Version 1.1, as of 19 March 2015 Please always refer to the latest version of the Event Summons from the FINA website: http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4409&Itemid=1625 1. General Information The Singapore Swimming Association (SSA) cordially invites all FINA-affiliated National Federations to participate in the 5th FINA World Junior Swimming Championships 2015 – Singapore (SIN). The 5th FINA World Junior Swimming Championships 2015 – Singapore (SIN) herein after referred to as “Championships”. Please refer to the latest version of the Event Summons through the FINA website at the following link: http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4409&Itemid=1625 2. Host Place & Date of Competition The Championships is hosted by Singapore Swimming Association (SSA) with support from Sport Singapore. An Organising Committee has been established which shall be in charge of the preparations and organisation of the competition under the control and supervision of the FINA Bureau. The Championships will be held in Singapore (SIN) according to the following schedule: Opening Ceremony: 25 August 2015 Competition: 25 August 2015 - 30 August 2015 Closing Ceremony: 30 August 2015 3. Organising Committee All National Federations should communicate with the Organising Secretary at the following address: Organising Committee 5th FINA World Junior Swimming Championships 2015 – Singapore (SIN) c/o Singapore Swimming Association, 7 Stadium Drive #01-50, OCBC Aquatic Centre, Postal Code: Singapore 397632 Tel: +65 6258 1011 Fax: +65 6258 4793 Email: [email protected] (general enquiries) [email protected] (accommodation matters) Website: www.swimming.org.sg 4. Management of Event Management Committee: The FINA Technical Swimming Committee (TSC) will be the Management Committee for the Championships. Jury of Appeal: In accordance with FINA Rules and Regulations. Version 1.1, as of 19 March 2015 Please always refer to the latest version of the Event Summons from the FINA website: http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4409&Itemid=1625 5. Entry Regulations All FINA-affiliated National Federations are eligible to participate in the Championships. Each FINA-affiliated National Federations may enter up to 2 (two) swimmers per individual event, and 1 (one) relay team per relay event. Girls: 14 – 17 years on 31 December 2015 (born 2001, 2000, 1999, & 1998) Boys: 15 – 18 years on 31 December 2015 (born 2000, 1999, 1998, & 1997) Qualifying Period for Entry Times: Entry times will only be accepted if they have been achieved within the qualifying period of 15 May 2014 to 15 August 2015. All times outside of this qualifying period will not be accepted. 6. Events (GR 9.6.1.2) Swimming Boys 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m 50m, 100m, 200m 50m, 100m, 200m 50m, 100m, 200m 200m, 400m Freestyle Backstroke Breaststroke Butterfly Individual Medley Relays Freestyle Medley Mixed 7. 4x100m, 4x200m 4x100m Girls 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m 50m, 100m, 200m 50m, 100m, 200m 50m, 100m, 200m 200m, 400m 4x100m, 4x200m 4x100m 4x100m Freestyle, 4x100m Medley Programme of events The schedule will be as follows: (Heats) Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Tuesday- 25 August 2015 Wednesday- 26 August 2015 Thursday- 27 August 2015 Friday- 28 August 2015 Saturday -29 August 2015 Sunday- 30 August 2015 Heats 10:00 hrs Heats 10:00 hrs Heats 10:00 hrs Heats 10:00 hrs Heats 10:00 hrs Heats 10:00 hrs Boys 400m Freestyle Boys 200m Ind. Medley Girls 50m Breaststroke Girls 50m Butterfly Boys 50m Backstroke Girls 100m Freestyle Boys 100m Backstroke Boys 100m Freestyle Boys 200 m Backstroke Girls 100m Butterfly Boys 50m Butterfly Boys 100m Butterfly Girls 200m Butterfly Boys 50m Freestyle Boys 200m Freestyle Girls 200m Backstroke Boys 200m Breaststroke Boys 50m Breaststroke Mixed 4x100m Medley 4x100m Freestyle Mixed Girls 200m Ind. Medley Girls 4x100m Freestyle Girls 4x100 m Medley Boys 4x200m Freestyle Girls 1500 m Freestyle – slow heats Boys 1500 m Freestyle – slow heats Girls 400m Freestyle Boys 40 m Ind. Medley Girls 200 m Breaststroke Girls 100m Breaststroke Girls 400m Ind. Medley Girls 100m Breaststroke Girls 50m Backstroke Boys 200 m Butterfly Girls 50m Freestyle