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2014 WAAC Fall Invitational
WAAC Fall Invitational
Meet Package
November 14-16, 2014
Wilmot Recreation Complex
1291 Nafziger Road, Baden Ontario
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WAAC FALL INVITATIONAL
Date:
Friday November 14 to Sunday November 16, 2014
Location:
Wilmot Recreation Centre, 1291 Nafziger Rd, New Hamburg, Ontario
Facility:
8 Lane 25 meter pool, Colorado timing system touch pads
Officials:
Meet Referee: David Knight
Meet Manager: David Mains, [email protected] or 519 742 6458
Officials contact: Mark Cameron, [email protected]
Scoring:
All individual events except events 1 and 2, will be scored as swum ie. No age
breakdowns within the events.
Awards:
Individual Relays –
Limits:
Medals 1st - 3rd
Ribbons 4th – 8th places
Medals 1st - 3rd
Ribbons 4th – 8th places
Distance events will be swum mixed gender fastest to slowest, alternating between
800 and 1500 events. The session will have a 30 minute warmup and session length
is limited to 3 hours. A warmup pool will be available during Friday session.
Management reserves the right to swim 2 swimmers per lane to keep within the time
limits. 400 M individual events will be swum as timed finals. The fasted 8 swimmers
in each age group (13 -14, 15 & over) will be swum by age group in the last 2 heats of
the event.
Start Times:
Session
Warmup
Session Time (Approx)
Fri PM
'4:00 pm
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Sat AM
7:00 am
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sat PM
12:00 pm
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sat Finals
5:00 pm
6:pm to 7:30 pm
Sun AM
7:00 am
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sun PM
12:00 pm
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sun Finals
5:00 pm
6:pm to 7:30 pm
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Eligibility:
Swimmers must be registered with Swim Ontario as competitive.
Meet Fees:
$8.50 per individual swim (except 800 and 1500)
$10 for 800 and 1500 events
$10.00 per relay
Deck entries $10.00.
Make cheque payable to Wilmot Aquatic Aces . Cheques must be given to the Meet
Manager prior to the beginning of the first session.
Scratch Rule:
Scratches are to be submitted no later than 30 minutes after the start of warm
up; swimmers who do not swim any heat for which they are seeded after that
time will not be subject to a scratch penalty.
Rules:
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The FINA one start rule is in effect. Swim Ontario safety procedures apply. SNC
warm up procedures will be followed as included.
All events will swim slowest to fastest. All events are time finals.
Events may or may not be swum age-grouped at meet management’s discretion.
Meet Officials will provide a safe environment and an organized
competition. We are not responsible for the supervision of the athletes
during the competition and especially, during session break. Coaches are
responsible for their swimmers’ conduct and knowledge of the Safety
Procedure Rules.
Only swimmers, certified coaches and officials are allowed on deck. NO OTHER
PERSONS ARE PERMITTED ON DECK unless expressly authorized by Meet
Management.
The only meet package that will be considered as valid will be the most
current version found on www.swimming.ca
Age will be determined as of the first day of the meet
Split Times: “Meet management requires that any coach wishing to rely on a time achieved by the
swimmer for an interval shorter than the total distance of the event shall so advise the Referee
prior to the commencement of the session (or event) in question.”
Meet Results:
All meet results will be uploaded to www.swimmeet.ca within two days of
the conclusion of the competition.
Entry Deadline: October 28, 2014
All entries must be submitted via www.swimming.ca. No entries will be accepted directly by
meet management. Meet management reserves the right to alter warm up times and start
times based on entries received to accommodate numbers.
Officials:
Please sign up on line, www.osoa.ca to register to work a session.
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SWIMMING CANADA
COMPETITION WARM-UP SAFETY PROCEDURES
Meet Management for all sanctioned Canadian swimming competition must ensure the following safety procedures are
applied. It is incumbent on coaches, swimmers, and officials to comply with these procedures during all scheduled warm-up
periods. Coaches are requested to encourage swimmers to cooperate with Safety Marshals.
GENERAL WARM-UP:
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Swimmers must enter the water FEET FIRST in a cautious manner, entering from a start or turn end only and from a
standing or sitting position.
Running on the pool deck and running entries into the pool tank are prohibited.
Meet Management may designate the use of sprint or pace lanes during the scheduled warm-up time. Any such lane
usage must be communicated either in pre-competition handout, announcement or deck signage.
Diving starts shall be permitted only in designated sprint lanes.
Only one-way swimming from the start end of sprint lanes is permitted.
Notices or barriers must be placed on starting blocks to indicate no diving during warm-up.
EQUIPMENT:
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Kick Boards, Pull-Buoys, Ankle Bands, and Snorkels are permitted for use in the scheduled warm-up time.
Meet Management may permit use of tubing or cord assisted sprinting in designated lanes and during specific times
of the warm-up only. Coaches are responsible for equipment reliability and use.
Hand paddles, drag chutes, and flippers / fins are not permitted during any warm-up at any time.
VIOLATIONS:
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Swimmers witnessed by a Safety Marshal diving or entering the water in a dangerous fashion will be scratched
without warning from their first event following the warm-up period in which the violation occurred.
In the case of a second offense during the same competition the swimmer will be removed from the competition in
its entirety. A provincial disciplinary action or report may be filed.
SAFETY MARSHALS:
The Safety Marshal is a trained position designated by Meet Management. Safety Marshals shall:
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Be visible by safety vest
Be situated at each end of the competition tank and when applicable, similarly situated in designated warm-up tanks
when pre-competition warm-ups are scheduled.
Actively monitor all scheduled warm-up periods.
Ensure participants comply with warm-up safety procedures and report violations to the Referee.
