KWAZULU-NATAL AQUATICS

(AFFILIATED TO SWIMMING SOUTH AFRICA)

SWIM BOARD

OFFICE 24 – KINGS PARK POOL COMPLEX – MASABALALA YENGWA AVE -DURBAN

Tel : 031 – 312 7272, Fax : 031 – 312 6405

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All correspondence to – P.O. Box 35359, Northway, 4065

KwaZulu-Natal Junior Champs 2010

Kings Park Swimming Pool, Durban 11th – 12th September 2010

THIS COMPETITION IS FOR SWIMMERS 12 YEARS & UNDER ONLY

Rules

The Championships will be swum under KZNA rules and regulations, which fall under SSA, and FINA rules. The one start rule shall apply. In case of a dispute the Referee’s decision will be final.

Conditions of Entry

 Swimmers wanting to partake in these Championships must be registered by the 13th August 2010.

 Entries submitted of swimmers not registered on the SSA Data Base by the above date, will not be accepted.

 Visiting competitors are allowed.

 Swimmers may only compete in their own age group according to the programme.

 The age of the swimmer shall be determined by the swimmers age on the first day of the Championships. (11th September 2010).

 The Championships will be run as Heats and Finals.

 The Championships will be swum in 10 lanes.

 The finals will commence 1 hour after the conclusion of the heats.

 The organisers shall have the right to alter or consolidate heats, as they deem fit.

Trophies and Medals

Clubs will compete for the Bob Tatterson Memorial Trophy which will be awarded to the Club with the highest points scored.

Medals shall be awarded to the first 3 swimmers. Trophies will be awarded as follows;

 Top 8 & Under Male and Female Swimmer

 Top 9 Year Old Male and Female Swimmer

 Top 10 Year Old Male and Female Swimmer

 Top 11 Year Old Male and Female Swimmer

 Top 12 Year Old Male and Female Swimmer

Relays

The relays will be swum as mixed relays with each team consisting of two girls and two boys. The names of the swimmers and reserves must be submitted with entries. The names of the team members must be finalised 10 minutes after the conclusion of the heats. Only swimmers entered into the meet may be entered into relays.

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Withdrawals and Objections

Only the accredited Team Manager of a Club may:

 Withdraw a competitor

 Lodge an objection

 Lodge any complaints.

Withdrawals from individual heat events are not necessary.

Withdrawals of swimmers from finals must be handed in no later than 10 minutes after the conclusion of the heats.

Protests

Protests are possible if the rules for the conduct of the competition have not been observed or if the conditions endanger the competitor/s. Protests may be lodged against decisions of the Referee, however no protests will be allowed against decisions of fact. Protests must be submitted to the Referee in writing by the appointed Team Manager, together with a deposit of R100.00 within 30 minutes following the conclusion of the specific event.

Points

Individual points – 12, 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Double points will be awarded for relays. Only the A relays will score points.

Drug Testing

Drug testing may take place. Any swimmer on medication must submit a drug declaration form with their entry or before the start of the championships. Drug declaration forms are available from the KZNA office.

Start Times

Heats - 09h00

Finals - 13h00

Closing Date for Entries

Friday, 27th August 2010 by no later than 12h00. Entries with no times will be accepted.

Late entries: Up to one hour prior to the start of the meet, provided there are lanes available, at 10x the original entry fee.

NOTE: No additional heats will be set up.

All entries to be emailed to KZNA at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Hard copies can be faxed to the KZNA office on (031) 312 6405. Clubs should contact the office on (031) 312 7272 to confirm that all their entries have been received.

Clubs may submit manual entries to the office or place entries into the KZNA Office box at Kings Park. Please do not place any cash or cheques into the box.

Entry Fees

R 12.00 per individual entry

R 15.00 per mixed relay team

Clubs are to deposit their entry fees directly into

Standard Bank

KZN Aquatics – Account No 053 074 564.

The Branch Code is Westville (045426).

Please state the name of your club on the deposit form and fax a copy to the KZNA office.