Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club

SASKATOON GOLDFINS SWIM CLUB

FIRST ANNUAL

WINTER CLASSIC

February 7,8,9 2014

MEET MANAGER OFFICIALS COORDINATOR ENTRIES Jim Boire Belinda Bilous Sheila Boire [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 306-230-4409 306-260-5127

CO-MEET MANAGER Meet Referees Eva Lehnert-Thiel Anne Doig Carol Benkic [email protected] Bob Cowan Jan 7 2014 SASKATOON GOLDFINS SWIM CLUB 1ST ANNUAL WINTER CLASSIC SHORT COURSE OPEN SWIM MEET

DATES: February 7 - February 9, 2014

SANCTION #: #14743

LOCATION: Shaw Centre 122 Bowlt Cres. SASKATOON, Saskatchewan 306-975-7744

FACILITY: 1 - 25 Metre X 10 Lane Competition Pool 1 – 25 Meter X 10 Lane Warm Up / Warm Down Pool Non Turbulent Lane Markers Daktronic Electronic Timing System HY-TEK Meet Manager Computer Software

ELIGIBILITY: All swimmers must be registered “competitive” with Swimming/Natation Canada (SNC), U.S. Swimming, or FINA.

Age Group based on age of swimmer on February 7, 2014.

COMPETITION: Prelims: Swim 10 Lanes Finals: Swim 10 Lanes

ENTRY ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT DEADLINE TUESDAY, January 28, 2014.

2 Jan 7 2014

Preliminary heats for all age groups – female, male - will be swum in the morning sessions. Relays for all age groups will be swum as Timed Finals in the evening sessions.

For a given event that has more than 30 entries at entry deadline, a consolation final will be offered. Where a consolation final is scheduled, A final will swim first, then B final.

Preliminaries for all swimmers aged 11 & Over will be senior seeded by time alone as per rule SW 3.1 and its sub-paragraphs. Finals for individual events will be swum by age groups – female, male - 11-12, 13-14, 15 & Over. Relays will be swum 10 & Under, 11-12, 13- 14, and 15 & Over in Finals.

All individual events for the 10 & Under age group will be swum as Timed Finals in the morning sessions, except for the 200 I.M., 200 Free, 50 Free, 100 Free and 100 Back which will have preliminary heats in the morning and finals in the evening. 10 & Under swimmers will swim – female, male - for preliminaries and timed finals, seeded separately from the 11 & Over swimmers.

All swimmers must be entered in their correct age group – female, male. 10 & Under swimmers will not be permitted to enter events that are not offered in their age groups, in accordance with Rule CSWAG 1.1.4.

Note: that the 200 Fly, 400 IM and 800 Free will not be offered for 10 & Under swimmers.

PARA entries will be accepted and will swim integrated with able- bodied in both prelims and finals. Please note that there are no PARA-specific entry standards. PARA results will not place/score separately but will place/score integrated with able-bodied swims.

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EXCEPTIONS: The 50 Breast, 50 Back, 50 Fly and 400 Freestyle will be swum as Timed Finals – female, male - on Friday evening. In the 400 Freestyle, the fastest 10 swimmers in each event will swim with one swimmer per lane, the rest may swim with 2 in each lane. Meet Management reserves the right to limit the number of entries in order to meet timelines for the completion of events.

The 800 Free and 400 IM will be swum as timed finals. The fastest 10 swimmers in the 800 Free event will swim with one swimmer per lane, Fastest to Slowest, and alternating F/M the remaining heats may be combined with two swimmers per lane at the discretion of meet management to meet timelines for completion of the events. Meet Management reserves the right to limit the number of entries in order to meet timelines for the completion of events.

RULES: Current SNC rules apply during this meet except as specifically modified in this meet package. Note: due to constraints in the availability of officials, SW 2.6.3 will not apply for the provision of lap counters. Swimmers who require lap counters for the 800 event must supply these. Meet management will permit one lap counter per swimmer at the turn end of the pool.

