Malvern Primary Schools Swimming Sports Monday 16 March 2015, Darfield Swimming Pool (Postponement Tuesday17 March 2015)
Malvern Primary Schools Swimming Sports Venue Darfield Swimming Pool Ross Street, Darfield Mobile (021) 88 77 43 - Jamie Ruwhiu General Information 1. Postponement details will be broadcast via Newstalk ZB/B 98 FM and More FM/92.1 FM at 7.30am. A recorded message will also be left at all of the contributing schools. 2. Children will require togs, towels, hats, T-shirts, warm clothing, lunch & drink. 3. Children are to be seated in the area designated for Student/Competitor seating inside the pool area by 9.45am, the first event commencing at 10.00am. 4. Children are encouraged to be changed 20 minutes prior to their event. 5. Entries must be made on the official entry form e-mailed to all Malvern schools prior to the event and must be returned to Kirwee Model School no later than Friday 13 March, 2015.. Health & Safety Information 1. Children are NOT permitted to leave the Swimming Pool Area unless accompanied by an adult. 2. Children are asked to remain seated with their schools in the designated seating area, whilst in the pool area. 3. Swimmers must not move around the poolside as there is insufficient room. 4. Parents are encouraged to supervise all pre-schoolers. Pre-schoolers are not permitted to sit with elder siblings or play in or around the pool. 5. Morning tea and lunch breaks are not scheduled within the swimming programme. Competitors are encouraged to eat and drink during available breaks between their events. 6. A First Aid volunteer will be available at all times in the swimming area. 7. Be SUNSMART SLIP, SLOP, SLAP & WRAP. 8. The Darfield Swimming Pool is a Smokefree Environment - smoking is not permitted in the pool area.
Event Management Contributing Schools Darfield (Primary), Darfield (High), Glentunnel, Greendale, Hororata, Kirwee, Sheffield, Springfield, Windwhistle Lead School Kirwee Model School School Lane Kirwee Teacher-In-Charge: Jamie Ruwhiu Ph (03) 318 1850, Fax (03) 03 317 8002, Mobile (021) 887743 (Emergency) E-Mail: jamie@kirweemodel.school.nz Personnel Programme Co-ordinator - Jamie Ruwhiu (Kirwee) Recorders - Kirwee, Hororata Announcer - TBA (Darfield Primary School) Starter - Marty Gameson (Hororata) Race Marshal - Nick Pratt (Sheffield) Relays - Marty Gameson (Hororata) Judge - TBA (Hororata) Time Keepers - TBA (Darfield, Windwhistle, Kirwee, Greendale, Sheffield & Glentunnel) Student Management - Glentunnel, Greendale, Springfield, Windwhistle Equipment The following equipment is required Swimming Programme - Lanes x 5 (Hororata/Darfield Pool) - Starter (Hororata) - Stop Watches x 6 (Kirwee & timekeepers) - bring one stopwatch each - Public Address System (Darfield/Kirwee)
Event Guidelines Entry Information 1. Entry ages are as at 1 st January 2015 for children, 7 11+ years of age. 2. All swimmers must swim in their own age group except in relay races where younger swimmers may enter in an older age group if necessary i.e., 8yrs/Under; 9yrs; 10yrs & 11+yrs. 3. Students may enter two events plus ONE relay. If not in a relay they may enter TWO events only. 4. There are ONE and TWO length races in freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. Children entering in the TWO length event are not permitted to enter in the one length event of the same stroke. Please note, for swimmers to gain selection for Canterbury they must be entered in TWO length events. 5. As the Malvern event is used to select the Zone squad to progress onto the Canterbury Primary Schools Swimming Sports, it is recommended that schools enter only competent swimmers in each stroke. Technical Information 1. Lanes will be used for all events. 2. Starting procedures will be as follows WHISTLE - either move to the edge of the pool, or enter the pool TAKE YOUR MARKS take ready position not to move BEEP (Electronic Beep) start the race 3. False Starts A false start will be signalled with a whistle and double BEEP by the starter. 4. All races will be timed with the fastest 5 swimmers qualifying for the final. 5. Finals will follow preliminary heats in each stroke. 6. Children who are placed first in the final for each event will be considered for selection to represent the Malvern Zone at the Canterbury Primary School Swimming Sports. It is important to note that swimmers do not gain automatic entry into Canterbury based on their placing in the final. Careful consideration is also given to race times. 7. Children must be 9 years or older OR Year 5 at school to be selected to participate in the Canterbury Primary Schools Swimming Sports. 8. Entries are limited to 1 per zone per event and one relay per zone. If a 1st= situation occurs, a decision will be made based on the competitor s race times and entries in other events. 9. School relays will be run after the completion of all other events (time permitting). Schools are encouraged to enter one team per school in the following age groups: 7-8yrs (combined), 9yrs, 10yrs & 11+yrs. - Relay teams must have 4 members (a swimmer may not swim twice). - All relays are mixed gender with two of each gender in each team. - Relays for 7-8yrs will be 25m per swimmer, start in the water (pool depth restrictions).
