38th Annual
Dr. Paul Hauch Invitational
July 10 - 12, 2015
Meet Information Package
Location:
Thames Pool
Southwest Corner of Ridout and Horton Streets
(Enter from Ridout, South of the Bridge)
London, Ontario
Sanctioned By:
SWIM ONTARIO
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Dr. Paul Hauch Invitational
The only Meet Package which will be considered as valid is the
most current version found on www.swimming.ca/meetlist.aspx.
General Information
Date:
Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, 2015
Hosted by:
London Aquatic Club
In co-operation with London Parks and Recreation Department.
Location:
Thames Pool – Southwest corner of Ridout and Horton Streets.
Enter from Ridout just South of the bridge.
Facility:
Eight lane, 50 meter outdoor tank, with “Keifer” type lane markers;
Dolphin Timing System.
Meet Manager: Fraser Gatt
(Entries)
frasergatt@live.com
519-630-6181
Meet Referee:
mark.lukings@gmail.com
519-854-6765
Mark Lukings
Minor Officials: Mike Joudrey
mikejoudrey@LRAH.ca
Qualifying:
There are no qualifying time standards to swim in this competition.
Finals:
All events are Timed Finals.
Entries
Entries will be accepted at Meet Management's discretion.
All entries must be submitted through SNC Meet List at: https://www.swimming.ca/meetlist.aspx
Submit entries electronically on Hy-Tek’s Team Manager to www.swimmeet.ca , preferably with
appropriate Long Course entry times (estimate if necessary) - please do NOT submit “NT” entries please be aware that conversions to long course times will occur.
Please indicate classification codes for PARA entries (S1-14).
Meet Size:
Meet management reserves the right limit entries to any event, session, or the meet. Meet
Management reserves the right to modify session times and event limits or times as necessary to
accommodate meet requirements and will notify coaches whenever possible.
Entry Deadline: Monday June 29, 2015.
Entry Fees:
$9.00 per swimmer per individual event;
$14.00 per team per relay event
(includes HST – London Aquatic Club HST # R103378279).
No refunds after entry deadline.
Payment:
Please submit one cheque for all swimmers with your entries.
Payable to: London Aquatic Club
Sanctioned by: Swim Ontario
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Meet Results:
The meet will run on Hy-Tek Meet Manager for Windows. Results will be uploaded to
https://www.swimming.ca/meetlist.aspx and posted on the LAC website www.londonaquaticclub.ca
at the end of the meet.
Awards
Individual:
Relays:
“dog tags” for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd by gender and listed individual age classifications.
“dog tags” for 1st; 2nd, and 3rd by gender and listed relay age classifications.
Note: All sessions will run under the maximum 4.5 hours.
Sun Shelters:
Teams are welcome to bring and set up sun shelters on the deck and grassy area on the north side of the pool. One
exception: There is a large umbrella on the deck. No shelters are allowed under this as this is reserved for those
without shelters of their own. See facility layout on page 10.
Inclement Weather
This is an outdoor swim meet. In the event of lightning there may be delays or interruptions to the meet and possible
cancellation of some or all events.
Accommodations:
For full hotel advertisements and discount offers see London Aquatic Club website (click on Dr. Paul Hauch under the
LAC Hosted Meets tab): http://www.londonaquaticclub.ca
Session Starting Times
Session
Warm-up
Start
Estimated Finish Events
I - Fri., July 10
10:00 p.m.
10:45 p.m.
12:45 p.m.
12&U – Maximum 4 individual events
II - Fri., July 10
1:00 p.m.
1:45 p.m.
3:45 p.m.
13&O – Maximum 4 individual events
III - Sat., July 11 10:00 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
2:45 p.m.
12&U – Maximum 3 individual events
IV - Sat., July 11 3:15 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
13&O – Maximum 3 individual events
V - Sun., July 12 8:00 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
12:45 p.m.
12&U – Maximum 3 individual events
VI - Sun., July 12 1:00 p.m.
