Sunshine State Games Swimming

Sunshine State Games Swimming

June 2-4, 2023

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                            [name] => Aloft
                            [address] => 
3743 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32607


                            [description] => 
Hotel Contact: James Waters / Email: James.Waters@aloftgainesville.com


Hotel Amenities:Aloft Gainesville is the area’s newest Marriott property offering complimentary cool vibes and a vibrant atmosphere featuring urban-inspired loft-style guestrooms, the re:Mix Lounge with board games and pool table, Splash outdoor pool, the WXYZ Bar featuring a selection of local beers and craft cocktails and free live music concerts on most weekends. Conveniently situated close to entertainment, shopping and dining at Butler Town Center and Celebration Pointe, Aloft Gainesville is your first choice for team accommodations!


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                            [name] => Doubletree 
                            [address] => 
3726 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville FL 32608


                            [description] => 
Hotel Name and Contact Number/Email: Teresa James – teresa.james@hilton.com

Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations: Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast and parking. Restaurant onsite with full liquor bar, no outside food and beverages permitted in restaurant or courtyards.


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                            [name] => Hilton University of Florida Conference Center 
                            [address] => 
1714 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32607


                            [description] => 
Contact Hotel Directly for Rate: Dean Ellison; dean.ellison@hiltongainesvilleuf.com / 352-384-3412


                            [book_now_link] => 
                            [book_now_rate] => $129/Night
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                            [name] => Holiday Inn University Center 
                            [address] => 
1250 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601


                            [description] => 
Block Code: GSS


Thank you so much for thinking of us at the Holiday Inn University Center- centrally located in downtown Gainesville, across the street from the University of Florida . We are excited for the opportunity to host your team. All guest rooms are furnished with either two queen beds or one king bed, refrigerator, microwave and Keurig coffee maker. We also offer free WIFI and free local/airport shuttle. We have 1 on-site restaurants and we are beside Starbucks, Publix, McDonalds, Chick-fil-A and many other restaurants, social venues, and attractions. We also have a great roof top pool that overlooks the wonderful city of Gainesville and the University of Florida.


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                            [book_now_rate] => $109/Night
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                            [name] => Courtyard 
                            [address] => 
3700 SW 42ND Street Gainesville, FL 32608


                            [description] => 
Hotel Name and Contact Number/Email: Martha.Brady2@marriott.com


Hotel Amenities: wifi, outdoor pool, complimentary parking


                            [book_now_link] => https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1678382321529&key=GRP&app=resvlink
                            [book_now_rate] => $149/Night Kings Only
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                            [name] => Springhill Suites 
                            [address] => 
4155 SW 40th Blvd. Gainesville, Florida 32608


                            [description] => 
Thank you for choosing to have your Event with us!


You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.


Event Summary:


Sunshine State Games Swimming

Start Date: Friday, June 2, 2023

End Date: Sunday, June 4, 2023

Last Day to Book: Tuesday, May 2, 2023


Book your group rate for Sunshine State Games Swimming


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                            [book_now_rate] => $159/Night - $189/Night 
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                            [name] => Comfort Inn 
                            [address] => 
3440 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608


                            [description] => 
Contact the hotel front desk or 1800-424-6423 and ask for the LShine rate code or use the links above. 


Amenities: Have free hot breakfast high speed fiber optic internet. Centrally located very close to lots of shopping and restaurants. Pet friendly $15 fee per night


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                            [book_now_rate] => $129/Night
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                            [name] => Hilton Garden Inn 
                            [address] => 
4075 SW 33 Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608


                            [description] => 
Rate Code/Rate Link/Contact Hotel Directly: SSW / Contact Hotel Directly (352-338-1466)

Hotel Name and Contact Number/Email: Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville | 352-338-1466 | carlene.baker@hilton.com

Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations (Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, etc. Please add whatever you want your listing to say): All rooms include refrigerator and microwave. Restaurant, lounge, pool,

fitness center w/ Peloton, guest laundry and patio with fire pit

Rate Cut-Off Date: May 18 2023


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                            [book_now_rate] => $149/Night King Deluxe or Double Queen
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                            [name] => Homewood Suites 
                            [address] => 
3333 SW 42nd St, Gainesville, FL 32608


                            [description] => 
Rate Code/Rate Link/Contact Hotel Directly: SSW / Contact Hotel Directly (352-335-3133)

Hotel Name and Contact Number/Email: Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville | 352-335-3133 | carlene.baker@hilton.com

Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations (Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, etc. Please add whatever you want your listing to say): Newly Renovated 2022! Hotel amenities include daily hot breakfast buffet, pool, basketball court, fitness center w/ Peloton, guest laundry and patio with gas grills

Rate Cut-Off Date: May 18 2023


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                            [book_now_rate] => $159/Night Queen Studio Suites
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                            [logo] => 1622
                            [name] => Sleep Inn 
                            [address] => 
4110 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608


                            [description] => 
Contact the hotel front desk or 1800-424-6423 and ask for the LShine rate code or use the links above. 


