Irish Open SC National Championships Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, Lisburn 29 th November 1 st December, 2013

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1 Meet Host Approval By Conditions of Sanction Meet Location Pool Specifications Meet Type Equipment Session Times Eligibility Disability Swimming Seeding Distance Events Entry Limit Irish Open SC National Championships MEET CONDITIONS Irish Amateur Swimming Association Ltd. / Swim Ireland Irish Amateur Swimming Association Ltd. / Swim Ireland This competition is certified in accordance with the rules and regulations of Swim Ireland and FINA. Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, 18 Lisburn Leisure Park, Lisburn, BT28 1LP Tel: metre, 8 lane, indoor competition pool with wave-breaker lane ropes. Warm-up/swim-down pool also available during the meet. Open National Championships, 25m Senior Meet. There will be A and B finals for all 50m; 100m; 200m and 400m individual events, subject to Seeding below. Omega electronic timing system with integrated Hy-tek software. Session 1: Friday 29 th November Warm-up 8.00am; Competition 9.45am Session 2: Friday 29 th November Warm-up 4.15pm; Competition 5.30pm Session 3: Saturday 30 th November Warm-up 8.00am; Competition 9.45am Session 4: Saturday 30 th November Warm-up 4.15pm; Competition 5.30pm Session 5: Sunday 1 st December Warm-up 8.00am; Competition 9.45am Session 6: Sunday 1 st December Warm-up 3.15pm; Competition 4.30pm Open to all eligible, current Swim Ireland registered competitive members who achieve the qualification standards. Entry Standards must have been achieved in Open Competition in the preceding fifteen months. Only times which appear on the national database will be accepted. Times will only be accepted for the National Database when Electronic Timing is in operation. A fine of 50 will apply to swimmers who fail to achieve the standard for the entered event and who cannot provide proof that they achieved the standard for the event since the required date. Entries will also be accepted from foreign swimmers, with a limit of 2 foreign swimmers per final (2 per A final and 2 per B final). Foreign swimmers are not eligible for awards and will receive commemorative medals for top 3 placing s. Members of other federations may be required to verify their age by presenting their passports. Paralympic swimmers are eligible to enter this competition at the approval of the Head of Paralympic Swimming Seeding for lane placing will be based on entry times using the Hy-tek software. In accordance with FINA regulations the following shall apply: SW If one heat, it shall be seeded as a final and swum only during the final session. SW If two heats, the fastest swimmer shall be seeded in the second heat, next fastest in the first heat, next fastest in the second heat, next in the first heat, etc. SW If three heats, the fastest swimmer shall be placed in the third heat, next fastest in the second, next fastest in the first. The fourth fastest swimmer shall be placed in the third heat, the fifth in the second heat, and the sixth fastest in the first heat, the seventh fastest in the third heat, etc. SW If four or more heats, the last three heats of the event shall be seeded in accordance with SW above. The heat preceding the last three heats shall consist of the next fastest swimmers; the heat preceding the last four heats shall consist of the next fastest swimmers, etc. Lanes shall be assigned in descending order of submitted times within each heat. SW Exception: When there are two or more heats in an event, there shall be a minimum of three swimmers seeded into any one preliminary heat, but subsequent scratches may reduce the number of swimmers in such heat to less than three. B Finals: There shall be no B finals in any events with less than 20 entrants. If following withdrawals there are less than 6 swimmers remaining in the B final, then the B final will not be swum. Semi-Finals: If there are less than 11 entrants in an event, then preliminary heats will be swum and the fastest 8 swimmers will advance to the final there will be no semi-finals. 800m & 1500m Freestyle events and all relay events will be Heat Declared Winners (HDW). The Men s 800m Freestyle and Women s 1500m Freestyle will have one heat only. Swimmers will enter in the usual manner and the fastest eight in each will swim. There will be no entry limit for this event. 1 P age

