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2011 Swimming WA Invitational
Challenge Stadium
Friday 7 th January 2011
WARM UP PROCEDURE
All coaches and swimmers must be aware of general warm up procedures which will apply at all
meets conducted by the SWIMMING WA.
The following general pool procedures for the MAIN COMPETITION POOL must be observed
throughout the meet:
o Lanes 1 & 8 are reserved for dive sprints from the start end of the pool. Swimmers must clear the
lane immediately.
o Lane 2 & 7 are reserved for pace swimming (no diving).
o Lanes 3 – 6 are reserved throughout the whole of the warm up period as circle swimming lanes.
The following general pool procedures for the DIVE POOL must be observed throughout the meet:
o Lanes 2 – 5 are designated for the duration of the meet as circle swimming lanes. Feet
o first entry.
o Lane 6 is designated for the duration of the meet as a pace lane.
In addition to the procedures above be aware of announcements to determine lane usage
throughout the meet, as usage may vary at the discretion of the Meet Director.
Additional Information:
• The Meet Director may at any time remove a swimmer from the warm up pool if he or she does
not abide by these procedures.
• Swimmers must leave the water by the end of the warm up session as published in the meet
program, or when requested. Swimmers who do not exit the pool when requested to do so may
be disqualified from that day’s competition. The request to leave the pool will be announced 15
minutes prior to the advertised start time of meet.
• Similar rules are followed at all National meets and are set in place to allow warm ups to be
completed by all swimmers without injury or inconvenience. Please abide by them.
MARSHALLING
All swimmers will marshal before each event in the designated area. Swimmers are requested to
report to the marshal promptly when the event number is displayed on the marshalling board and
have their names marked off.
Any entrant, who fails to report to the marshalling area at least ten (10) minutes prior to scheduled
time for the start of the session (if entered in the 1 st or 2 nd event) or, at least two (2) events prior to
the event in which she/he is entered, shall be deemed to be a withdrawal.
WITHDRAWALS
Out of consideration for fellow swimmers, spectators and officials, swimmers are requested to
withdraw from events they do not intend to swim. Withdrawals should be made at the withdrawal
table located in the marshalling area. The withdrawal slip provided must be completed by the
swimmer or his/her representative.
For the latest swimming information visit the
SWIMMING WA website: www.wa.swimming.org.au