Sleep Inn has free hot breakfast high speed fiber optic internet. Centrally located very close to lots of shopping and restaurants.


                            [book_now_link] => http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-US/html/ArrivalInfo?hotel=FL883&srp=LSHINE&pu=no
                            [book_now_rate] => $129/Night
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                            [name] => AC Hotel 
                            [address] => 
151 NW 14th St, Gainesville, FL 32603


                            [description] => 
AC Hotel / 352-448-2636 / angela.crumpton@marriott.com

Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations (Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, etc. Discounted valet parking at $20


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                            [logo] => 1471
                            [name] => Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown
                            [address] => 
101 SE 1 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601


                            [description] => 
Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown. Mark McClain 352-240-9306 markm@lbaproperties.com


Hotel Amenities: The Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Gainesville and less than 1.5 miles from the Univ of Florida campus and 2 miles from the Dwight Hunter pool. All rooms have a mini fridge, microwave and Wi-fi access. We provide a complimentary hot breakfast buffet each morning. There are over 20 restaurants, bars, shoppes and entertainment venues all within Footsteps of our lobby.

Rate Cut Off Date: 5/19/2023


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                            [book_now_rate] => $149/Night Kings & Double Queens
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                            [name] => Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Alachua 
                            [address] => 
16367 NW 167th Blvd, Alachua, FL 32615


                            [description] => 
Contact Hotel Directly: Sales Manager 386.518.6777 

e-mail: alachuasales@mphhotels.com


Hotel Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Alachua)

Hotel Info & Accommodations: We provide free Wi-Fi, Salt Water Filtered pool & hot tub, furnished patio area with BBQ grills, 24hr fitness center, on-site laundry room and complimentary buffet breakfast.


These rates are available for reservations made on or before May 19, 2023.


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                            [book_now_rate] => $169/Night **BASED ON AVAILABILITY ONLY
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                            [name] => HOM Hotel
                            [address] => 
3905 SW 43rd St Gainesville, FL 32608


                            [description] => 
Hotel Name and Contact Number/Email: hom hotel + suites/352 376 0004/apratt@homhotelcp.com


Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations (Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, etc. Please add whatever you want your listing to say): outdoor pool and fitness center, complimentary wi-fi and hot breakfast


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                            [book_now_rate] => $175/Night
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                            [name] => Hotel ELEO
                            [address] => 
1514 SW 14th Street Gainesville, Florida 32608


                            [description] => 
Hotel Name: Hotel Eleo


Contact: Tonya McEwen

tmcewen@hoteleleo.com

#352-565-3710


Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations:

Hotel Eleo is Gainesville’s number 1 luxury hotel. Our Covey Kitchen & Cocktails Restaurant was voted #1 in Gainesville by Yelp, and we also made the top 100 in the US. We offer complimentary Valet and Wi-Fi in all guest rooms. The bathrooms feature L’Occitane En Provence bath products with a walk-in shower. Our Fitness Studio has the top-of-the-line cardio and strength training equipment, Peloton stationary bicycles with complimentary online cycling classes, a TRX Training Zone, TechnoGym Skillmill treadmills, yoga mats, and Kettlebell weights.


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                            [book_now_rate] => $179/Night City View King or 2 Queens $199/Night Lake View King or 2 Queens
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                            [name] => TownePlace Suites 
                            [address] => 
7451 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605


                            [description] => 
Contact Hotel Directly and Mention Event

Email: Dean Lockley OR 352-415-1111 dlockley@peachtreehotelgroup.com


Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations (Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, etc. Please add whatever you want your listing to say): Located conveniently off of I-75 and Newberry Rd. Every room comes with a full kitchen including full sized fridge and freezer, microwave, cooking and dining ware and dishwashers. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel as well as a free hot breakfast buffet daily. With a variety of dining and shopping destinations within walking distance, some of which are open 24hrs, TownePlace Suites will have everything your team needs for a winning experience.


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                            [book_now_rate] => $139 King with Pull-Out Sofa Bed
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Tentative 1st Day Schedule

Warm Up: TBA (at least 40 min) Meet Start 4:30PM


Tentative 2nd Day Schedule

Warm Up: TBA (at least 40 min) Meet Start 8:30AM


Tentative 3rd Day Schedule

Warm Up: TBA (at least 40 min) Meet Start 8:30AM


Event venue, dates, and location are subject to change.