2 Entry Conditions Team Leaders Meeting Scratches It will be a condition of entry that all Irish swimmers must have a valid Swim Ireland Registration No. for the 2013/2014 season. Foreign swimmers are also required to provide proof of membership with their National Federation. The Team Leaders Meeting will take place at 7.30pm at the Lagan Valley LeisurePlex. All withdrawals for the first session must be made at the technical meeting. Withdrawals for all subsequent sessions can be made before 4.30pm on the previous day. Attendance at this meeting is mandatory for each club. A fine of 100 will be issued to clubs who fail attend or are not represented at this meeting. The representative may be anyone appointed by the club and can even be the coach or manager or representative of another club. The representative is authorised to make withdrawals. All withdrawals for the first session must be made at the team leaders meeting. Withdrawals for all subsequent sessions can be made before 4.30pm on the previous day. Withdrawals from heats or timed finals or no show after the team leaders meeting will be subject to a fine of 50. Entry Form Entry Deadline A swimmer will not be subject to a fine in the event that they produce a doctor s certificate to Swim Ireland within 72 hours of the end of the competition. A swimmer who has been withdrawn from an event due to injury or illness will not be eligible to compete in the remainder of the competition. Withdrawals from semi-finals or finals (including reserves) may be made up to 30 minutes from the announcement of the semi-final or final. Withdrawals after this time or no show (including reserves) will be subject to a fine of 50. Electronic Hy-tek entries are accepted via Hy-tek to the Swim Ireland Office at entries@swimireland.ie Paper entries should be posted to the Swim Ireland Office at Irish Sport HQ, National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland marked 2013 IRISH SC NATIONALS. Saturday 2 nd November 2013 Payment for Hy-tek entries must be received by Friday 8 th November Entry Fees Individual entries cost 8.00 Relay entries cost Relay Entries Scoring Awards Rules Swimwear Complaints & Protests Clubs wishing to pay in Sterling should use the exchange rate of , figures as of 27 th September when information was finalised). No entry will be processed until the appropriate fee has been received at the Swim Ireland Office. Payment options are detailed in the Entry Summary Sheet. Clubs are permitted to enter more than one relay team per event. The names of the 4 relay team members swimming in the race and the order of swimming must be declared on the official Team Declaration Sheet and submitted to the Recorder no later than 30 minutes before the start of the session in which the race takes place. Failure to do so will be subject to a fine of 50 and disqualification of the relay team. The swimmers may change between heats and finals, but all competing swimmers must be entered in the meet. Relay teams that swim in an order that is different from the declared order of swimming shall be disqualified in accordance with FINA Rule SW Scoring for overall awards will be based on FINA points system. Medals are awarded for top-3 placing s. All swimmers should be properly attired in a tracksuit or t-shirt and shorts for medal ceremonies. The Swimmer of the Meet will be based on FINA points and will be awarded to the Irish swimmer who attains the highest points in one swim. Swim Ireland rules govern this event. Referee s decision is final in all instances. All swimmers must abide by the FINA rules regarding swimwear. A Team leader or Club Coach may ask a referee to explain a decision involving a DQ or other matter. Such requests must be made only to the Referee and not to any other meet official. If the team leader or club coach is not satisfied with the explanation he/she may then protest the decision, subject to FINA Rules. Where a Protest is made concerning the outcome of a final then the awards for that event will be held until the Protest is heard. If conditions causing a potential protest are noted prior to the event any protest must be lodged before the signal to start is given. Protests involve a formal procedure and may be made in accordance with FINA Rule GR 9.2. Protests are made to the Referee in writing. A protest may be made: If the officials have not observed the relevant FINA and Swim Ireland rules and regulations for the conduct of the competition or have misinterpreted such rules or regulations. If conditions endanger the competitors or the competition A protest may be made against a decision of the referee; however, no protest shall be allowed against decisions of fact. The protest must be made within 30 minutes of the end of the respective heats or finals session in which the matter giving rise to the protest took place. The protest must be made in writing to the referee, and accompanied by a fee of 50. The referee will either uphold or reject the protest and will give the decision in writing. If the protest is upheld, the fee will be returned and any DQ will be overturned. If the referee rejects the 2 P age

