FINA Development Activities Report 2013-2016

FINA Development Programme Report 2013-2016

FINA Schools 2-7 FINA Clinics 8-13 FINA Continental Subsidy 14-25 FINA SCHOOLS

In order to enable Officials, Judges and Referees to officiate in FINA events such as FINA World Cups and FINA World Championships, they must attend a FINA School in their respective discipline and pass a final certification exam.

The FINA Schools are intended to train and certify Officials, Judges and Referees in five aquatic disciplines:

• FINA Swimming Schools for Officials - standardized programme held over duration of two days. • FINA Open Water Swimming Schools for Officials - standardized programme held over duration of two days. • FINA Synchronised Swimming Schools for Judges - standardized programme held over a duration of four Programme Goals days. • FINA Diving Development • Increase the number of Technical - basic development Schools for Judges Officials and enhance the quality of course held over a duration of two days, the existing ones designed for individuals who have no prior diving judge’s experience. • Create a uniform patern of

• FINA Diving Certification Schools interpretation and application of rules - standardized programme for Judges across all aquatic disciplines, thus held over a duration of 3 days, designed raising the quality of officiating for experienced judges. • FINA Water Polo Schools for • Develop and promote aquatics - standardized programme Referees worldwide held over a duration of three days.

2 l FINA Development Report 2013-16 QUADRENNIAL 2013-2016

KEY FIGURES

FINA SCHOOLS 161 ORGANISED PARTICIPANTS FROM 3760 5 CONTINENTS

When

September – October November – December

Bidding Procedure: All National Bids Approval: FINA announces Member Federations wishing to host which of its 207 affiliated National a FINA School in their country may Federations have been awarded present a bid Request to the FINA with a FINA School. Office for approval. January – December: Each National Federation may Awarded National Federations may organise one school per discipline organise a FINA School from January on an annual basis. to December of the following year.

FINA Schools l 3 How Who

The programme and content of the • 3760 participants from more than FINA Schools has been created 80 FINA National Federations: by the FINA Technical Committees officials, judges and referees of each discipline and has been wishing to attend a FINA School continuously updated according to must be nominated by their National the new aquatic rules. Federation through the FINA GMS.

Held over a weekend or over a long • Run by 30 experts from more weekend session, the FINA Schools than 20 nationalities: FINA Schools are organised at a central location in are conducted by FINA Technical order to facilitate and encourage the Committee Members appointed Technical Officials’ participation. by FINA according to each aquatic discipline.

4 l FINA Development Report 2013-16 FINA Schools organised per year

2013 2014 2015 2016

4* 3* 6 2* 6 3* 6 9 5 12 6 8 9 4 5 9 9 7 8 15 13 10 2

Breakdown by continent 2013

Americas Africa Asia Europe Oceania

2013 1 2 1 1 1 2014 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 3 1 2 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3

3 1 2 6 1 1 12 1 1 2 1 4 2

1 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1

* 1 2 5 2 3 2

* 2 2015 2016

1 1 2 1 1 1 2 3 2 1

3 2 3 1 1 1 1 1

2 1 2 4 2

4 3 1 2 4 4 4 1

2 1 2 1 3 1 2 1 1

* 1 2 * 2 2

*Diving Development Schools

FINA Schools l 5 6 l FINA Development Report 2013-16 FINA Schools l 7 FINA CLINICS

As part of the FINA Development Programme, FINA is currently running Programme Goals clinics to train coaches and officials in each of the six aquatic disciplines. Both training • Provide basic training to coaches programmes, respectively conducted by and officials of all levels, from highly experienced coaches and officials beginners to advanced participants appointed by FINA, are designed to educate and train coaches and officials • Ensure that coaches and officials around the world. are given the opportunity to develop their skills, developing thus the With this initiative, FINA offers to its 207 aquatic sports in their countries. affiliated National Member Federations the opportunity to successfully develop the aquatic sports in their countries.