Girls 200 m Freestyle Boys 4x100 m Medley Girls 100m Backstroke Boys 4x100m Freestyle Girls 4x200m Freestyle Girls 800m Freestyle – Boys 800m Freestyle slow heats – slow heats Version 1.1, as of 19 March 2015 Please always refer to the latest version of the Event Summons from the FINA website: http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4409&Itemid=1625 The schedule will be as follows: (Semi-Finals & Finals) Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Tuesday- 25 August 2015 Wednesday- 26 August 2015 Thursday- 27 August 2015 Friday- 28 August 2015 Saturday -29 August 2015 Sunday- 30 August 2015 Semi-finals & Finals 18:00 hrs Semi-finals & Finals 18:00 hrs Semi-finals & Finals 18:00 hrs Semi-finals & Finals 18:00 hrs Semi-finals & Finals 18:00 hrs Semi-finals & Finals 18:00 hrs Girls 50m Butterfly – Semi Girls 50m Backstroke – Semi Girls 1500m Freestyle – fastest heat Boys 200m Breaststroke Boys 100m Freestyle– Semi Boys 20 m Backstroke Girls 100m Butterfly – Semi Medals Boys 100m Freestyle Boys 50m Butterfly Girls 100m Butterfly Girls Medals Girls 1500m Freestyle Medals Girls 200 m Breaststroke Girls 50m Freestyle – Semi Boys 1500 m Freestyle – fastest heat Boys 50m Breaststroke – Semi Medals Boys 200m Backstroke Medals Boys 50m Butterfly Girls 50m Freestyle Boys 400m Freestyle Boys 100m Backstroke Girls 50m Breaststroke – Semi Girls 200m Butterfly Girls 200m Breaststroke Boys 200m Freestyle Boys 50m Freestyle – Semi Boys 100m Backstroke – Semi Girls 50m Breaststroke Girls 200m Backstroke Girls 50m Butterfly Medals Boys 400m Freestyle Medals Boys 100m Backstroke Boys 100m Butterfly Boys 50m Backstroke Girls 100m Breaststroke – Semi Girls 100m Breaststroke Medals Girls 200 m Backstroke Medals Boys 200m Breaststroke Boys 50m Backstroke – Semi Boys 50m Butterfly – Semi Medals Boys 100m Butterfly Girls Medals 50m Butterfly Girls 100m Freestyle Girls 400m Freestyle Girls 400m Ind. Medley Boys 100m Butterfly – Semi Boys 100m Breaststroke – Semi Medals Girls 200m Butterfly Girls 100 m Backstroke – Semi Girls 100m Freestyle – Semi Medals Girls 400 m Ind. Medley Medals Boys 200m Freestyle Boys 4x100m Freestyle Boys 100m Breaststroke Girls 4x200m Freestyle Girls 100m Backstroke Medals Boys 4x100 m Freestyle Medals Girls 4x200 m Freestyle Medals Girls 50m Breaststroke Boys 100m Freestyle Boys 800m Freestyle, – Medals Boys 50m fastest heat Backstroke Medals Girls 100m Freestyle 4x100m Freestyle Boys 200m Ind. Medley Mixed Medals Boys 100m Breaststroke Medals Boys 800m Freestyle Girls 800m Freestyle – fastest heat Medals 4x100m Freestyle Mixed Girls 50m Backstroke Medals Girls 100m Butterfly Boys 400m Ind. Medley Boys 200m Butterfly Boys 50m Freestyle Girls 4x100m Freestyle Medals Boys 1500m Freestyle Medals Girls 100m Breaststroke Medals Girls 50m Backstroke Boys 50m Breaststroke Girls 200m Ind. Medley Medals Boys 400m Ind. Medley Medals Girls 400m Freestyle Medals Girls 4x100m Freestyle Boys 4x200m Freestyle Medals Girls 50m Freestyle Girls 200m Freestyle Medals Boys 200m Butterfly Medals Girls 100m Backstroke Medals Boys 50m Freestyle Boys 4x100 m Medley 4x100 m Medley Mixed Medals Girls 200m Ind. Medley Medals Boys 50 m Breaststroke Medals Boys 4x200 m Freestyle Girls 4x100m Medley Medals Boys 200 m Ind. Medley Girls Medals 800 m Freestyle Medals Girls 200m Freestyle Medals 4x100 m Medley Mixed Medals Boys 4x100m Medley Medals Girls 4x100m Medley Version 1.1, as of 19 March 2015 Please always refer to the latest version of the Event Summons from the FINA website: http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4409&Itemid=1625 8. Awards Medals are awarded to the top three in individual and team events. In relays, medals are awarded to the swimmers who have participated in the heats and the final. In case of equal times, medals are awarded as follows (GR 9.7.2.1): 1st place: 2 gold – no silver, 1 bronze 2nd place: 1 gold, 2 silver – no bronze 3rd place: 1 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze In case of 3 equal times medals are awarded as follows: (GR 9.7.2.2): 1st place: 3 gold, no silver – no bronze 2nd place: 1 gold, 3 silver – no bronze 3rd place: 1 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze 9. Substitution (G.R 7.1) Any entered competitor may be substituted by another entered competitor at the Team Leader‘s Meeting. It is mandatory for the Team Manager of the National Federation to take part in the Team Leader’s Meeting. Failing to do so will result in a fine of 100 (one hundred) Swiss Francs. 