3 protest the fee is forfeit and any DQ will be confirmed. The rejection or upholding of a protest by the referee may be appealed to a Jury of Appeal whose decision is final. Under FINA Rules the matter ends with the Jury of Appeal. In addition to FINA Rules and Meet Conditions the Swim Ireland Complaints and Disciplinary Rules shall apply. In all matters arising during the swim meet the responsible person named in the Swim Ireland Complaints and Disciplinary Rules shall be the Technical Director. Please note exception No. 1.3.(b) Breaches of any technical provisions of any Competition Rules (other than in respect of eligibility). Such breaches shall be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of such Competition Rules for Swimming, Water Polo and Diving. For the avoidance of doubt, this paragraph shall not cause matters outside any technical breaches of any Competition Rules (as may be determined by any Complaints and Disciplinary Body at its discretion) to be excluded from the provisions of these Rules and Procedures; Photography Officials Competition rules shall include FINA Technical rules. It is a condition of attending a Swim Ireland event that swimmers accept they may be photographed or filmed as part of the occasion, either as an individual or as a member of a group. Swimmers may also appear in a photograph or video inadvertently. Parents and swimmers must accept this. All photography and/or filming will be in accordance with Swim Ireland Guidelines. Technical Director: Geoff Massey Meet Manager: Michael Angus Lead Referee: Accreditation Anti-Doping Health & Safety Warm-Up Schedule Warm-up will be mixed. Morning Sessions: 90 minutes duration Evening Sessions: 60 minutes duration All clubs entering National meets will be expected to provide at least 1 meet official for every four swimmers entered, to a maximum of 3 officials per session. A roster will be issued to competing clubs. Officials must checkin with the meet organiser at least 45 minutes prior to the start of each session. Accreditation will be provided for Swimmers, Coaches, Team Managers and Officials. It is a condition of attending a Swim Ireland event that swimmers may be required to be tested for prohibited substances in accordance with the Irish Sports Council/WADA/FINA Anti-Doping rules. For further information visit the Anti-Doping section of the Irish Sports Council website. Please refer to the Health & Safety guidelines at the back of this document and also the Swim Ireland Code of Practice for Safety (Swimming) on the Swim Ireland website. The initial part is a general warm-up as follows: LANE 1 Push off 25's or 50's pace (Circle swimming) 2 Push off 25's or 50's pace (Circle swimming) 3 Swimming and pulling only (push off) 4 Swimming and pulling only (push off) 5 Swimming and pulling only (push off) 6 Swimming and puling only (push off) 7 Swimming and pulling only (push off) 8 Push off 25's or 50's pace (Circle swimming) The final 30 minutes is a controlled warm-up as follows: LANE 1 Racing start one length only 2 Push off 25's or 50's pace (Circle swimming) 3 Swimming and pulling only (push off) 4 Swimming and pulling only (push off) 5 Swimming and pulling only (push off) 6 Swimming and pulling only (push off) 7 Push off 25's or 50's pace (Circle swimming) 8 Racing start one length only There will be no event sponsor for this event. Available for purchase at the event. Event Sponsor Official Programme Hotel There will be no official competition hotel for this event. Accommodation Further Info Please direct all queries to entries@swimireland.ie or P age