IPC rules will be followed for PARA swimmers competing in the meet.

Except for Backstroke, swimmers will remain in the water at the completion of their swims to allow the next heat to start before they leave the pool. Swimmers will stay in the water alongside the lane markers and away from the touch pads.

SCRATCHES: Scratch forms will be provided at the meet in the Coaches’ Information Packages and must be returned to the scratch box at the clerk of course in accordance with CSW 3.6.

4 Jan 7 2014

There will be no refund of entry fees for scratches received after 6:00 PM on Monday, February 3rd, 2014. a) Scratches from the 800 Fr must be made 45 minutes prior to the start of the session in which it is held in. b) Scratches from preliminary heats may be made at any time without penalty, except loss of entry fee. c) Scratches from Finals resulting from Preliminaries should be reported to the Clerk of Course within 30 (thirty) minutes following the conclusion of the Preliminary session. A timeline for scratch deadlines will be announced. d) The last scratch deadline without penalty for both the final and the consolation final shall be 30 minutes prior to the start of the finals session. There shall be no re- seeding to include scratches made after the initial scratch deadline. (SNC3).

Note: In fairness to alternate swimmers, and as a courtesy to all other swimmers, coaches, officials and meet management, it is expected that scratches will be submitted to the Clerk of Course prior to the initial scratch deadline.

e) Penalties- for individual events in Finals only: Scratches after the last deadline and all step downs, no shows, and unexcused incomplete swims (as determined by the referee) will result in the offending swimmer(s) being scratched from all remaining events scheduled for that day.

ALTERNATE SWIMMERS: In Finals, if a swimmer has not reported to the blocks when the race is called, the Referee shall have the alternate called immediately, who shall become one of the finalists. Alternates must report to the Clerk of Course and be ready to swim if necessary. A start infraction which results in a swimmer being removed from the race will leave an empty lane, and an alternate will not be called.

5 Jan 7 2014

PROTESTS: In accordance with Rule GR 9.2

ENTRIES: NO Qualifying Times

The Western Canadian Championship qualifying time in any event is the dequalifying time for that event. Swimmers shall not be entered in events in which they have achieved the Western entry standard.

Entries may be capped in order to adhere to suggested guidelines for start and finish times and session lengths. Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. No other preference will be given to any entries. Teams will be notified of their inclusion in the meet as soon as submitted entries have been received. Teams whose entries are not accepted will also be notified.

Swimmers may enter a maximum of 9 individual events.

Swimmers are to be entered with valid short course or converted short course times. NT entries will be accepted but will be seeded last. Training times are not to be submitted.

ALL ENTRIES ARE COMPLETED ONLINE THROUGH SWIM CANADA ONLINE SYSTEM. PLEASE DIRECT ALL INQUIRIES REGARDING THE HY-TEK COMPUTER ENTRIES TO:

Sheila Boire Phone: 306-260-5127 E-mail: [email protected]

6 Jan 7 2014

DECK ENTRIES: Additional swims may be permitted if empty lanes are available, but no additional heats will be created.

The cost of all deck entries will be $12.00 per individual event $18.00 per relay. Payment in cash or a cheque made out to “Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club” must be paid to the Clerk of Course prior to the swim. These swims are exhibition swims only.

ENTRY LIMITATIONS: ALL meet entries must be accompanied by the swimmer’s 9- digit SNC registration number. If entries are received without a 9-digit registration number, then the entries will be rejected. All entries must include valid entry times or be designated NT.

RELAYS: Each relay swimmer must swim in at least one individual event in the meet. All relays swim with finals. Names of relay members must be submitted to the Clerk of Course at least 45 minutes prior to the start of the session in which the relay is held.

ENTRY FEES: $10.00 meet entry for each swimmer $8 per swimmer per event (excluding relays) Relay Events - $14.00 per relay team / Event. A MAXIMUM OF TWO TEAMS PER CLUB PER EVENT WILL BE SCORED; others may be swum as exhibition.

