2017 Splash Central Invitational Swim Meet

2017 Splash Central Invitational Swim Meet Hosted By: Huron Park and Rec Wobbegongs July 14-16, 2017 Sanction #201643 Sanction: This meet is held under the sanction of South Dakota Swimming, Inc. and USA Swimming Inc.

Rules: The current USA Swimming and SD Swimming rules will govern the conduct of the meet.

Liability: In granting this sanction it is understood and agreed that USA Swimming, South Dakota Swimming, the city of Huron, SD and the Huron Park and Rec Wobblegons Swim Club shall be free of any liability or claims for damages arising by reason of injuries to anyone during the conduct of the event.

Location: Splash Central Water Park, 345 9th St SW., Huron, SD 57350

Course: 50 Meter, 8 Lanes with 6” wave-calming dividers; Daktronics timing system with manual backup. The competition course has been certified in accordance with USAS Rule 104.2.2C (4).

Audio/ Use of audio or visual recording devices, including a cell phone, is not permitted in Visual Recording: changing areas, rest rooms or locker rooms (202.4.9 H).

Deck Changing: Changing into or out of swimsuits other than in locker rooms or other designated areas is prohibited (202.4.9 I).

Water Depth: Starting end depth 12’3”, midpoint depth 3’6”; turn end depth 4’0”. Turn end water depth meets USAS minimum requirement for racing starts per Rule 103.2.3.

Format: This will be a Split meet. Events will be swum as timed finals.

Starting Times: Sessions: Friday all age groups will run together. Saturday and Sunday morning sessions 2 & 4 will be 12 and under boys and girls. Afternoon sessions (3 & 5) will be 13 and over girls and boys.

Friday, July 14, 2017 - Session 1 Friday, July 14th, 2017 Session 2 1:00pm warn-up 3:30 pm warm-up 1:30 pm Officials Meeting 4:45pm Officials Meeting 1:45pm Coaches Meeting 5:00 pm Coaches Meeting 2:00pm Meet Starts 5:15 pm Meet Starts

Saturday, July 15, 2017 - Session Saturday, July 15, 2017 - Session 4 3 7:00 am Warm-up A, if needed TBA Warm-up A, if needed 7:45 am Warm-up B TBA Warm-up B 8:15 am Officials Meeting TBA Officials Meeting 8:30 am Coaches Meeting TBA Coaches Meeting 8:45 am Meet Starts TBA Meet Starts 2017 Splash Central Invitational Swim Meet Hosted By: Huron Park and Rec Wobbegongs July 14-16, 2017 Sanction #201643 Saturday, July 16, 2017 - Session Saturday, July 16, 2017 - Session 6 5 7:00 am Warm-up A, if needed TBA Warm-up A, if needed 7:45 am Warm-up B TBA Warm-up B 8:15 am Officials Meeting TBA Officials Meeting 8:30 am Coaches Meeting TBA Coaches Meeting 8:45 am Meet Starts TBA Meet Starts

Session 4 & 6 warm-ups will begin immediately following the morning session but not earlier than 11:00 am. The afternoon meet start time will be 10 minutes following the completion of warm-ups.

Meetings: There will be a coaches meeting directly after each session of warm-ups. An officials meeting will be held 30 minutes prior to the start of each session. A timers meeting will be held 15 minutes prior to the start of the meet. Locations of meetings will be announced.

Warm-ups: Warm-ups will be conducted in accordance with the guidelines established by USA Swimming and South Dakota Swimming. South Dakota Swimming Warm-up Procedures attached will be followed. Lane assignments and times will be sent out after the meet is seeded.

Swimwear Swimwear worn at SD meets must conform to SD Policy Rules and USA Swimming Restrictions: Rules & Regulations (102.8.1 and subsequent revisions thereof), its interpretation and provision for exemptions based on a swimmer’s religious beliefs or medical condition.

Supervision: A USA Swimming member coach must supervise swimmers during warm-ups, competition and warm-down. Any swimmer entered in the meet, unaccompanied by a USA Swimming member coach, must be certified by a USA Swimming member coach as being proficient in performing a racing start or must start each race from within the water. It is the responsibility of the swimmer or the swimmer’s legal guardian to ensure compliance with this requirement (202.5.2). Only registered coaches, swimmers and officials will be allowed on the pool deck.

