2019 Arafura Games Para-Swimming
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2019 Arafura Games Para-Swimming Venue Parap Swimming Pool, 77 Ross Smith Avenue, Parap There are large change rooms and amenities at the pool. Athletes will have full access to these facilities for training before and during the Games. Schedule Thursday 25 April (half pool): Training 0530 – 1930 (please wear accreditation to gain access to the pool) Friday 26 April: Training 0530 – 1930 (please wear accreditation to gain access to the pool) Friday 26 April: Technical Meeting 1000 Parap Swimming Pool (one official per team) Saturday 27 – Tuesday 30 April | Prelims & Finals Session 1: 0800 – 1100 Session 2: 1600 – 2030 Medal Events 16 Multi Class medal events – more information https://arafuragames.nt.gov.au/sport/swimming/ Competition Program The following events will be contested as long as there are sufficient entries. Female Events Male Events Classes Stroke Distance Classes Stroke Distance S1 – S16 Backstroke 50m S1 – S16 Backstroke 50m S1 – S16 Backstroke 100m S1 – S16 Backstroke 100m SB1 – SB9 & SB1 – SB9 & Breaststroke 50m Breaststroke 50m S10 – S16 S10 – S16 SB1 – SB9 & SB1 – SB9 & Breaststroke 100m Breaststroke 100m S10 – S16 S10 – S16 S2 – S16 Butterfly 50m S2 – S16 Butterfly 50m S8 – S16 Butterfly 100m S8 – S16 Butterfly 100m S1 – S16 Freestyle 50m S1 – S16 Freestyle 50m S1 – S16 Freestyle 100m S1 – S16 Freestyle 100m S1 – S16 Freestyle 200m S1 – S16 Freestyle 200m S6 – S16 Freestyle 400m S6 – S16 Freestyle 400m SM1 – S16 IM 150m SM1 – S16 IM 150m SM5 – SM16 IM 200m SM5 – SM16 IM 200m S1 – S10 Freestyle S1 – S10 (34 Freestyle 4 x 100m 4 x 100m (34 points) Relay points) Relay S1 – S10 S1 – S10 (34 Medley Relay 4 x 100m Medley Relay 4 x 100m (34 points) points) S14 Medley Relay 4 x 100m S14 Medley Relay 4 x 100m Mixed Relays S1 – S10 (20 points) Freestyle Mixed Relay 4 x 50m S11 – S13 (49 points) Freestyle Mixed Relay 4 x 100m Athletes with a physical impairment: S/SB/SM 1-10 Athletes with a vision impairment: S/SB/SM 11-13 Athletes with an intellectual impairment: S/SB/SM 14 Athletes with a hearing impairment: S15 Transplant athletes: S16 The Territory, Australia arafuragames.nt.gov.au There are qualifying times that all athletes are required to meet https://arafuragames.nt.gov.au/wp- content/uploads/2018/10/Swimming-QT-1.pdf Classification Para swimmers must hold a National or International classification to participate. There is no international classification available for swimming athletes at the Arafura Games, however National Classification will be provided for athletes with a physical impairment. Additional information will be made available as these details are confirmed. Competition Format Results for MC events will be determined by highest points using the open Multi Class Point Score (MCPS) calculator. MC events will be seeded according to entry times and not classification. Swimming Records Only athletes holding a current IPC License will be eligible to have their results considered for World and Regional rankings and records or be able to be internationally classified within 3 months of the competition. Entry Entry to events closes on 15 March 2019. This deadline will be strictly adhered to. Please visit the Arafura Games website to register https://arafuragames.fusesport.com/registration/961 ARAFURA GAMES FAQ’s Transport – What is the best way for me to get around Darwin? A free accredited shuttle bus service will be offered with dedicated stops to competition venues outside the CBD from 25 April – 4 May. Accredited persons will be able to access the Darwin Public Bus network for free by visibly wearing their accreditation from the 21 April. Visas – I am an international athlete what type of visa will I need? Please refer to the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs website to determine the most appropriate visa and eligibility criteria https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/ Getting an appropriate visa is the responsibility of the individual. Games Organisers will provide a support letter to include during the visa application process Flights – Will the Organising Committee assist me to book my flights? All flights will be at the expense and organisation of the participating nation There will be support provided at the Airport to welcome you and assist with information Sport Entries – How do I register to compete/participate and will it cost me anything? There are no entry fees to compete in the Arafura Games Your registration won’t be confirmed until a member of the Organising Committee or NT Sport Manager has responded with a confirmation Where do I get more information? The first draft of the Sport Handbook is available at www.arafuragames.nt.gov.au and contains Games and sport specific information Contact Information General Enquiries including registration & accommodation – [email protected] For Swimming specific inquiries please contact: Executive Officer: John Mitchell Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 8945 3578 The Territory, Australia arafuragames.nt.gov.au .