The 12th Asia Finswimming Championships in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

(Nov. 19---Nov. 25, 2010)

General information

- Date : Nov. 19 to Nov. 24,2010.

- Venue: Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

- Swimming Pool: Kaohsiung Swimming Pool

Standard Indoor Swimming Pool, 50m X 10 Lane, 2 meter depth of water, Temperature 25C

- Entry Fee: 600 US dollars per person.

- Schedule of AFC :

Nov. 18 (Thu) Arriving and training

Nov. 19 (Fri) Training, Technical meeting and Opening Ceremony

Nov. 20 (Sat) Competition

Nov. 21 (Sun) Competitions and AUF General Assembly

Nov 22 (Mon) Competitions and Closing Ceremony

Nov. 23 (Tue) Tour

Nov. 24 (Wed) Departure

- Regulations

(A)Classification and awards

According to the CMAS Rules

(B)Disciplines and distances (Men & Women)

Surface Finswimming: 50m , 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m

Bi-fins: 50m, 100m, 200m

Apnea: 50m

Immersion: 100m, 400m, 800m

Relay: 4x100m, 4x200m

(C)Condition of Participation

Onlyone team of the National Federations which is affiliated to CMAS is eligible to participate in the Championships. Each team should comply with the rules of the Championships, the safety conditions set by the organizer and the CMAS Rules and Regulations.

Every team should enter no more than two (2) competitors for each individual event and no more than one team in each relay event.

(D)National Hymn

Every National team must bring a CD with the national hymn

(E)Each athlete must have a valid CMAS Sports License for the current year.

(F)Judges:CMAS Judge Delegate will be nominated by CMAS.

International Judges will be appointed by organizer for the main positions.

- Entry Application

(A) Registration fee should be made at the arrival.Only cash will be accepted.

Registration fee for each participant is US$ 600 .

The organizer will provide:

--- Accommodations in rooms with two beds.

--- Breakfast, lunch and dinner beginning from18th of November2010to November 24,2010.

--- Transportation between hotel and swimming pool.

--- Participation at the opening and closing ceremony

The organizer will assist hotel booking for extra days upon request.

(B) Competition Fee only

---The participants whowant to stay in other hotels by themselves have to pay US$ 300 per person for administration, competition, opening and closing ceremony.

---No local transportation will be provided.

---Full payment should be deposited no later than 20thOctober 2010 to guarantee the booking.

(C) Submission key dates

Application Form Submission Deadline

Enclosure 1 ---Preliminary form 15August2010

Enclosure 2 ---Hotel Booking form 30August2008

Enclosure3---Inscription form 30 September2010

Enclosure 3 --- National Records 15 October 2010

- Other information

(A) Visa

Entry visa is needed by Chinese Taipei government. If assistance is needed, please contact the organizer and give information concerned at least twomonthsahead of time.

(B) Information of organizing committee

Chinese Taipei Underwater Association (CTUF)

N0.10, Lane 68, Sinyi Road, Tzguan Township Kaohsiung county 826,

Taiwan R.O.C.

Tel : +886-7-6171126, 886-933367552 Fax:+886-7-6194895

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