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$10.00 facility fee per swimmer

$3.00 electronic heat sheet fee

$4.15 per individual event $5.00 per relay event

$10.00 per DECK entered event.

– Deck entries close 45 minutes prior to the start of the meet

Make Checks Payable to: Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville


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Entry Limit

*Entries will be limited to the first 450 swimmers. Teams will not be broken up, but no additional teams will be accepted after the 400 mark is reached.

All age groups are limited to three (3) individual events per day, nine (7) individual events for the meet, plus relays. Entries that exceed the entry limit(s) will be dropped when they exceed the limit for the meet or day.

Each team may enter two (2) relays per event and should designate their entries A & B.

An athlete may compete in a relay in their age group or the Open age group, but only one relay in that relay sequence.

Meet management reserves the right to eliminate relays to maintain a proper timeline.


 


Entry Form

Entries must be in USA Swimming SDIF format or Hy-tek, CL2 format. A signed hard copy printout is acceptable as proof of entry in place of the enclosed entry forms. Free text email entries will not be accepted. Dish and e-mail entries will not be accepted that are not accompanied by a hard copy entry, including the Master Entry Form. List all attending coached, contact phone numbers and Relay only swimmers in the body of the email. Corrupted unreadable or incorrectly formatted files must be corrected within 24 hours.

Errors in entries submitted electronically are the responsibility of the applicant. Electronic mail confirmation will be sent upon receipt of the file. If using the enclosed entry form, the form will serve as proof of entry. The legal name and current USA Swimming registration number for each swimmer must be listed on the entry form.

Florida Swimming requires a $50 penalty from teams that do not submit their entries in the Hy-tek format.


 


SEND ENTRIES TO: Preferred method – Email Entries to: Joy Kraus: coachjoy1@yahoo.com 304-654-0240

Mail Entries & payment to: MACG, PO Box 357194, Gainesville, FL 32635


 


ENTRY DEADLINE: All entries must be received at a date to be determined. This is a popular meet and fills quickly. Teams are encouraged to submit their entries well in advance of the entry deadline. The meet will close when there are 400 committed athletes. Entries received after the entry deadline 4will be considered deck entries and accepted only to fill empty lanes.


 


Eligibility

Open to all currently registered USA Swimming Inc. swimmers WHO RESIDE IN FLORIDA. On deck USA registration will be allowed and presented to the referee for proof.


 


DISABILITIES: Swimmers with disabilities are welcome to enter this meet. The athlete (or the athlete’s coach) is responsible for notifying the Referee prior to the competition of any disability of athlete.


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*50 Meter Course, Timed Finals

*Meet management reserves the right to limit the 400 IM and 400 Free events to top 24 of each gender and age group to remain within the Florida swimming 4-hour rule. Coaches will be notified prior to the start of the meet if this limitation is necessary.

*The 1500 Freestyle will be limited to the top 16 swimmers per gender and age group. It will be swam together and scored separately by age group 13-14 & Open. Coaches will be notified prior to the start of the meet if their swimmer is excluded. Swimmers excluded will be allowed to deck enter the events in available open lanes.

*All entries must be legal LC times or conversions from short course for all 400 Freestyle, 400 IM and 1500 races. NT entries will not be accepted, and entry times will be checked on the USA Swimming database.


Conversions will be allowed from Short Course Yards using the approved formulas below:

Let T= difference in number of turns between short and long course

(a) 50, 100, 200, 400 yards to meters Meter time = (yard time x 1.105) + T

(b) 500 or 1000 yards to meters Meter time = (yard time x .8751) + T

(c) 1650 Yard to 1500 meters Meter time = (yard time + 30 seconds)


Meet management reserves the right to use fly-over starts. Coaches will be notified before start of any session where fly-over starts will be used.


 


Scoring

INDIVIDUAL EVENTS: 9-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Relay events: 18-14-12-10-8-6-4-2


SEEDING: 50-Meter-Long Course times will be used.

All 1500 events will be deck seeded and positive check in is required.


SCRATCHES: No penalty for scratching on the block, except for deck seeded events. Failure to swim once checked in to a positive check in event will result in that swimmer being barred from the next individual event he/she is entered in. Swimmers may not scratch an event to enter another event.


DISTANCE EVENTS: Swimmers must provide their own counter and timer for the 1500.


 


Sport Rules and Regulations

RULES: Current USA Swimming Inc. Rules govern the meet. Florida Swimming Rules and Regulations 223.10


 


SANCTIONED BY: Florida Swimming of USA Swimming Inc. Sanction #

In granting this approval it is understood and agreed that USA and Florida Swimming shall be free and held harmless from any liabilities or claims from damages arising by reason of injuries to anyone during the conduct of the event.


