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Saipan Swim Club International Meet and
37th Annual Saipan Ocean Swim
Thursday through Sunday, March 12-15, 2015
Entry Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2015
Meet Referee: Carol-Lynn Calobong- Pierce
Download and submit MM and TM files to
Saipanswimclub@gmail.com
Entry Contact: Jacoby Winkfield
Jacobywinkfield@gmail.com
Meet Director: Richard Villagomez
VENUE: International Swim Meet: Kan Pacific Swimming Pool, Marpi, Saipan
Ocean Swim: World Resort Hotel Beach, Susupe Saipan
COURSE: Long Course, 50 Meters – 8 Lanes.
Ocean course in the lagoon, maximum depth of 8 feet
SCHEDULE:
Thursday March 12,2015
Warm-Up: 4:15 PM 5:00 PM
Races Start – 5:10 PM
Friday, March 13, 2015
Warm up 1:45-2:45
Races start - 3 PM
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Morning Session: Warm-Up: 7:00 AM to 7:50 AM
Opening Ceremony Procession 8:00 AM
Races Start- 8:15
Afternoon session: Warm-up: 1:00PM-2:00PM*
Races Start: 2:00PM *(Saturday afternoon start time may change at the Meet Director’s discretion and will
be announced during the morning session)
Sunday, March 15, 2015 Ocean Swim
Registration: 7:00AM-8:00AM
Races Start: 8:00AM
International meet event order:
March 12
Thursday Afternoon
11 & over
1500 Free* Must have achieved an A qualifying time in the 200 Freestyle
(See attached Guam Swimming Time Std.)
400 IM
13 & over
March 13
11 and over
All ages
11 and over
All ages
All ages
All ages
March 14
All ages
13 & over
All ages
11 & over
All ages
All ages
11& over
All ages
March 14
All ages
All ages
All ages
All ages
All ages
All ages
Friday Afternoon
400 Free* Must have achieved an A qualifying time in the 200 Freestyle
(See attached Guam Swimming Time Std.)
100 Breast
200 Backstroke
200 IM
100 Butterfly
4 x 100 Medley
Saturday Morning
4 x 100 Free Relay
800 Free*Must have achieved an A qualifying time in the 200 freestyle
(See attached Guam Swimmer Time Std.)
50 Fly
200 Breast
100 Free
100 Back
200 Fly
200 Mixed Medley Relay (2 boys & 2 girls)
Saturday Afternoon
50 Free
50 Backstroke
200 Free
50 Breast
200 Free Relay
200 Free Mixed Relay (2 boys, girls 2)
MEET FORMAT WAIVER: The host club has the right to change the format of the meet. These changes would be made for a
more efficient swim meet for the swimmers and the host club. Reasons for these changes include:
•
To allow more swimmers to swim.
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To condense the meet into smaller time frame.
Some of the changes that can be made: 1)add a session 2)combine events/heats 3)condense sessions 4)change in session
start time.
RULES: The meet will be conducted in accordance with current FINA rules and regulations. The
Meet Director shall have full authority to remove or have removed from the vicinity of the competition anyone whose
behavior or actions are unsafe or are disrupting the orderly conduct of the meet, including the disqualification of athletes
from competition.
FORMAT: Timed finals for all events
TIMING: Automatic timing system with manual backup.
DIVISIONS: Individual Events: 8&under 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and Open.
Relay Events: 8&under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and Open
ELIGIBILITY: All athletes must be currently registered with their governing Federation. Age on the first day of competition
will govern a swimmer’s eligibility for any category
ENTRY PROCEDURES: Entries must be submitted using Hy-Tek Team Manager by Friday February 27th, 2015. Entries must
be RECEIVED NO LATER than the entry deadline. Please send file to Saipanswimclub@gmail.com.
ENTRY FEES: $5.00 per Individual Event. $7.00 per relay event. Payment should be received no later than the start of the
meet on Friday, March 13.
ENTRY LIMITS: Swimmers 8 years & under may enter a maximum of seven(7) individual events, relay entries are unlimited.
All others may enter a total of nine (9) individual events, relay entries are unlimited.
CHECK IN: Please provided the meet director of any scratches at least 45 minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure
an on time start.
WARM-UPS: Warm ups will be open warm ups, with lanes 1 & 8 reserved for starts and lane 2 reserved for pace work with
25 minutes left in warm ups.