1:45 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
13&O – Maximum 3 individual events
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Meet Rules
Rules:
Current 2014 – 2015 SNC Rules and:
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Swimmers must be registered and carded as competitive swimmers with an Amateur Association as
recognized by FINA. SNC registration numbers must be on the entry file which must be uploaded through
www.swimming.ca
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SNC warm-up procedures will be in effect at this meet.
The “FINA” One Start Rule will be in effect.
There are no qualifying time standards to swim in this competition.
All events are Timed Finals.
Age Classifications for individual awards - male and female:
- 8 and under, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 and over.
Age Classifications for relays - male and female:
-10 and under, 11/12, 13/14, and 15 and over.
Age determined as of first day of meet, Friday July 10, 2015.
A maximum of 2 swimmers per relay team may swim “up” an age category in relay events.
Each swimmer's entries are limited as follows:
- Friday PM – maximum of 4 individual events;
- Saturday and Sunday AM/PM – maximum 3 individual events per day.
Saturday morning's 200 metre butterfly is restricted to ages 11 and over.
All events will be swum slowest to fastest by submitted entry times. Individual events will be senior
seeded by gender and awards given by age classification.
Meet Management reserves the right to limit entries to any event, session, or the meet. Meet Management
reserves the right to modify session times and event limits or listings as necessary to accommodate meet
requirements and will notify coaches whenever possible.
Deck entries may be accepted to fill empty lanes or scratched lanes, but will not be eligible for points,
awards, or prizes in those events, except at the discretion of the meet manager and meet referee. Deck entry
fees will be $10.00 (HST included) for individual events and $15.00 (HST included) for relays, payable at
the time of the request.
Scratch deadline is 30 minutes prior to the start of the affected session. There will be no penalties (or
refunds) for scratches or no shows.
PARA swimmers will be officiated under IPC Swimming Rules for Canadian records only.
No diving allowed during warm-ups except during designated times for sprint lanes. Any swimmer diving
during WARM-UP will be removed from warm-ups. PLEASE enter the pool feet first.
Sprint lanes will be available for the last 20 minutes of warm-ups. Lanes 1 and 8 will be for sprinting.
Diving in the sprint lanes will be from deep to shallow only.
Meet Management requires that any coach wishing to rely on a time achieved by the swimmer for an
interval shorter than the total distance of the event shall so advise the Referee prior to the commencement
of the session (or event) in question.
Meet Officials will provide a safe environment and an organized competition. We are not responsible for
the supervision of the athletes during the competition or during session breaks.
There are capacity restrictions and limited spectator seating at this facility. People not directly involved in
the current session may be asked to leave the fenced-in area.
This is an outdoor swim meet. In the event of lightning or severe weather there may be delays or
interruptions to the meet and possibly cancellation of some or all events.
In the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the City of London or the London
Aquatic Club (for example, but not limited to: weather interruptions or facility malfunctions), that
force the cancellation of part or all of the meet, a partial refund may be granted at the discretion of
the Meet Manager.
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COMPETITION WARM-UP SAFETY PROCEDURES
Meet Management for all sanctioned Canadian swimming competition must ensure the following safety procedures are
applied. It is incumbent on coaches, swimmers, and officials to comply with these procedures during all scheduled
warm-up periods. Coaches are requested to encourage swimmers to cooperate with Safety Marshals.
GENERAL WARM-UP:
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Swimmers must enter the water FEET FIRST in a cautious manner, entering from a start or turn end only and
from a standing or sitting position.
Running on the pool deck and running entries into the pool tank are prohibited.
Meet Management may designate the use of sprint or pace lanes during the scheduled warm-up time. Any
such lane usage must be communicated either in pre-competition handout, announcement or deck signage.
Diving starts shall be permitted only in designated sprint lanes.
Only one-way swimming from the start end of sprint lanes is permitted.
Notices or barriers must be placed on starting blocks to indicate no diving during warm-up.
