2025 LCAT Daniel France Memorial Pecan Classic Landing Page

 

 

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~ This meet has an entry cap of 500 athletes ~

This landing page will be your central hub for everything you need to know about the meet! Please click the various blue-colored links below for more information and documents. Items not yet hyperlinked will be coming soon.

Meet Announcement -- This is the official "Meet Information" document and will answer nearly all of your questions about this meet. Coaches, swimmers, families, and volunteers are urged to become familiar with the contents of this document.

Events File -- This is the file that coaches use to enter their swimmers in the meet. This document can only be accessed by administrators using special computer software, such as Team Manager or TeamUnify. All entries are due by Tuesday, September 16 at 11:59pm Mountain Time.

Mandatory Coaches Meeting -- All teams are required to have a representative attend the coaches' meeting, which will be held over Zoom on Wednesday, September 24 at 8:15pm. The Zoom meeting slides can be accessed here and the recording can be accessed here (Passcode @5!n3Pn5).

Parking -- Free parking is available in the lots at the City of Las Cruces Natatorium, as well as in any of the parking lots in the various City of Las Cruces recreational facilities along E. Hadley Ave. Please build in extra time, as some available spots may be up to 0.5 miles away. A map of the area can be accessed here.

Facility Access -- Coaches, swimmers, and spectators will gain access to the facility beginning at 3:00pm on Friday, September 26, 2025. Specator seating is available on built-in bleachers; tents and chairs may also be set up outdoors along the sidewalk outside the facility. Swimmers may sit in on-deck bleachers or they may bring their own chairs to sit on deck.

Officials -- Volunteer Officials are necessary and valuable to the meet's success. All certified officals in good standing are encouraged to volunteer for as many sessions as you're willing to help. Apprentice officials are also welcome to train during this meet. Visiting team officials who work at least two sessions are eligible to receive reimbursement from LCAT following the meet for the individual entry fees for one swimmer (excluding relay entry fees, NMSI surcharge, and pool usage fee) or a gift card for visiting officials without swimmers entered in the meet.

Weather Protocols -- Please note that because this meet is being hosted in southern New Mexico, weather delays may become necessary. The City of Las Cruces Parks Department has a policy of clearing the pool if lightning is within 10 miles. In the event of lightning, all participants and spectators must follow lifeguard safety instructions. Any postponement or cancellation of the meet, or particular events, will be determined in accordance with USA Swimming Rule 102.7.4

Psych Sheet -- The Psych Sheet was last updated on September 18, 2025.

Session Timelines -- (Corrected) The Session Timelines were last udated on September 28, 2025 -- the update corrects the Sunday AM order of events. Please note that timelines are estimates only.

Warmup Assignments -- The Warmup Assignments were last updated on September 23, 2025.

Heat Sheets -- Heat sheets for families and spectators will be available for free in digital format (available on Meet Mobile or in printable format below) and visibly posted for spectators on site. Please plan ahead, as physical heat sheets will not be sold on site. Coaches and officials will receive physical heat sheets for every session at no cost.

  • All Sessions Heat Sheets (except positive check-in events)
  • Friday PM 200 IM Heat Sheets (400 IM and 1650 free heat sheets will be posted on Meet Mobile and on the walls at the facility after positive check-in closes)
  • Saturday AM Heat Sheets *please note that Events 7 & 8 (11-12 girls/boys 200 fly) will be COMBINED in a single heat ​(11-12 500 free heat sheets will be posted on Meet Mobile and on the walls at the facility after positive check-in closes)
  • Saturday PM Heat Sheets (13&Over 500 free heat sheets will be posted on Meet Mobile and on the walls at the facility after positive check-in closes)
  • Sunday AM Heat Sheets  (Corrected on 9/28/2025 to show correct order of events)
  • Sunday PM Heat Sheets 
  • Sunday 1000 free heat sheets will be posted on Meet Mobile and on the walls at the facility after positive check-in closes

Results -- Session results will be posted here at the conclusion of each session, as well as on site throughout the meet.

The Las Cruces Aquatic Team is very proud to honor late Head Coach Daniel Bjorn France

Daniel France was Head Coach of LCAT from 2017-2021 and, in that time, made a meaningful impact on countless swimmers and families. The quality of our program, from developmental to elite, was enhanced by Dan’s vision and immense experience. We celebrate his life and remain inspired by his unwavering dedication to the sport of swimming.