 


HOSTED BY: Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville. USA Swimming, the LSC, the Gainesville Sports Commission, the facility, and the Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville shall accept no responsibility for liability or injuries sustained by any individual, athlete, coach, official, meet volunteer, or spectator while traveling to and from or while participating in this event. Damage to the facility, when proved, will cause the offending participant, if unattached, or the offending swimmer’s club, if attached, to be held accountable for repairs. All participants and guests must adhere to the facility rules and coaches must supervise their swimmers at all times. Glass containers are not permitted in the facility. Children must be supervised at all times.


 


POOL SPECS: Outdoor pool. Certified 8 lanes, 50 Meters, Non-turbulent lane lines. The water depth is at least 7 feet at the starting end and at least 3 feet 8 inches at the turn end.  Diving well will be used for warm up and cool down for competitors only. The warm up area will be monitored and is to be used strictly by competitors in the current session. Feet first entry is to be used only. Swimmers will be asked to exit if they are playing or being disruptive.


 


TIMING EQUIPMENT: Daktronics Timing system, non-slip touch pads, back up buttons and eight lane display board.for events 100 meters and above. Two additional hand times per lane will also be used. 50 meter events will be timed with 1 watch time and two buttons.


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Meet Director: Leonard Kraus

Meet Referee: Quinn Sampson

Starter: Ale Maruniak

Head Marshal: Kent Walker

Stroke & Turn: Eric Moore

Administrative Referee: Joy Kraus


**Officials wishing to volunteer at any session, please contact: Ale Maruniak ​alemar@ufl.edu


 


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Individual events: Medals (1st-3rd) Ribbons (4th-8th)

Relay events: Medals (1st-3rd)

High Point: Plaque or Trophy (1st & 2nd) per age group and gender (8&U, 10&U, 11-12, 13-14 and Open)

Team Awards: Plaque or Trophy (1st & 2nd)

Random Mystery Heat Winners: Small token


***NO AWARDS WILL BE MAILED….Please pick up awards at the end of the meet***


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COACHES MEETING: There will be a coaches meeting prior to the start of the meet.


OFFICIALS BRIEFINGS: Officials briefings will be held one hour prior to the start of each session in the hospitality room.


MEET COMMITTEE: A meet committee to be composed of the Meet Director, home team coach, and three visiting coaches will make decisions regarding the meet schedule in the event of inclement weather or at other times as requested by the Meet Director. In case of weather delays, the meet committee will have the power to cancel the meet or events or postpone it to a future date or time with the best interest of the swimmers and traveling teams in mind.


COACH SUPERVISION: Each swimmer participating in a Florida Swimming Sanctioned meet must be supervised during warm-up and competition by a currently registered USA Swimming Coach. An athlete not escorted by a Coach member must check in with the Meet Referee upon arrival at the meet. Such athletes must find a substitute Coach who will supervise them during warm-up and competition and must submit the enclosed Alternate Coach form (signed by the accepting coach) to the Meet Referee prior to beginning any warm-up or competition.


IDENTIFICATION: Coaches and Officials shall wear their USA Swimming Registration card in a conspicuous location at all times while on deck during the meet or show proof of current 2019 USA-S coach membership in Deck Pass.


TEAM REPRESENTATIVE: Prior to the start of the meet, the name of one person other than the coach who will check with the Meet Referee about any matter pertaining to the meet may be given to the Meet Referee. The coach(es) and that person only will be recognized.


CAMERA ZONES: Per Florida Swimming Rule 223.12, Meet Management shall designate and inform the public of “Camera Zones: at each swim meet where both still photography and video photography of a race or competitor in a race may be taken. Acceptable “Camera Zones” may include, but are not limited to the side courses of a pool, team gathering areas, concession area, turn-end of competition course when not in use as a “start end” etc. Meet Management shall also designate “Non-Camera Zones” Under NO circumstances will Camera Zones include the area immediately behind the starting blocks at either end of the race course(s) while they are in use for “race start purposes” during competition and warm-ups, locker rooms, restrooms, or any other dressing area. Any individual failing to abide by this rule could be subject to the Florida Swimming Code of Conduct violation as defined in Rule 239.2.


SPECTATORS: No spectators will be allowed behind the starting block area during the entire duration of the meet. Spectators are also asked to observe designated coach and official only areas.


 


Qualification for 2024 State Games of America in California

Sunshine State Games Swimming athletes are eligible to compete in the 2024 State Games of America, to be held in San Diego, California, August 1-4, 2024.


Time frame to qualify for the 2024 State Games of America

2022 (after July 1): All gold, silver and bronze medalists qualify from National Congress of State Games (NCSG) Member State programs, both Winter and Summer. Any medalist from the 2022 SGA held in Ames, Iowa qualifies.