EQUIPMENT:
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Kick Boards, Pull-Buoys, Ankle Bands, and Snorkels are permitted for use in the scheduled warm-up time.
Meet Management may permit use of tubing or cord assisted sprinting in designated lanes and during specific
times of the warm-up only. Coaches are responsible for equipment reliability and use.
Hand paddles, drag chutes, and flippers / fins are not permitted during any warm-up at any time.
VIOLATIONS:
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Swimmers witnessed by a Safety Marshal diving or entering the water in a dangerous fashion will be removed
without warning from their first event following the warm-up period in which the violation occurred.
In the case of a second offense during the same competition the swimmer will be removed from the
competition in its entirety. A provincial disciplinary action or report may be filed.
SAFETY MARSHALS:
The Safety Marshal is a trained position designated by Meet Management. Safety Marshals shall:
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Be visible by safety vest
Be situated at each end of the competition tank and when applicable, similarly situated in designated warm-up
tanks when pre-competition warm-ups are scheduled.
Actively monitor all scheduled warm-up periods.
Ensure participants comply with warm-up safety procedures and report violations to the Referee.
PARA-SWIMMER NOTIFICATION:
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Coaches are requested to notify Safety Marshals of any Para-swimmers participating in warm-ups where necessary and
at the coach’s discretion.
The following statement must appear in all Swimming Canada sanctioned meet information and posted notices:
“SWIMMING CANADA WARM-UP COMPETITION SAFETY PROCEDURES WILL BE IN EFFECT AT THIS
MEET.”
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SNC Swimwear Rules
ALL swimmers participating in a SNC designated meet or provincially sanctioned meets shall be required
to comply with swimwear rule GR 5 as follows:
GR 5 – Swimwear
GR 5.1 The swimwear (swimsuit, cap and goggles) of all competitors shall be in good moral
taste and suitable for the individual sports disciplines and not to carry any symbol which may be
considered offensive.
GR 5.2 All swimsuits shall be non transparent.
CGR 5.2.1.1 A swimmer may wear only one swimsuit in competition, and shall observe all FINA
regulations related to swimwear as stated in the FINA Bylaws and Rules
GR 5.3 The referee of a competition has the authority to exclude any competitor whose swimsuit
or body symbols do not comply with this Rule.
GR 5.4 Before any swimwear of new design, construction or material is used in competition, the
manufacturer of such swimwear must submit the swimwear to FINA and obtain approval of FINA.
FINA BL 8.3 From January 1, 2010 swimwear for men shall not exceed above the navel nor
below the knee, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall
extend below knee. All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials.
SNC has made the following interpretations for GR 5:
All swimwear used in competition in Canada must appear on the FINA approved list with the following
exception;
Where a swimwear manufacturer has not submitted swimwear to FINA for approval due to the
swimwear no longer being in production, SNC reserves the right to allow such swimwear where it can be
confirmed that the swimwear conforms to the shape, design and material conditions outline in
FINA BL 8.3 (above).
Under GR 5.3 wherein it is stated “the competitor must wear a swimsuit in one or two pieces…”
SNC interprets this to mean a swimmer is limited to wearing a single suit only and where the suit is “two
pieces” that the pieces do not overlap each other and are distinct units (i.e. bikini style).
All Canadian Record applications will be reviewed to ensure compliance with GR 5. A Declaration of
Swimwear must be submitted with the application to ensure compliance.
All foreign swimmers competing in Canada will be required to comply with GR 5
Any swimmer not complying with GR 5 shall be disqualified.
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38th Annual
Dr. Paul Hauch Invitational
Friday, July 10 – Sunday, July 12, 2015
No qualifying times.
All individual events will be senior seeded.
All events are Timed Finals.
Session I – 12 & Under
Maximum 4 individual events
Friday, July 10, 2015
Warm-up 10:00 a.m. Start  10:45 a.m. Estimated Finish  12:45 p.m.