8 l FINA Development Report 2013-16 When QUADRENNIAL September – October 2013-2016 Bidding Procedure: All National Member Federations wishing to host a FINA Clinic in their country are invited to send a bid request to their respective Continental Organisation (CANA, UANA, AASF, LEN, OSA). KEY FIGURES

• The maximum number of clinics organised by National Federation is FINA CLINICS two. 276 ORGANISED • There may be no more than one clinic per discipline and category PARTICIPANTS (Coaches or Officials) organised by FROM 5 CONTINENTS a National Federation on an annual 10668 basis. • FINA Clinics for Coaches may last from five to ten days, whereas FINA Clinics for Officials have a duration from three to five days. How November – December Bids Approval: FINA announces FINA Clinics are conducted by an which of its 207 affiliated National international expert appointed by Federations have been awarded with FINA. The clinic programme and a FINA Clinic. content is adapted to the host federation’s particular requirements. January – December: Awarded National Federations may Who host a FINA Clinic from January to December of the following year, 7438 participants from more than according to the approvals. 80 FINA National Federations.

FINA Clinics l 9 FINA Clinics organised per year

2013 2014 2015 2016

2 1 1 5 4 11 10 7

4 4 13 9 40 6 5 26 11 60 46 11

Breakdown by continent Breakdown of FINA Clinics 2013

Americas Africa Asia Europe Oceania

11 2013 5 8 2 2014

11 5 8 2 13 13 9 1 4 1 3 1 1 3 1 7 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 6 1 2 9

3 1 3 1 6 1 4

1 1 1 1 1 2015 2016

15 17 8 6 23 19 12 1 5

5 1 9 11

3 1 11 2

7 1 2 5 2 1 4 1

10 l FINA Development Report 2013-16 FINA Clinics l 11 12 l FINA Development Report 2013-16 Spire, USA

FINA Clinics l 13 CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SUBSIDY

Objective

The main objective of this programme By offering financial assistance to is to support the organisation of the Continental Associations, FINA Continental Competitions organised aims to promote the organisation by the Continental Aquatics of competitions that will enable Associations (UANA, CANA, OSA, the athletes and the federations to LEN, AASF). compete in the FINA Events.

14 l FINA Development Report 2013-16 Beneficiaries Description

The direct beneficiaries of the As part of the FINA Development subsidies are the FINA Continental Programme 2013-16 FINA provides Associations. Nevertheless, the FINA a subsidy per each zone/regional National Member Federations will Championship, part of the Continental also benefit from this programme by Associations programme. Please see participating in the events organised. below the subsidies distribution.

FINA Continental Subsidies per year

Unión Americana de Natación (UANA) Championship 20'000.00 US$

• ZONE 1: Confederación Sudamericana de Natación 10’000.00 US$ (CONSANAT) • ZONE 2: Confederación Centro Americana y del Caribe 10’000.00 US$ de Aficionados a la Natación (CCCAN)

Confédération Africaine de Natation Amateur (CANA) 20’000.00 US$ Championship

• ZONE 1: North Africa 10’000.00 US$ • ZONE 2: West and Central Africa 10’000.00 US$ • ZONE 3: East Africa 10’000.00 US$ • ZONE 4: Southern Africa 10’000.00 US$

Oceania Swimming Association (OSA) Championship 20’000.00 US$

Ligue Européenne de Natation (LEN) Championship 20’000.00 US$

Asian Swimming Federation (AASF) Championship 20’000.00 US$

Continental Championships Subsidy l 15 16 l FINA Development Report 2013-16 Follow-up and control

According to the defined distribution, FINA will reimburse the subsidy to the Continental Organisation upon receipt of the following information:

Before de competition

• Competition information: location and venue, number of expected participants, number of expected National Federations, competition programme, etc. • Detailed budget: budget distribution divided by items and main expenses.

After the competition

• Report of the competition: total number of participants, and National Federations, programme, modifications, etc. • Results of the competition: results and rankings of the competitions organised. • Photos of the competition.

Continental Championships Subsidy l 17 2016 UANA Synchronised Swimming Championship

Dates: 30 August - 4 September 2016 Location: San Juan Natatorium. San Juan, Puerto Rico (PUR)

• The event included Synchronised Swimming competitions. • Participants: the event brought together UANA Championships (PUR) 264 athletes from 14 National Federations (ARG, ARU, BRA, CAN, COL, CRC, CUR, DOM, MEX, PAN, PUR, USA, URU, VEN). • Officials: over 60 local and continental technical officials were in attendance for each session of the competition. • Results: 7 Championships records and 1 Continental record were broken.

XLIII CONSANAT South American Swimming Championship CONSANAT Championships (PAR)

Dates: 30 March - 3 April 2016 Location: Asunción, Paraguay (PAR)

• The event included Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Synchronised Swimming, Diving and Water Polo competitions. • Participants: the event brought together competitors from 13 countries (ARG,

BOL, BRA, CHI, COL, ECU, GUY, PAN, CONSANAT Championships (PAR) PAR, PER, SUR, URU, VEN). • Results: During the swimming competition, 29 new Championships records were set.