2023: All gold, silver, and bronze medalists qualify from NCSG Member State programs, both Winter and Summer.


2024 (before July 1): All gold, silver, and bronze medalists qualify from NCSG Member State programs, both Winter and Summer.


Any medalists from the 2022 State Games of America is eligible to compete in 2024. Visit www.stategamesofamerica.com/faqs for more information.


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FSF Staff Contact

Karissa Pendleton

(850) 577-7211 or kpendleton@playinflorida.com


State Director

Leonard Kraus

304-360-3478 or kraus.leonard@gmail.com


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Hotels

Aloft

Aloft

$129/Night

  • 3743 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32607

Hotel Contact: James Waters / Email: James.Waters@aloftgainesville.com

Hotel Amenities:Aloft Gainesville is the area’s newest Marriott property offering complimentary cool vibes and a vibrant atmosphere featuring urban-inspired loft-style guestrooms, the re:Mix Lounge with board games and pool table, Splash outdoor pool, the WXYZ Bar featuring a selection of local beers and craft cocktails and free live music concerts on most weekends. Conveniently situated close to entertainment, shopping and dining at Butler Town Center and Celebration Pointe, Aloft Gainesville is your first choice for team accommodations!

Doubletree

Doubletree

Contact Hotel Directly

  • 3726 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville FL 32608

Hotel Name and Contact Number/Email: Teresa James – teresa.james@hilton.com
Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations: Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast and parking. Restaurant onsite with full liquor bar, no outside food and beverages permitted in restaurant or courtyards.

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center

$129/Night

  • 1714 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32607

Contact Hotel Directly for Rate: Dean Ellison; dean.ellison@hiltongainesvilleuf.com / 352-384-3412

Holiday Inn University Center

Holiday Inn University Center

BOOK NOW

$109/Night

  • 1250 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601

Block Code: GSS

Thank you so much for thinking of us at the Holiday Inn University Center- centrally located in downtown Gainesville, across the street from the University of Florida . We are excited for the opportunity to host your team. All guest rooms are furnished with either two queen beds or one king bed, refrigerator, microwave and Keurig coffee maker. We also offer free WIFI and free local/airport shuttle. We have 1 on-site restaurants and we are beside Starbucks, Publix, McDonalds, Chick-fil-A and many other restaurants, social venues, and attractions. We also have a great roof top pool that overlooks the wonderful city of Gainesville and the University of Florida.

Courtyard

Courtyard

BOOK NOW

$149/Night Kings Only

  • 3700 SW 42ND Street Gainesville, FL 32608

Hotel Name and Contact Number/Email: Martha.Brady2@marriott.com

Hotel Amenities: wifi, outdoor pool, complimentary parking

Springhill Suites

Springhill Suites

BOOK NOW

$159/Night - $189/Night

  • 4155 SW 40th Blvd. Gainesville, Florida 32608

Thank you for choosing to have your Event with us!

You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.

Event Summary:

Sunshine State Games Swimming
Start Date: Friday, June 2, 2023
End Date: Sunday, June 4, 2023
Last Day to Book: Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Book your group rate for Sunshine State Games Swimming

Comfort Inn

Comfort Inn

BOOK NOW

$129/Night

  • 3440 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608

Contact the hotel front desk or 1800-424-6423 and ask for the LShine rate code or use the links above.

Amenities: Have free hot breakfast high speed fiber optic internet. Centrally located very close to lots of shopping and restaurants. Pet friendly $15 fee per night

Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton Garden Inn

$149/Night King Deluxe or Double Queen

  • 4075 SW 33 Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608

Rate Code/Rate Link/Contact Hotel Directly: SSW / Contact Hotel Directly (352-338-1466)
Hotel Name and Contact Number/Email: Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville | 352-338-1466 | carlene.baker@hilton.com
Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations (Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, etc. Please add whatever you want your listing to say): All rooms include refrigerator and microwave. Restaurant, lounge, pool,
fitness center w/ Peloton, guest laundry and patio with fire pit
Rate Cut-Off Date: May 18 2023

Homewood Suites

Homewood Suites

$159/Night Queen Studio Suites

  • 3333 SW 42nd St, Gainesville, FL 32608

Rate Code/Rate Link/Contact Hotel Directly: SSW / Contact Hotel Directly (352-335-3133)
Hotel Name and Contact Number/Email: Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville | 352-335-3133 | carlene.baker@hilton.com
Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations (Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, etc. Please add whatever you want your listing to say): Newly Renovated 2022! Hotel amenities include daily hot breakfast buffet, pool, basketball court, fitness center w/ Peloton, guest laundry and patio with gas grills
Rate Cut-Off Date: May 18 2023

Sleep Inn

Sleep Inn

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$129/Night

  • 4110 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608

Contact the hotel front desk or 1800-424-6423 and ask for the LShine rate code or use the links above.