A cheque payable to the SASKATOON GOLDFINS SWIM CLUB should accompany the entry information. Entry fees must be received by meet management no later than the start of warmups for the first session in which the respective team participates. Entry Fees that are not received prior to this deadline will result in swimmers from the offending team not being allowed to compete.

7 Jan 7 2014

MEET RESULTS: Meet results will be posted daily on the Goldfins web site at www.goldfins.ca including a Hy-Tek Commlink.

SCORING: Points for 1ST to 10th place 54, 34, 24, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13. Points for 11th to 20th place 11, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Points will be awarded for all timed finals and for consolation finals. Relay points for 1st to 10th place 54, 34, 24, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13. Only two relays per age group per club will be scored.

AWARDS: Individual Events - Ribbons for 1st to 10th place. Relay Events - Ribbons for 1st to 3rd place.

COACHES TECHNICAL MEETING: A coaches’ meeting may be held prior to the start of the Saturday morning session (8:05 am) to update meet rules and answer questions that may come up that affect all coaches. Coaches are encouraged to approach the meet manager with any questions at any time to ensure clear communication.

OFFICIALS: Visiting clubs are encouraged to participate in officiating at the meet at whatever levels they may be qualified. Please advise the Meet Manager of any available officials and their level(s) of qualification.

8 Jan 7 2014

MEET SAFETY RULES: SNC WARM UP PROCEDURES WILL BE IN EFFECT AT THIS MEET, AS PER APPENDIX D IN THE SNC RULEBOOK.

Safety Marshals will be stationed around the pool deck.

During warm-ups, no swimmer shall enter the pool by using a dive. NO DIVING ALLOWED - EXCEPTION: During the last 25 minutes of the warm up, Lanes 0, 1 and 9 will be designated as diving lanes. During this period only ONE WAY SWIMMING will be allowed in these lanes. At the discretion of meet management, Lanes 2 and / or 8 may be designated pace lanes.

NOTE: Coaches are responsible to inform their swimmers and ensure their discipline and adherence to the MEET SAFETY RULES.

GENERAL INFO: During breaks, coaches and chaperones are welcome in the Officials’ room.

Clubs will be responsible for their personal valuables and for the conduct of their swimmers. Please have your club’s area in the stands cleaned up before you leave each day.

Swimmers caught vandalizing pool property or using offensive language will be disqualified from the meet and any expenses incurred as a result of the vandalism will be billed to their Club.

SMOKING IS PROHIBITED in all areas of the pool according to City Bylaws. Food is also prohibited on the pool deck.

Only the Host Club shall be allowed to sell equipment and merchandise.

Your co-operation is expected in helping the officials to provide quiet for the start of each race. There should not be any cheering from the pool deck at this time. Please remind your travelling

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families that no flash photography is allowed at the start of a race.

There will be 50 minutes of warm-up time available with the last 30 minutes available for practising race starts. There will be no warm-up lane assignments; but, as lanes are usually crowded, co- operation and courtesy of all coaches and athletes is expected.

Deck changing will not be allowed as per Swim Saskatchewan policy.

SPECIAL INFO:

Swim Suit Rule:

Effective September 1, 2009, all swimwear worn in swimming competitions sanctioned under the authority of Swimming Canada must conform to the January 1, 2010 FINA.

Please note that as of May 10, 2013, the Arena Powerskin Pro suit (FINA Code AR220993; AR220994; AR141364) has been removed from the FINA approved swimwear list.

Swimwear approval guidelines as listed below:

MATERIAL: The material of swimwear will definitively be constituted only by textile fabric(s). The FINA definition of “textile” currently is: “Material consisting of, natural and/or synthetic, individual and nonconsolidated yarns used to constitute a fabric by weaving, knitting, and/or braiding.”

SHAPE - MEN: Swimwear shall not extend above the navel or below the knee.

SHAPE - WOMEN: Swimwear shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor extend below the knee. No zippers or other fastening system is allowed.