10. Withdrawal (G.R 7.2) A competitor or team not wishing to take part in the Semi–Final or Final in which qualification was earned, shall withdraw within 30 (thirty) minutes following the Preliminaries or the Semi–Final of the event in which the qualification took place. No show will be fined 100 (one hundred) Swiss Francs. In case of a relay, the sum shall be 200 (two hundred) Swiss Francs. 11. Protests (G.R 9.2) Protests must be submitted as follows: To the Referees within 30 minutes following the conclusion of the respective event (heats or semi-finals and finals). If conditions causing a potential protest are noted prior to the event, a protest must be lodged before the signal to start is given. • In writing on FINA forms • By the responsible Team Leader • Together with a deposit of 100 (one hundred) Swiss Francs or an equivalent amount. 12. Team Leaders’ Meeting The Team Leaders’ Meeting will be held on 23 August 2015, 17:00 hrs located at OCBC Aquatic Centre- Gym Room (Level 1). The Team Leaders’ Meeting will provide updated sport specific information for all coaches and Team Leaders. The FINAaffiliated National Federations must be represented at the meeting as there will be a review regarding the competition procedures, athletes’ flows, warm-up procedures, victory ceremonies, etc. Version 1.1, as of 19 March 2015 Please always refer to the latest version of the Event Summons from the FINA website: http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4409&Itemid=1625 13. Swimwear and Advertising (G.R 5) (BL 7) The swimwear (swimsuit, cap and goggles) of all competitors shall be in good moral taste and suitable for the Swimming discipline and not to carry any symbol which may be considered offensive (GR 5.1). All swimsuits shall be non-transparent (GR 5.2). The Referee of a competition has the authority to exclude any competitor whose swimwear or body symbols do not comply with this rule (GR 5.3). Before any swimwear of new design, construction or material is used in competition; the manufacturer of such swimwear must submit the swimwear to FINA and obtain approval of FINA (GR 5.4). All swimwear used at Olympic Games and FINA Events (pool and open water competitions) shall be swimwear approved by FINA in accordance with the rules and procedures set forth in the FINA Requirements for Swimwear Approval (FRSA) issued by the FINA Bureau and valid on the date of approval. Following an approval process conducted by the Swimwear Approval Commission, a list of approved swimwear is published by FINA (the Approved List) each year. The Approved List is published each year before December 31 and is valid starting from January 1 of the subsequent year (BL 8.1). In swimming competitions the competitor must wear only one swimsuit in one or two pieces. No additional items, like arm bands or leg bands shall be regarded as parts of a swimsuit (BL 8.2). Swimwear for men shall not extend above the navel nor below the knee, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below knee. All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials (BL 8.3). 14. Advertising Swimsuits (BL 7.1.1) o One (1) manufacturer’s logo of a maximum size of 30 square centimetres when worn. Where one-piece body suits are used, two (2) logos of the manufacturer shall be permitted, one above the waist and one below the waist of a maximum size of 30 square centimetres each when worn. These two (2) logos of the manufacturer shall be not placed immediately adjacent to each other. Where two-pieces body suits are used, the two (2) logos of the manufacturer shall be placed on one part each. o One (1) flag and one (1) country name or code of a maximum of 30 square centimetres when worn. o One (1) sponsor’s logo of a maximum of 30 square centimetres when worn. 2.2 Caps (BL 7.1.2) Version 1.1, as of 19 March 2015 Please always refer to the latest version of the Event Summons from the FINA website: http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4409&Itemid=1625 Swimming Caps (BL 7.1.2) o One (1) manufacturer’s logo of a maximum of 20 square centimetres on the front. o One (1) FINA Partner’s logo of the size decided by FINA from case to case. The side on which the Partner’s logo shall be printed will be advised by FINA. o One (1) flag and/or country name (code) of the size of 32 square centimetres. The side on which the flag and country name (code) shall be printed will be advised by FINA. o Athlete’s name of the size of 20 square centimetres. The athlete’s name shall be printed on the same side as the flag and country name (code). Goggles (BL 7.1.3). o Two (2) manufacturer logos of a maximum 6 square centimetres are allowed on goggles but only on the spectacle frame or band. It is permissible to wear two (2) caps. Both caps must comply with the advertising rules. 15. Doping Control The conduct of the doping control will be the responsibility of Anti-Doping Singapore (ADS) and one or more persons appointed by the FINA Bureau. A selection of competitors to be tested during the Championships shall be decided by the Doping Control Commission at the competition. All participating competitors shall be considered for doping control selection. Any swimmer establishing or breaking a World Record or a World Junior Record shall submit to doping control after the race. When a relay team breaks or equals a world record or a World Junior Record all competitors swimming the relay shall be tested. Version 1.1, as of 19 March 2015 Please always refer to the latest version of the Event Summons from the FINA website: http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4409&Itemid=1625 16. Registration Procedure There will be three successive entry steps to provide information to FINA and the Organising Committee in order to register for the Championships. All the communication between the Organising Committee and FINA-affiliated National Federations will be confirmed by email. All Registrations and Entries shall take place through the FINA General Management System (FINA GMS) which can be accessed by https://data.fina.org Please note that the registration for the Championships will open on Monday 17 March 2015. The entry steps are as follows: PRELIMINARY ENTRIES: To be submitted through the FINA GMS by 1 May 2015 at 23:59 hrs (GMT) The Preliminary Entry is for the purpose of indicating to the Organising Committee the maximum number of competitors, representatives, coaches, official delegates, chaperons, etc., which each FINA-affiliated National Federations intends to register for the Championships. FINAL NOMINATIONS (Entries by name) To be submitted through the FINA GMS by 9 July 2015 at 23:59 hrs (GMT) The Final Named Entry is the final deadline to register all Athletes, Team Officials and FINA-affiliated National Federations Representatives that includes all relevant data for the purposes of accreditation, travel details and accommodation. After this deadline it will not be possible to register anymore individuals to the event. The number of registrations must not exceed the numbers submitted in the Preliminary Entry Form. The data must contain the exact number of named competitors, representatives, coaches, official delegates, chaperons, etc. FINAL SPORT ENTRIES To be submitted through the FINA GMS by 15 August 2015 at 23:59 hrs (GMT) Each Athlete must be registered for the event (s) he will be participating in. The sport entries must be submitted through the FINA GMS by 15 August 2015 at 23:59hrs (GMT). No late entries will be accepted. FINA and the Organising Committee will use all collected data for the purposes of event registration and accreditation. Version 1.1, as of 19 March 2015 Please always refer to the latest version of the Event Summons from the FINA website: http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4409&Itemid=1625 17. Travelling into Singapore VISA All visitors holding travel documents issued by specified countries/regions will require a visa to enter Singapore during their stay. The list of countries where visas are required is set forth as follows: http://www.ica.gov.sg/services_centre_overview.aspx?pageid=252&secid=165 For additional information on whether a visa is needed for entry into Singapore, please contact the Singapore Embassy or High Commission in your country or visit