AWARDS: Individuals will be awarded ribbons for 1st through 8th place. High points Trophies will be awarded to the top 3
individual point scorers in an age group.
INDIVIDUAL POINTS: 1st - 2nd - 3rd - 4th - 5th - 6th - 7th - 8th
9- 7- 6- 5- 4- 3- 2- 1
RELAY POINTS: All relays are non-scoring
RESULT: Final results will be emailed to the designated team coach.
CONSESSOINS: Concessions and snacks will be available on Friday afternoon and all day Saturday. Souvenir T-shirts and
swim related items will be available for purchase throughout the meet.
OCEAN SWIM: Entry Fee $20.00, which includes the race and awards banquet. Swimmers not participating in the ocean
swim, parents, and family members who would like to attend are asked to pay $5.00 for the awards banquet. Payments
can be made any time before the start of the Ocean Swim.
AGE GROUPS AND DISTANCES: 8 & Under .6 km, 9-10 1 km, 11-12 1.3 km, 13-14 & 15-18 2.5 km, OPEN 1.3 km & 2.5 km
OCEAN SWIM COURSE: See attachment
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SWIMSUITS: Fina approved suits
ACCOMODATIONS: Marianas Resort is a beautiful Resort Hotel that is located 5 minutes from the pool and is an excellent
choice for teams that would like to stay in close proximity to the pool. This year the Resort will be offering a special rate for
teams wishing to stay during the meet. Please contact the reservations desk at the Marianas Resort and contact Jacoby
Winkfield at Jacobywinkfield@gmail.com , if you run into any problems.
Century Plaza Hotel- Smaller medium priced hotel located in Garapan 15 minutes from the pool, close to stores and
restaurants
Victoria Hotel- Smaller medium priced hotel located in the heart of Garpan 15 minutes from the pool, close to stores and
restaurants
RESTURANTS: There are numerous dining options throughout the island with most of the restaurants in Garapan, Susupe,
and Chalan Kanoa. Please be aware that dining options are limited near the pool. Bento and catering options are available
from local restaurants and Subway.
The Thursday Night Street Market across from the Christo Rai Church in Garapan is a popular option for local foods, snacks,
and trinkets.
RENT-A-CAR: There are several on the island and reservations came be make on-line or via phone.
Saipan Swim Club
P.O. Box 503758
Saipan, MP 96950
saipanswimclub@gmail.com
LETTER OF INTENT
(Please return to saipanswimclub@gmail.com by February 15, 2014)
Team: ___________________
___________________________________________
Coach’s Name:
__
Mailing Address: __________________
Contact Number: ____
_____________________________ ______________
_________E-mail Address: ____________________
_____
Additional contact (if coach is not main contact):
______________
________________________________________________
E-mail Address: _________________________
_________________________
Approximately how many swimmers will be attending the international meet?
______
_____________
Approximately how many will be swimming in the Ocean Swim on Sunday?
______
_____________
Saipan Swim Club
P.O. Box 503758
Saipan, MP 96950
saipanswimclub@gmail.com
37th Annual Saipan Ocean Swim
Sunday, March 15th, 2015
Name: ____________________________________ Swim Club: ______________________
Address: ___________________________________________Phone:_________________
Date of Birth: ______________________ Gender: Male ____ Female____ Age: ________
E-Mail:___________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact:
Phone number
___
Hotel: ________________________________________ Phone______________________
Category:
YOUTH
(Circle One)
MASTERS
(Circle Age-Group & Distance)
9 – 10 yrs
1.0 K
20-29 yrs 1.3 K 2.5 K
8 & Under
0.6 K
30-39 yrs 1.3 K 2.5 K
11 – 12 yrs
1.3 K
40-49 yrs 1.3 K 2.5 K
13 – 14 yrs
2.5 K
50-59 yrs 1.3 K 2.5 K
15 – 19 yrs
2.5 K
60-Over 1.3 K 2.5 K
In consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I claim that I am physically fit to participate in the annual Saipan Ocean Swim, and therefore, hereby
hold harmless, indemnify and release, and forever discharge the Saipan Swim Club, official members, sponsors and organizers of this event from and
against any and all claims, demands and action arising from my participation or my son(s) or daughter(s) participation in the event.
Registration 7:00 am just north of World Resort Beach Front
(First event will start at 8:00 am.)
$20 Entry fee includes race banquet and awards.
Signature:______________________________________________ Date:___________________
(Parent’s signature if minor)