Sleep Inn has free hot breakfast high speed fiber optic internet. Centrally located very close to lots of shopping and restaurants.

AC Hotel

AC Hotel

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  • 151 NW 14th St, Gainesville, FL 32603

AC Hotel / 352-448-2636 / angela.crumpton@marriott.com
Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations (Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, etc. Discounted valet parking at $20

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown

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$149/Night Kings & Double Queens

  • 101 SE 1 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown. Mark McClain 352-240-9306 markm@lbaproperties.com

Hotel Amenities: The Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Gainesville and less than 1.5 miles from the Univ of Florida campus and 2 miles from the Dwight Hunter pool. All rooms have a mini fridge, microwave and Wi-fi access. We provide a complimentary hot breakfast buffet each morning. There are over 20 restaurants, bars, shoppes and entertainment venues all within Footsteps of our lobby.
Rate Cut Off Date: 5/19/2023

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Alachua

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Alachua

$169/Night **BASED ON AVAILABILITY ONLY

  • 16367 NW 167th Blvd, Alachua, FL 32615

Contact Hotel Directly: Sales Manager 386.518.6777
e-mail: alachuasales@mphhotels.com

Hotel Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Alachua)
Hotel Info & Accommodations: We provide free Wi-Fi, Salt Water Filtered pool & hot tub, furnished patio area with BBQ grills, 24hr fitness center, on-site laundry room and complimentary buffet breakfast.

These rates are available for reservations made on or before May 19, 2023.

HOM Hotel

HOM Hotel

$175/Night

  • 3905 SW 43rd St Gainesville, FL 32608

Hotel Name and Contact Number/Email: hom hotel + suites/352 376 0004/apratt@homhotelcp.com

Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations (Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, etc. Please add whatever you want your listing to say): outdoor pool and fitness center, complimentary wi-fi and hot breakfast

Hotel ELEO

Hotel ELEO

$179/Night City View King or 2 Queens $199/Night Lake View King or 2 Queens

  • 1514 SW 14th Street Gainesville, Florida 32608

Hotel Name: Hotel Eleo

Contact: Tonya McEwen
tmcewen@hoteleleo.com
#352-565-3710

Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations:
Hotel Eleo is Gainesville’s number 1 luxury hotel. Our Covey Kitchen & Cocktails Restaurant was voted #1 in Gainesville by Yelp, and we also made the top 100 in the US. We offer complimentary Valet and Wi-Fi in all guest rooms. The bathrooms feature L’Occitane En Provence bath products with a walk-in shower. Our Fitness Studio has the top-of-the-line cardio and strength training equipment, Peloton stationary bicycles with complimentary online cycling classes, a TRX Training Zone, TechnoGym Skillmill treadmills, yoga mats, and Kettlebell weights.

TownePlace Suites

TownePlace Suites

$139 King with Pull-Out Sofa Bed

  • 7451 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605

Contact Hotel Directly and Mention Event
Email: Dean Lockley OR 352-415-1111 dlockley@peachtreehotelgroup.com

Hotel Info with Hotel Accommodations (Wi-Fi, Complimentary Breakfast, etc. Please add whatever you want your listing to say): Located conveniently off of I-75 and Newberry Rd. Every room comes with a full kitchen including full sized fridge and freezer, microwave, cooking and dining ware and dishwashers. We offer complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel as well as a free hot breakfast buffet daily. With a variety of dining and shopping destinations within walking distance, some of which are open 24hrs, TownePlace Suites will have everything your team needs for a winning experience.

Schedule

Tentative 1st Day Schedule
Warm Up: TBA (at least 40 min) Meet Start 4:30PM

Tentative 2nd Day Schedule
Warm Up: TBA (at least 40 min) Meet Start 8:30AM

Tentative 3rd Day Schedule
Warm Up: TBA (at least 40 min) Meet Start 8:30AM

Event venue, dates, and location are subject to change.

Tentative Entry Fees

$10.00 facility fee per swimmer
$3.00 electronic heat sheet fee
$4.15 per individual event $5.00 per relay event
$10.00 per DECK entered event.
– Deck entries close 45 minutes prior to the start of the meet
Make Checks Payable to: Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville
 
Entry Information

Entry Limit
*Entries will be limited to the first 450 swimmers. Teams will not be broken up, but no additional teams will be accepted after the 400 mark is reached.
All age groups are limited to three (3) individual events per day, nine (7) individual events for the meet, plus relays. Entries that exceed the entry limit(s) will be dropped when they exceed the limit for the meet or day.
Each team may enter two (2) relays per event and should designate their entries A & B.
An athlete may compete in a relay in their age group or the Open age group, but only one relay in that relay sequence.
Meet management reserves the right to eliminate relays to maintain a proper timeline.

