn. No tech suits. Please make sure you wear an acceptable suit. If you have any doubt as to what suit you will be permitted to wear at this event, please check with the Event Director

Entry Fees & Deadlines: $36 if received on or before Monday, September 19, 2010. Include a $15 late fee for entries received: 9/20 through 9/26. Entries received after 9/26 through Race Day (if available) are $55. Entry fee is determined by the date that a valid entry form, 2010 ASA membership form, and all applicable fees are received. Incomplete entries may be returned and are subject to late fees.
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

T-Shirts: Participant T-shirt included with on-time entries. Please designate your t-shirt size. Additional t-shirts may be pre-ordered on the entry form. Late entrants are not guaranteed a t-shirt.

ASA Open Water Swimming Collegiate National Championships t-shirts: Each participant will receive a ASA Open Water Swimming Collegiate National Championships t-shirt, included with his entry. Additional t-shirts may be pre-ordered. See entry form to pre-order.

Directions: From Loop 1 (Mopac) or 360: Take FM 2222 west to RR 620. Go south (left) at 620, Travel 4.9 miles. Turn right onto Mansfield Dam Road, just after you cross Mansfield Dam. From Hwy 71 & 620 intersection: Go North (right) on 620 approximately 9 miles (immediately before the dam). Turn left onto Mansfield Dam Road. Parking at Mansfield is $8 per car or $2 per person walk-in.

Host Hotel: The Radisson Hotel & Suites Austin offers a special swim rate of $109 per night (King or 2-doubles) which includes breakfast and parking at the hotel. Call hotel directly at: 512-478-9611. When making reservations directly or online refer to the promotional code: “swim.”

Direct Questions & Comments to:
Dr. Keith Bell, Race Director • (512) 327-2260
info@AmericanSwimmingAssociation.com

Make fees payable to:
American Swimming Association, L.L.C.

Send Entry Form and fees to:
Dr. Keith Bell, Race Director
Attn: National Collegiate Champs
3101 Mistyglen Circle
Austin, TX 78746

All information subject to change.
Fees are non-refundable.