Boys' & Girls' New Jersey YMCA Bronze Swimming Championship

2009 Girls & Boys New Jersey YMCA Bronze

Swimming Championships

DATE:�� Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8, 2009

LOCATION:�� Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC)

Route 28 & Lamington Road

Somerville, NJ. 08876

In case of an emergency, please call (908) 526-1200 ext. 8325

HOST:�� Hunterdon County YMCA

144 West Woodschurch Road

Flemington, New Jersey 08822

(908) 782-1044 (swim team ext. 655)

FACILITY:�� RVCC is a six lane 25-yard pool; has non-turbulent lane lines; angled starting blocks; Colorado timing system with horn start and three-line time display board; computer results; spectator seating, gymnasium across the hall from the pool for use on both Saturday and Sunday.

SANCTION:�� The New Jersey YMCA State Competitive Committee; Carole Bell, North District Competitive Coordinator.

RULES:�� 2008 USA Swimming Technical rules will govern all competitions. Decisions by the referee are final.

Each Competitor must fulfill the following eligibility conditions:

1.� The swimmer must have been a member of his/her YMCA in good standing for at least 90 days prior to the date of the championship and entitled to full privilege membership activities.

2.� The swimmer must be an amateur and must not have represented another YMCA or another organization in open or closed competition 90 days prior to February 7, 2009.

3.� The swimmer must have represented his/her YMCA in closed competition on at least three occasions on separate days during the four (4) months period prior to Saturday, February 7, 2009.

4.� Participation is determined by the swimmer�s age as of December 1, 2008, and the swimmer may participate in that age group only.

5.� Each swimmer may enter three events with a maximum of two (2) individual events per day. A swimmer may participate in one or both relays. There are no restrictions on the number of entries per team in individual events.

6.� Each team may enter as many relays as they have swimmers, however only one relay will score.� All other relay teams are exhibition only. Coaches should make every effort to identify the most likely swimmers and enter those swimmers names in the relay events. Coaches will be allowed to change the names of the relay swimmers within 15 minutes of the start of the relay events by bringing their changes to the computer/scoring table at the pool.

7. Relay swimmers for this meet must be entered in the Bronze Championship and can only swim those strokes and distances on relays for which they qualify for in the Bronze championship. If a swimmers has qualified for the Silver Championship meet in a 50 of certain stroke, that swimmer may not swim that stroke in a relay.

8. Entry in the New Jersey YMCA Bronze Championship Meet will be based on qualifying times exclusively and must be certified in either open, league, or dual meet competition. (Note 2008 rules which define a YMCA Inter-association Swim Meet.) Entry times may be challenged by the Competitive Coordinators who may ask for verification of any seed time.� All seed times must be provable. Swimmers or coaches who cannot produce verification will have these swimmers reassigned to the heat and lane their proof permits or entered as a "no time" and assigned to the slowest heat.

9. A swimmer who has qualified in one to three events for the YMCA Silver Championships may participate at the Bronze in any event other than the Silver qualifying event or on a relay where they would be performing this stroke. For example: an 11-12 swimmer qualifying for the Silver meet in the 50 Freestyle would not be eligible to swim the individual 50 Freestyle, or the Freestyle leg of the Medley Relay or participate in the 200 Freestyle Relay at the Bronze meet. A swimmer who has four or more YMCA Silver qualifying times is not eligible for this meet.

10.�� 8/under swimmers are not eligible to participate in the Bronze Championships.

11. The 2006 edition of "Principles and Rules Governing Competitive Physical Activities in the YMCA" and the current edition of the revised Swimming and Diving Supplement prepared by the East Field South Competitive Committee will be used to measure eligibility.

12.� It shall be the responsibility of the coach and Executive Director of each Association to assure that their swimmers meet these eligibility requirements.

13.� The Championship Meet Committee will be composed of the Meet Referee (Head Official), Meet Director, North District Competitive Coordinator and the North Jersey YMCA Swim League and South Jersey YMCA Swim League Executive League Coordinators, or their designees.

ENTRIES:�� Swimmers may enter a maximum of six (6) events; not more than four (4) individual events (two per day).� HY-TEK entries are strongly encouraged and email is preferred to be sent to [email protected]. �No time or �NT� entries will not be accepted. �Entries must be received by 6:00 PM, Wednesday, January 28, 2009.� Age eligibility will be determined by the swimmer�s age as of 12/1/08.