Eligibility: All swimmers, coaches, clubs and officials must be currently registered with USA Swimming. No coach or official will be permitted to be on deck without proof of current USA Swimming Certification using USA Swimming Deck Pass or printed USA Swimming card and a photo identification. The age of the swimmer on July 15, 2016 determines the age of the swimmer for the entire meet. No Swimmer will be permitted to compete unless the swimmer is a member as provided in Article 302 (202.4.9 E).

Deck On Deck USA Swimming registration will be permitted with appropriate documentation. Registration: Swimmers must show verification of their membership to the Meet Referee or be deck registered. A $10.00 deck registration fee will be charged in addition to the current registration fee. Fines may be imposed if a swimmer participates and is not registered. 2017 Splash Central Invitational Swim Meet Hosted By: Huron Park and Rec Wobbegongs July 14-16, 2017 Sanction #201643 Deck Entries: Deck entries will be allowed if space is available and at the discretion of the Meet Referee. Deck entries made on July 14th, 15th or 16th at the meet will not be scored.

Scoring: Individual scoring will be 20-17-16-15-14-13-12-11-9-7-6-5-4-3-2-1.

Event Limit: Swimmers may swim a maximum of 8 individual events for the meet, but no more than 5 per day. Swimmers may swim 2 relay events for the meet, but no more than 1 per day.

Meet Length: USA Swimming Rules require that events at a meet should be planned to run no longer than 8 hours (102.1) or 4 hours for swimmers 12 years and younger. Entries will be input first for the Host team and then in the order they are received. When the computer generated timeline indicates that the time limit has been reached for any session, relays will be removed from that session. If removing the relays doesn’t allow for the time limits to be met, then entries from the team(s) received last will not be entered into the meet. Team coaches will be notified if their entries were not accepted, and fees will be refunded. Fees will also be refunded for events or swims not completed if the Meet Referee stops the meet to comply with time limit Rules.

Seeding: Swimmers will be seeded slowest to fastest using Hy-Tek Meet Manager.

Time Trials: Time trials will be held at the conclusion of each session at the discretion of the Meet Referee. The following shall apply: 1. The swimmer must be entered in the meet. 2. Time trials will not change awards or scores. 3. The swimmer may only swim a total of 5 individual events per day. 4. There will be no additional cost for time trials. 5. Coaches are responsible to turn in time trial request to the Meet Director as soon as possible. 6. Time trials should be limited to those swimmers who have a reasonable chance to make it to their goal time.

Awards: Ribbons will be awarded 1st – 16th place in all age group events, and 1st – 5th in all relay events. High point trophies will be awarded for 1st – 5th and medals 6th – 8th place in each age group. Age groups to be scored by gender as follows: 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-19.

Entries: Teams are encouraged to submit their entries by e-mail using Hy-Tek Team Manager software. E-mail entries to: Saren Kahre at [email protected].

Fees: SD Head Tax: $3.00 per swimmer Individual Events: $4.00 per individual event Relay Events: $6.00 per relay Timing and Facility Fee: $10.00 per swimmer

There will be no Refund on Fees. 2017 Splash Central Invitational Swim Meet Hosted By: Huron Park and Rec Wobbegongs July 14-16, 2017 Sanction #201643 Deadline: All entries and entry fees must be received no later than 11:59 PM CST on Saturday July 8, 2017. After this date additions or changes will be made at the discretion of the Meet Director. Make sure to check your email if we need to contact any teams in regards to exceptions or erroneous entry times which need to be corrected prior to seeding the meet.

Protests: Protests of any kind must be submitted to the referee in writing and will only be from the team coach. Bothering other volunteer personnel with protests could result in disqualification of the swimmer from the event or meet.

Concessions: A concession stand will be open during the entire meet.

