Midland District Open Water Championships

MIDLAND DISTRICT OPEN WATER CHAMPIONSHIPS

Held under SASA/FINA Regulations*

-FINA open water costume requirements apply to championship events

-F.I.N.A wet suit rules. See information www.scottishswimming.com/compete/open-water.aspx

Incorporating: Part of the 2019 Scottish Open Water Individual Grand Prix Series

Part of the 2019 Scottish Open Water Relay Grand Prix Series

Part of the Swim England Open Water National Age Group Qualifier

Morning Registration: 09.15 to 09.45

Briefing: 09.45

Races Start: 10.15

Event 1 : 5km Senior Championship Entry fee £18

(Senior Grand Prix) (Swim England Qualifier, ages 16, 17/18 and 19+)

Cut-off time of 90 minutes applies

Entrants must be aged 16 or over

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Event 2 : 2km Junior Championship Entry fee £12.50

(Junior Grand Prix) (Swim England Qualifier, ages 12 and 13)

Cut-off time of 60 minutes applies

Entrants must be aged 12 - 15

Afternoon Registration: 13.30 to 14.00

Briefing: 14.00

Races Start: 14.15

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Event 3 : 500m Junior Championships Entry fee £10.00

Cut-off time of 30 minutes applies

Entrants must be aged 10 year old day of event

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Event 4 : 3kn Junior & Senior Championships Entry fee £15.00

(Junior Grand Prix) (Senior Grand Prix)

(Swim England Qualifier, ages 15 and 15)

Cut-off time of 75 minutes applies

Entrants must be aged 13 or over

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Event 5 : Team Relay Race 4 x 500m (approx) Entry fee £20.00 - per team

(Relay Grand Prix)

Cut-off time of 30 minutes applies

Entrants must be aged 11 or over

Entries

Wetsuits can be hired via a link to our partner supplier’s website (WrightSport). All entrants (including relay teams) must be members of SASA or another FINA-affiliated national body.

Notes

There are various activities and a café at the venue

Ages as at 31st December 2019 will apply

In addition, the minimum entry for open water conditions is 10 years, age on day (Scottish Swimming Rule)

Attendance at briefings is compulsory

Times above are approximate and are subject to change on the day

Teams for mixed relay race are 2 male and 2 female. Minimum age 11 years

Events are open to swimmers from SASA, ASA, WASA or any other FINA affiliated governing body

Entry is open to swimmers who are not currently members of SASA or another governing body providing they submit an application for temporary membership and pay and additional fee of £10

For each category, medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. In addition the overall fasted Midland District Swimmer in each category will be awarded the Midland District Championship medal

Grand Prix Points will be awarded on one GP event for each swimmer, for highest placing in accordance with GP rules

Conditions

The organising committee reserves the right not to accept entries from swimmers who they believe may not be capable of completing the event

Competitors must wear swimming caps provided

Competitors still swimming on the expiry of the cut off times will be required to leave the water without completing the race

The promoter, or any affiliated body cannot be responsible for any loss or damages to personal belongings.

I understand that in the event of my retiring during the race safety crews will use all means necessary to assist me into the safety craft

I understand that entry fees including temporary membership fees are non refundable once my entry has been accepted

I understand that while steps will be taken to ensure that the water quality for the event is acceptable, there remains a small risk from water borne diseases and infections in any open water event and that if participants feel unwell after completing they should see their GP.

Entry data will be held in accordance with Scottish Swimming Data Policy.

Medical information is held under the Scottish Swimming Data Policy