Sydney Swimming Championships

COMPETITION RULES

• Swimming NSW rules apply 
• Swimming NSW Officials will be present for starting, judging & disqualification purposes
• Parents and Spectators are not permitted to approach the NSW Officials or recording areas
• No substitutions can be made in any event except relays
• Withdrawals can be provided to the enquiries table
• Both the Primary and Secondary events are sanctioned by Swimming NSW

STARTING PROCEDURE

• This event has meet approval by NSW Swimming, as such will have a ‘one start rule’

COSTUME RULES

• The swimwear (swimsuit, cap and goggles) of all competitors should be appropriate and suitable for the individual sports disciplines and not to carry any symbol which may be considered offensive.
• The referee of a competition has the authority to exclude any competitor whose swimsuit does not comply with Swimming NSW GR19 Rule.

DIVES

Students at this swimming carnival can

• Dive from the competition blocks (only if they have been trained and competent to do so)
• Dive from pool deck level (if competent to do so) i.e. dive from beside the diving block
• Can enter the water prior to the event on the starters whistle and hold onto the backstroke bar with both feet on the wall
• Relays/Swimmers starting in the water:
  • The swimmer’s feet must be on the wall when the incoming swimmer’s hand touches the wall.
  • The swimmer starting in the water must start on the left of the lane
    

PROTESTS

• Protests must be submitted in writing within ten (10) minutes of the conclusion of the event or incident at the medals & notes table.
• A written protest form can be obtained from the officials at the medals & notes table.
• The protest committee shall consist of: Referee (Swimming NSW), Convener, Sydney Catholic Schools Sport Staff
• Their decision will be final and no further correspondence will be entered into.
  

MULTI CLASS EVENTS

• Multi class swimmers and their parent/guardian are asked to check in with Mrs Anna Turnbull the Multi Class Coordinator. 
• Please see the general enquiries table who will contact her upon your arrival.

ORDER OF EVENTS

• Events shall be held in the sequence indicated in the program; however, the Convener reserves the right to alter this without prior notice.
• Two (2) marshalling calls will be announced for each event.
  

PRESENTATIONS

• Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place-getters in each event.
  

OUT OF BOUNDS

• Parents, coaches and other unauthorised persons are not permitted on pool deck or in the marshalling, recording, warm up or judging areas. 
• Once participants are in the hands of officials they shall not receive any coaching or advice.
• Children, Parents and Spectators are NOT permitted on any part of the pool deck at any time.
  

PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDELINES 

• In order to protect the safety of our students, we ask parents to only take photos of their child from the spectator/viewing area. Where possible, crop out any other students.
• No group photos are to be taken without parental consent of the students being photographed.
  

FIRST AID, SAFETY AND PRIOR INJURIES

• The convener and referee must be informed of any injuries to students prior to the Swimming carnival eg: plaster cast, strapping tape etc.
• Personnel are on duty in the First Aid room on pool deck
• Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre Integrated Management System will be implemented in the event of an emergency. Competitors, staff & spectators should respond as directed by SOPAC staff.