The Terrace Summer Invitational Swim Meet

Terrace BC
May 31 – June 2, 2024
Sanctioned by Swim BC: 41963

Location
Terrace Aquatic Center 4540 Park Ave, Terrace
Phone 250-615-3030
Swim Club 250-641-2164

Meet Manager Referee

Sarah Meijer Gerard Dolan
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-290-0191

Pool
6 X 25 meters pool
Colorado Timing System

Times
Friday, May 31, 2024 Warm-ups 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Events 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 1, 2024 Warm-ups 10:00 – 11:00 am
Events 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Sunday, June 2, 2024 Warm-ups 8:00 – 9:00 am
Events 9:00 – 12:30 pm

Entries
All entries are to be submitted on “Hytek” software. Fees are $20 per in region swimmer and
$70.00 Cdn per out of region swimmer. Entry fees include the Swim BC Competition Surcharge
of $5/swimmer. Fees are due at the start of the meet. Dues will only be charged for swimmers in
attendance.

Deck entries will be accepted to fill any empty lanes as exhibition swims only. All deck entries
must be accompanied by the swimmer’s correct SNC nine-digit ID number, as well as the
swimmer’s correct birthdate.

Meet entries must be uploaded prior to the entry deadline to the Swimming Canada website.
Canadian entries sent directly to the meet manager will not be accepted. Hytek entries from out of
country, may be emailed directly to:
Chris Street email: [email protected]
P.O. Box 603 phone: 250-600-0749
Prince Rupert, B.C
V8J 3R5
Deadline
All entries must be received by Tuesday May 28th at 11:59pm

The Scratch deadline is Thursday May 30th at 11:59 pm. This is for meet management. There will
be no charge for swimmers who scratch after the deadline
Awards
Individual age group aggregates will be awarded for first to third for 10 & Under, 12 &
Under, 14 & Under, 19 & Under.
Best time ribbons will be awarded.
Points for each gender will be awarded 10 & Under, 12 & Under, 14 & Under and 19 & under
- 7,5,4,3,2,1 for places 1st through 6th respectively in individual events.
- 14, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 in relay events.

Meet Rules
1. This meet will be conducted under Swimming Canada rules and regulations
2. Swim BC warm-up procedures will be in effect at this meet and monitored by safety
marshals.
3. Starts will be conducted from Starting Platforms (blocks) as per World Aquatics FR
2.3 and SW 4.1.
4. Events will be swum as timed finals
5. Swimmers are limited to 7 individual events.
6. Coaches meeting will be held 10 minutes before the end of warm-ups on Saturday
Morning.
7. Swimmers of all ages (including all 10 & under swimmers) will be subject to all
rules.
a. Where possible, all disqualifications will be announced on the p.a. system, or the
coach will be notified.
8. The 25m events (3, 6, 9, 11) will be exhibition only. There will be no
disqualifications or points awarded
9. There will be no penalty for late scratches, missed swims or step downs.
10. No Provincial or National Records will be recognized from mixed gender events.
11. There will be no charge for deck entries

Eligibility
Swimmers must be registered with Swim BC or another World Aquatics affiliated organization.
Age groups will be classified 10 & Under, 12 & Under, 14 & Under, 19 & Under and Masters
(exhibition only).
Age groups are based on the swimmers age as of the first day of the meet.
The maximum number of swimmers allowed to enter the meet is 200.

Safe Sport Statement

All interactions between an athlete and an individual who is on a position of trust should
normally, and wherever possible, be in an environment or space that is both “open” and
“observable” to others.
Swimwear

All swimmers are permitted to race with the swimwear of their choosing at all
competitions sanctioned by Swim BC. It is not required to declare the choice of
swimwear to the Referee if the fabric of the swimwear is a permeable open mesh textile
and would not reasonably be seen to create a technical advantage in terms of speed,
buoyancy, or endurance.

EVENTS

Friday Evening – May 31st

Warm-ups 4:30 pm, Events 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

1 Open Mixed 800 Free Time Final

2 Open Mixed 1500 Free Time Final

Saturday Afternoon – June 1st

Warm-ups 10:00 am, Events 11:00 am to 2:30 pm

3 Open Mixed 25 Free Time Final

4 Open Mixed 400 Free Time Final
5 Open Mixed 50 Free Kick Time Final
6 Open Mixed 25 Back Time Final
7 Open Mixed 100 Back Time Final
8 Open Mixed 50 Free Time Final
9 Open Mixed 25 Fly Time Final
10 Open Mixed 200 IM Time Final
11 Open Mixed 25 Breast Time Final
12 Open Mixed 200 Breast Time Final
13 Open Mixed 50 Back Time Final
14 Open Mixed 100 Fly Time Final

15 10 & Under Girls 200m Free Relay

16 10 & Under Boys 200m Free Relay
17 12 & Under Girls 200m Free Relay
18 12 & Under Boys 200m Free Relay
19 14 & Under Girls 200m Free Relay
20 14 & Under Boys 200m Free Relay
21 15 & Over Girls 200m Free Relay
22 15 & Over Boys 200m Free Relay
 Sunday Morning – June 2nd
Warm-ups 8:00 am, Events 9:00 am to Noon

23 Open Mixed 400 IM Time Final

24 Open Mixed 50 Breast Time Final
25 Open Mixed 100 Free Time Final
26 Open Mixed 200 Back Time Final
27 Open Mixed 100 IM Time Final
28 Open Mixed 200 Fly Time Final
29 Open Mixed 100 Breast Time Final
30 Open Mixed 200 Free Time Final
31 Open Mixed 50 Fly Time Final