10 Jan 7 2014

USE: Swimmers shall wear only one swimsuit; taping is not permitted.

CONSISTENCY: Swimwear effectively manufactured and used shall correspond to and be fully consistent with FINA approved samples. Any modification before use (including impregnation) is prohibited. Moreover, there shall be no variation/modification for individual swimmers.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Please note when booking hotels, all prices are plus taxes

Travelodge Hotel: 306-978-6536 or 1-888-278-4209 106 Circle Drive West Amenities: Fridge/micro/team specials in restaurant; catered functions upon advance request

Best Western Plus Blairmore: 306-242–2299 or 1-888-244-5552 Amenities: Fridge/micro/hot breakfast buffet included

Country Inn & Suites: 306-934-3900 617 Cynthia Street rates: Amenities: Breakfast included

Holiday Inn Express: 306-384-8844 or 1-800-holiday 315 Idylwyld Drive N. rates: Amenities: Free breakfast bar

11 Jan 7 2014

Prelims Friday, February 7, 2014 WARM UP 4:00 P.M. START 5:00 P.M.

GIRLS ORDER OF EVENTS BOYS EVENTS EVENTS

1 50 Free, 10&U - Prelim 2

3 50 Free, 11&O - Prelim 4

5 50 Breast 10&U (Timed Final) 6

7 50 Breast 11&O (Timed Final) 8

9 50 Back 10&U (Timed Final) 10

11 50 Back 11&O (Timed Final) 12

13 50 Fly 10&U (Timed Final) 14

15 50 Fly 11&O (Timed Final) 16

17 400 Free 10&U (Timed Final) 18

19 400 Free 11&O (Timed Final) 20

12 Jan 7 2014

Prelims. Finals Saturday, February 8, 2014 WARM UP 7:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. START 8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M.

Morning Session

21 200 Free 10&U - Prelim 22

23 200 Free 11&O - Prelim 24

25 100 Breast 10&U – (Timed Final) 26

27 100 Breast 11&O - Prelim 28

29 200 Back 10&U – (Timed Final) 30

31 200 Back 11&O - Prelim 32

33 100 Fly 10&U (Timed Final) 34

35 100 Fly 11&O - Prelims 36

37 200 IM 10&U - Prelim 38

39 200 IM 11&O - Prelim 40

41 800 Free 11&O - (Timed Final) 42

Afternoon Session

21 200 Free 10&U - Final 22

23 200 Free 11&O - Final 24

27 100 Breast 11&O - Final 28

1 50 Free 10&U - Final 2

3 50 Free 11&O - Final 4

31 200 Back 11&O - Final 32

35 100 Fly 11&O - Final 36

37 200 IM 10&U - Final 38

39 200 IM 11&O - Final 40

43 4 x 50 10&U Medley 44

45 4 x 50 11&12 Medley 46

47 4 x 50 13&14 Medley 48

49 4 x 50 15&O Medley 50

13 Jan 7 2014

Prelims. Finals Sunday, February 9, 2014 WARM UP 7:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M. START 8:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M.

Morning Session

51 100 Free 10&U - Prelim 52

53 100 Free 11&O - Prelim 54

55 200 Fly 11&O - Prelim 56

57 100 Back 10&U - Prelim 59

59 100 Back 11&O - Prelim 60

61 200 Breast 10&U (Timed Final) 62

63 200 Breast 11&O - Prelim 64

65 400 IM 11&O (Timed Final) 66

Afternoon Session

51 100 Free 10&U Final 52

53 100 Free 11&O Final 54

55 200 Fly 11&O Final 56

57 100 Back 10&U Final 58

59 100 Back 11&O Final 60

63 200 Breast 11&O Final 64

67 4 x 50 Free Relay 10&U 68

69 4 x 50 Free Relay 11&12 70

71 4 x 50 Free Relay 13&14 72

73 4 x 50 Free Relay 15&O 74