Dear SAWFA Members and Friends May 2008

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1 South African Water Fitness Association (Central branch) PO BOX 203 WOODLANDS 0072 Fax : Cell : [email protected] SAWFA website: Dear SAWFA Members and Friends May 2008 It is with great pleasure and pride that Central announces that SAWFA Central has once again been accredited to participate in the South African Masters Games 2008 at the University of Pretoria Sports Centre in Pretoria. The Masters Games runs for a week from 24 to 28 September 2008, with SAWFA s participation in a 300m Water Run, 300m Team Relay Water Run and a Aqua Spectacular being held on Saturday, 27 September Please find attached all the relevant documentation and the Committee requests that you read through the information carefully and thoroughly in order to avoid any serious problems that could hamper your chances of participation on the day. If you have any queries, please direct them to the relevant person at the Masters Games Office or SAWFA Liaison Office. SAWFA is aiming for mass-participation and would like to extend an invitation to its SAWFA Instructors, families, Aquacise clients and interested persons all around the country to participate in either one or both of the events the more the merrier! There is more than enough space around the main outdoor swimming pool so that participants, their families and supporters can have a picnic on the day. Please remember the following (as per attached brochures and additional information pamphlets) : Closing date for entries is 21 AUGUST All money to be paid to SAWFA Central and Both SAMSA and SAWFA entry forms to be sent to SAWFA Central in Pretoria. Minimum Masters Age is 25 years, there is no maximum age. Please make as many photocopies of the relevant entry forms information brochures / pamphlets as required by the entrants. Thank you. Qualified First Aiders First Aid is the responsibility of each Sporting Code and SAWFA cannot afford to hire the services of Professional Medical Companies as the costs are just too prohibitive. SAWFA would like to ask if there are any SAWFA Members, their family or friends who are First Aiders or Medical Doctors to donate their services on the day. The more people who are donating their time and effort, the less time each person will spend on duty. Special attention will be paid to dehydration, sun-stroke, hyperthermia, muscle cramps and general exhaustion as well as any other complaints that might arise during the course of the day. If anybody can help, please contact the SAWFA Office, it will be greatly appreciated. 1

2 SAWFA (Central) looks forward to welcoming as many people as possible to the Masters Games/SAWFA participation events and is dedicated to making this involvement a very successful one. Join SAWFA (Central) in having tremendous fun while also giving yourself a challenge! FUNDAMENTAL IDEAS OF WORLD MASTERS SPORTS To promote the philosophy of SPORTS for LIFE To promote a long-term attitude towards physical fitness and a healthier society. To encourage mature individuals to continue with participation is sport, regardless of sex, race, religion or sports status. The South African Masters Games 2008, a Multi-National Sport event is open to ANY Master athlete worldwide. The only criterion minimum age as determined by each sport code. Yours in Aquafitness ESTè COETZER For and on behalf of South African Water Fitness Association (Central branch) Chairperson and Sport Code Co-ordinator 2

3 SA MASTERS GAMES / SAWFA PARTICIPATION 300m WATER RUN (Individual and Relay) & AQUA SPECTACULAR 27 September 2008 Additional information to attached official SA Masters Games Registration / Entry Form and General Information. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING AND SIGNING THE ATTACHED FORMS. 1. SAWFA Liaison Office (queries and further information) 92 Rockwood cr PO Box 203 WOODLANDS 0072 PRETORIA Physical and Postal Address Fax: Cell : [email protected] Contact Co-ordinator : Estè Coetzer 2. Who may participate in 300m Water Run (Individual and Team Relay) and Aqua Spectacular These events are open to anybody from 25 years old (minimum veteran / master age) onwards age qualification for participation shall be determined as at 31 st December Participants may participate in either one, two or three of the events. All SAWFA Instructors/Members, their clients, family members etc and any other interested persons are invited to participate in the events. 3. Age Groups for 300m Water Run (Individual Male and Female) Years Years Age Groups for 300m Water Run (Team Relay Male and Female) 90 and over Years Date of Events 27 September Times of Events 300m Water Run (Individual and Team Relay) Registration at m Water Run (Individual) with first age group event commencing at 09h00 300m Water Run (Team Relay) with first age group commencing at 11h30 Aqua Spectacular - Registration at 13h00 Aqua Spectacular Commencing at 13h30 1

