Scottish National & Age Group Open Synchronised Swimming Championships

SCOTTISH NATIONAL & AGE GROUP OPEN SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

12 and Under Age Group Championship

There is a minimum entry standard of Skill Level 2 or above for all UK entries

Figure Competition

Each competitor must perform two compulsory figures and one group of two optional figures, which shall be drawn 72 hours before competition.

Age Group 12 years and under

Compulsory Figures

1 101 Ballet Leg Single 1.6

2 301Barracuda 2.0

Optional Groups

Group 1

3439 Oceanita1.9

4 362 Surface Prawn 1.4

Group 2

3 311 Kip 1.8

4360 Walkover Front 2.1

Group 3

3 349 Tower 1.9

4406 Swordfish Straight Leg 2.0

Routine Competition (FINA times)

Free Routine competition in Solo and Duet. (FINA times).

Solo2 minutes

Duet2 minutes 30 seconds

Free Team3 minutes

There shall be an allowance of 15 seconds less or plus the allotted time limits (all routine times include 10 seconds deck movement). In routine events, the walk-on of the athletes from the designated starting point to achievement of a stationary position(s) may not exceed 30 seconds. Timing shall commence when the first competitor passes the starting point and end when the last competitor becomes stationary.

12 years and under Age Group Solo Championship

There will be a maximum of 12 solos performed. Up to 6 competitors with Scottish eligibility, (eligibility, in accordance with Company rule R4.5.3), along with the top 6 average figure scores from the Open competition will qualify to perform a solo routine

12 years and under Age Group Duet Championship

There will be a maximum of 12 duets performed. Duets shall be members of the same club and have competed in the Figure Competition. Up to 6 average figure scores from competitors with Scottish eligibility, (eligibility, in accordance with Company rule R4.5.3) along with the top 6 average figure scores from the Open competition will qualify to perform a duet.

12 years and under Age Group Free Team Championship

All entered teams shall swim.

13yrs, 14yrs & 15 years Age Group Championship

There is a minimum entry standard of Skill Level 2 or above for entries to figures and the team event for all UK entries.

The minimum entry standard of Skill Level 3 or above for entries in the solo and duet event for all UK entries.

Figure Competition

Each competitor must perform two compulsory figures and one group of two optional figures, which shall be drawn 72 hours before competition.

Compulsory Figures

1423 Ariana 2.2

2 301e Barracuda Spinning 360º 2.2

Optional Groups

Group 1

3 342 Heron 2.1

4 115 Catalina 2.3

Group 2

3355h Porpoise Spin Up 180º 2.2

4 140 Flamingo Bent Knee 2.4

Group 3

3 240a Albatross 1/2 Twist 2.6

4 346 Side Fishtail Split2.0

Routine Competition (FINA times)

Solo2 minutes - 2 minutes 30 seconds

Duet2 minutes 30 seconds - 3 minutes

Free Team3 minutes 30 seconds

13yrs, 14yrs & 15 years Age Group Solo Championship

13yrs, 14yrs & 15 years Age Group Duet Championship

There will be a maximum of 12 duets performed. Duets shall be members of the same club and have competed in the Figure Competition. Up to 6 average figure scores of competitors with Scottish eligibility, (eligibility, in accordance with Company rule R4.5.3), along with the top 6 average figure scores from the Open competition will qualify to perform a duet.

13yrs, 14yrs & 15 years Age Group Free Team Championship

All teams entered shall swim.

Swimmers aged 15 may only compete in the Age Group (13,14,15years) Competition

OR the Junior Competition

Junior 15 – 18yrs Age Group Championship

There is a minimum entry standard of Skill Level 3 or above for entries to figures and the team event for all UK entries. The minimum entry standard of Skill Level 4 or above for entries in the solo and duet event for all UK entries.

Junior Championships - The championship shall consist of two parts.

Figure Competition

Each competitor must perform two compulsory figures and one group of two optional figures, from FINA Junior List, which shall be drawn 72 hours before competition.

Junior Figures

Compulsory Figures

1 308 Barracuda Airborne Split 2.8

2 355g Porpoise Twist Spin 2.6

Optional Groups

Group 1

3 330c Aurora Twirl 3.0

4 154 London 2.8

Group 2

3 142 Manta Ray 2.8

4 343 Butterfly 2.9

Group 3

3 112f Ibis Continuous Spin (720º) 2.8

4 325 Jupiter 2.8

Routine Competition

Free Routine competition in Solo and Duet. (FINA times).

Solo2minutes - 2 minutes 30 seconds

Duet2minute 30seconds - 3 minutes

Free Team4 minutes

Junior Solo Championship

Junior Duet Championship

Junior Free Team Championship

All Teams entered shall swim.

Swimmers aged 15 may only compete in the Age Group (13,14,15years) Competition

OR the Junior Competition

Free Open Combination Team Championship

Clubs may enter more than 1 team in Free Combination Team Championship.

Competitive - Swimmers may compete in the Free Open Combination Team which can consist of 4 – 10 swimmers of any age. The result will be 100% of the routine mark only.

Free Open Combination Team competitive 4minutes 30 seconds

Recreational –No more than half the number of swimmers may have achieved the pre-requisite skill level to enter the competitive strand in their age group

Free Open Combination Team Recreational3.30minutes – 4.30 minutes

Free Open Combination Team Conditions

Free Open Combination Team has a maximum of ten (10) competitors who make a combination of routines (Solos, Duets, Trios, Teams). At Least two (2) parts must have fewer than three (3) competitors and at least two (2) parts must have four (4) to ten (10) competitors.Start of the first part of the routine may be on the deck or in the water. All the following parts must start in the water. A new part begins in very close proximity of the previous part. Start of first part of the routine may be on the deck or in the water.