www.ica.gov.sg. The Organising Committee will facilitate an entry visa to Singapore for all participants of the Championships who require visas. All Team Managers with participants requiring Singapore visas must provide a digital copy (i.e. jpeg) of the participant’s passport (valid for at least 6 months from the entry date) and state the country of residence of the participants no later 9 July 2015 by 23:59 hrs (GMT). Should you require further assistance, you may also contact the Organising Committee. Please note that the visa application may take up to a week or more, depending on circumstances. Bringing personal medications into Singapore If the medicinal products you are importing into Singapore contain any controlled substance listed in Appendix A, you are required to apply for prior approval from the Health Products Regulation Group, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore. To apply for approval, please download the application form from: http://www.hsa.gov.sg/content/dam/HSA/HPRG/Consumer_Information/Personal%20Import%20Regulations/Bringing%20Perso nal%20Medication%20into%20Singapore/Traveller%20Medication%20eForm.pdf Submit the completed form with the necessary supporting documents at least ten (10) working days before the arrival date to the following email: [email protected] Bringing food into Singapore For more information, please refer to http://www.ava.gov.sg/explore-by-sections/food/bringing-food-into-singapore-andexporting/bringing-food-for-personal-use Version 1.1, as of 19 March 2015 Please always refer to the latest version of the Event Summons from the FINA website: http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4409&Itemid=1625 18. Competition Venue The Championships will be held at the OCBC Aquatic Centre, Singapore Sports Hub. Built at an estimated cost of SGD $1.3 billion (US $1.04 billion), the Singapore Sports Hub aims to be the state-of-the-art, fully integrated sports, entertainment and lifestyle hub that will allow everyone in Singapore to watch, play and support sports and entertainment. Beyond spectator events, the Singapore Sports Hub will offer community programming, Experience Sports initiatives and public facilities for everyday use. Opened on 30th June 2014, the Singapore Sports Hub features the 55,000 seat National Stadium, the OCBC Aquatics Centre, modular sports arenas, a Water Sports Centre, and a cluster of affordable lifestyle facilities including a retail mall (Kallang Wave Mall), restaurants, skate park, lawn bowling green, climbing wall, beach volleyball court, hard courts, sports library and museum. Located on a 35-hectare site in Kallang, the Singapore Sports Hub is well-connected to the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) network (Circle Line Stadium Station), connecting pathways and major expressways that offers Singaporeans and visitors’ low-cost and hassle-free access to everything the hub has to offer. With a series of integrated world-class sports facilities offered, the Singapore Sports Hub acts as a catalyst for the emergence of sport in Singapore and provides a platform to elevate the Singapore sporting ecosystem on a regional and global scale. More information can be acquired at the official website: http://www.sportshub.com.sg/ Version 1.1, as of 19 March 2015 Please always refer to the latest version of the Event Summons from the FINA website: http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4409&Itemid=1625 19. Official Team Hotels General Information To secure the most competitive prices, the Organising Committee is directly in charge of the accommodation process for the Championships participants. Various hotels will be available during the Championships ranking from 3 to 5 Stars. On average the distance from the Official Team Hotels to the Competition Venue will be from 10 to 25 minutes. Single and twin rooms will be available. There will be designated hotels for the FINA Family, Teams and Officials. Accommodation options for accompanying individuals will also be available. Official Team Hotels Hotel Swissôtel the Stamford 5* Park Royal Kitchener 4* Peninsula Excelsior Hotel 3.5* Village Hotel Bugis 3* Address 2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882 181 Kitchener Rd Singapore 208533 