BATHGATE ASC

80th Anniversary SPRINTS with FINALS

Bathgate Xcite Pool

5th December 2015

SPONSORED BY

SESSION 1: Warm-up 08.45am Start 09.30am

SESSION 2: Warm-up 01:45pm Start 02:30pm

Licence number: ED/2015/083/L2

Date:Saturday 5th December 2015

Venue: Xcite Pool, Balbardie Park Bathgate.

Pool:6 lane 25 metre competition pool; full electronic timing with 6 lane display scoreboard; anti-wave lane ropes; spectator area; on -site car parking; cafeteria.

Time:Sessionwarm-up start

1 8.45 – 9.25 9.30am

2 1.45 – 2.25 2.30pm

Age groups:7-9 years, 10-11 years, 12-13 years, 14 & over years.

Age on day of competition5th December 2015.

Entry fees:£5.00 per event.

Coaches pass:£5 per club includes programme and poolside refreshments. Coaches meals available on request.

Awards: - Medals will be presented to 1st-6th in the 100 IM HDW event and 1st-6th in each sprint final.

- The top girl and top boy in each age category will receive a fabulous 4GAMERS PS4 headset, which is also compatible with mobile & tablet devices!

-The top girl and top boy awards will be decided on the results of the sprint finals only.

- Points will be awarded as follows:

-1st7 2nd5 3rd4 4th3 5th2 6th1

Officials:Clubs are asked to provide technical officials and assist with timekeeping.

Closing date for entries: Noon Thursday 5th November 2015

Entries are viaHytek Team Manager Event File to

BATHGATE ASC 80th ANNIVERSARY SPRINTS with FINALS

Meet Rules

  • The meet will be held under S.A.S.A. rules.
  • Age as on the day of the competition.
  • All swimmers of Scottish clubs must have a current S.A.S.A. registration number. All swimmers of non-Scottish clubs must be registered with their governing body.
  • The pool is 25ms long with 6 lanes and anti-wave lane ropes.
  • Electronic timing will be in operation. In the event of electronic failure, back-up manual timing will be used.
  • Coaches and team managers must ensure that all their swimmers can safely dive into deep water as prescribed by current/planned legislation. Where events start at the shallow end swimmers will start in the water, as advised by the meet referee.
  • No photographic or video equipment will be allowed in any area under the jurisdiction of the meet organisers without prior approval of the meet director. Application must be made on the attached S.A.S.A. form.
  • It is the responsibility of each club to ensure that their swimmers are aware of the meet rules and guidelines.

Entries

  • Entries from composite teams and composite entries from groups of clubs will not be accepted.
  • Closing date for entries is noon on 5thNovember 2015
  • All entries should be emailed to
  • Withdrawals must be made to the recorders no later than 45 minutes prior to the start of each session.
  • The promoter’s reserve the right to restrict entries if required. Entries will be accepted on time basis. Clubs should ensure entry times are accurate. Rejected entries will be refunded in full.
  • There are no refunds for entries withdrawn after the draft programme is prepared.

Events

  • Over the top starts may be used at the discretion of the promoter to facilitate the smooth running of the meet.
  • 100 IM events are heat declared winner. All 50m sprints are decided with finals at the end of the session.
  • Swimmers must report to the competition stewards in the designated marshalling area at least five heats in advance.
  • There will be a maximum of three reserves per event.

Officials

  • To help with organising the gala, we ask clubs to provide timekeepers and qualified judges.
  • Details of the judges and timekeepers available to help should be returned with the entry form.

Miscellaneous

  • The gala is sponsored by 4GAMERS, a premium video game accessory brand.
  • A level 2 meet license will be applied for
  • Bathgate Xcite Leisure Centre has a cafeteria and refreshment vending machines.
  • The promoters reserve the right to exclude or refuse admission to any competitor, spectator or team official.
  • Swimmers and coaches must not take glassware into the showers or on to poolside and are liable for expulsion from the meet if found to do so.
  • Neither Bathgate ASC orXcite Leisure Centre Bathgate can be held responsible for loss or damage to swimmers’, team staff or spectators’ property. Swimmers should secure their belongings in the changing rooms and not leave belongings unattended.
  • Swimmers outwith the poolside must wear dry clothing and footwear at all times.
  • Outdoor footwear must not be worn on the poolside.
  • Anything not covered above and not printed in the event programme will be at the promoter’s discretion.
  • Bathgate Amateur Swimming Club reserves the right to vary the above conditions as necessary.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

