SWIMMING June 21, 2008 Highland Park Aquatic Center Saint Paul, Minnesota Cost: $25 by May 15; $30 after. Entry Deadline: June 11, 2008 No day-of-event registration
Registration
Register using our secure online registration system. Credit card is needed.
Print
out a paper registration form and mail it in.
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, 800 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
The Star of the North swim meet is in the process of being sanctioned by USA Swimming. However, registration is open to all Minnesota residents. Swimmers do not need to be members of US Masters Swimming or US Swimming.
Rules
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.
The pool is a 50-meter, 8-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: 7:00-7:30 am; Meet starts: 7:30 am.
Awards
Star of the North Games medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division. Medal winners at the 2008 Star of the North Games will earn an invitation to the 2009 State Games of America National Championships in Colorado Springs.
Youth Divisions: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15 and over
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.
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 7:30 a.m. to conclusion. Boys’ events will be run first; girls’ events will be run second.
Event # Girls Event # Boys
1. 13 & Over 200 Medley Relay 2.
3 12 & Under 200 Medley Relay 4.
5. 13 & Over 400 Fre 6.
7. 12 & Under 200 Free 8.
9. 13 & Over 200 Fly 10.
11. 12 & Under 100 Fly 12.
13. 13 & Over 50 Back 14.
15. 13 & Over 100 Breast 16.
17. 12 & Under 50 Breast 18.
19. 13 & Over 200 Back 20.
21. 12 & Under 100 Back 22.
23. 13 & Over 50 Breast 24.
25. 13 & Over 400 IM 26.
27. 13 & Over 50 Free 28.
29. 12 & Under 50 Free 30.
31. 13 & Over 100 Fly 32.
33. 12 & Under 50 Fly 34.
35. 13 & Over 200 Breast 36.
37. 12 & Under 100 Breast 38.
39. 13 & Over 50 Fly 40.
41. 13 & Over 100 Back 42.
43. 12 & Under 50 Back 44.
45. 13 & Over 100 Free 46.
47. 12 & Under 100 Free 48.
49. 13 & Over 200 IM 50.
51. 12 & Under 200 IM 52.
53. 13 & Over 200 Free 54.
55. 13 & Over 200 Free Relay 56.
57. 12 & Under 200 Free Relay 58.
59. Open 800 Free 60.
61. Open 1500 Free 62.