Girls
1
3
5
7
Event
50 Butterfly
50 Backstroke
50 Breaststroke
50 Freestyle
Boys
2
4
6
8
Session II – 13 & Over
Maximum 4 individual events
Friday, July 10, 2015
Warm-up  1:00 p.m. Start  1:45 p.m. Estimated Finish  3:45 p.m.
Women
9
11
13
15
Event
50 Butterfly
50 Backstroke
50 Breaststroke
50 Freestyle
Men
10
12
14
16
Session III – 12 & Under
Maximum 3 individual events
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Warm-up  10:00 a.m. Start  10:45 a.m. Estimated Finish  2:45 p.m.
Girls
17
19
21
23
25
201
203
Ages
(11 & Over only)
10 & Under
11 & 12
Event
200 Butterfly
100 Backstroke
200 Breaststroke
100 Freestyle
200 I.M.
4 X 50 Medley Relay
4 X 50 Medley Relay
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Ages
(11 & Over only)
10 & Under
11 &12
Boys
18
20
22
24
26
202
204
Session IV – 13 & Over
Maximum 3 individual events
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Warm-up  3:15 p.m. Start  4:00 p.m. Estimated Finish  8:00 p.m.
Women
27
29
31
33
35
205
207
Ages
13 & 14
15 & Over
Event
200 Butterfly
100 Backstroke
200 Breaststroke
100 Freestyle
200 I.M.
4 X 50 Medley Relay
4 X 50 Medley Relay
Ages
13 & 14
15 & Over
Men
28
30
32
34
36
206
208
Session V – 12 & Under
Maximum 3 individual events
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Warm-up  8:00 a.m. Start  8:45 a.m. Estimated Finish  12:45 p.m.
Girls
37
39
41
43
209
211
Ages
10 & Under
11 & 12
Event
200 Freestyle
100 Breaststroke
200 Backstroke
100 Butterfly
4 X 50 Freestyle Relay
4 X 50 Freestyle Relay
Ages
10 & Under
11 & 12
Boys
38
40
42
44
210
212
Session VI – 13 & Over
Maximum 3 individual events
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Warm-up  1:00 p.m. Start  1:45 p.m. Estimated Finish  5:45 p.m.
Women
45
47
49
51
213
215
Ages
13 & 14
15 & Over
Event
200 Freestyle
100 Breaststroke
200 Backstroke
100 Butterfly
4 X 50 Freestyle Relay
4 X 50 Freestyle Relay
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Ages
13 & 14
15 & Over
Men
46
48
50
52
214
216
Single Use Disposable Water Bottles
According to the City of London by-laws, single use disposable standard water bottles can no longer be sold
at events hosted at city-owned facilities.
We will continue with our Maximize Waste Diversion. Water coolers/ city water taps will be available for
water needs for our Athletes, Coaches, Officials, and Volunteers.
Please make sure that you bring a refillable water bottle with you to our meet.
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Thames Pool-Thames Park, London, Ontario
Layout for 2015 Dr. Paul Hauch Invitational
Team Area
Wading
Pool/Splash Pad –
open during entire
meet
Water Slide –
open select
times Fri., Sat.
& Sun.
Change
Rooms/ Pool
Deck
Entrances
Marshalling Area
Coaches’ Area
Starting Blocks
Officials
Room
Starter
Spectator Seating
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Map of the City of London, Ontario
Thames Pool
Public Parking
Thames Pool – Southwest Corner of Ridout and Horton Streets (Enter from Ridout, south of the Bridge)
London, Ontario.
Limited parking is available on the lawn surrounding the pool but priority will be given to meet management,
coaches, and officials for this space. Please be considerate of others and provide ample room to get
people and cars in and out. There is a large city owned parking lot with reasonable daily rates at the
Northwest Corner of Ridout and Horton Streets and free on-street parking can be found in the area.
There are no lockers at Thames Pool. There is a children’s splash pool area that will be open for the use of
family members throughout the meet and there is a water slide that will be open at certain times during the
meet.
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Aerial Map:
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