- Relays for 9yrs, 10yrs & 11+yrs will be 25m per swimmer for the Malvern Event (1 length), but the winning school selected for the CPSSA relay will need to swim 50m per swimmer 1 length of QEII Swimming Pool. 10. The results for the Malvern Primary Schools Swimming Sport will be distributed via email to all participating schools after the event. 11. Swimmers selected to represent the Malvern Zone at the Canterbury event will have until Wednesday 18 March 2015 to confirm their entry through the Kirwee Model School Office. Please note that the Canterbury Swimming Sports are run at Rolleston Pool (Selwyn Aquatic Centre) in a 25m pool on Monday 30 March. For schools that do not have pools of this size, swimmers are encouraged to go to Darfield Pool or Burnham Pool to ascertain their ability to swim 2 X 25m lengths (without stopping) prior to confirming their entry. Stroke Information 1. Freestyle: Freestyle means that the swimmer may swim any style. The freestyle event will be swum over one and two lengths. It is intended that the more able swimmers will enter the two length events. If a child stops for any reason during a freestyle race, as long as they do not walk or move forward, they may continue and finish their race. If a child takes a mouthful of water they should stand up, stand still and not move forward, get their breath and continue the race. 2. Breaststroke: Breaststroke is an Open event and will be swum over TWO lengths. The official breaststroke kick must be used. - One pull and one kick (in that order) and the head must break the surface of the water. - Legs must be moved simultaneously in the Breaststroke style i.e., frog kick. Freestyle, Butterfly or side kick as are not permitted. - Breaking the surface of the water with the feet is allowed unless followed by a downward dolphin kick. - A swimmer must touch with both hands simultaneously at the end of the race. 3. Backstroke: Some part of the body must surface before 15 metres are swum. Children must complete the race on their backs. Time keepers will act as Spotters at the finish line. 4. Butterfly: Butterfly is an Open event and will be swum over TWO lengths. - The official Butterfly kick must be used. - The feet and legs must be moved up and down in a simultaneous motion i.e., dolphin kick or a Breaststroke kick may be accepted. - Freestyle and side kicks are not permitted. - A swimmer must touch with both hands simultaneously at the end of the race. 5. Medley: Medley is an Open event and will be swum over FOUR lengths. The swimming order will consist of Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Freestyle. NOTE This is a Malvern Zone event only. Winners in this event will not swim at the CPSSA Swimming Sports.
Protests 1. Any protest or complaint must be made to the teacher-in-charge within 30 minutes of the occurrence. 2. All protests shall be considered by a delegation of Principals present on the day and their decision is final.
Events Programme (incl. start times, events & age group) Time Events Age Groups 9:45am Marshalling - Inside pool area 10.00am Freestyle (length) Freestyle (2 lengths) 7-8yrs (combined), 9yrs, 10yrs, 11+yrs (Girls/Boys) 11.00am Backstroke (length) 12:00pm Backstroke (2 lengths) Breaststroke (length) Breaststroke (Open) 7-8yrs (combined), 9yrs, 10yrs, 11+yrs (Girls/Boys) 1.00pm Butterfly (Open) 7-8yrs (combined), 9yrs, 10yrs, 11+yrs (Girls/Boys Combined) 1:20pm Medley 7-8yrs (combined), 9yrs, 10yrs & 11+yrs (Girls/Boys - combined) 1:30pm Relays 7-8yrs (combined), 9yrs, 10yrs & 11+yrs (Girls/Boys - combined) 2:00pm Home Time
Student/Competitor Seating Marshalling Area Start Line Swimming Pool Changing Area/Toilet (Female) Spectator Seating Changing Area/Toilet (Male) Darfield Pool has 5 Lanes Only if you want a sixth then you will have to bring a lane and set this up before the event takes place. St John (First Aid) Finish Line Administration Area Entrance Indoor Swimming Pool (Initial Meeting Place)