SESSION 1

EVENT / GENDER / AGE / DISTANCE / STROKE
101 / F / 7-9 / 50 / Butterfly
102 / M / 7-9 / 50 / Butterfly
103 / F / 10-11 / 50 / Butterfly
104 / M / 10-11 / 50 / Butterfly
105 / F / 12-13 / 50 / Butterfly
106 / M / 12-13 / 50 / Butterfly
107 / F / 14 & Over / 50 / Butterfly
108 / M / 14 & Over / 50 / Butterfly
109 / F / 7-9 / 50 / Backstroke
110 / M / 7-9 / 50 / Backstroke
111 / F / 10-11 / 50 / Backstroke
112 / M / 10-11 / 50 / Backstroke
113 / F / 12-13 / 50 / Backstroke
114 / M / 12-13 / 50 / Backstroke
115 / F / 14 & Over / 50 / Backstroke
116 / M / 14 & Over / 50 / Backstroke
117 / M / 7-9 / 100 / Individual Medley
118 / M / 10-11 / 100 / Individual Medley
119 / M / 12-13 / 100 / Individual Medley
120 / M / 14 & Over / 100 / Individual Medley

SPRINT FINALS

121 / F / 7-9 / 50 / Butterfly
122 / M / 7-9 / 50 / Butterfly
123 / F / 10-11 / 50 / Butterfly
124 / M / 10-11 / 50 / Butterfly
125 / F / 12-13 / 50 / Butterfly
126 / M / 12-13 / 50 / Butterfly
127 / F / 14 & Over / 50 / Butterfly
128 / M / 14 & Over / 50 / Butterfly
129 / F / 7-9 / 50 / Backstroke
130 / M / 7-9 / 50 / Backstroke
131 / F / 10-11 / 50 / Backstroke
132 / M / 10-11 / 50 / Backstroke
133 / F / 12-13 / 50 / Backstroke
134 / M / 12-13 / 50 / Backstroke
135 / F / 14 & Over / 50 / Backstroke
136 / M / 14 & Over / 50 / Backstroke

SESSION 2

201 / F / 7-9 / 50 / Breaststroke
202 / M / 7-9 / 50 / Breaststroke
203 / F / 10-11 / 50 / Breaststroke
204 / M / 10-11 / 50 / Breaststroke
205 / F / 12-13 / 50 / Breaststroke
206 / M / 12-13 / 50 / Breaststroke
207 / F / 14 & Over / 50 / Breaststroke
208 / M / 14 & Over / 50 / Breaststroke
209 / F / 7-9 / 50 / Freestyle
210 / M / 7-9 / 50 / Freestyle
211 / F / 10-11 / 50 / Freestyle
212 / M / 10-11 / 50 / Freestyle
213 / F / 12-13 / 50 / Freestyle
214 / M / 12-13 / 50 / Freestyle
215 / F / 14 & Over / 50 / Freestyle
216 / M / 14 & Over / 50 / Freestyle
217 / F / 7-9 / 100 / Individual Medley
218 / F / 10-11 / 100 / Individual Medley
219 / F / 12-13 / 100 / Individual Medley
220 / F / 14 & Over / 100 / Individual Medley

SPRINT FINALS

221 / F / 7-9 / 50 / Breaststroke
222 / M / 7-9 / 50 / Breaststroke
223 / F / 10-11 / 50 / Breaststroke
224 / M / 10-11 / 50 / Breaststroke
225 / F / 12-13 / 50 / Breaststroke
226 / M / 12-13 / 50 / Breaststroke
227 / F / 14 & Over / 50 / Breaststroke
228 / M / 14 & Over / 50 / Breaststroke
229 / F / 7-9 / 50 / Freestyle
230 / M / 7-9 / 50 / Freestyle
231 / F / 10-11 / 50 / Freestyle
232 / M / 10-11 / 50 / Freestyle
233 / F / 12-13 / 50 / Freestyle
234 / M / 12-13 / 50 / Freestyle
235 / F / 14 & Over / 50 / Freestyle
236 / M / 14 & Over / 50 / Freestyle
HEALTH AND SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT
CONTROLLING THE USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT
The Scottish Swimming Association has decided that control of photographic equipment is required at all meets. In view of this, the meet will run under the following guidelines:
  • No photographic equipment (e.g., camera, camcorder etc.) is to be allowed on either poolside, spectator gallery or any other area under the jurisdiction of the meet organisers without prior approval of the meet director.
  • Application to use photographic equipment must be made on the approved S.A.S.A. form enclosed with this information.
  • Application can be made on the day to the meet director or to the meet director’s appointed official. Applicants must provide proof of identity when applying and carry such proof when intending to use their photographic equipment.


HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM TO USE PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT /

DETAILS OF APPLICANT

Name______

Address______

______

Club______

Name of Meet______

Venue of Meet______

Type of Equipment______

(e.g. camera, camcorder)

VERIFICATION OF CLUB/ASSOCIATION

Club Name______

Club Secretary Name ______

Address______

______

Club Secretary Officials Signature______

DECLARATION OF APPLICANT

I declare that the picture/film(s) produced by the equipment stated above will not be altered in any way, without prior approval, in writing of the person(s) photographed.

Signature of Applicant ______

NOTIFICATIONTO APPLICANT

The above application has been (APPROVED / REFUSED) *(delete as appropriate)

Signature of Meet official ______

NOTE:- PROOF OF IDENTITY MUST BE PRODUCED ON REQUEST WHEN EQUIPMENT IS TO BE USED.