Swiss Youth Competition 3-4 May 2014 Piscina Comunale Viale Castagnola 6900
INVITATION AND ANNOUNCEMENT Event Date Organizer Place Program 6 th Swiss Youth Competition Synchronized Swimming Championships from May 3 rd May 4 th 2014 in, Switzerland Swiss Swimming Federation Swiss Synchro in collaboration with Nuoto P. Indoor Pool Piscina Comunale Lido Viale Castagnola, 6900 Tel. +41 58 866 68 80 Age Group Figures 13-15 and Juniors + Free Routines (Solo, Duet, Team, Combo) This competition is open for national teams and/or foreign club or regional as well as Swiss club teams. Provisional Programme Thursday, May 1, 2014 10:00-16:00 Training according to special schedule Friday, May 2, 2014 10:00-16:00 Training according to special schedule 18:00-20:00 Technical Meeting at the Lido (Office Nuoto) Draw for the order of appearance Followed by an aperitif for coaches, judges and team managers
Saturday, May 3, 2014 09:00 Team Managers Meeting 09:15 Pool open for warm up figures AG Juniors 09:15-09.45 Figure practice 09:15-09:45 Judges meeting Figure competition both age groups 10:00-12:00 Figure Competition AG Juniors 12:15-12:45 Warm up and Figure practice AG 15 & younger 12:45 Judges discussion of the figures AG 15 & younger 13:00-15:00 Figure competition AG 15 & younger 15:00-15:45 Warm up Solo Competition both categories 15:30 Judges meeting Solo Competition both categories 16:00-16:15 Solo Free Routine Competition AG Juniors 16:15-17:30 Solo Free Routine Competition AG 15 & younger 17:40-17:50 Victory ceremony Solo Competition 18:30-19:00 Warm up Combo 19:00-19:15 Music training Combo in order of appearance 19:00-19:20 Judges meeting Combo Competition 19:30 Parade of all competitors and welcome 20:00-20:20 Combo Competition 20:30 Victory Ceremony Combo Sunday, May 4, 2014 08:30 Team Managers Meeting 08:45-09:15 Warm up Duets both age groups 08:45 Judges meeting Duet competition 09:30-11:30 Duet Free Routine Competition AG 15&younger 11:30-13:00 Duet Free Routine Competition AG Juniors 13:15 Victory Ceremony Duet Competition 13:30-14:00 Warm up Team Free both age groups (two groups) 13:30-14:00 Judges meeting Team Competition 14:15-15:45 Team Free Routine Competition AG 15&younger 15:45-17:00 Team Free Routine Competition AG 18&younger 17:15 Parade and Victory Ceremony Team Free Competition Closing words Previews, News and Results are available on our website
We are looking forward to welcoming you in. With kind regards, Valérie Sonney-Schneider Valerie Sonney Director of Sports Swiss Synchro
COMPETITION RULES Rules Pool size The competition is open to all FINA and LEN members and is held under FINA rules and the rules of the Swiss Swimming Federation. Length: 25m, Width 12.5m, Depth: 1.80-2.10m Competition Events The medal events will be * Age group 15 and younger Solo, Duet and Team Figures (100%) and Free Routine (100%), * Age group 18 and younger Solo, Duet and Team Figures (100%) and Free Routine (100%), * Combination (100%) FINA rule 3.4 (open category) Condition for entry Each federation is allowed to participate with: 2 solos / 2 duets / 1 team and 1 combination plus a maximum of 2 judges. Entry fees: Figures: CHF 45.00 / Solo: CHF 45.00 / Duet: CHF 60.00 / Team CHF 90.00 / Combination: CHF 100.00. National Teams do not have to pay entry fees. Preliminary entry: Federations/regions/clubs who would like to participate at the 6 th Swiss Youth Competition in Synchronized Swimming have to return the preliminary entry form to Swiss Synchro not later than March 15 th, 2014. Final entry: April 2 nd, 2014 (Forms will be sent later) Entry forms are to be send to: Swiss Swimming Federation, Swiss Synchro, P.O. Box 606,, Switzerland Phone: +41 (0)31 359 72 72 / Fax: +41 (0)31 359 72 79 Referee: Judges: Mrs. Carry Berendsen (SUI) The judges will be appointed by Swiss Synchro and the participating countries/clubs.
Observer: Chief Recorder: Sound manager: The FINA does not carry out any evaluation in 2014 due to the new judging system. Geo Giovanelli, Nuoto P. TBD COMPETITION INFORMATION Dress: According to FINA rules 2013-2017 Protest: According to FINA rules 2013-2017 Prizes First, second and third places will get medals; places 4 through 6 diplomas. Music CD Training Schedule: The schedule will be arranged by the organization For further questions please contact: Ms Stefanie Zahno, Secretary Swiss Synchro, or tel. +41 31 359 7272 According to regulations of the Swiss National Olympic Committee it is possible that doping control will take place at this competition. Please note that by entering the Swiss Youth Competition" you declare to accept any possible doping control.
Travel information: From Milan Airport to directly by bus with Malpensa Express CHF 60.00 p.p. Malpensa Express, 6900 LUGANOTel. 0041 91 858 14 44 lugano@giosytour.ch www.malpensaexpress.ch Accommodation: Ibis Hotels5 minutes by bus between the hotel and the swimming-pool Ibis Budget Room for 2 persons CHF 84. excl. breakfast per room Via Geretta 10 6900 LUGANO PARADISO SWITZERLAND Tel. 0041 91 / 986 19 29 Ibis Paradiso Room for 2 persons CHF 111. excl. bπreakfast per room Via Geretta 10 A 6900 LUGANO PARADISO SWITZERLAND Tel. 0041 91 / 986 19 09 Food Ristorante La Rosa dei Venti, Via alla Foce 11 (at the pool side) Prices: - Lunch CHF 12. p.p. incl. water or ice tea - Diner CHF 16. p.p. incl. water or ice tea
Preliminary Entry Form Federation Fax E-Mail We will participate with Solo.../... Team... Duet.../... Free Combination... We order in advance transport shuttle Mailand to : mandatory with person. Date Signature Please return this form as soon as possible but not later than March 15 th 2014 to: Swiss Swimming Federation, Swiss Synchro, P.O. Box 606, CH-, e-mail: Stamp Federation: Signature: Federation