5 Coleman St, Singapore 179805 390 Victoria Street, Singapore 188061 Hotel Website http://www.swissot el.com/hotels/singa pore-stamford/ http://www.peninsulae xcelsior.com.sg/ http://www.stayfar east.com/en/hotels/ village-hotelbugis.aspx Team Hotel Pricing: Single Room/Full Board* Team Hotel Pricing: Twin Room (Two beds) /Full Board* Estimated Time from Changi International Airport to Hotel (in smooth traffic conditions) Estimated Time from Hotel to Competition Venue (in smooth traffic conditions) 310 USD http://www.parkro yalhotels.com/en/ hotelsresorts/singapore/ kitchener.html 240 USD 225 USD 200 USD 380 USD 300 USD 275 USD 250 USD Distance:18.6km Time:20 mins Distance: 19.4km Time: 25 mins Distance:18.9km Time: 20 mins Distance: 18.0km Time:20 mins Distance: 2.9km Time: 5-7mins Distance: 4.4km Time: 8-10 mins Distance: 3.5km Time: 7-10 mins Distance: 2.9km Time: 6-9 mins * Full Board = 3 meals per day Room rates are inclusive of 3 meals per day (inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel), ground transport to and from competition venue, and Goods & Services Tax (GST). More details regarding the Official Team Hotels and amenities can be found in the links provided by the Official Team Hotels link as provided above. Version 1.1, as of 19 March 2015 Please always refer to the latest version of the Event Summons from the FINA website: http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4409&Itemid=1625 Booking Procedures All bookings will be placed through the Organising Committee Accommodation Team ([email protected]) on a first-come-first-served basis, subject to hotel availability. Provisional Hotel Bookings Team provisional hotel bookings allows the FINA-affiliated National Federations to place reservations on the rooms needed for the Championships. The deadline for the provisional hotel booking is 1 May 2015 by 23:59 hrs (GMT). Following this date, the FINA-affiliated National Federations will receive a booking confirmation from the Organising Committee by email. Final Hotel Booking Confirmation Final hotel booking confirmation allows the FINA-affiliated National Federations to make any final changes to the reservations and confirming the booking. The deadline for the final hotel booking confirmation is 9 July 2015 by 23:59 hrs (GMT). Rooming List The FINA-affiliated National Federations must provide a detailed rooming list for the hotel bookings. The deadline for the rooming list is 9 July 2015 by 23:59 hrs (GMT). For the FINA-affiliated National Federations who do not submit a rooming list by this date, the Organising Committee reserves to the right to generate a rooming list based on the information available on their behalf. Payment Procedures Upon final hotel booking confirmation, the FINA-affiliated National Federations will receive a detailed pro forma invoice by email for review, stamp and signature. Following the receipt of the signed and stamped pro forma invoice, the Organising Committee will provide the FINA-affiliated National Federations a detailed invoice for payment. The full reservation amount (100%) must be paid by 9 July 2015 by 23:59 hrs (GMT) in order to guarantee your booking. NOTE: Please note that payment for accommodation must be received by the Organising Committee prior to the participants’ arrival in Singapore failing which, rooms may not be available upon arrival. Version 1.1, as of 19 March 2015 Please always refer to the latest version of the Event Summons from the FINA website: http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4409&Itemid=1625 Cancellation Policies To avoid cancellation charges the accommodation section must be notified of any amendments or cancellation latest by 9 July 2015 by 23:59 hrs (GMT). All cancellations must be submitted in writing by email to [email protected] Period Before 9 July 2015 9 July 2015 onwards Cancellation Fees 50 % of room charges 100% of room charges Early Check-In & Late Check-Out Policies Time Check in 14:00 hrs Check out 12:00 hrs Room Charges Check in before 12:00 hrs 100% of room rate will be charged Late check out till 18:00 hrs 50% of room rate will be charged Check out after 18:00 hrs 100% of room rate will be charged Hotel Services & Amenities Each of the official team hotels has their own unique and enjoyable services. This includes standard services and amenities in the Official Team Hotels: Information and welcome desks to assist with any and all requests and inquiries at each hotel. Wi-Fi available in rooms and hotel common areas free of charge. Access to hotel facilities free of charge. 