ENTRY FEES:�� Individual - $4.00 per event.� Relays - $16.00 per event.� Mail one check payable to HCY Swim Team with entry forms, diskette (if not by email), Recap Form, and Official Release and Hold Harmless Agreement to Barbara Romano, 36 Toad Lane, Ringoes, New Jersey, 08551.�

FORMAT:�� All events will be timed finals. No deck entries will be allowed.

SESSIONS:�� The meet director reserves the right to adjust the start times of each session after all entries have been received, based on the total number of swimmers that are entered, in order to make the meet run in a more efficient manner.� Any changes to the order of the sessions or start times will be sent to all Y�s as soon as this information is determined.

SEEDING:�� This meet will be seeded in accordance with USA-S Technical rules (Rule 102.5) and for the benefit of both the swimmers and the spectators, the meet has been pre-seeded.� The program will be official unless, in the sole discretion of the Meet Committee, event(s) may be re-seeded due to the extent of the scratches. If the Meet Committee decides that it is necessary� to re-seed an event, all timers, officials and coaches will be issued heat sheets showing the re-seeded heat and lane assignments and heat sheets will be posted throughout the pool deck and in the spectator areas indicating the reseeded event.�

SCRATCHES:�� Before each session, each team must submit a scratch sheet indicating those swimmers in attendance and those swimmers to be scratched (a line through a name indicates positive check in; a circled name indicates a scratch). Scratch sheets should be submitted no later than 30 minutes after warm up begins for any session.� All entries not scratched will become official entries.� Any swimmer not scratched using this procedure who does not swim an event will be considered a �no-show� and shall be disqualified from his/her next event in that session even if that is a relay.

WARM-UP TIME:��  1^st session: 7:00 AM; 2^nd and 3^rd sessions warm up TBA after time line is �� established.� Warm up Assignments and Session data will be emailed to �� coaches prior to the start of the meet and will be included in a coach�s packet �� available at the admissions table.

MEET START:��  1^st session: 8:00 AM; 2^nd & 3^rd sessions TBA after time line is established.

OFFICIALS MEETING:�� 1^st session: 7:15 AM; 2^nd & 3^rd sessions TBA after time line is established.

TIMERS MEETING:�� 1^st session: 7:45 AM; 2^nd & 3^rd sessions TBA after time line is established.

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COACHES MEETING:� � TBA as needed

OFFICIALS:�� Teams with a large number of swimmers will be asked to provide certified officials to assist with the meet. Please contact Bart Fellin at (908) 788-1833 or e-mail at [email protected] with the names of your officials.� Officials will be given a Championship Official�s tshirt.

TIMERS:�� Each participating team will be responsible for fulfilling their timing assignments and supplying their own watches, based on their number of entries. Teams are responsible for any timing substitutions during the meet.

SCORING:�� Point score for team standings will be:� 16, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 for individual events; 32, 26, 24, 22, 20, 18, 14, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 for relay events.

AWARDS:�� All participants will be given a NJ YMCA Bronze Swimming Championship lapel pin.� Pins will be distributed at the meet with the other awards.� Medals will be awarded in all age group events and for relays for 1^st -6^th places. Ribbons will be awarded in all age group events and relays for 7^th thru 12^th places. Age group plaques will be awarded to 1^st and 2^nd place teams. A championship trophy will be awarded to the top three women's and men's teams based on cumulative point totals. A first place trophy will be awarded to the team with the highest combined men's and women' team score. In the case of a tie, duplicate awards will be made. Awards should be picked up by the coach at the end of the meet.

ADMISSION:�� Adults: $5.00; Children under 12, all participants and officials: Free. Programs: $5.00

REFRESHMENTS: Food and drink, as well as custom t-shirts will be available. D&J Sports will be the vendor for swimming equipment.� A Hospitality Room will be available for coaches and officials.

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CANCELLATION: In case of severe weather conditions or other emergency situations, which force cancellation of any portion of this meet, no refunds will be made on any entry fees.� In case of inclement weather, please call the HCY Stingrays message center line at (908) 782-1044 ext. 655 for a recorded message.

RESULTS:�� Official results of the meet will be sent to each team's Head Coach. Official results will also be available for sale and can be ordered at the admissions Table at a cost of $5.00 per copy.

MEET DIRECTOR:�� Steve Lyons, Hunterdon County YMCA

YMCA STAFF:�� Barbara Huey, Hunterdon County YMCA

MEET REFEREE:� Bart Fellin, Hunterdon County YMCA

PROTESTS:�� Protests of judgment call of officials can only be ruled on by the Meet Referee.� All other protests must be made in writing by the team�s coach within 30 minutes of the swim in question and all such protests will be adjudicated by the Meet Committee.

