Shark Attack
October 24, 2015
SANCTION:
This meet is approved by USA Swimming and Indiana Swimming.
Approval number ____________________
HOST:
Decatur County Sharks Swim Team.
LOCATION:
CW Childress Pool
Greensburg Community High School
1000 E Central Ave.
Greensburg, IN 47240
FACILITY:
25 yard indoor pool, 6 lane course with Wave Eater lane lines, electronic timing
system with touch pads, backup buttons, electronic horn/strobe light start, 6-lane
electronic display scoreboard, and Hy-Tek Meet Manager for Windows software.
Water depth at start end: 10’, water depth at turn end: 3’ 6”.
Adequate spectator seating is available. Camping area for swimmers will be
provided.
The competition course has not been certified in accordance with 104.2.2C(4).
ELIGIBILITY:
All swimmers must be members USA Swimming. Age on October 24, 2015 will
determine swimmers’ age.
COACHES:
Coaches MUST constantly display their current USA Swimming coach credential to
gain deck access. The meet referee reserves the right to ask for coach credential
display and/or deny deck access if coach does not comply or card is no longer
valid/current.
RULES:
Current USA Swimming and Indiana Swimming rules will govern this meet.
USA Swimming Rules 202.3.2 – At a sanctioned competitive event, USA Swimming
athlete members must be under the supervision of a USA Swimming member coach
during warm-up, competition, and warm-down. The Meet Director or Meet Referee
shall assist the athlete in making arrangements for such supervision.
In swimming competitions, the competitor must wear only one swimsuit in one or two
pieces except as provided in USA Swimming Rule 205.10.1. All swimsuits shall be
made from textile materials. For men, the swimsuit shall not extend above the navel
nor below the knees, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the
shoulder, nor extend below the knee.
Any swimmer entered in the meet, unaccompanied by a USA Swimming member
coach, must be certified by a USA Swimming coach as being proficient in performing
a racing start or must start each race from within the water. It is the responsibility of
the swimmer or the swimmer’s legal guardian to ensure compliance with this
requirement.
Use of audio or visual recording devices, including a cell phone, is not permitted in
changing areas, rest rooms or locker rooms.
MEET FORMAT:
All events will be timed finals.
ENTRIES:
Each swimmer is limited to four (4) individual events. All times should be
submitted as yard times. “No time” entries will be accepted. The meet will be run
with HyTek’s Meet Manager software; therefore, e-mail entries are encouraged and
priority. On-deck entries will be accepted up to the four-hour limit, provided a new
heat does not have to be created, at a cost of $6.00 per event. These may be done
up to 30 minutes before the session begins.
ENTRY DEADLINE:
Entries will be accepted starting September 30, 2015. The final deadline for entries
to be received will be October 22, 2015 by 5:00pm. Email entries may be sent as an
attachment to dcs.entrychair@yahoo.com
ENTRY FEE:
$4.00 per individual event. $2 per swimmer splash fee to Indiana Swimming. Make
check payable to Decatur County Sharks and include it with the team entry.
CHECK-IN:
ALL SWIMMERS MUST CHECK-IN BEFORE WARM-UPS. Check-in sheets will be
taken down 20 minutes after the start of warm-ups. Swimmers who fail to check-in
will be scratched.
AWARDS:
Ribbons will be awarded for individual events 1st -12th place. Individual High
Point awards will be given to 1 boy and 1 girl in each age group.
CONCESSIONS:
A concession stand will be available for spectators and participants. Additionally, a
swim shop will be available in the concession area. Meet T-shirts will be available.
TEAM AREA:
Camping areas will be available in the school commons/cafeteria area. Teams are
asked to please keep this area clean during the meet. Please pick up your area
when you leave. Please report major spills, etc. to a DCS parent so janitorial
equipment may be obtained to assist the cleanup.
SCHEDULE:
All times are EST. 10 & under warm up 10:00-10:30 am, 11 & over warm up 10:3011:00. Meet starts at 11:15.
MEET DIRECTOR:
Josh Hawkins
839 W Co Rd 400 N
Greensburg, In 47240
DCTS@ymail.com
Any certified parent who wishes to officiate is welcome to help. Please notify the Meet
Director in advance by e-mail or phone, or, present yourself to the Meet Referee at the
official’s meeting for that session.
Warm up - 10 & under - 10:00-10:30 a.m.
11 & over - 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Meet Start @ 11:15 a.m.