4 ORDER OF EVENTS Session 1: Friday 29 th November Session 3: Saturday 30 th November Session 5: Sunday 1 st December 1 M 50m Freestyle 15 W 50m Freestyle 29 W 400m Ind. Medley 2 W 100m Breaststroke 16 M 100m Breaststroke 30 M 400m Ind. Medley 3 M 200m Backstroke 17 W 200m Backstroke 31 W 50m Butterfly 4 W 200m Butterfly 18 M 200m Butterfly 32 M 50m Butterfly 5 M 100m Butterfly 19 W 100m Butterfly 33 W 200m Freestyle 6 W 50m Backstroke 20 M 50m Backstroke 34 M 200m Freestyle 7 M 50m Breaststroke 21 W 50m Breaststroke 35 W 100m Backstroke 8 W 200m Ind. Medley 22 M 200m Ind. Medley 36 M 100m Backstroke 9 M 400m Freestyle 23 W 400m Freestyle 37 W 200m Breaststroke 10 W 100m Freestyle 24 M 100m Freestyle 38 M 200m Breaststroke 11 M 100m Ind. Medley 25 W 100m Ind. Medley 39 W 4x50m MTR (HDW) 12 W 800m Freestyle (HDW) 26 M 1500m Freestyle (HDW) 40 M 4x50m MTR (HDW) Session 2: Friday 29 th November Session 4: Saturday 30 th November Session 6: Saturday 1 st December 12 W 800m Free (Fastest Heat) 26 M 1500m Free (Fastest Heat) 43 W 1500m Free (1 Heat) 1 M B & A Final 50m Freestyle 15 W B & A Final 50m Freestyle 44 M 800m Free (1 Heat) 2 W B & A Final 100m Breaststroke 16 M B & A Final 100m Breaststroke 29 W B & A Final 400m Ind. Medley 3 M B & A Final 200m Backstroke 17 W B & A Final 200m Backstroke 30 M B & A Final 400m Ind. Medley 4 W B & A Final 200m Butterfly 18 M B & A Final 200m Butterfly 31 W B & A Final 50m Butterfly 5 M B & A Final 100m Butterfly 19 W B & A Final 100m Butterfly 32 M B & A Final 50m Butterfly 6 W B & A Final 50m Backstroke 20 M B & A Final 50m Backstroke 33 W B & A Final 200m Freestyle 7 M B & A Final 50m Breaststroke 21 W B & A Final 50m Breaststroke 34 M B & A Final 200m Freestyle 8 W B & A Final 200m Ind. Medley 22 M B & A Final 200m Ind. Medley 35 W B & A Final 100m Backstroke 9 M B & A Final 400m Freestyle 23 W B & A Final 400m Freestyle 36 M B & A Final 100m Backstroke 10 W B & A Final 100m Freestyle 24 M B & A Final 100m Freestyle 37 W B & A Final 200m Breaststroke 11 M B & A Final 100m Ind. Medley 25 W B & A Final 100m Ind. Medley 38 M B & A Final 200m Breaststroke 13 W 4x100m MTR (HDW) 27 M 4x100m FTR (HDW) 41 W 4x50m FTR (HDW) 14 M 4x100m MTR (HDW) 28 W 4x100m FTR (HDW) 42 M 4x50m FTR (HDW) 4 P age

5 QUALIFICATION STANDARDS Male Event Female SC SC 00: Freestyle 00: : Freestyle 01: : Freestyle 02: : Freestyle 05:03.87 One heat only 10: Freestyle 10: : Freestyle 20:00.00 One heat only 00: Backstroke 00: : Backstroke 01: : Backstroke 02: : Breaststroke 00: : Breaststroke 01: : Breaststroke 03: : Butterfly 00: : Butterfly 01: : Butterfly 02: : I.M. 01: : I.M. 02: : I.M. 05: P age

6 Licensed To: Templeogue Swim Club HY-TEK's TEAM MANAGER /10/2013 Page 1 Name TeamTSC Meet Eligibility Report Irish SC Championships 29-Nov-13 to 01-Dec-13 SC Meters Events Female BRANAGAN, GRACE # 6S # 10S # 15S # 25S # 35S Back 100 Free 50 Free 100 IM 100 Back 30.82S 59.80S 27.68S 1:09.24S 1:05.00S BURKE, JESSICA # 2S # 8S # 10S # 17S # 23S # 25S # 29S # 33S # 35S # 37S Breast 200 IM 100 Free 200 Back 400 Free 100 IM 400 IM 200 Free 100 Back 200 Breast 1:20.56S 2:37.08S 1:06.21S 2:31.77S 4:50.73S 1:15.97S 5:26.66S 2:20.35S 1:12.52S 2:59.07S GOULDING, MUIRIN # 10S # 23S # 33S # 35S Free 400 Free 200 Free 100 Back 1:03.86S 4:59.15S 2:19.70S 1:14.03S MURPHY, NIAMH # 10S # 15S # 19S # 21S # 31S # 33S Free 50 Free 100 Fly 50 Breast 50 Fly 200 Free 57.37S 25.90S 1:09.02S 34.05S 28.62S 2:06.31S O'DRISCOLL, ALISON # 2S # 8S # 10S # 15S # 23S # 25S # 33S # 35S TAN, CAOLFHINN # 6S # 35S Breast 200 IM 100 Free 50 Free 400 Free 100 IM 200 Free 100 Back 1:20.79S 2:33.70S 1:01.41S 29.22S 4:51.59S 1:11.18S 2:13.62S 1:11.27S Back 100 Back 35.36S 1:14.33S WALSHE, ELLEN # 4S # 19S # 31S Fly 100 Fly 50 Fly 2:38.86S 1:11.76S 33.78S WALSHE, NICOLE # 10S # 23S # 33S Male COSGROVE, JASON Free 400 Free 200 Free 1:05.26S 4:57.31S 2:23.64S # 9S Free 4:39.38S FIELD, GRAHAM # 1S # 3S # 9S # 11S # 20S # 22S # 24S # 34S # 36S Free 200 Back 400 Free 100 IM 50 Back 200 IM 100 Free 200 Free 100 Back 25.63S 2:12.58S 4:17.97S 1:02.30S 28.37S 2:17.59S 54.96S 2:01.07S 1:01.42S GIBLIN, TOM # 1S # 5S # 18S # 24S # 34S Free 100 Fly 200 Fly 100 Free 200 Free 27.00S 1:06.07S 2:32.66S 56.73S 2:07.75S MARTIN, JOHN # 1S # 5S # 9S # 11S # 20S # 24S # 32S # 34S Free 100 Fly 400 Free 100 IM 50 Back 100 Free 50 Fly 200 Free 23.65S 58.75S 4:30.95S 1:02.78S 28.38S 51.48S 26.59S 1:53.40S MURPHY, TIARNAN # 3S # 9S # 22S # 24S # 26S # 30S # 34S # 36S Back 400 Free 200 IM 100 Free 1500 Free 400 IM 200 Free 100 Back 2:15.86S 4:07.72S 2:26.12S 54.72S 16:17.98S 5:02.57S 1:56.67S 1:02.08S TAN, CATHAL # 3S # 9S # 24S # 34S Back 400 Free 100 Free 200 Free 2:27.35S 4:29.74S 57.69S 2:05.99S *"S" denotes "Open/Senior" Event - i.e. # 47S