32 10 & Under Girls 200m Medley Relay

33 10 & Under Boys 200m Medley Relay
34 12 & Under Girls 200m Medley Relay
35 12 & Under Boys 200m Medley Relay
36 14 & Under Girls 200m Medley Relay
37 14 & Under Boys 200m Medley Relay
38 15 & Over Girls 200m Medley Relay
39 15 & Over Boys 200m Medley Relay
 COMPETITION WARM-UP SAFETY PROCEDURES
Meet Management for all sanctioned Swim BC swimming competitions must ensure the following safety procedures are
applied. It is incumbent on coaches, swimmers, and officials to work together to comply with these procedures during all
scheduled warm-up periods. Coaches are requested to encourage swimmers to cooperate with Safety Marshals.

GENERAL WARM-UP: COMPETITION WARM-UP

• Swimmers must enter the pool FEET FIRST in a cautious manner, entering from a start or turn end only and
from a standing or sitting position.
• Running on the pool deck and running entries into the pool are prohibited. SAFETY PROCEDURES
• Meet Management may designate the use of sprint or pace lanes during the scheduled warm-up time. Any
such lane usage must be communicated through a pre-competition handout or announcement and visible
through on deck signage. Meet Management for all
• Swim BC recommends that, where lane density exceeds 20 swimmers per lane SC or 40 swimmers per lane LC,
Meet Management split warm-up to ensure a safe environment (swimmers per lane) exists (i.e. by club, gender
or age). A split warm up must be communicated in some fashion prior to the start of warm-up. This can be
through a pre-competition handout or email, a technical meeting, or a general announcement.
• Diving starts shall be permitted only in designated sprint lanes. Only one-way swimming from the start end of
sprint lanes is permitted. sanctioned
• Pools with backstroke starting ledges available may offer a designated lane for backstroke starts, at meet
management’s discretion. (This is not mandatory if not enough general lane space is available for the number of
swimmers in the meet.) Canadian swimming
• Notices or barriers must be placed on starting blocks to indicate no diving during warm-up. competitions must
• Pre-event training shall be managed by the coaches and will have sufficient lifeguards on deck. There will be no
Safety Marshals in place during pre-event training. ensure the following
• Safety Marshals will not be in place during the competition in warm-up/warm-down pools. safety procedures
are applied. It is
incumbent on coaches, swimmers, and
EQUIPMENT:
• Kick Boards, Pull-Buoys, Ankle Bands, and Snorkels are permitted for use in the main warm-up pool during
warm-up. officials
• Hand paddles and flippers are permitted for use in a secondary warm-up pool only (where available), at meet
management’s discretion and recommended only for national events or senior competitions.
• At meet management’s discretion and based on available space, the Meet Manager may permit use of tubing
or cord assisted sprinting in designated lanes and during specific times of the warm-up only. It is recommended
that this only be allowed in secondary warm-up pools as space allows. Coaches are responsible for equipment
reliability and use. This is recommended only for national events or senior competitions. to work together to
comply with these procedures
VIOLATIONS: during all scheduled warm-up periods. Coaches are
It is recognized that there is a level of interpretation and common sense that must be applied when applying these
guidelines. Diving headfirst quietly into an empty pool at the start of warm-up is not the same as diving headfirst into
a crowded lane. Judgment and context are required. This section is specific to diving violations and not equipment.
• Swimmers witnessed by a Safety Marshal diving or entering the water in a dangerous fashion may be removed,
by the Meet Referee, without warning from their first individual event following the warm-up period in which
the violation occurred and the alternates in that event notified should that event be a final. They may also
receive a verbal warning from the Safety Marshal. Swimmers receiving verbal warnings will have their names
and clubs registered with the Meet Manager and should subsequent violations occur the swimmer may be
removed by the Referee without warning from their first individual event as noted above.
• In the case of a second offense during the same competition the swimmer may be removed from the remainder
of the competition by the Meet Referee. requested to encourage
swimmers to cooperate with Safety Marshals.

GENERAL WARM-UP:
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SAFETY MARSHALS:
The Safety Marshal is a trained position designated by Meet Management. Safety Marshals shall:
• Be visible by safety vest;
• Be situated at each end of the competition pool and when applicable, similarly situated in designated warm-up
pools when pre-competition warm-ups are scheduled;
• Actively monitor all scheduled warm-up periods;
• Ensure participants comply with warm-up safety procedures and report violations to the Referee.

A minimum of 2 safety marshals are recommended for each of the 25m warm-up pools in use during short course
competitions, and a minimum of 4 safety marshals are recommended for 50m warm-up pools in use during long course
competitions.

Depending on the level of competition, Safety Marshals have a role to help work with coaches and swimmers to ensure
a safe warm-up environment. This may include educating a younger swimmer on the procedures or communicating a
concern to a coach.

Judgment, tact and confidence is required and therefore the Safety Marshal should ideally be a more experienced
official.

PARA SWIMMER NOTIFICATION:

Coaches are requested to notify Meet Manager, prior to the meet, of any Para swimmers participating in warm-ups.
Meet Management may designate a Para swimmer lane for warm-up when necessary.

The following statement must appear in all Swim BC sanctioned meet information and posted notices:
“SWIM BC COMPETITION WARM-UP SAFETY PROCEDURES WILL BE IN EFFECT AT THIS MEET.”

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