DIRECTIONS: �� Raritan Valley Community College�� Telephone:�� (908) 526-1200

Rt. 28 & Lamington Rd., North Branch, NJ 08876

From the North or South- Take Rt. 287 to Rt. 78 West. Then follow direction from Exit 26 on Rt. 78 below.

From the East- Take Rt. 78 West to Exit 26 (North Branch). Make a left at the traffic light at the end of the exit ramp. Entrance to the college is 2-3 miles on left. Follow signs to parking area #2.

From the West- Take Rt. 78 East to Exit 26 (North Branch). At the light at the end of the off ramp make a right. Entrance to college is 2-3 miles on left. Follow signs to parking area #2.�

INFORMATION:�� Call Barbara Romano at (908) 788-4889 or email: [email protected]

2009 NEW JERSEY STATE YMCA BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Saturday, February 7^th

SESSION 1:�� Warm up 7:00 AM�� Meet Starts: 8:00 AM

GIRLS EVENT NUMBER	NO FASTER THAN	NO SLOWER THAN	EVENT	NO FASTER THAN	NO SLOWER THAN	BOYS EVENT NUMBER
1	3:17.60	3:37.59	9/10 200 IM	3:17.00	3:36.99	2
3	35.30	--	9/10 50 Free	36.30	--	4
5	1:43.00	--	9/10 100 Fly	1:43.10	--	6
7	47.00	--	9/10 50 Breast	49.80	--	8
9	1:33.00	--	9/10 100 Back	1:36.20	--	10
11	N/A	N/A	9/10 200 Medley Relay	N/A	N/A	12

Saturday, February 7^th �

SESSION 2:�� Warm up: TBA (upon completion of Session #1)�� Meet Starts: �TBA

GIRLS EVENT NUMBER	NO FASTER THAN	NO SLOWER THAN	EVENT	NO FASTER THAN	NO SLOWER THAN	BOYS EVENT NUMBER
13	2:56.10	3:16.09	11/12 200 IM	3:02.00	3:21.99	14
15	31.30	--	11/12 50 Free	32.20	--	16
17	1:24.70	--	11/12 100 Fly	1:31.60	--	18
19	41.80	--	11/12 50 Breast	46.00	--	20
21	1:21.50	--	11/12 100 Back	1:25.40	--	22
23	N/A	N/A	11/12 200 Medley Relay	N/A	N/A	24

Saturday, February 7^th

SESSION 3:� Warm-up: TBA (upon completion of Session #2)�� Meet Starts: TBA

GIRLS EVENT NUMBER	NO FASTER THAN	NO SLOWER THAN	EVENT	NO FASTER THAN	NO SLOWER THAN	BOYS EVENT NUMBER
25	1:18.70	--	13/14 100 Fly	1:22.40	--	26
27	1:15.90	--	15/18 100 Fly	1:13.40	--	28
29	29.40	--	13/14 50 Free	29.90	--	30
31	29.20	--	15/18 50 Free	27.00	--	32
33	3:05.00	--	13/14 200 Breast	2:56.60	--	34
35	3:00.00	--	15/18 200 Breast	2:47.00	--	36
37	1:14.40	--	13/14 100 Back	1:18.10	--	38
39	1:15.00	--	15/18 100 Back	1:10.00	--	40
41	2:23.00	2:39.99	13/14 200 Free	2:26.00	2:39.99	42
43	2:17.60	2:32.59	15/18 200 Free	2:07.10	2:22.09	44
45	N/A	N/A	13/14 200 Medley Relay	N/A	N/A	46
47	N/A	N/A	15/18 200 Medley Relay	N/A	N/A	48

Sunday, February 8^h�

SESSION 1:�� Warm up: 7:00 AM�� Meet Starts: 8:00AM

GIRLS EVENT NUMBER	NO FASTER THAN	NO SLOWER THAN	EVENT	NO FASTER THAN	NO SLOWER THAN	BOYS EVENT NUMBER
49	1:30.10	--	9/10 100 IM	1:33.00	--	50
51	42.60	--	9/10 50 Fly	46.90	--	52
53	1:21.10	--	9/10 100 Free	1:24.10	--	54
55	42.60	--	9/10 50 Back	44.20	--	56
57	1:46.30	--	9/10 100 Breast	1:50.00	--	58
59	N/A	N/A	9/10 200 Free Relay	N/A	N/A	60