PARA-SWIMMER NOTIFICATION:
Coaches are requested to notify Safety Marshals of any Para-swimmers participating in warm-ups where necessary and at
the coach’s discretion.
The following statement must appear in all Swimming Canada sanctioned meet information and posted notices:
“SWIMMING CANADA WARM-UP COMPETITION SAFETY PROCEDURES WILL BE IN EFFECT AT THIS MEET.”
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SNC Swim Suit Policy – September 2009
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
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. WOMEN: swimwear shall not
cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor extend below knee. No zippers or other fastening system is
allowed.
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.
SWON/SNC
Record Policy: Required for ALL New National and Provincial records National and Provincial Record
forms to include: Referees must sign the new record application form confirming that a swimmer was wearing a
legal suit when a record was created. Coaches will be notified that (record) swimmers must report to the session
referee (meet referee) for suit verification. Referees must carry a signoff sheet and list of FINA approved suits (see
SNC website). Record applications will not be accepted unless form is properly completed.
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Wilmot Aquatic Centre
Facility/ Pool Rules for Swim meets
 All patrons must obey instructions from lifeguards and facility staff. Failure to comply with
these rules may result in the loss of privileges at this facility
 Only Swimmers, Coaches and meet officials are allowed on the pool deck
 The lower viewing gallery is for swimmers and coaches only. Please eat your snacks and have
your drinks in this area. (no food or drinks are permitted on the pool deck)
 Remember to use track crossings and look before you cross
 Please be aware and respectful of the other patrons in the facility.
 Please pick up all garbage and personal belongings.
 This is a smoke-free facility
 Areas of this facility are monitored by video surveillance
 Parents/ Coaches are reminded that they are responsible for the proper conduct of their
children/ players while in this facility. All Children must be in the care of an adult
 Each Visitor is responsible for his/her own personal health, medical, dental and accident
insurance coverage. Please recognize and accept the risks inherent in the activity. (POOL –
has a medical admission rule, please see pool rules)
 Unauthorized games such as ball hockey, rollerblading, skate boarding, playing catch, tag,
mini-sticks, roller shoes/heelys, etc. are not allowed. Sticks and pucks, ball, etc are NOT
permitted anywhere other than the arena playing surfaces. Visitors found engaged in any of
the above activities may be asked to leave the premises.
 Shoes must be worn outside of pool deck or change rooms
 To ensure the safety and privacy of our patrons, the Township of Wilmot prohibits the use of
cellular telephones and personal digital assistants (PDA’s) in all public change room, locker
room and washroom facilities.
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COACHES: Please fill out this form and return with entries or payment.
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Session: 1 Fri PM
Girls
1
2
Event
800 Freestyle
1500 Freestyle
Boys
1
2
Session: 2 Sat AM
Girls
3
5
7
9
11
13
Event
13 & Over 200 IM
13 & Over 50 Freestyle
13 & Over 200 Butterfly
13 & Over 100 Breaststroke
13 & Over 200 Backstroke
13 & Over 400 Freestyle *
Boys
4
6
8
10
12
14
Session: 3 Sat PM
Girls
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
Event
12 & under 200 Freestyle Relay *
10 & Under 50 Freestyle *
11-12 50 Freestyle *
10 & Under 100 Breaststroke *
11-12 100 Breaststroke *
10 & Under 50 Butterfly *
11-12 50 Butterfly *
10 & Under 200 Backstroke *
11-12 200 Backstroke *
10 & Under 50 Breaststroke *
11-12 50 Breaststroke *
11-12 400 Freestyle *
Boys
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
Session: 4 Sat Finals
Girls
101
103
3
3
5
5
7
7
9
9
11
11
Event
13-14 800 Freestyle Relay *
15 & Over 800 Freestyle Relay *
13-14 200 IM
15 & Over 200 IM
13-14 50 Freestyle
15 & Over 50 Freestyle
13-14 200 Butterfly
15 & Over 200 Butterfly
13-14 100 Breaststroke
15 & Over 100 Breaststroke
13-14 200 Backstroke
15 & Over 200 Backstroke
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Boys
102
104
4
4
6
6
8
8
10
10
12
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Session: 5 Sun AM
Girls
39
41
43
45
47
49
Event
13 & Over 200 Freestyle
13 & Over 100 Backstroke
13 & Over 100 Butterfly
13 & Over 200 Breaststroke
13 & Over 100 Freestyle
13 & Over 400 IM *
Boys
40
42
44
46
48
50
Session: 6 Sun PM
Girls
51
53
55
57
59
61
63
65
67
69
71
73
75
77
79
Event
12 & Under Medley Relay *
10 & Under 200 Freestyle *
11-12 200 Freestyle *
10 & Under 100 Backstroke *
11-12 100 Backstroke *
10 & Under 100 Butterfly *
11-12 100 Butterfly *
10 & Under 50 Backstroke *
11-12 50 Backstroke *
10 & Under 200 Breaststroke *
11-12 200 Breaststroke *
10 & Under 100 Freestyle *
11-12 100 Freestyle *
10 & Under 100 IM *
11 - 12 200 IM *
Boys
52
54
56
58
60
62
64
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
80
Session: 7 Sun Finals
Girls
Event
Boys
105
13-14 200 Medley Relay *
106
107
41
41
43
43
45
45
47
47
49
49
15 & Over 200 Medley Relay *
13-14 200 Freestyle
15 & Over 200 Freestyle
13-14 100 Backstroke
15 & Over 100 Backstroke
13-14 100 Butterfly
15 & Over 100 Butterfly
13-14 200 Breaststroke
15 & Over 200 Breaststroke
13-14 100 Freestyle
15 & Over 100 Freestyle
108
42
42
44
44
46
46
48
48
50
50
* Timed Final Events
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