2024 Swim Meet
Registration is CLOSED!!!!
Swim Meet Date - Saturday, May 18th
NEW LOCATION: Middletown Rec Center. 140 Wilderman's Way, Middletown, CT 06457
- 9:00 AM: Doors Open
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM: Warm-Ups
- 10:00 AM: Start
- ALL Participants must have a U.S. Masters Swimming member in order to compete in the swim meet.
- Swimmers WILL NOT be allowed to participate without a US Masters Swimming membership.
- If you would like to purchase an annual or one day membership for US Masters Swimming, please click here to view the benefits of signing up for an US Masters Swimming membership.
- ALL SWIMMERS MUST FILL OUT USMS LIABILITY RELEASE FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN THE MEET.
- USMS Sanctioned Meet: Sanction #054-S004
Swim Meet Information:
- Max of 125 swimmers.
- We do not have any control over the pool or air temperature.
- This year the seeding will be based off of time. (Not gender or age)
- Deck chairs are allowed on deck floor.
- One lane will be open during the meet which requires feet first entry.
- Pool will be closed during medal presentation. Pool will be open for 5 minutes after the medal presentation.
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 106.2.1.
Sport Details
Age Cut Off Date:
Your age division/group will be determined by your age as of 5/19/24
***NEW CT Masters' Games Swim Meet Age Groups (non-qualifying for the National Senior Games)
- 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49
Age Groups (qualifying age divisions for the National Senior Games)
- 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94
Rules:
This meet will be conducted in accordance with Unted States Masters Swimming rules, except as modified herein
Format:
- All swimming events will be timed finals.
- Each event this year will be seeded based off of times. ( Not gender or age)
- Warm-up time will be available.
- Swimmers will be allowed to compete in up to SIX events.
- Awards will be presented for 1st through 3rd place for each event within each age group.
Events Offered:
- 50 Back
- 50 Breast
- 50 Fly
- 50 Free
- 100 Back
- 100 Breast
- 100 Fly
- 100 Free
- 100 IM
- 200 Back
- 200 Breast
- 200 Fly
- 200 Free
- 200 IM
- 400 Individual Medley
- 500 Free
Meet Schedule
- 9:00 AM: Doors Open
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM: Warm-Ups
- 10:00 AM: Start
Course Type: Short Course Yards
Events Order
- 400 Individual Medley
- 100 Freestyle
- 50 Fly
- 100 Breaststroke
Break- Medals
- 200 Freestyle
- 50 Backstroke
- 200 Individual Medley
- 200 Breaststroke
Break- Medals
- 500 Freestyle
- 50 Breaststroke
- 100 Fly
- 200 Backstroke
Break-Medals
- 50 Freestyle
- 200 Fly
- 100 Back
- 100 Individual Medley
In an effort to help save you money and continue to increase our participation, we are again offering the “Bring a Buddy” Program. The “Bring a Buddy” Program allows current athletes to bring a "buddy" at half of the entrance fee. A “buddy” is a person who has not competed in the CT Masters’ Games in the last three years (2021-2023). We’re not only meeting our aforementioned goal, but it also made the "Games" more affordable for all athletes. The Buddy Program does not apply to Cycling, Pickleball, Softball and Tennis due to associated costs. See below for details.
“Bring a Buddy”: Any athlete who registers for a sport will save money e.g:
Individual Sport:
- Athlete #1 Swimming Fee $30.00
- “Buddy” Swimming Fee $15.00 (1/2 the price)
- Total $45.00
- Each participant pays $22.50
- Please Note - the Buddy Program does not apply to Cycling and Golf due to associated costs.
In order to qualify as a “Buddy” athlete, the “Buddy” cannot have participated in the Connecticut Masters' Games in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Buddy Program Online Registration:
- When registering online, athlete #1 needs to register for their event first and pay the full amount.
- Athlete #1 will give their ID number that is provided during registration to athlete #2.
- Once athlete #2 has athlete #1's ID number, they will enter the number in registration when it asks for the Buddy ID number.
- Athlete #2's registration fee will be half off the posted amount.
PLEASE NOTE:
- The “Buddy” program applies only to like sport registrations (Individual or Team) e.g. a Badminton individual sport athlete may not bring a volleyball team as his/her ”Buddy”
Who: The Connecticut Masters’ Games is a 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit organization dedicated to providing a forum that initiates and encourages camaraderie between different ages, socioeconomic and cultural groups through athletic competition and the Olympic spirit. The event assists in the development of physical fitness and promotes positive healthy activities for the participants, their families and the communities where they live.
What: The Connecticut Masters’ Games (formerly known as the Connecticut Senior Games) are the largest amateur multi sport Olympic-style sporting event in Connecticut for master athletes. We are now celebrating our 45th year of uniting Connecticut’s residents in the common bond of amateur sport and Olympic spirit. This event is a member in good standing of the National Senior Games Association.
Where: The “Games” will be hosted by the City of Middletown in 2024. Competitions will also take place around the state of Connecticut at top college, high school and municipal venues.
Participants: More than 1,500 participants, 300 volunteers and over 2,500 spectators will take part in the 2024 Connecticut Masters’ Games. Participants range from 25 to 90+. Since the inception of the CT Masters' Games in 1979, more than 45,000 amateur master athletes have participated in the “Games”.
MISSION OF THE "GAMES”
- To promote better overall health and fitness among citizens.
- To recognize & reward Connecticut Master and Senior residents who have chosen to participate in the healthy, wholesome activities that reflect positively on them, their families and respective communities.
- To provide a unique forum which embodies the Olympic spirit of competition.
- To inspire the development of physical and competitive abilities by Connecticut amateur master athletes.