2010 Rochester Star of the North Games

Entry Information

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 1500 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 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
- The 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 relays.
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.
Location
- Halenbeck Hall Pool, St Cloud State University, 1100 - 4th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301.
Schedule

Warm-ups: 8:00-8:50 am; Meet starts: 9:00 am.

Awards

Star of the North Games medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division. Medal winners at the 2010 Star of the North Games will earn an invitation to the 2011 State Games of America National Championships in San Diego.

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 spectator admission to all Star of the North Summer Games events and may be purchased for $7 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.

Sport Director

St. Cloud YMCA Swim Club, Celeste Walz, 1530 Northway Dr., St. Cloud, MN 56303, 320.253.2664, swimteam@scymca.org.
For more information

Contact the Star of the North Games office at 763.785.5603 or 800.756.7827 (toll free). E-mail address: sgames@mnsports.org. Visit us at our web site – www.starofthenorthgames.org.

Schedule
Below is the schedule and order of events. Events will be conducted from 9 a.m. to conclusion. Boys’ events will be run first; girls’ events will be run second.

Event Order

Boys	Event	Girls
1	12 & Under 200 Medley Relay	2
3	13 & Over 200 Medley Relay	4
5	8 & Under 25 Freestyle	6
7	13 & Over 500 Freestyle	8
9	12 & Under 100 IM	10
11	13 & Over 100 IM	12
13	8 & Under 25 Fly	14
15	13 & Over 200 Fly	16
17	12 & Under 50 Backstroke	18
19	13 & Over 50 Back	20
21	12 & Under 100 Breaststroke	22
23	13 & Over 100 Breast	24
25	12 & Under 200 Freestyle	26
27	13 & Over 200 Freestyle	28
29	12 & Under 50 Fly	30
31	13 & Over 50 Fly	32
33	12 & Under 50 Breaststroke	34
35	13 & Over 50 Breaststroke	36
37	13 & Over 400 IM	38
39	8 & Under 25 Backstroke	40
41	13 & Over 200 Backstroke	42
43	12 & Under 100 Freestyle	44
45	13 & Over 100 Freestyle	46
47	8 & Under 25 Breaststroke	48
49	13 & Over 200 Breaststroke	50
51	12 & Under 100 Fly	52
53	13 & Under 100 Fly	54
55	12 & Under 100 Backstroke	56
57	13 & Over 100 Backstroke	58
59	12 & Under 50 Freestyle	60
61	13 & Over 50 Freestyle	62
63	12 & Under 200 IM	64
65	13 & Over 200 IM	66
67	12 & Under 200 Free Relay	68
69	13 & Over 200 Free Relay	70
71	Open 1000 Freestyle	72
73	Open 1650 Freestyle	74

Swimming Information & Registration

Saturday, June 26, 2010
Halenbeck Hall Pool, St Cloud State University
St. Cloud, Minnesota

Please note that even though the 2010 Star of the North Games will be based in Rochester, a small number of 2010 sports will be held in St. Cloud, thanks to a partnership between Rochester and St. Cloud. One of those sports is swimming.

Cost: $25 by May 15; $30 after.
Entry Deadline: Extended until June 21, 2010
No day-of-event registration

CLICK HERE to see the results from the 2009 meet.

To register online, click on the correct link below:

Entry Information

Last Updated:

Contact The Star Of The North Summer Games:

Swimming Information & Registration

Saturday, June 26, 2010 Halenbeck Hall Pool, St Cloud State University St. Cloud, Minnesota

Please note that even though the 2010 Star of the North Games will be based in Rochester, a small number of 2010 sports will be held in St. Cloud, thanks to a partnership between Rochester and St. Cloud. One of those sports is swimming.

Cost: $25 by May 15; $30 after. Entry Deadline: Extended until June 21, 2010 No day-of-event registration

CLICK HERE to see the results from the 2009 meet.

To register online, click on the correct link below:

Entry Information

Last Updated:

Contact The Star Of The North Summer Games:

Saturday, June 26, 2010
Halenbeck Hall Pool, St Cloud State University
St. Cloud, Minnesota

Cost: $25 by May 15; $30 after.
Entry Deadline: Extended until June 21, 2010
No day-of-event registration