20. Team Officials Individuals who are serving as Team Officials (coaches, managers, trainers, chaperons, etc.) cannot serve as Technical Meet Officials. Each federation shall be allowed to include in its’ Delegation Team Officials (coaches, managers, trainers, chaperons, etc.) based upon the number of competitors entering and participating in accordance with the following: Number of competitors 1-2 competitor(s) 3-5 competitors 6-10 competitors 11-20 competitors 21-30 competitors 31-40 competitors Over 41 competitors Maximum number of team officials 1 2 4 8 10 13 16 A fee of USD $100 will be payable for each approved additional accreditation pass. Version 1.1, as of 19 March 2015 Please always refer to the latest version of the Event Summons from the FINA website: http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4409&Itemid=1625 21. Training Session Schedule Training pool facilities will be provided from 21 August 2015 to 24 August 2015, four (4) days before the Championships starts at the competition venue, OCBC Aquatic Centre, Singapore Sports Hub. Training pool facilities will follow the “Open Training System”, therefore, each team may train at any time within the specified training time for an unlimited duration while respecting the following distribution in the competition pool at all times: OCBC Aquatic Centre facilities includes: • Competition Pool -50m x 10 lane (3m deep) • Training Pool – 50m x 8 lane (1.35-2m deep) • Diving Pool/ Multi-purpose pool- 25m wide (5m deep) Training Session Schedule: From Friday 21 August 2015 till Monday 24 August 2015 • Time: 09:00 hrs – 12:00 hrs & 17:00 hrs – 20:00 hrs Competition Warm up Schedule: From Tuesday 25 August 2015 till Sunday 30 August 2015 • Heats: 08:00 hrs– 09:45 hrs (Duration 1:45 hrs) • Finals: 16:00 hrs– 17:45 hrs (Duration 1:45 hrs) – Day 1: 15:30hrs – 17:15 hrs The Training Pool, 50m x 8 lanes will be available for warm up & swim down throughout the meet. 22. Local Transportation The Organising Committee will welcome all members of the participating FINA-affiliated National Federations at the Changi International Airport and will provide transportation services between the airport, the Official Team Hotels and the Competition Venue. Transportation schedules will be provided upon arrival and as part of the detailed Information Pack. The Organising Committee will facilitate airport welcome and transportation services upon receipt of the Travel Information Form by no later than 9 July 2015. Please note that only teams staying with the Official Team Hotels will enjoy complimentary ground transportation service which the Organising Committee will provide. The Organising Committee will provide the following: Airport transfers to/from Changi International Airport and Official Team Hotels: o Arriving Singapore from 20 August 2015, o Departing Singapore from 29 August 2015- 1 September 2015 Shuttle transport will be provided by the Organising Committee for the Official Team Hotels to the Competition Venue from 21 August- 30 August 2015. Shuttle bus timetables will be posted in the Official Team Hotels. Version 1.1, as of 19 March 2015 Please always refer to the latest version of the Event Summons from the FINA website: http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4409&Itemid=1625 23. Team Filming Area Please note that we only have limited space for video analysis with your equipment. Any FINA-affiliated National Federations team wishing to conduct biomechanical video analysis during the event, please contact the Organising Committee in advance to request for a position, which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Any unauthorised video analysis by any person or team will not be permitted. Version 1.1, as of 19 March 2015 Please always refer to the latest version of the Event Summons from the FINA website: http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4409&Itemid=1625
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