Mcdowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center

2013 Region D Age Group Championships

Meet Announcement May 18-19th, 2013 McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center 15525 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 312-MMRP (6677)

Sanction: USSSI and Arizona Association Synchronized Swimming Rules: 2012 USSSI Rules will govern. Coaches, please read through your USA Synchro Rule Book and Fina Manual prior to submitting meet entries to ensure complete knowledge of rules and regulations. Eligibility: All competitors must be registered amateur members of USSSI .

Entry Fees: $5.00 per competitor entered in figures. $5.00 per competitor for each routine entered. $10.00 per competitor sponsor fee. Enclose checks that are payable to: Arizona Synchronized Swimming Association (ASSA)

Entries: Email the attached Entry Summary form and Club Entry Form to Nancy Thompson, Scoring Chair, [email protected] by May 6th, 2013. Only one age group should be listed per page on the entry form sheet.

Please limit communication with the Scoring Chair to one representative per team.

Pre-Swimmers: There will be pre-swimmers for the figure competition. The pre-swimmer at each panel will be the last swimmer in the block of swimmers that start at each panel. For example: Panel 1 starts with 1-15. Swimmer 15 is the pre-swim.

Routine Pre-Swimmers: Routines that placed 4th place at the Association Championships are up for consideration for the pre-swim routine at the Regional Championships. If you would like to have a routine pre-swim, please contact Jessica Naranjo at [email protected] for confirmation and entry information.

Judges: Email (1) Judge Availability Form to Lorette Haynes at [email protected], and to Nancy Thompson. Figures: Age Group 12 and under 101 Ballet Leg Single 1.6

Questions: Jessica Naranjo – [email protected] 2013 Region D Age Group Championships

360 Walkover Front 2.1 355 Porpoise 2.0 401 Swordfish 1.6

Age Group 13-15 420 Walkover Back 2.0 355e Porpoise Spinning 360° 2.1 240 Albatross 2.2 345 Catalina Reverse 2.1

Age Group 16-19 313 Kip Split Closing 180° 2.5 112f Ibis Continuous Spin (720°) 2.8 355b Porpoise full Twist 2.5 150 Knight 3.1

Event Format: Please be aware of the schedule. The order of events are different then a typical competition schedule.

Schedule: This schedule is tentative and subject to change depending on the number of entries, weather and availability of judges.

Saturday May 19, 2012 Lap Swim (Coaches Meeting During 7:00-7:20 Lap Swim) 7:20-7:40 16 & Over Figure Warm-up 7:40-7:50 Seat Judges and Volunteers 7:50-8:50 16 & Over Figure Competition 8:50-9:10 12 & Under AG Figure Warm Up 9:10-9:20 Seat Judges and Volunteers 12 & Under AG Figure 9:20-10:20 Competition 10:20-10:40 13-15 Figure Warm-up 10:40-10:50 Seat Judges 10:50-11:50 13-15 Figure Competition 11:50-12:20 BREAK All Trio warm ups (Two 15 min warm- 12:20-12:50 up) 12:50-1:00 Seat Judges and Volunteers Trio Competition Starting with 1:00-2:15 18-19 Solo Warm-up (One 15 min warm- 2:15-2:30 ups) 2:30-2:40 Seat Judges and Volunteers 2:40-4:00 Solo Competition Starting with Questions: Jessica Naranjo – [email protected] 2013 Region D Age Group Championships

Sunday May 20, 2012 7:30-8:00 Lap Swim Duet Warm-up (Two 15 minute 8:00-8:30 warm-ups) 8:30-8:40 Seat Judges and Volunteers Duet Competition Starting with 8:40-9:50 12 and Under Age Group All Team Warm Ups (Three 15 min 9:50-10:35 warm-ups) 10:35-10:45 Seat Judges and Volunteers Team Competition Starting with 10:45-12:15 12 and Under Age Group 12:30 Awards

Coaches, please note that warm-ups will begin immediately after the preceding competition is finished.

Entry Deadline: Postmarked, hand delivered or emailed by May 6th, 2013.

Make checks payable to: Arizona Synchronized Swimming Association Mail to: Nancy Thompson, 4116 E. Roberts Place Tucson, AZ 85711

Awards: Medals will be awarded for 1st to 3rd place, ribbons for 4th-8th.

Snackbar: A snack bar will be available both days, and there will be designated eating areas.

Knoxing: There will be a designated knoxing area posted at the pool; please be respectful of the areas and keep them clean. No knoxing is permitted in the pool area or locker rooms.

Sound Equipment: Arizona Association sound equipment (Ipod or CD) will be used. Please be advised that if you are using a CD, please have a back-up cd or ipod, in case we have technical problems.

Questions: Jessica Naranjo – [email protected] 2013 Region D Age Group Championships

Questions: Jessica Naranjo – [email protected]