 

Entry Form
Entries must be in USA Swimming SDIF format or Hy-tek, CL2 format. A signed hard copy printout is acceptable as proof of entry in place of the enclosed entry forms. Free text email entries will not be accepted. Dish and e-mail entries will not be accepted that are not accompanied by a hard copy entry, including the Master Entry Form. List all attending coached, contact phone numbers and Relay only swimmers in the body of the email. Corrupted unreadable or incorrectly formatted files must be corrected within 24 hours.
Errors in entries submitted electronically are the responsibility of the applicant. Electronic mail confirmation will be sent upon receipt of the file. If using the enclosed entry form, the form will serve as proof of entry. The legal name and current USA Swimming registration number for each swimmer must be listed on the entry form.
Florida Swimming requires a $50 penalty from teams that do not submit their entries in the Hy-tek format.

 

SEND ENTRIES TO: Preferred method – Email Entries to: Joy Kraus: coachjoy1@yahoo.com 304-654-0240
Mail Entries & payment to: MACG, PO Box 357194, Gainesville, FL 32635

 

ENTRY DEADLINE: All entries must be received at a date to be determined. This is a popular meet and fills quickly. Teams are encouraged to submit their entries well in advance of the entry deadline. The meet will close when there are 400 committed athletes. Entries received after the entry deadline 4will be considered deck entries and accepted only to fill empty lanes.

 

Eligibility
Open to all currently registered USA Swimming Inc. swimmers WHO RESIDE IN FLORIDA. On deck USA registration will be allowed and presented to the referee for proof.

 

DISABILITIES: Swimmers with disabilities are welcome to enter this meet. The athlete (or the athlete’s coach) is responsible for notifying the Referee prior to the competition of any disability of athlete.
 
Meet Information

*50 Meter Course, Timed Finals
*Meet management reserves the right to limit the 400 IM and 400 Free events to top 24 of each gender and age group to remain within the Florida swimming 4-hour rule. Coaches will be notified prior to the start of the meet if this limitation is necessary.
*The 1500 Freestyle will be limited to the top 16 swimmers per gender and age group. It will be swam together and scored separately by age group 13-14 & Open. Coaches will be notified prior to the start of the meet if their swimmer is excluded. Swimmers excluded will be allowed to deck enter the events in available open lanes.
*All entries must be legal LC times or conversions from short course for all 400 Freestyle, 400 IM and 1500 races. NT entries will not be accepted, and entry times will be checked on the USA Swimming database.

Conversions will be allowed from Short Course Yards using the approved formulas below:
Let T= difference in number of turns between short and long course
(a) 50, 100, 200, 400 yards to meters Meter time = (yard time x 1.105) + T
(b) 500 or 1000 yards to meters Meter time = (yard time x .8751) + T
(c) 1650 Yard to 1500 meters Meter time = (yard time + 30 seconds)

Meet management reserves the right to use fly-over starts. Coaches will be notified before start of any session where fly-over starts will be used.

 

Scoring
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS: 9-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Relay events: 18-14-12-10-8-6-4-2

SEEDING: 50-Meter-Long Course times will be used.
All 1500 events will be deck seeded and positive check in is required.

SCRATCHES: No penalty for scratching on the block, except for deck seeded events. Failure to swim once checked in to a positive check in event will result in that swimmer being barred from the next individual event he/she is entered in. Swimmers may not scratch an event to enter another event.

DISTANCE EVENTS: Swimmers must provide their own counter and timer for the 1500.

 

Sport Rules and Regulations
RULES: Current USA Swimming Inc. Rules govern the meet. Florida Swimming Rules and Regulations 223.10

 

SANCTIONED BY: Florida Swimming of USA Swimming Inc. Sanction #
In granting this approval it is understood and agreed that USA and Florida Swimming shall be free and held harmless from any liabilities or claims from damages arising by reason of injuries to anyone during the conduct of the event.

 

HOSTED BY: Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville. USA Swimming, the LSC, the Gainesville Sports Commission, the facility, and the Makos Aquatics Club of Gainesville shall accept no responsibility for liability or injuries sustained by any individual, athlete, coach, official, meet volunteer, or spectator while traveling to and from or while participating in this event. Damage to the facility, when proved, will cause the offending participant, if unattached, or the offending swimmer’s club, if attached, to be held accountable for repairs. All participants and guests must adhere to the facility rules and coaches must supervise their swimmers at all times. Glass containers are not permitted in the facility. Children must be supervised at all times.