Scottish SwimmingNational Championship

There is a minimum entry standard of Skill Level 4 or above for all UK entries.

The Solo and Duet Championships shall consist of Technical Routines and Free Routines.

There will be no preliminary event.

Technical Solo2 minutes

Free Solo2minutes 30seconds{

Technical Duet2 minutes 20 seconds{(FINA times)

Free Duet3 minutes 00 seconds{

TR1.0 REQUIRED ELEMENTS FOR TECHNICAL ROUTINES

(Taken from SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING MANUAL

FOR JUDGES, COACHES & REFEREES SECTION III 2013 – 2017)

TR1.1 General Requirements

1. Unless otherwise specified in the description of an element:

• All figures or components thereof shall be executed according to the requirements

described in appendices II-IV.

• All elements shall be executed high and controlled, in uniform motion with each

section clearly defined.

2. Required Elements #1 - #5 shall be judged within the Elements score.

3. Time limits as in SS 14.1.

It is strongly recommended, for clarity of judgment that Required Elements #1 - #5 are

separated by other content.

Solo Required Elements

Required elements 1 – 5 are to be performed in the order listed.

1 Starting in a Vertical Position, the body rotates through 360° opening to a Split Position.

Continuing in the same direction a further 360° rotation is completed while the legs join

to Vertical Position. Rotating in the opposite direction, a Continuous Spin of 1440°

(4 rotations) is executed. [DD 2.1]

2 Starting in a submerged Back Pike Positionwith the legs vertical, a Rocket Split is

executed to an Airborne Split Position. Maintaining maximum height, a Twirl is executed as

the legs join to Vertical Positionfollowed by a rapid Vertical Descent. [DD 2.6]

3 150 – A Knight is executed. Head first travel is allowed during the transition to the Ballet

Leg. [DD 3.1]

4 Starting in a Vertical Positiona Full Twist is executed followed by a Combined Spin of

1080° (3 rotations). [DD 2.4]

5 Starting in a submerged Back Pike Positionwith the legs vertical, 301e – a Barracuda

Spinning 360° is executed. [DD 1.9]

Duet Required Elements

Required elements 1 – 5 are to be performed in the order listed.

1 436 – A Cyclone is executed to a Vertical Position. A Full Twist is executed as one

leg lowers to a Bent Knee Vertical Position, followed by a Continuous Spin of 1080°

(3 rotations) as the bent knee is joined to a Vertical Position. [DD 3.1]

2 From a Back Layout Position, travelling head first, one leg is lifted straight to a Ballet Leg

Position. The horizontal leg is lifted to a Ballet Leg DoublePosition. Maintaining the Ballet

Leg Double Position, a rotation of 360° is executed. The legs are held straight throughout

the element. [DD 1.9]

3 Starting and maintaining a Fishtail Position, with the horizontal leg leading toward

the vertical leg, 2 rapid rotations (720°) are executed. Continuing in the same direction,

the horizontal leg is lifted to a Vertical Positionas a Continuous Spin of 720° is executed.

[DD 2.1]

4 Starting in a Front Pike Position, the legs are lifted to a Vertical Position. A Half Twist

is executed followed by a further rotation of 180° with the legs opening to a Split Position.

A Walkout Front is executed. [DD 2.8]

5 Starting in a submerged Back Pike Positionwith the legs vertical, 301c – a Barracuda Twirl

is executed. [DD 2.4]

6 The routine must contain a lift or throw, this can be placed anywhere in the routine.

7 With the exception of the deck work, entry and the lift or throw, all elements required and

supplementary must be performed simultaneously and facing the same direction. Mirror

actions are not permitted.

Awards

Medals shall be presented as follows:

(a)Open Championships – Gold, Sliver and Bronze will be presented

(b)National Championship – A gold medal will be presented provided the individual is not also the open Champion.

Trophies shall also be awarded where applicable.

12 & under SASA Figure ChampionshipPortsmouth Victoria Quaich

12 & under Open Figure Championship

12 & under SASA Solo Championship

12 & under Open Solo Championship

12 & under SASA Duet Championship

12 & under Open Duet Championship

12 & under SASA Free Team Championship

12 & under Open Free Team Championship

13, 14 & 15 years SASA Figure Championship

13, 14 & 15 years Open Figure Championship

13, 14 & 15 years SASA Solo Championship

13, 14 & 15 years Open Solo ChampionshipDawn Zajac Cup

13, 14 & 15 years SASA Duet Championship

13, 14 & 15 years Open Duet Championship

13, 14 & 15 years SASA Free Team Championship

13, 14 & 15 years Open Free Team Championship

JuniorSASA Figure Championship

JuniorOpen Figure Championship

Junior SASA Solo ChampionshipThe Berlin Trophy

Junior Open Solo ChampionshipThe Jackie Brayshaw Trophy

Junior SASA Duet ChampionshipThe Neilson Trophies

Junior Open Duet Championship

JuniorSASA Free Team Championship

JuniorOpen Free Team Championship

SASA National Solo Championships

Open Solo Championship

SASA National Duet Championship

Open Duet Championship

SASA National Mixed Duet Championship

Open Mixed Duet Championship

SASA National Open Free Combination

Team Championship Avril Dempster Memorial Trophy

Open Free Combination Team Championship

Scottish Swimming Top Club Award Glasgow Sports Council

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