4 7. Venue (see map on page 6 of this documentation) 300m Water Run : Indoor Aqua Pool LC de Villiers Sports Centre South Street HATFIELD PRETORIA Fun Aqua Spectacular Challenge : Indoor Aqua Pool LC de Villiers Sports Centre South Street HATFIELD PRETORIA 8. Entry Forms : Closing date = 21 August 2008 The official SAMSA form as well as the SAWFA form to be returned to the SAWFA Central Office (address details on entry form). 9. Entry Fees : Closing date = 21 August 2008 To be paid electronically into SAWFA Central Account only (details on entry form). 10. Participants food and liquid refreshments All food, water and cooldrinks to be supplied by the participants. There is ample space around the outdoor pool for picnics. Please ensure that you bring adequate water in order to avoid dehydration (bring your own water and water bottles). 11. Awards Gold, silver and bronze medals will be presented to the first, second and third places in each age group category in the Individual and Team Relay 300m Water Run only. 12. Commemorative Certificates Will be presented to all Water Run and Challenge participants as well as to all SAWFA Officials. 13. Format, Procedures and Rules 300m Individual Water Run 25 x 12m lengths of the indoor pool. Competitors are to be vertical at all times during the run. No swimming allowed or overhead /stroke-arm action (ie hand/arm action breaking the water surface) will be permitted and should a referee perceive a competitor to be swimming, the competitor will be disqualified immediately. The referee s decision is final. No buoyancy device/s to be used at all. All events will be timed for SAMSA / SAWFA / personal purposes. Heats in the age groups will be conducted should the need arise the winners will be the best times over the heats. First, second and third winners of each age group will receive medals. Commemorative certificates of participation will be awarded to each entrant. 300m Team Relay Water Run Team to consist of 5 people each running 5 x 12m lengths of the indoor pool. Competitors are to be vertical at all times during the run. No swimming allowed or overhead /stroke-arm action (ie hand/arm action breaking the water surface) will be permitted and should a referee perceive a competitor to be swimming, the competitor will be disqualified immediately. The referee s decision is final. No buoyancy device/s to be used at all. All events will be timed for SAMSA / SAWFA / personal purposes. 2

5 Heats in the age groups will be conducted should the need arise the winners will be the best times over the heats. First, second and third winners of each age group will receive medals. Commemorative certificates of participation will be awarded to each entrant. Aqua Spectacular Competitors will be divided into 2 groups. A draw will be made and put up. Two fun and challenging workouts will be presented simultaneously to group A and B No medals awarded. Commemorative certificates of participation will be awarded to each entrant. 14. Indemnity Clause In addition to the Indemnity Clause indicated on the Official SAMSA Registration / Entry Form, SAWFA herewith submits an additional indemnity which binds the entrant upon signature of the SAWFA Entry Form : I hereby declare that I am able to take part in the 2008 SA Masters Games and if necessary have obtained medical clearance for participation. I relieve the South African Water Fitness Association (SAWFA), Instructors, sponsors, officials, medical personnel for any injury, loss or damage to myself or my property which I may sustain in the course of or in connection with SAWFA and the SA Masters Games. 15. SAWFA CEC s SAWFA CEC s will be awarded to the 300m Water Run and Challenge participants, the SAWFA Time-keeping Officials, Referees and Judges : 300m Individual Water Run = 1 CEC 300m Team Relay Water Run = ½ CEC Aqua Spectacular = ½ CEC Time-keeping, Referees, Judges at 300m Water Run (09h00 to 13h30) = 2½ CEC s 16. Photographs No official SAWFA Photographer will be available. Participants family/friends are allowed to take photos while participant is competing the photographers are not to interfere with the officials and to keep to the designated areas. 17. Footwear for use in the Pool Due to the slippery nature of the tiles of the indoor Aqua pool, it is imperative that you wear towelling sports socks NO SOCKS WITH RUBBER SOLES ARE ALLOWED NO AQUA SHOES ARE ALLOWED These socks give extra traction on the tiles and will stop you from slipping. This is very important for every participant to observe. 18. Drug Testing May be conducted at all venues. 3

