Last Meet of the Year (probably)
Saturday 16th May 2015
Meet Information Packet
MEET ENTRY DEADLINE:
Entries Close April 16 - click here to enter
Events
May, 2015. Late entries will not be accepted.
REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEE
Registration and entry fee per swimmer is $40.00 SGD (Singapore Dollar Only). The meet fee includes a Meet cap per swimmer.
Entry fees will be based upon number of swimmers entered as of 5:00pm Friday 8
Athlete age is as of day of meet 16th May 2015.
Each swimmer may enter a maximum of 4 individual events.
We are required to collect a signed waiver for EACH participating swimmer. These can be submitted along with payment to the swim office Swimmers without a waiver will not be able to swim.
ESTIMATED MEET SCHEDULE
7:00am High School (HS) Pool Opens for Warm Up (Visiting Teams)
7:00am Middle School (MS) Athletic Office Opens for Meet Fee Payment
7:30am Deadline for Meet Fee Payment, Scratches
7:45am High School Pool Closes for Warm Up
8:00am Marshall First Events
8:15am Meet Starts
4:00pm Meet Finishes**
** This schedule is an estimate based on previous events and is subject to final swimmer count and possible weather delays. Coaches are advised to be aware of this when scheduling travel arrangements.
VISITING TEAM TIMER VOLUNTEERS
We will request visiting teams to assist with timing in Lanes 7 & 8. The exact number of timers needed per team will be determined after all entries have been received. Details will be emailed to you at that time.
WARM UP ASSIGNMENTS
Warm up lane assignments to be sent out 1 week prior to the meet.
The warm up lane assignments will be posted on the white board at the High School Pool the morning of the meet.
Please remind your swimmers no standing or climbing on the touch pads and no sitting or hanging on the lane ropes.
Swimmers must exit the pool from the sides at the touch pad end of the pool.
OFFICIAL RULES
The meet will adhere to FINA rules. Two start rule will be enforced. DQ’s will be NOT announced but will be published. We will be doing fly over starts for all events. Please make sure to explain and demonstrate this to your swimmers prior to the meet.
AWARDS
Individual Awards:
Ribbons will be awarded to 1st -In-Heat ribbons will be awarded to individual heat winners.
1st Individual High Point Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place top boy and girl who accumulates the most individual points in each age group (6 & U, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15 & Over)
Please note:
o There is NO limit on how many swimmers from each team can score points toward the
INDIVIDUAL High Point totals.
o Additionally, while the 13-14 and 15 & over age categories will swim together, they will be
broken out for individual and team scoring including relays.
MARSHALLING AREA
All swimmers must be responsible for monitoring what events are being marshalled.
The event #’s will be posted on the white board on the pool deck as well as on the white board in the swimmers gym.
When an event is marshaled, the swimmers will report downstairs to the marshaling area at the starting block end of the pool.
Swimmers and coaches who are not marshaling are not to congregate near the marshaling area.
Balls, Frisbees, video games, etc. are NOT allowed in the marshaling area.
Coaches may accompany 10 & under swimmers in the marshaling area as needed.
Parents are requested to stay clear of the marshaling area.
SWIMMERS GYM
A large air-conditioned swimmers gym will be available.
It is located on the second level opposite the starting block end of the pool (HS Gym).
Swimmers are requested to remain in the Swimmers Gym when not swimming.
A representative from each team is responsible to monitor their team’s behavior inside the gym
and ensure their team area is clean at the end of each day of the meet.
NO BALL GAMES ALLOWED.
Marshaling status can be found by monitoring the marshaling white board.
FOOD
The High School Cafeteria will be open to purchase food.
Please note, Singapore $$ (SGD) is needed to purchase food. An ATM is located on campus.
SWIMSUIT GUIDELINES
In the interest of equal opportunity, fair and equitable competition, and to prevent the deterioration of swimming skill development it has been determined that guidelines for swimsuits for Age Group Events are required.
All swimwear worn by competitors in Age Group Events (18 and under) shall be commercially available products.
Swimwear worn by competitors in Age Group Events shall conform to the following design:
o Men’s swimwear is limited to one (1) swimsuit that covers at most the body surface from hips
o Women’s swimwear is limited to one (1) swimsuit that is of “open back” and “open shoulder”
o Swimwear must not have a zipper or any type of fastening system**.
**Swimsuits will be approved if more body coverage is required for religious or personal reasons. Should this need arise please apply for approval in writing to swim.coach02@gmail.com at least one week notification before the commencement of the meet.
The complete list of approved swimsuits can be found on the FINA official website at www.fina.org. We strongly encourage all coaches to check this list before attending the meet and review with their teams.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Singapore American School’s pools are outdoor pools. Events in these pools are subject to weather.
In the event of lightening, the SAS lightening alarm system will sound, the meet will be stopped, and swimmers and parents will be asked to take cover in specified dry areas such as the swimmer’s gym or under the overhang at the marshaling end of the pool. Swimmers will not be allowed in the pool until the area is clear of lightening.
First aid personnel will be onsite throughout the meet. Swimmers who are bleeding or nauseas will be subject to the Fighting Fish procedure for medical clearance and may not be allowed to swim if the condition is determined to be serious.
SAS MEET LOCATION/CAMPUS MAP
The 2015 May Madness Meet will be held in the High School pool of the Singapore American School. The High School pool is located near the running track and stadium field. Directions to the Singapore American School can be found on the school’s website http://www.sas.edu.sg/about/directions.html.