18 l FINA Development Report 2013-16 CONSANAT Championships (PAR) CONSANAT Championships (PAR)

CONSANAT Championships (PAR) CONSANAT Championships (PAR)

CONSANAT Championships (PAR) CONSANAT Championship. (PAR)

Continental Championships Subsidy l 19 12th CANA African Swimming Championships

Dates: 19-23 October 2016 Location: Stadium Swimming Pool Bloemfontein, South Africa (RSA)

• The event included Swimming and Open Water Swimming competitions. • Participants: the event brought together CANA Championships (RSA) over 200 athletes from 23 CANA member countries. • Officials: over 60 local and continental technical officials were in attendance for each session of the competition. • Results: 7 Championships records and 1 Continental record were broken.

5th CANA Zone 2 Swimming Championships CANA Championships (RSA) Dates: 27-29 Mai 2016 Location: Piscine Olympique de Dakar. Dakar, Senegal (SEN)

• Participants: the event brought together over 54 athletes (36 male swimmers and 18 female swimmers) from 12 countries (BEN, BUR, CAF, CIV, GUI, GAM, MLI, NIG, NGR, SEN, SLE, TGO). • Officials: the event was officiated by 50 technical officials from 5 countries. CANA - Zone 2 Ch. (SEN) • Results: 19 African - Zone 2 records were broken.

20 l FINA Development Report 2013-16 CANA Championships (RSA) CANA Championships (RSA)

CANA - Zone 2 Ch. (SEN) CANA - Zone 2 Ch. (SEN)

CANA - Zone 2 Ch. (SEN) CANA - Zone 2 Ch. (SEN)

Continental Championships Subsidy l 21 2nd CANA Zone 3 Swimming Championships

Dates: 19-20 Novermber 2016 Location: Golden Tulip Hotel Swimming Pool. Kigali, Rwanda (RWA)

• Participants: over 150 swimmers from 5 countries (RSA, RWA, TAN, UGA, ZAM) took part in the two-day event with an CANA - Zone 3 Ch. (RWA) average of 100 spectators in attendance daily. • Officials: the event was officiated by technical officials from 4 countries.

14th CANA Zone 4 Swimming Championships

Dates: 20-23 April 2016 Location: Afred Serge Swimming Pool. Beau Bassin, Mauritius (MRI) CANA - Zone 4 Ch. (MRI)

• Participants: this was the biggest edition in the 14-year history of this competition, with 248 athletes (134 male swimmers and 114 female swimmers) from 14 countries (ANG, BOT, KEN, MAW, MOZ, MRI, NAM, RSA, SEY, TAN, UGA, ZAM, ZIM). The event was opened to countries from Zone 3. • Officials: the event was officiated by 50 technical officials. CANA - Zone 4 Ch. (MRI) • The local support for this annual event was outstanding with the spectators stands full each afternoon. There was daily press coverage of the event.

22 l FINA Development Report 2013-16 CANA - Zone 3 Ch. (RWA) CANA - Zone 3 Ch. (RWA)

CANA - Zone 4 Ch. (MRI) CANA - Zone 4 Ch. (MRI)

CANA - Zone 4 Ch. (MRI) CANA - Zone 4 Ch. (MRI)

Continental Championships Subsidy l 23 11th Oceania Swimming Championships

Dates: 19 -26 June 2016 Location: Damodar National Aquatic Centre. Suva, Fiji (FIJ)

• The event included swimming, synchronised swimming and open water swimming competitions. OSA Championships (FIJ) • Participants: the event brought together 190 athletes from 12 National Federations (AUS, COK, FIJ, FSM, GUM, MHL, NMA, NZL, PLW, PNG, SAM, TGA). • Officials: over 60 local and continental technical officials were in attendance for each session of the competition. • Results: 7 Championships records and 1 Continental record were broken. • For the first time, the event was broadcasted live on National TV and OSA Championships (FIJ) worlwide accessible via live streaming.

OSA Championships (FIJ)

24 l FINA Development Report 2013-16 OSA Championships (FIJ) OSA Championships (FIJ)

OSA Championships (FIJ) OSA Championships (FIJ)

OSA Championships (FIJ) OSA Championships (FIJ)

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