Girls
Boys
1
Open 200 IM
2
3
8 & U 25 Back
4
5
Open 100 Back
6
7
9-10 50 Back
8
9
11-12 50 Back
10
11
8 & U 25 Breast
12
13
Open 100 Breast
14
15
9-10 50 Breast
16
17
11-12 50 Breast
18
19
8 & U 25 Free
20
21
9-10 50 Free
22
23
11-12 50 Free
24
25
Open 50 Free
26
27
8 & U 25 Fly
28
29
Open 100 Fly
30
31
9-10 50 Fly
32
33
11-12 50 Fly
34
35
Open 200 Free
36
37
8 & U 50 Free
38
39
9-10 100 Free
40
41
11-12 100 Free
42
15 Minute Break
43
Open 500 Free
44
Team Summary
This summary report must be completed and returned with all entries. Please make certain to include all
of the following:
1.)
2.)
3.)
4.)
5.)
Hytek Commlink file submitted by email as described above and a hard copy of your team entry
Summary Report (i.e. This Form)
Completed Final Results Transmittal Form
Release and Hold Harmless Agreement
Check for entry fees payable to: Decatur County Sharks
Entries shall be submitted to: Andy Reiger, 2809 W Co Rd 240 NW, Greensburg, In 47240
Email: DCTS@ymail.com
Your Club Name:___________________________________________ Club Code________________
Number of Events Entered: _____________ X $4.00 = TOTAL _______________
Total Number of Swimmers Entered @ $2 Each (IN Swimming Surcharge). $__________________
Total Amount Enclosed for Your Team Entry Ck#_______
$______________________
Final Results Transmittal Preference for _________________________________________________
Club Name
Please indicate how you would like to receive final results:
______ Hard Copy (US mail or emailed PDF file)
______ Meet Manager Backup (emailed)
______ Team Manager .cl2 file (emailed)
______ All of the Above
Email Address to receive the results as requested: _______________________________________________________________
Release and Hold Harmless Agreement
THIS FORM IS TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED PRIOR TO MEET START
Club Name: _______________________
In consideration for being permitted to participate in this Swim Meet, Club, and its Swimmers, Coaches,
Parents, Members, and Volunteers as well as any other person, living, dead, or unborn, who may be in any
way associated with this event, hereby release and forever discharge Decatur County Tiger Sharks affliated
with Decatur County Parks and Rec., USA Swimming, Indiana Swimming, Greensburg Community Schools,
Southeastern Indiana Swimming Association, the respective Owners, Trustees, Directors, Officers, Agents,
Employees, Members, Successors, and Assignees of each of them, and all other persons or entities in any
way connected with sponsoring or holding this Swim Meet, of and from any and all Liabilities, Claims,
Demands, Actions, Causes of Action, Losses, Damages, or Expenses, of whatever kind and character, arising
out of or in connection with said Swim Meet and the Facilities and Personnel associated with said Swim
Meet. Further, Club and its Swimmers, Coaches, Parents, Members, and Volunteers shall indemnify and
hold harmless Decatur County Tiger Sharks affliated with Decatur County Parks and Rec., USA Swimming,
Indiana Swimming, Greensburg Community Schools, Southeastern Indiana Swimming Association, the
respective Owners, Trustees, Directors, Officers, Agents, Employees, Members, Successors, and Assignees of
each of them, and all other persons or entities in any way connected with sponsoring or holding this Swim
Meet, of and from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, actions, causes of action, losses, damages,
expenses, of whatever kind or character, arising out of or in connection with any injury to any person,
including death, dismemberment, disfigurement, paralysis, paresis, laceration, contusion, concussion, or
any other medical or non-medical disease, syndrome, or diagnosis, whether real or imagined, or any injury
or damage to any property, whether real or imagined.
The Undersigned represents that he/she is authorized by the club, and its swimmers, coaches,
parents, members, volunteers, and any other person, living, dead, or unborn who may in any way be
connected or associated with said club, or who may just happen to be wandering by to execute this release
and hold harmless agreement on behalf of each and every one of them, binding Club, and its swimmers,
parents, members, volunteers and any other person living, dead, or unborn who may in any way be
connected or associated with said Club now and in the future and past to the terms hereof.
Executed this _______________ day of ________________________, 2014.
Signature ____________________________________________________
Printed Name ______________________________________________
Position with Club ___________________________________________
*Person who signs this form is responsible for any fines or fees imposed upon the club.
You may have one designated spokesperson from your Club to talk to the referee or Clerk of Course. The
coach would be a logical choice. Please list the name of your spokesperson
____________________________________________________
Directions/Lodging/Amenities
Greensburg Community High School
1000 E Central Ave
Greensburg, In 47240
Parking is available at no charge in the lots of the Greensburg Community High School There will be no charge for
admission. Heat sheets will be available at the concession stand for a fee.
The Greensburg Community High School Complex is designated as a NO SMOKING zone.
For those who may prefer to stay overnight in Greensburg, Fairfield Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, and
Lees Inn are available.
Several dining facilities are available in Greensburg, including Taco Bell, Arby’s, Little Ceasers , Subway, El Reparo,
Chili’s, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, KFC, Pizza King, Papa John’s, Burger King, Dairy Queen, and many more. Ask any DCS
parent for directions.