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River Cities Aquatics New Year’s Invitational 11th and 12th, January 2020Clinton High School, Clinton IowaGeneral Meet InformationSanction & RulesIA-20-48. Held under the sanction of USA Swimming and Iowa Swimming, Inc. (ISI). Current USA Swimming and ISI technical and administrative rules will govern this meet. All applicable adults participating in or associated with the meet, acknowledge that they are subject to the provisions of the USA Swimming Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (“MAAP”), and that they understand that compliance with the MAAPP is a condition of participation in the conduct of this competition.Dates and Times:Saturday and Sunday, January 11th and 12th, 2020SessionDayWarmupsCompetitionCoach Mtg.OneSaturday AM8:15 AM9:00 AM8:00 AMTwoSaturday PM12:00 PM*12:45 PM*if neededThreeSunday AM8:15 AM9:00AMif neededFourSunday PM12:00PM*12:45PM*If neededTeams will be notified of their designated warm-up period on January 9th, 2020, if warm-ups will be split. *Warm-ups/Competition will begin no earlier than the time posted.VenueClinton High School, 817 8th Avenue S, Clinton, Iowa 52732Indoor, 8 lane, 25y pool, starting end depth of 12 feet, turning end depth of 5 feet. There are three separate lanes available for warm-up and cool-down.Daktronics timing system with touch pads, back-up buttons, and manual watches. The competition course has been certified in accordance with Rule 104.2.2C(4). A copy of such certification is on file with USA Swimming.CoachesOnly currently registered USA Swimming coach members will be permitted on deck in designated areas. Each coach must sign the Coaches Meet Sign-In to verify that membership and certifications are current and on file. Coaches must be prepared to present proof of current membership in USA Swimming and valid coaching certifications to the Referee or his or her designee upon request. Deck Pass is acceptable proof of USA Swimming Membership.WarmupsThe ISI mandatory warm-up procedure will be followed. The pool will be cleared 10 minutes prior to competition.All swimmers must be under the supervision of a USA Swimming member-coach during warm-up, competition, and warm-down. Any swimmer without a coach shall report to the Referee prior to his or her warm-up. The Referee will assist the swimmer in making arrangements for such supervision, but it is the swimmer’s responsibility to ensure such arrangements are made prior to the start of the meet.Racing StartsAll swimmers entered in the meet must be certified by a USA Swimming member-coach as being proficient in performing a racing start or must start each race from within the water. When unaccompanied by a member-coach, it is the responsibility of the swimmer or the swimmer’s legal guardian to ensure compliance with this requirement.Entry InformationEntry RequirementsSwimmers must be currently registered as athlete members of USA Swimming to compete in this meet.Seed times must be submitted for a 25yd course. A swimmer's seed time can be no faster than the best time the swimmer has achieved in an event swum in the same length pool as this meet. NT entries will be accepted. Converted times are not allowed.Entry LimitsSwimmers may enter up to four individual entries per session and a total of six individual events per day.If the meet reaches capacity, the RCA will inform teams with entries already accepted. This same information will be announced on the RCA’s website .Entry SubmissionEntries will be accepted for teams/athletes in the Iowa LSC beginning on December 18, 2019 at 12 noon. Entries sent early will not be accepted. All other entries will be accepted beginning on December 23rd, 2019 at 12 noon. An athlete entry report must accompany all electronic entries. No entries will be accepted without this report.Manual entries must be submitted on the ISI Meet Entry Form (APP-7).Email electronic entries to coachliz.hoffman@. Receipt will be confirmed by email. Send all print materials to: Liz Hofmann, River Cities Aquatics 2135 260th Avenue DeWitt, IA. Receipts for both will be confirmed by email. The meet entry deadline is January 6th, 2020 at 5 pm. Once a team’s entries have been accepted by the meet host, that team is considered entered into the meet. A team entering the meet is responsible for entry fees for all swimmers entered into the meet. Changes or scratches in a team’s entries prior to the meet deadline do not relieve a team of the responsibility to pay for confirmed entries.Entries will NOT be accepted by phone or facsimile. Entries will be accepted in the order received. Once the meet reaches capacity the host team will inform ISI meet contacts as well as any non-ISI teams with entries already accepted.Entry FeesIndividual events: $5.00 per