Swimming
June 18, 2011
Hosted by the St. Cloud YMCA Swim Club
Halenbeck Pool, St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Cost: $25 by May 16; $30 after.
Swimming registration is closed
See you at the meet on Saturday!
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.
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 on the campus of St. Cloud State University. http://www.stcloudstate.edu/campusrec/facilities/buildings/pool.asp
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.
Schedule
Warm-ups: 8:00-8:50 am; Meet starts at 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 2011 Star of the North Games will earn an invitation to the 2011 State Games of America National Championships, August 5-7, in San Diego and 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 $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.
Meet Director
Celeste Walz, 320.253.2664, swimteam@scymca.org and Jake Froehle, sjfroehle@msn.com.
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
Events will be conducted from 9 a.m. to conclusion.
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 & 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 |