6 DF Malan Follow sign to Hatfield/ Brooklyn N4 Rustenberg FROM PRETORIA NORTH/ PRETORIA WEST/ RUSTENBERG Struben Hamilton Union Buildings Schoeman Duncan Glyn Gordon Pretorius Schoeman Fountains and McDonalds N4 Witbank FROM MPUMALANGA/ NORTHERN PROVINCE/ PRETORIA EASTERN SUBURBS UNISA Duxbury South Security Boom Lake Lynwood Road Car park SPORTS CENTRE INDOOR SWIMMING POOL ENTRANCE & REGISTRATION AREA PLEASE NOTE & REMEMBER: Access to Indoor Pool from side entrance only. No access through the Sports Centre main doors. From the car park, walk around the side of the building, keeping it on your right and car park on your left. You will see Registration area on your right. Koningin/ Queen Wilhelmina Duncan PLEASE NOTE Follow sign to Brooklyn George Storrar Fountains Circle Middel Fehrsen Brooklyn Circle R21 Airport/Nelson Mandela Highway From Johannesburg : 1. Take N1 to Pretoria 2. Take N1 to Pietersburg/ Pretoria East 3. Take R21 Pretoria City Centre and follow map from R21 Airport East Rand FROM JOHANNESBURG/ AIRPORT/EAST RAND Brooklyn Pick n Pay Masters Games 2003/SAWFA Venue Address : University of Pretoria Sports Centre South Street Hatfield PRETORIA Contact Numbers : Sports Centre : (012) Sam Harris : (012)

7 GAMES REGISTRATION / ENTRY FORM To be completed by ALL individual participants, companions and officials. SURNAME FIRST NAME MALE FEMALE POSTAL ADDRESS CODE TELEPHONE: FAX: DATE OF BIRTH DAY MONTH YEAR AGE (As on 31 December 2008) Athletes may participate in more than one sport (no extra registration fee) ID NUMBER PASSPORT NUMBER COUNTRY: MEDICAL AID AND NUMBER NAME OF TEAM (If applicable) REGISTRATION FEE : See SA Masters Games Entry form for SA Water Fitness Association participants CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES Early Bird: 1 July 2008 (lucky draw and prizes) for Individual / Team entry Final: 21 August 2008 INDEMNITY POLICY: I hereby declare that I am properly conditioned to take part in the 2008 SA Masters Games. I relieve the SA Masters Sports Association, the organizers, sponsors, officials, medical personnel or any individual officiating for any responsibility for any injury, loss or damage to myself or my property which I may sustain in the course of or in connection with the SA Masters Games. SIGNATURE: Return completed form to: Veronika Smook: Fax: (012) [email protected] Registration forms can be downloaded from the Games website or SAWFA website Copies of forms accepted. NB. FAX / proof of payment and SAWFA entry form also to Veronika Payment details: see SA Masters Games Entry form for SA Water Fitness Association participants NO REFUNDS GAMES OFFICE Contact: The Secretary SAMSA Postal Address: P.O. Box 72103, PARKVIEW, Johannesburg, 2122 Fax: (011) Tel: (011) [email protected]

8 SA MASTERS GAMES ENTRY FORM FOR SOUTH AFRICAN WATER FITNESS ASSOCIATION PARTICIPANTS 27 SEPTEMBER 2008 To be completed by all participants and attached to the official SAMSA entry form. USE BLOCK LETTERS ONLY. Surname First name Cell no /Fax: Events participating in : (Circle your choice/s) m Water Run m Team Water Run Relay 3. Aqua Spectacular TOTAL PAID TO SAWFA CENTRAL Registration / Entry Fees : (Circle your choice) 1. One event = R Two events = R Three events = R Fill in amount to pay: R R R R Male / Female Member of an Aqua School Yes / No Age : Are you a SAWFA Instructor - Yes / No Name of Aquacise School Aquacise School Owner s Name Aquacise School Phone ( ) Aquacise School Fax no ( ) Aquacise School address ENTRY FEE : Fee includes - All venues, souvenir programme, administration costs, Commemorative participation certificates, medals for 300m Water Run ONLY (if placed first, second or third in age group) CLOSING DATE 21 AUGUST 2008 SAWFA CENTRAL BANKING DETAILS: First National bank Olympus Plaza Branch (Code # ) Account Number : Reference : 27Sep/Your name PLEASE FAX OR ENTRY FORMS + PROOF OF PAYMENT TO: Veronika Smook : Fax: (012) [email protected] Cell: NO REFUND after registration. Copies of registration form accepted. By signing this form, you accept the following: 1) SAWFA Central Indemnity Clause : I hereby declare that I am able to take part in the 2008 SA Masters Games and if necessary have obtained medical clearance for participation. I relieve the South African Water Fitness Association (SAWFA), Instructors, sponsors, officials, medical personnel for any injury, loss or damage to myself or my property which I may sustain in the course of or in connection with SAWFA and the SA Masters Games. 2) I agree to allow any photographs of myself to be used for SAWFA promotional purposes (SAWFA website, brochures and newsletter). SIGNATURE DATE 1