November 15-16 2014

               16  November,  2013                          Dear  Swimmers  and  Families,        Welcome  to  the  2014  ISB  Panthers  Swim  Team  Swimfest!      On  behalf  of  the  Panther  Swim  Team,  and  the  enEre  ISB  athleEcs  community  it  is  my  pleasure  to  welcome  you  to  this  year’s  compeEEon.    We  are  thrilled  to  showcase  our  new  state-­‐of-­‐the  art  pool  and  facility,  and  we  hope  that  each  of  you  will  enjoy  a  fabulous  weekend  of  fun,  fast  swimming,  and  excellent  compeEEon!      We  would  like  to  extend  thanks  to  our  PlaEnum  Sponsor  Chevron  for  their  ongoing  financial  support.    Without  their  contribuEons,  we  could  not  dream  of  hosEng  a  meet  like  Swimfest!      We  hope  that  each  team  and  every  swimmer  will  enjoy  themselves  and  we  thank  you  for  taking  part.      Swim  Fast!      Sincerely,    Tom  Edwards  2014-­‐2015  Panther  Swim  Team  President              

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

ANS Titans Swim Team (ANS)

Bangkok Dolphins (DOL)

Concordian International School (CONC)

Harrow International School (HIS)

ISB Panther Swim Team (PST)

Lets Asia (LETS)

NIST Falcons Swim Team Thai (NFS)

Patana Tiger Sharks (PTS)

BIS Phuket Fighting Fish (FF)

Royal Bangkok Sporting Club (RBSC)

Ruamrudee International School (RIS)

Shrewsbury International School (SHB)

St Andrews Samakee (SAS)

Thanya Pura Phuket

Thai Japanese Association School (TJAS)

   

   Saturday 7:20 – 7:40 Morning Warm-up Session 1 7:40 – 8:00 Morning Warm-up Session 2 7:30 Deadline for scratches and fee payment 7:30 – 7:45 Coaches Meeting 8:10 Welcome from Panther Swim Team 8:25 Marshall first two events behind blocks 8:30 Meet Starts 12:00 Morning session finishes 12:00 – 1:00 Officials Lunch Break 12:00 – 12:25 Afternoon Warm-up Session 1 12:25 – 12:50 Afternoon Warm-up Session 2 12:50 Marshall first event behind blocks 13:00 Afternoon session begins 16:15 Session completed Sunday 7:00 – 7:25 Warm-up Session 1 7:25 – 7:50 Warm-up Session 2 7:55 Marshall first event behind blocks 8:00 Day Two racing starts 11:40 Meet concludes 12:00 Awards ceremony in gym

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

   

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Entry Conditions and Rules Number of entries & qualifying times •  Each swimmer is allowed to swim in four (4) individual events and two (2) relays during the meet. •  Some events have a qualifying time. To be eligible for individual and team points swimmers must

equal or swim faster than the qualifying time. Rules •  FINA Rules apply. However – false start rule modified to: 1st false start - charged to field; second

false start – swimmer disqualified (race is not stopped). •  Age groups are based on age on the first day of the meet. Points •  Individual points awarded for 1st – 12th place, relays double:

–  1st Place – 16 32 –  2nd Place – 13 26 –  3rd Place – 12 24 –  4th Place – 11 22 –  5th Place – 10 20 –  6th Place – 9 18 –  7th Place – 7 14 –  8th Place – 5 10 –  9th Place – 4 8 –  10th Place – 3 6 –  11th Place – 2 4 –  12th Place – 1 2

•  One relay per team scores points.

Trophies and Awards Individual and Race Awards: •  Medals will be awarded for 1st 2nd and 3rd places •  Ribbons will be presented to 4-12th place winners and the first place winner of each heat. •  Individual High Point Trophies to the top three boys and girls who accumulate the most individual

points in each age group •  Please note:

–  No limits on how many individuals from each team eligible for points. One relay from each team is eligible for points for each event.

–  Swimmers who swim in events with Qualifying Times must equal or swim faster than the Qualifying Time to be eligible for individual or team points.

Team Awards •  Overall Team High Point Trophy will be presented to the overall winning team. •  High Point Average Trophy will be presented to the team with highest point average per swimmer.

Minimum of 10 swimmers total to be eligible.

SWIMFEST MEET WARM-UP LANES

*same warm up lanes each day

Saturday Morning Session – Meet Start time: 8:30 Warm Up Session 1 7:20 – 7:40

Racing Pool Lanes Warm-up Pool Lanes Lane 1 Diving Lane Lane 1 CONC Lane 2 FF Lane 2 PST Lane 3 DOL Lane 3 PST Lane 4 DOL Lane 4 PST Lane 5 LETS Lane 5 PST Lane 6 LETS Lane 6 PST Lane 7 SAS Lane 7 PST Lane 8 KUSS Lane 8 PST Lane 9 TJAS Lane 9 HIS Lane 10 Diving Lane Lane 10 HIS

Warm Up Session 2 7:40 – 8:00

Racing Pool Lanes Warm-up Pool Lanes Lane 1 Diving Lane Lane 1 PTS Lane 2 SHB Lane 2 PTS Lane 3 SHB Lane 3 PTS Lane 4 SHB Lane 4 PTS Lane 5 SHB Lane 5 PTS Lane 6 SHB Lane 6 PTS Lane 7 ANS Lane 7 NFS Lane 8 ANS Lane 8 NFS Lane 9 ANS Lane 9 NFS Lane 10 Diving Lane Lane 10 NFS

Saturday Afternoon Session - Meet start time: 13:00 Warm Up Session 1 12:00 – 12:25

*same lanes as morning session Warm Up Session 2 12:25 - 12:50

*same lanes as morning session

Sunday Morning Session – Meet Start time: 8:00 Warm Up Session 1 7:00 - 7:25

*same lanes as Saturday Warm Up Session 2 7:25 – 7:50

*same lanes as Saturday

Just a few reminders Ø  Marshalling will take place behind the blocks for all ages other than 8+unders. Please report behind

the blocks 2-3 heats before you are scheduled to swim. We will not hold races for missing swimmers; so swimmers will need to pay close attention. The white board in the gym will denote the race that is currently marshalling. Please alert swimmers to be aware of their races and watch the board.

Ø  We will marshal 8+under swimmers in the roped off area outside of the gym next to the entrance labelled “8&Under Entrance Only”. 25-meter races will be marshalled in the chairs beside the bulkhead. For races longer than 25 meters, 8+Under swimmers are to gather in the roped off area and will be escorted by heat to the starting area behind the blocks.

Ø  Our facility is new and we want to keep it in good condition as long as possible. Therefore, we ask that nothing other than water is brought or consumed in the bleachers.

Ø  We also ask that coolers and other bulky items be stored in the in the swimmers’ rest area in the gym. This allows for more families to view their events.

Ø  We have set up a number of tables on one side of the gym for dining. We ask that you please be considerate of others and use the tables only for dining and not take over a table for the duration of the meet.

Ø  ISB is an alcohol and tobacco free campus.

Ø  The stairway to the upper level should be free of congestion, please refrain from watching races from the side of the stairway as it forces stair traffic to the narrowest part of the step and may result in an accident.

Ø  Please remember that families and coaches would like to watch the races – standing on deck taking photos is intrusive. If you must take photos, please respect other people and crouch or stand out of the way.

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