event.ISI swimmer surcharge: $5.00 per swimmer.Manual entries surcharge: $2.00 per swimmer. Outreach Members: $5.00, which includes all individual entries & surcharge fees. The total number of outreach swimmers and the total number of their individual events must be submitted to coachliz.hoffman@ by January 8th, 2020 at 5 pm. All entries not accounted by this deadline will be billed at the regular rates. For clubs submitting electronic entries, entry fees along with the accompanying financial sheet must be received no later than 5:00 pm on January 10th, 2020. Failure to meet fee deadlines will result in swimmers remaining entered in the meet but all confirmed entries will be billed at the late entry fee unless prior arrangements have been agreed to in writing. Any unpaid balance remaining at the start of competition for the final session will be assessed an additional 10% late fee.For individuals, clubs and unattached athletes submitting entries via APP-7, entry fees and the accompanying financial sheet must be received no later than January 5, 2020 at 5 pm. Unless prior arrangements have been agreed to in writing, manual entries will be seeded as NT until fees are received.Payment shall be by check or money order made payable to River Cities Aquatics. All entry fees, including ISI swimmer surcharge fee, should be combined on one check. The host club reserves the right to require payment by money order or cashier’s check. Entry fees are non-refundable; ISI swimmer surcharge fees will be refunded only if the entire meet is cancelled. Late EntriesEntries submitted after the meet has reached capacity or after the entry deadline has been reached are considered late. If the meet reaches capacity before the entry deadline, additional entries will only be accepted from teams already in the meet for events in which lanes are available.Late entries should be submitted by email to coachliz.hoffman@ before 5:00 PM on January 9, 2020. After that time, they will only be accepted on deck up to the beginning of warm-ups for each session. If warmups are split, late entries will be taken up to the beginning of the second warmup. If the meet program has not been printed, swimmers shall be seeded into the meet, but will still be charged the late entry fee. If the meet program has been printed, late entries will only be taken for events in which a lane is available. Swimmers shall be seeded “NT” and assigned to an empty lane. A zero heat will not be created.No late entries will be taken for an event that has reached its entry limit. Deck entries must be paid for at the time of entry. Athletes not already in the meet will need to pay all fees and must show proof of USA-Swimming membership before entering the water. Late entry fees:Individual events: $10.00 per event. For all questions regarding late entries, email coachliz.hoffman@.Swimmers With DisabilitiesSwimmers with disabilities are encouraged to compete. The Information Form for Adapted Competitive Swimmers (APP-21) indicating limitations and requested modifications should be completed and attached to the meet entries. Modifications will be determined by the Referee. The swimmer (or swimmer’s coach) is responsible for providing any equipment or assistants required. See Article 105 of USA Swimming Rules and Regulations. Meet PersonnelMeet DirectorLiz Hoffmancoachliz.hoffman@Phone: 563-271-5217RefereeCurt A. Oppelcaoppel@Phone: 563-823-4040OfficialsRCA welcomes any visiting USA Swimming officials who would like to officiate at this meet. If you are able to officiate, please sign up using the following Signup Genius Website or contact the Curt Oppel, Meet Referee for more information. CommitteeA meet committee consisting of the Meet Director, Referee, a Coach Representative, an Athlete Representative, and a certified official acting at large will be established in accordance with the ISI Policies and Procedures. The committee shall serve as the meet jury to consider any administrative protests filed at the meet. Protests against judgment decisions can only be considered by the Referee and the Referee’s decision is final.Meet Operation Events will be pre-seeded except for the 400 IM and 500 Freestyle. All Swimmers must check-in for the 400 IM and 500 Freestyle no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of competition for the session in which the event is contested. Failure to check in will cause a swimmer to be added to the event as a NT in the slowest heat, provided space is available. No new heats will be added. Swimmers will be added on a first-come basis.Swimmers in all events shall report directly to the starting blocks. Swimmers will NOT be checked in by a Clerk of Course.Events may be combined to facilitate meet operation and separated later for results and awards.Deck changing is prohibited. Operation of a drone, or any other flying apparatus, is prohibited over the pools, athlete/coach areas, spectator areas any time athletes, coaches, officials and/or spectators are present.Swimmers ages ten years and younger shall not compete while wearing “Tech” suits, even when competing in Senior or Open events or time trials. A list of suits that is considered “Tech” suits is posted on the ISI Website.Scoring & AwardsScoring:Individual events scoring:? 