 

POOL SPECS: Outdoor pool. Certified 8 lanes, 50 Meters, Non-turbulent lane lines. The water depth is at least 7 feet at the starting end and at least 3 feet 8 inches at the turn end.  Diving well will be used for warm up and cool down for competitors only. The warm up area will be monitored and is to be used strictly by competitors in the current session. Feet first entry is to be used only. Swimmers will be asked to exit if they are playing or being disruptive.

 

TIMING EQUIPMENT: Daktronics Timing system, non-slip touch pads, back up buttons and eight lane display board.for events 100 meters and above. Two additional hand times per lane will also be used. 50 meter events will be timed with 1 watch time and two buttons.
 
Officials

Meet Director: Leonard Kraus
Meet Referee: Quinn Sampson
Starter: Ale Maruniak
Head Marshal: Kent Walker
Stroke & Turn: Eric Moore
Administrative Referee: Joy Kraus

**Officials wishing to volunteer at any session, please contact: Ale Maruniak ​alemar@ufl.edu

 
 
Awards

Individual events: Medals (1st-3rd) Ribbons (4th-8th)
Relay events: Medals (1st-3rd)
High Point: Plaque or Trophy (1st & 2nd) per age group and gender (8&U, 10&U, 11-12, 13-14 and Open)
Team Awards: Plaque or Trophy (1st & 2nd)
Random Mystery Heat Winners: Small token

***NO AWARDS WILL BE MAILED….Please pick up awards at the end of the meet***
 
Additional Meet Info

COACHES MEETING: There will be a coaches meeting prior to the start of the meet.

OFFICIALS BRIEFINGS: Officials briefings will be held one hour prior to the start of each session in the hospitality room.

MEET COMMITTEE: A meet committee to be composed of the Meet Director, home team coach, and three visiting coaches will make decisions regarding the meet schedule in the event of inclement weather or at other times as requested by the Meet Director. In case of weather delays, the meet committee will have the power to cancel the meet or events or postpone it to a future date or time with the best interest of the swimmers and traveling teams in mind.

COACH SUPERVISION: Each swimmer participating in a Florida Swimming Sanctioned meet must be supervised during warm-up and competition by a currently registered USA Swimming Coach. An athlete not escorted by a Coach member must check in with the Meet Referee upon arrival at the meet. Such athletes must find a substitute Coach who will supervise them during warm-up and competition and must submit the enclosed Alternate Coach form (signed by the accepting coach) to the Meet Referee prior to beginning any warm-up or competition.

IDENTIFICATION: Coaches and Officials shall wear their USA Swimming Registration card in a conspicuous location at all times while on deck during the meet or show proof of current 2019 USA-S coach membership in Deck Pass.

TEAM REPRESENTATIVE: Prior to the start of the meet, the name of one person other than the coach who will check with the Meet Referee about any matter pertaining to the meet may be given to the Meet Referee. The coach(es) and that person only will be recognized.

CAMERA ZONES: Per Florida Swimming Rule 223.12, Meet Management shall designate and inform the public of “Camera Zones: at each swim meet where both still photography and video photography of a race or competitor in a race may be taken. Acceptable “Camera Zones” may include, but are not limited to the side courses of a pool, team gathering areas, concession area, turn-end of competition course when not in use as a “start end” etc. Meet Management shall also designate “Non-Camera Zones” Under NO circumstances will Camera Zones include the area immediately behind the starting blocks at either end of the race course(s) while they are in use for “race start purposes” during competition and warm-ups, locker rooms, restrooms, or any other dressing area. Any individual failing to abide by this rule could be subject to the Florida Swimming Code of Conduct violation as defined in Rule 239.2.

SPECTATORS: No spectators will be allowed behind the starting block area during the entire duration of the meet. Spectators are also asked to observe designated coach and official only areas.

 

Qualification for 2024 State Games of America in California
Sunshine State Games Swimming athletes are eligible to compete in the 2024 State Games of America, to be held in San Diego, California, August 1-4, 2024.

Time frame to qualify for the 2024 State Games of America
2022 (after July 1): All gold, silver and bronze medalists qualify from National Congress of State Games (NCSG) Member State programs, both Winter and Summer. Any medalist from the 2022 SGA held in Ames, Iowa qualifies.

2023: All gold, silver, and bronze medalists qualify from NCSG Member State programs, both Winter and Summer.

2024 (before July 1): All gold, silver, and bronze medalists qualify from NCSG Member State programs, both Winter and Summer.

Any medalists from the 2022 State Games of America is eligible to compete in 2024. Visit www.stategamesofamerica.com/faqs for more information.
 
Contacts

FSF Staff Contact
Karissa Pendleton
(850) 577-7211 or kpendleton@playinflorida.com

State Director
Leonard Kraus
304-360-3478 or kraus.leonard@gmail.com