2012 Swimming WA Invitational Swim Meet

Fri 13 Jan 2012

Location: Challenge Stadium
Contact: Meg
Entries Close: 16/12/2011 12:30
Telephone: 08 9328 4599
Email: meg@wa.swimming.org.au

Split and Relay Lead Off

Event Information

SESSION DETAILS

Spectator and Swimmer Entry: 7:30am

Warm-Up: 8:00am

Start of Event: 9:00am

All events will be swum as timed finals

ACCESS TO POOL DECK

Entry for swimmers and spectators is $3.20, a Family Pass for 2 adults and 2 children (under 16 years) is available for $10.00. Coaches are admitted free of charge by showing their ASCTA Coaching Accreditation to the staff at the front desk. Entry to the pool is via the grandstand (Gate 3), the main reception desk is not to be used. All swimmers and spectators are reminded to collect pass-outs to avoid being re-charged entry if leaving the venue.

Parents and spectators are not permitted on pool deck, unless they are required to do so as part of their volunteer duties as listed on the volunteer’s roster.

The coaches’ area on pool deck is for use by coaches for pre and post racing briefings with their athletes. Swimmers are not permitted to remain in this area for any other purpose.

WARM UP PROCEDURES

The main competition pool will be available for warm-ups from 8:00am, please observe the general pool procedures for warm-ups as listed in the program.

MARSHALLING AND WITHDRAWING FROM EVENTS

The marshalling area for this event will be located near the Dive Pool. All swimmers must pay attention to the marshalling board and report to the marshalling area promptly to have their names marked off. Failure to marshal within the timeframe as listed in the program will result in swimmers being withdrawn from events.

It is imperative that swimmers who do not intend to compete in an event in which they have been entered withdraw from the event. Swimmers or a representative on their behalf must complete the withdrawal slip at the marshalling table once the meet has commenced. Withdrawals can be completed prior to the meet by contacting the Swimming WA office before 5:00pm Wednesday 11^th January.

RELAY ENTRIES

Clubs will need to submit a ‘hard copy’ Relay Team Slip Form with names and correct order of swimmers and hand to Chief Recorder/Meet Director 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the session during which the relay is to be swum. Relay Team Slips are to be handed in to the Omega Room located on pool deck, access via the back corridor. Any changes to the relay form after this time (eg: inclusion of a different swimmer, alteration to the order of swimmers) shall attract a ‘hindrance’ fee of $100 payable at the time of the alteration before the relay team are eligible to swim. There is no obligation by the Meet Director to accept this late change.

MEDAL AND AWARD PROCEDURE

Medals will be awarded to the fastest 3 swimmers per age group in each event. Swimmers must attain the qualifying time to be awarded a medal.

Medals will be presented as per the medal schedule listed in this program, medal winners are asked to make their way promptly to the presentation area when their name is called by the Announcer.

All medal winners must be appropriately dressed in club shirt and pants.

VOlUNTEERS ROSTER

As per Swimming WA’s policies, based on entry numbers, clubs are allocated volunteer duties. It is the responsibility of each club to ensure they have people available to fill these duties to allow the meet to run smoothly.

All volunteers (including time keepers) who require pool deck access are to enter the area via the swim school office only. All other access points are not to be used for the duration of the competition.