St. Cloud, Minnesota • June 16, 2012Â
Hosted by the St. Cloud YMCA Swim Club
Entry Fee
$30 by May 14
$35 after May 14
Entry Deadline:Â June 8, 2012, sorry no day-of-event registration
Venue
Halenbeck Hall Pool on the campus of St. Cloud State University. The pool is a 25 yard, 6-lane indoor pool with lane lines and backstroke flags. There will be electronic timing with touchpads, buttons and watches with a horn start.
Host Hotels
Americanna Inn – $79.95
520 S. Hwy. 10 · St. Cloud
320-252-8700
800-634-3444
Best Western Kelly Inn – $89.00
100 4th Ave. S. · St. Cloud
320-253-0606
800-528-1234
Country Inn & Suites East – $99.00
120 7th Ave. S.E. · St. Cloud
320-252-8282
800-456-4000
Days Inn & Waterslide – $80.96
70 S. 37th Ave. · St. Cloud
320-253-4444
800-329-7466
Grandstay Residential Suites – $99.90
213 6th Ave. S. · St. Cloud
320-251-5400
877-388-7829
Le St-Germain Suite Hotel – $119.00
404 West Saint Germain · St. Cloud
320-654-1661
800-333-3333
Competition Format
All events are timed finals. The meet is pre-seeded by age group and gender. All swimmers must report to their blocks for the start of their heat. The referee reserves the right to combine heats, as needed, to facilitate the flow of the meet. Swimmers in the 400 IM, 1000 free, and 1650 free must check in at the timing table by the announced deadline the day of the meet. These events may be reseeded depending on the number of entries. Breaks betweens events may be scheduled at the discretion of the referee.
Masters medals will be awarded in 5-year groupings (30-34, 35-39, etc.), although different age groups may be combined in heats.
A swimmer may compete in a maximum of four (4) individual events plus two (2) relays. The meet directors reserve the right to limit the meet to 500 splashes.
Eligibility
Registration is open to all Minnesota residents. Swimmers do not need to be members of US Masters Swimming or US Swimming.
Rules
This meet will be a USA Swimming Observed Meet. US Masters Swimming (USMS) and Minnesota Masters Swimming Committee (MMSC) rules will be followed for masters events. USA Swimming rules will be followed for youth events. Swimmers and coaches are expected to be acquainted with all rules and obligations. Failure to follow will result in swimmer disqualification from the next event or expulsion from the meet. Proper swimming attire required.
A swimmer may compete in a maximum of four (4) individual events, plus two (2) relays.Â
Special Registration Instructions
Participants should list their estimated time in each event on a separate sheet of paper, and enclose with their registration form. On-line registrants can enter their estimated times as part of the on-line registration process. Participants competing in relay events should list all relay team members with the event code(s) and best time(s) information. Each relay team member must complete and return a separate entry form and waiver.
Awards
Star of the North Games medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division. Medal winners at the 2012 Star of the North Games will earn an invitation to the 2013 State Games of America in Hershey-Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Youth Divisions: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15 and over
Masters Divisions: 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, etc.
Open Events (1000 and 1650 freestyle): all age groups eligible
All-Events Passes
Passes are required for admission to all Star of the North Summer Games events and may be purchased for $10 per person at registration check-in, or at the pool. Admission is free for children 12 and under. All athletes receive a credential as part of their registration fee.
Meet Directors
TBD
Additional Information
Contact the Star of the North Games office
763.785.5603 (metro) or 800.756.7827 (toll free)
E-mail address:Â sgames@mnsports.org