Officials: Administrative Official: Saren Kahre 605-350-2634 Meet Director: Saren Kahre 605-350-2634 Referee: Jamie White Starter: Sarah Nickels Marshal: Steve Nickels Head Stroke & Turn: Jamie White Head Timer: Mike Kane and Gary DeJong All officials are welcome and encouraged to volunteer at our meet. Meet Director, Referee, Starters and Stroke & Turn Officials must be registered USA Swimming members for the current year. Meet Officials will meet the requirements of 202.5.4.

Scratches: Scratches should be handed to the Meet Referee prior to the start of each session.

Programs: Programs will be available for $10.00 and each coach will receive 1 complimentary copy.

City/Pool Weather Policy: LIGHTNING OR STORM: Clear the pool. Manager/Head Guard signals to cashier that the pool must be cleared. Cashier then makes the necessary announcement to clear the pool and deck. Direct swimmers to the locker rooms. The pools will remain closed until 20 minutes has passed from the last sight of lightning or sound of thunder. In extreme weather, clear facility, notify Aquatics Supervisor to make decision on closing. TORNADO/SEVERE WEATHER WARNING: Signaled by the City emergency warning siren. Immediately clear the pool and deck. Direct swimmers to the locker rooms. Keep away from windows. Do not let unattended children leave the facility until the all clear is announced. Strongly urge adults to stay. Advise that they leave at their own risk.

Misc: Camping will be allowed in the grass area around the competition pool. Tent stakes are prohibited because of the irrigation system. All personal belongings including tents must be removed from the pool at the end of each day. No pets or glass containers allowed in the aquatic center.

Swimmers for the 800 must provide their own counters. Fly-over starts may be used at the discretion of the Meet Referee. 2017 Splash Central Invitational Swim Meet Hosted By: Huron Park and Rec Wobbegongs July 14-16, 2017 Sanction #201643

SOUTH DAKOTA SWIMMING WARM-UP PROCEDURES

8.1 The Meet Marshall and Meet Referee (or their special designees) shall monitor and enforce warm-up procedures.

8.2 No team or unattached swimmer may warm-up unless supervised by a USA swimming member coach. Coaches and supervisors shall maintain verbal and visual contact with their swimmers throughout warm-ups.

8.3 Every reasonable effort shall be made to equalize swimmers/lane during warm-ups. Teams must warm-up at the assigned time.

8.4 General Warm-ups: (1) There will be no diving in lanes marked "general warm-up". Any swimmer who dives in during general warm-ups will be scratched automatically from his/her first individual event of the session. (2) Warm-ups should last a minimum of 45 minutes, unless the Meet Referee determines that a shorter period is necessary to compensate for delays due to weather, equipment/power failure, or emergencies. (3) Feet-first, slip-in entries to be used and allowed from either end of the competition pool only, except in designated lanes and times. Lanes will be circle swimming unless designated "starts". Start lanes will be clearly marked by removal of orange cone at start end of pool. No circle swimming will be allowed in lanes marked as "starts".

8.5 Starts (Specific Warm-ups): (1) Starts will be allowed by the Meet Marshall once the lane has been safely designated a "start" lane. (2) Any swimmer who dives in one of the lanes that is not marked as a "start" lane will be scratched from his/her first individual event of the session. (3) Diving and backstroke starts will be allowed from the starting end of all lanes once the lane has been designated as a "start" lane. In the case of backstroke starts, no swimmer shall be on the starting block until the backstroker has completed his/her start. Swimmers in the inside lanes shall complete on length and walk back to the starting end. (4) Relay take-offs - During the LSC Championship Meets, the Referee may permit a 5-minute relay take-off practice period, during which the take-off lanes shall be clearly designated and shall be used for nothing other than relay take-off practice at the starting end of the pool. Coaches shall insure that there are no swimmers in the lane other than those involved in the particular relay take-off practice. (5) There shall be one start end during warm-ups.

8.6 Mid-Meet Warm-ups/Cool-downs: (1) Swimmers must be supervised by a USA Swimming Member Coach. (2) There will be no diving. (3) Circle swimming only. (4) Coaches will determine which of their swimmers may participate in these sessions regardless of age group. 2017 Splash Central Invitational Swim Meet Hosted By: Huron Park and Rec Wobbegongs July 14-16, 2017 Sanction #201643 EXHIBIT #9 (Revised 9-23-12)