THE BOROUGH OF SOUTHEND
SWIMMING & TRAINING CLUB

(Affiliated to SCASA)

Invitation to take part in our

1999 NEW YEAR MASTERS OPEN MEET

(Under ASA Laws)

Saturday 2nd January 1999
at Warriors Swim Centre, Southend-on-Sea
17:30 warm up for 18:00 start

1 length (33.33m) and 100m all four strokes (HDW)
Mens and Womens 4x1 length medley and freestyle teams (HDW)

For further details please contact:
Mr A Brown, 76 Fairfield Road, Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea,
Essex (Tel: 01702 525325)

Closing date: 15th December 1998
                    Schedule of Events
 
Event No	 	Detail		    Age Groups
1	Women's 1 Length Freestyle		A-M
2	Men's 1 Length Freestyle		A-M
3	Women's 100m Backstroke			A-M
4	Men's 100m Backstroke			A-M
5	Women's 1 Length Breaststroke		A-M
6	Men's 1 Length Breaststroke		A-M
7	Women's 100m Butterfly			A-M
8	Men's 100m Butterfly			A-M
9	Women's 4 x 1 Length Medley Relay  (Min 160 yrs)
10	Men's 4 x 1 Length Medley Relay    (Min 160 yrs)
11	Women's 1 Length Backstroke		A-M
12	Men's 1 Length Backstroke		A-M
13	Women's 100m Breaststroke		A-M
14	Men's 100m Breaststroke			A-M
15	Women's 1 Length Butterfly		A-M
16	Men's 1 Length Butterfly		A-M
17	Women's 100m Freestyle			A-M
18	Men's 100m Freestyle			A-M
19	Women's 4x1 Length Freestyle Relay (Min 160 yrs)
20	Men's 4x1 Length Freestyle Relay   (Min 160 yrs)

AGE Groups (Ages as at 31st December 1999)

The age groups for each event are combined as follows:
A	25-29 years		G	55-59 years
B	30-34 years		H	60-64 years
C	35-39 years		I	65-69 years
D	40-44 years		J	70-74 years
E	45-49 years		K	75-79 years
F	50-54 years		L	80+ years	

Promoter's Conditions

The competition is held subject to the following conditions:
1. EligibilityOpen to amateurs and professionals who are members of clubs affiliated to the ASA but a competitor shall only represent one club.
2. Events1 Length (33.33m) Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Freestyle

100m Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Freestyle

4x1 Length Freestyle Teams and Medley teams
3. Age Groups A: 25-29 yrs E: 45-49 yrs I: 65-69 yrs
B: 30-34 yrs F: 50-54 yrs J: 70-74 yrs
C: 35-39 yrs G: 55-59 yrs K: 75-79 yrs
D: 40-44 yrs H: 60-64 yrs L: 80 yrs and over

Age at 31 December 1999. Dates of birth shall be given to ensure correct age grouping.
4. RelaysThe total age of team members shall be 160 years or over.
5. SeedingEvents shall be seeded in time classification with the slowest competitors first irrespective of age. Any entrant who does not submit an entry time shall be seeded slower than the slowest entry.
6. HDWAll events shall be decided on heat times with no finals being swum.
7. AwardsThese shall be awarded to the competitors placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age group.
8. Closing dateEntries shall be received by 15th December 1998 but may be restricted to ensure smooth running.
9. Entry feesIndividual events @ £2.00 per event; team events £4.00 per team.
10. EntriesOn the attached form (or photocopy) with the appropriate entry fee. Cheques shall be made payable to "The Borough of Southend Swimming & Training Club" and sent to:

Mr A Brown, 76 Fairfield Road, Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex SS9 5RY (Tel: 01702 525325)
11. Re-entryThe card system will operate, and all cards shall be placed in the appropriate boxes at least 25 minutes before the advertised start time for the competition.


Last Revised: 14 Nov 98