9-7-6-5-4-3-2-1Teams scores will not be maintained.?Awards:Individual. High Point: Trophies for top three boy and top three girl swimmers in each age division. There will be trophies for top three boys and top three girls for the Senior Division.?USA Swimming RegistrationNo USA Swimming registrations will be accepted at the meet. Any swimmer who is not a currently registered athlete member at the time of pre-meet recon must ensure that ISI has received the appropriate application and fees at least 24 hours prior to the start of competition. Failure to do so will result in the swimmer's entries being scratched and the swimmer will not be permitted to compete in this meet.General InformationCamerasUse of audio or visual recording devices, including a cell phone, is not permitted in changing areas, rest rooms or locker rooms.No Smoking, No Tobacco, No AlcoholTobacco, smoking, vapor products and alternative nicotine products are not permitted anywhere on Clinton High School, including within 20 feet of the facility. Image ReleaseParticipants consent to be photographed/filmed by any authorized photographer(s) and/or network(s) of ISI and/or the host club under conditions determined by the host club, and authorize the use of names, pictures, likenesses, and biographical information before, during or after the event to promote swimming.IndemnityIt is understood and agreed that USA Swimming and ISI shall be free and held harmless from any liabilities or claims for damages arising by reason of injuries to anyone during the conduct of the event.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPrograms. Each team will receive a copy of the program. Programs will be available for purchase.Results. Electronic results will be provided to all teams submitting electronic entries. Final Results will be posted on the ISI website. A hardcopy of the final results may be requested on the ISI Financial Sheet for an additional $5.00.Concessions. There will be a concession stand on the premises. A hospitality room will be available for working coaches and officials.Swim apparel/merchandise. Splash Multisport will be onsite and will have a variety of swim wear and swim accessories for sale. Animals. Animals, other than service dogs, are not permitted inside the venue.Spectator information. No admission fee for spectators. Free parking is available. Pool Deck Access: The pool deck will be open to coaches and athletes at 8:00 AM.Restrooms: located downstairs next to the Pool Entrance and Upstairs next to the Spectator Bleachers. Locker rooms are for swimmers only. Saturday Morning Session8 & Under and 10 & Under Age GroupsWarm Up Time: 8:15-8:50 AMMeet Start Time: 9:00 AMGirls Event NumberEventBoys Event Number110 and Under 50 Freestyle238 and Under 25 Freestyle4510 and Under 100 Butterfly678 and Under 50 Butterfly8910 and Under 100 Breaststroke10118 and Under 25 Breaststroke121310 and Under 200 IM14158 and Under 50 Backstroke161710 and Under 100 Backstroke18198 and Under 100 Freestyle202110 and Under 200 Freestyle22Afternoon Session11/12 and Senior Age GroupsWarm Up Time: Not before 12:00 PMMeet Start Time: Not before 12:45PMGirls Event NumberEventBoys Event Number2311/12 200 Freestyle2425Senior 200 Freestyle262711/12 50 Breaststroke2829Senior 100 Breast303111/12 50 Freestyle3233Senior 50 Freestyle343511/12 50 Backstroke3637Senior 200 Backstroke383911/12 200 IM4041Senior 200 IM424311/12 500 Freestyle4445Senior 500 Freestyle46 Sunday Morning Session8 & Under and 10 & Under Age GroupsWarm Up Time: 8:15-8:50 AMMeet Start Time: 9:00 AMGirls Event NumberEventBoys Event Number4710 and Under 50 Backstroke48498 and Under 25 Backstroke505110 and Under 100 IM52538 and Under 100 IM545510 and Under 100 Freestyle56578 and Under 50 Freestyle585910 and Under 50 Butterfly60618 and Under 25 Butterfly626310 and Under 500 Free64Afternoon Session11/12 and Senior Age GroupsWarm Up Time: Not before 12:00 PMMeet Start Time: Not before 12:45PMGirls Event NumberEventBoys Event Number6511/12 100 Backstroke6667Senior 100 Backstroke686911/12 100 Breaststroke7071Senior 200 Breaststroke727311/12 400 IM7475Senior 400 IM767711/12 50 Butterfly7879Senior 100 Butterfly808111/12 100 Freestyle8283Senior 100 Freestyle84 ................
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