2018 Special Olympics Ohio

STATE SWIM MEET

PROGRAM

The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio

December 1-2, 2018

Special Olympics Ohio 3303 Winchester Pike, Columbus, 43232, Tel 614.239.7050 Fax 614.239.1873 www.sooh.org Twitter soohio Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation for the benefit of persons with intellectual disabilities

Ohio

December 1, 2018

Dear Local Coordinators and Coaches:

On behalf of the Special Olympics Ohio Staff and Board of Directors, Welcome to the 2018 Special Olympics Ohio State Swim Meet!

This year, we celebrate the 47th year of this Swim Meet, all of them hosted by the Ohio State University. Thank you to the entire University community for the years of support, cooperation, and passion for the Special Olympics Ohio athletes!

An additional thank you for their tireless and unquestioned support of the athletes goes out to the coaches, family members, and volunteers with us today. Your guidance, leadership, and compassion are not only appreciated today but every day.

And finally, congratulations to the nearly 500 Special Olympics Ohio athletes here this weekend! You made it! Enjoy the spirit of competition and the reuniting and making of new friendships!

Good Luck!

The Staff of Special Olympics Ohio

2018 SPECIAL OLYMPICS OHIO STATE AQUATICS MEET

We gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of the Ohio State University Department of Athletics and the Department of Recreation Sports. We would also like to thank the generous contributions of the Pioneers.

Mr. Rob Duvall, VP of Marketing & Development Ms. Kate Burdett, Director of Marketing Ms. Katelyn Beno, Special Events Manager Ms. Megan Modene, Athlete Leadership & Volunteer Manager Ms. Cathy Dorion, Marketing & Development Administrative Asst. Ms. Christine Adolph, VP of Finance Ms. Sandy Wolfe, Accounting Manager

SPECIAL OLYMPICS OHIO STAFF Ms. Jessica Stewart, President & CEO Mr. John Wysocki, VP of Sports & Programs Mr. Jeff Vermillion, Director of Field Operations Mr. Josh Messersmith, Director of Health & Unified Strategies Ms. Katie Lee, Director of Sports & Competition Ms. Renee Leindecker, Program Administrative Assistant Ms. Cassie Mere, Executive Administrator Mr. Larson Johnson, Program Intern Ms. Dena Vermillion, Finance Manager (Local Programs)

MEET OFFICIALS Director of Officials Bill Fieger

Meet Manager Gene Fitch

Referee Ken Gapsch

Starters Jon Reidler

Scoreboard Computer Dan Galvin

Announcer Cathy Peterfish

Deck Officials Ken Gapsch, Jon Reidler, Lori Hickman, John Reynolds, Albert Kluczynski, Monica Bain, Richard Sargent, Tracy Nottage, Rod Welsh, Jim Truex, Mark Anderson, Andrew Simmons, Josh Messersmith, Renee Leindecker, & Debi Williams.

Clerk of Course Judy Ferguson, Jane Bodo & Kelley Watson

Head Timers Curt Howard & Kara Keister

University Liaison Dave DeAngelo

Venue Director Christine Thompson

Medical Stephen Powell

Lunches Pioneers

Hospitality Committee O.S.U. Graduate Assistants

Souvenirs The Taylors

Awards Tina Peterfish, Dena Vermillion, Joanne Carmody & Sherri Maneese

2018 STATE SWIM MEET

I. Schedule

Saturday, December 1, 2018 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. On site check-in at McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion lobby 9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Swimming Coach’s Meeting, Deck Level Classroom 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Swim warm-up for Session #1 10:50 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Swim Session #1 – Heat Numbers 1-74* 100 meter backstroke 50 meter freestyle 25 meter butterfly 100 meter breaststroke 200 meter backstroke 25 meter freestyle (through Females 22-29) Swim Session #2 – Heat Numbers 75-138** 25 meter freestyle (continued) 50 meter backstroke 4 x 50 meter freestyle relay finals 4 x 25 meter medley relay finals *There will be a short break in the middle of the afternoon between session #1 and #2 to change deck officials. **Swim Session #2 will end with the 4 x 25 meter medley relay. 7:00 p.m. “Free Night” to schedule activities on your own Sunday, December 2, 2018 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Swim warm-up for Session #3 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Swim Session #3 – Heat Numbers 139-204

50 meter butterfly 100 meter freestyle 50 meter breaststroke 25 meter backstroke 100 meter individual medley 200 meter freestyle 25 meter breaststroke 100 meter butterfly 4 x 25 meter freestyle relay finals