Sunday, February 8^th�

SESSION 2:�� Warm up: TBA (upon completion of Session #1)�� Meet Starts:� TBA

GIRLS EVENT NUMBER	NO FASTER THAN	NO SLOWER THAN	EVENT	NO FASTER THAN	NO SLOWER THAN	BOYS EVENT NUMBER
61	1:18.90	--	11/12 100 IM	1:24.80	--	62
63	36.00	--	11/12 50 Fly	40.80	--	64
65	1:09.70	--	11/12 100 Free	1:12.00	--	66
67	37.00	--	11/12 50 Back	41.00	--	68
69	1:31.10	--	11/12 100 Breast	1:37.70	--	70
71	N/A	N/A	11/12 200 Free Relay	N/A	N/A	72

Sunday, February 8^th�

SESSION 3:� Warm-up: TBA (upon completion of Session #2)�� Meet Starts: TBA

GIRLS EVENT NUMBER	NO FASTER THAN	NO SLOWER THAN	EVENT	NO FASTER THAN	NO SLOWER THAN	BOYS EVENT NUMBER
73	1:25.00	--	13/14 100 Breast	1:30.00	--	74
75	1:24.00	--	15/18 100 Breast	1:17.00	--	76
77	2:42.30	--	13/14 200 Back	2:45.00	--	78
79	2:38.00	--	15/18 200 Back	2:35.00	--	80
81	1:03.90	--	13/14 100 Free	1:02.50	--	82
83	1:01.40	--	15/18 100 Free	58.00	--	84
85	2:52.00	--	13/14 200 Fly	2:50.60	--	86
87	2:43.30	--	15/18 200 Fly	2:32.60	--	88
89	2:40.80	2:59.99	13/14 200 IM	2:40.30	2:59.99	90
91	2:44.00	2:58.99	15/18 200 IM	2:35.00	2:49.99	92
93	N/A	N/A	13/14 200 Free Relay	N/A	N/A	94
95	N/A	N/A	15/18 200 Free Relay	N/A	N/A	96

2009 BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY RECAP

TEAM NAME: ________________________________________________________________

TOTAL NUMBER OF SWIMMERS ATTENDING: _____________________________________

TOTAL NUMBER OF INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES: __________ X $4.00 = ____________________

TOTAL NUMBER OF RELAYS: _____________________ X $16.00 = ____________________

TOTAL ENTRY FEE: ______________________________

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO �HCY SWIM TEAM�

Please complete and return this sheet with your entry to:

Barbara Romano

36 Toad Lane, Ringoes, NJ, 08551

Email: [email protected]

Please supply a contact name and phone number for entries, timing assignments and officials.

TEAM CONTACT NAME: _____________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER: ______________________________________________________

E-MAIL: ___________________________________________________________________

2009 New Jersey State YMCA

Bronze Swimming Championship

Meet Entries Cover Form

Please complete this form in its entirety.� The Competition Committee and Meet Director will use this form if there are questions or clarifications needed in your team�s entries.� This form must be submitted with all entries whether you submit a Hy-Tek computer disk with accompanying hard copy, or if you submit hand-written entry forms.

I hereby certify that swimmers listed on the entry disk and/or entry forms have fulfilled the East Field (South Division) Committee Meet Requirements and that the seed times are verifiable.

Team Name: ______________________________________________________________

Coach�s Name: ___________________________________________________________

Telephone: (day)________________(night)_______________(fax)______________

Preparer�s Name:____________________________ Telephone:__________________

Signatures:�� �Coach:______________________________� Date:____________

YMCA Executive Director:______________________________� Date:____________

In consideration of the acceptance of our association entry, we on behalf of our association entered herein and its associated entities (collectively �participants�), hereby waive and release any and all claims against Raritan Valley Community College, Hunterdon County YMCA, the YMCA of the USA and their officers, agents, employees, volunteers and assigns, for any injury, expenses, or damages, to participant�s officers, agents, employees and assigns while present at, or enroute to or from, said meet, or to property on the premises of the event unless caused by, or due to the negligence of Raritan Valley Community College and Hunterdon County YMCA or its officers, agents, employees, volunteers and assigns.

The competitors named on this entry have fulfilled the membership and eligibility requirements as set forth by the East Field (South Division) Committee.

CEO/Executive Director:

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Head Coach/Competitive Aquatic Director:

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The coaches listed below have East Field Competitive Committee issued Deck Passes and will be responsible for all their swimmers as named on the NJ YMCA State Championship entry sheets.

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