Synchronised Swimming Rules SA Level 1 and Level 2 Championships 2016

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1 SA Level 1 and Level 2 Synchronised Swimming Championships GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION The 2016 SSA Synchronized Swimming Level 1 and Level 2 Championships will be held at the following venues SA Level 1 KZN/GAUTENG St Stithians College, Johannesburg; March 2016 Tournament Director: Chrissy Whindus Christine@executrain.co.za WPA/EPA/BORDER UWC, Cape Town; 1 3 April 2016 Tournament Director: Sage Macdonald sagesmith1@gmail.com SA Level 2 All regions UWC, Cape Town; 1 3 April 2016 Tournament Director: Sage Mac Donald sagesmith1@gmail.com 2. ENTRY PROCEDURES 2.1 All Affiliates with SSA registered members, are invited to compete at the event 2.2 This will be an inter club competition 2.3 The competition requires at least 3 affiliated clubs to enter. 2.4 Selection is at the discretion of the Affiliate member 2.5 Ages Age is determined as at the 31st December of the year of competition Age Groups are: 10&u (Level 1 only), 12&u, 13-15, Open. (Changed 2015) 2.6 Qualification SA LEVEL Medal winners may still compete in Level 1 up to a maximum of 2 years Competitors may only compete at Level 1 for a maximum of 3 years Competitors may not have competed at SA Intermediate Championships or SA Nationals or represented SSA in an international competition Competitors may not have won an individual medal (solo or figures) at SA National Age groups Age Groups are 10&u, 12&u, 13-15, Open SA LEVEL From 2011 the competition will include a Level 2 section for those athletes not eligible for Level 1 and who have not qualified for SA Youth Nationals or Senior Nationals. This competition will be held at one venue set by TSSC Age Groups are 12&u, 13-15, Open (NB no 10&u) Every Child a Swimmer 1

2 2.7 Entries must be made on spread-sheet or relevant forms. Please include names of officials. entries to Daphne Bird Moira Norden and Tournament Director per 1 above 2.8 The closing date for entries with payment into SSA account is Friday 12 March 2016 Bank: ABSA BANK Acc. number: Branch: 160 Jan Smuts Code: Payment and proof of payment must be sent to SSA through the affiliate A copy of proof of payment must be brought to SA National Championships by the relevant Team Manager Entry fees for 2016 are R45 (level 1) or R55 (level 2) per figures or solos, and R90 for trios and duets. 3. TECHNICAL OFFICIALS 3.1 Only technical officials registered with SSA will be eligible to officiate. 3.2 Each team must supply a minimum of two judges for the duration of the event. 3.3 Technical Officials must be correctly attired, navy blue skirts/trousers, white shoes and white shirt. 4. COMPETITION RULES 4.1 These competitions run according to the following rules laid out in the SA Technical Guidelines. FINA rules apply unless otherwise stated. 4.2 Swimmers, coaches, managers and officials must be capitated to SSA through their affiliate. 4.3 The Technical Committee normally sets figures for a 4-year period, which runs with FINA. 4.4 Duet partners are allowed from different age groups but they must then do 2 sets of figures. Points and medals are only allocated for figures in own age groups. 4.5 Athletes from different clubs may compete together in duets and trios. Points will be allocated on a pro rata basis. 4.6 Trios may comprise competitors from both level 1 and 2, as no figures scores are included. If this is the case the trio will fall into the Level 2 competition. 4.7 Deck work must not exceed 10 seconds. The FINA penalty will be applied. 4.8 Time limits: Routine time limits are recommended as follows: SA LEVEL 1: Solo - 2min, Duet - 2min 15secs Every Child a Swimmer 2

3 SA LEVEL 2: Routine time limits are per FINA with FINA penalties applicable Trio time limits are 2min 30sec (2015) for both competitions. 4.9 A minimum of 3 entries are required for any event to qualify for medals. Otherwise standard of performance will determine medal awards CD s to be clearly marked with name, and time of music 4.11 Competition - Program details will be finalized after entries close. The program may run over 3 days. Recommended program 2016 Friday 0800: Training - No music Allocated music times in swimming break 1200: Managers meeting and start draw Trios Figures Saturday Allocated music time 1100: Managers meeting 1200: Routines 1500: Opening ceremony Sunday Allocated music time 1200: Routines NOTE: Schedule may change depending on pool availability & entries. 5 Points and Scoring No figure score will be added to trios Clubs will score points as per swimming (14,11,9,7,6,5,4,3,2,1) with double points for trios. Every Child a Swimmer 3

4 6 Trophies Victrix Ludorum Milo Floating Trophy The Braaf Floating Trophy Most Outstanding Synchro Swimmer - Host Province to supply a miniature for winner at Level 1 and Level 2 Winning Trio Best Club at Level 2 (Host Province to supply a miniature to be presented to Winning Club) Every Child a Swimmer 4

5 SA LEVEL 2 FIGURES (revised 2015) & OPEN Barracuda air born split a Porpoise half twist Ibis Aurora Ariana e Barracuda spin Catalina Side Fishtail split &U Ballet leg Barracuda Oceanita Surface Prawn 1.4 SA LEVEL 1 FIGURES & OPEN Front walkover Barracuda Porpoise Kip Somersub Barracuda Tower Kip &U 1101 Ballet leg Front pike somersault Blossom Back pike somersault &U 1101 Ballet leg Front pike somersault Blossom Back pike somersault 1.1 Every Child a Swimmer 5