INVITATIO

INVITATIO
40th SWISS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING 2015
Z U R I C H / Switzerland
I NVITATION
The Swiss Swimming Federation cordially invites you to participate in the 40th Swiss Open
Synchronised Swimming Championships in the City of Zurich.
1. DATE AND PLACE
The 40th Swiss Open Championships will take place
• Competition:
Thursday, July 9 – Sunday, July 12, 2015
• Official Training: Monday, July 6 – Wednesday, July 9, 2015
2. LOCATION
Swimming pool Hallenbad Oerlikon in Zurich. 50m indoor pool.
3. ORGANIZERS
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Synchronised Swimming Club Limmat-Nixen Zürich
Region Central Switzerland East
Swiss Swimming Synchro
4. RULES
This competition will be held according to FINA rules (2013/2017) and Swiss rules.
Results shall be calculated according to the percentages allocated to each session: Figures
100%, Routines 100% and Free routine combination 100%.
5. PARTICIPATION
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The competition is open for national teams and clubs for Juniors (born 1997-and
younger) and Seniors.
Each national team or club is allowed to take part with:
Senior Category (Technical and Free Routine)
2 solos, 2 duets, 2 mixed duets, 1 team technical routine, 1 team free routine and 1
free combination routine,
Junior Category (Figures and Free Routine)
2 solos, 2 duets, 2 mixed duets, 1 team free and 1 free routine combination
One swimmer can participate only in one age group category per routine.
No finals will be held. The final results are determined by the final score of each
performed session; Technical routine 100%, Free Routine 100%, Free
Combination 100%.
The draw for routines according to FINA rule SS13.6.1.
6. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGES)
7. EVALUATOR
Mrs. Hortensia Graupera, LEN TSSC, will act as observer for this competition.
8. JUDGES AND PRACTISE JUDGES
Each federation is requested to send one FINA or LEN listed judge.
Practice judges are invited to sign up.
9. ENTRIES
Each club, or/and country can register:
1. Two solos and 1 alternate each
2. Two duets and 1 alternate each
3. Two mixed duets and 1 alternate each
4. One (1) team and 2 alternates
5. One (1) Combination routine and 2 alternates
The number of athletes on the team event can be four to eight (4 – 8).
The maximum number of athletes entered per National Federation or club shall
be twelve (12) for each category.
10. SCORING
Scoring will be according to the FINA rules
11. AWARDS
For all routines in each category
Places 1-3:
Places 4-6:
Medals
Certificates
12. MUSIC
Please send your music until June 30, 2015 by electronic mail or with „wetransfer“
(www.wetransfer.com) to the following address: music@limmat-nixen.ch.
Please mark every musicfile with the following information: Country, Category,
Club/National Team, Solo (T/F), Duet (T/F), Mixed Duet (T/F), Team Tech, Combo
and/or Team Tech as well as the name(s) of the swimmer(s).
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DEADLINE
Final deadline
May 12, 2015
14. TRANSPORTATION
The organizers will be responsible for the transportation to and from the
Airport. If possible - depending on the hotel location - to and from the pool
to the hotels.
15. ACCOMODATION
For any inquiry about accommodation, please contact by e.mail:
Head Organizing Committee Nicola Weibel, PO Box 434, 8703 Erlenbach
E-Mail nicola@limmat-nixen. ch
Tel. Office: +41 79 335 66 77
16. INFORMATION/RESULTS/TICKETS
www.limmat-nixen.ch; SO2015@limmat-nixen.ch
17. DOPING CONTROL
According to regulations of the Swiss National Olympic Committee doping control
is possible at the venue. Please note that by sending your entry for the Swiss Open
2015 you declare to accept any possible doping control.
A more detailed information bulletin will follow in due course.