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Taranaki Winters 2025

Entries are now open on Fastlane for the Taranaki Winters 2025 competition. 

There are no qualifying times but you cannot enter without a registered time.

NT will not be allowed.

Entry Terms & Conditions

  1.       Allswimmers: Must be a club or competitive member of Swimming New Zealand
  2.       Allevents: Will be conducted under the SNZ rules and local rules.
  3.       All events will be swum as timed finals with the results produced from the following age groups:

9 years and under, 10 years, 11 years, 12 years, 13 years, 14 years and above.

  1.       Taranakirecords-$30 prizemoney awarded for the oldest Taranaki record broken by a Taranaki Swimmer
  2.       Entries Close-off:Entriescloseat 11.59pmon 22nd June 2025 -lateentrieswillnotbe accepted.
  3.       Proof of times: Times must be recorded on the SNZ database.
  4.       Age: As at first day of meet.
  5.       EntryTimes: To be converted to 25 metre short course times.  Times must be submitted for all events, No Time (NT) will not be accepted.  There are no qualifying times.
  6.       Entry Fee: $9.00 per event.
  7.    Qualifying Period: There is no qualifying period applicable.
  8.    1500 free & 800 free: Fastest 12 swimmers per event. Winners will be declared on times.
  9.    Relays: The relays are male and female 12 years and under and 13 years and over. They must be entered before the end of the session prior to these races.  
  10.    Technical/Performance Race Suits are not allowed to be worn for junior swimmers aged 12 yearsandunder. The Swimming Taranaki 12 and under tech suit restriction will apply to this meet. A technical/performance race suit is a specialized swimsuit designed with bonded/meshed seams or kinetic tape. In simpler terms, tech suits don’t appear to have seams.
  11.    Swimming Taranaki: reserves the right to limit entries, should the need arise.
  12.    Awards: Medals will be awarded for1st, 2nd, 3rd and ribbons for 4th–6th places.
  13.    Team Managers: Each club shall appoint one Team Manager who will handle all withdrawals, protests, collection of disqualification slips and awards and attend any Managers’ meetings. This person will also ensure that all club members adhere to the rules of the meet.
  14.    Poolside Officials: SwimmingTaranaki shall endeavour to obtain the necessary number of officials. We welcome any assistance from visiting officials.
  15.    Timekeepers: Clubs are asked to provide at least one timekeeper per four swimmers per session please. Please supply names with entries.
  16.    Athletes with a Disability: Athletes who hold an IPC Classification are eligible to participate and will seeded amongst able-bodied athletes on the basis of entry times. It is the responsibility of the athletes or their team manager to inform the Referee before they swim of their IPC Classification in order that their swim can be judged under the applicable IPC rules.

 

 

 

2025 Short Course

Taranaki Winters 2025

 

27th – 29th June 2025

Methanex Bell Block Aquatic Centre, 10 Murray St. Bell Block, New Plymouth

 

 

Swimming Taranaki would like to welcome all swimmers, officials, team mangers and supporters to 2025 SC Winter Championships.  The enclosed information will help your participation and ensure the smooth running of our event.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Meet Organisers:                                                Swimming Taranaki Board

 

Meet Secretary:                                                  Louisa Parker

                                                                           Tel: 0210673207

                                                                           taranakiswimming@gmail.com

Meet Director:                                                     Rowan Williams

 

Programmes

  •         Will be available online only

 

Withdrawals

Withdrawals are the same as scratchings – ie. Where a swimmer for whatever reason decides not to take part in a race.  Withdrawals will be accepted in accordance with SNZ Regulation 3.

  •         Withdrawals from Timed Finals must be advised to the Recording Office at least 45 minutes before the start of the Session. 
  •         Failure to notify withdrawals within the specified times will result in the swimmer being fined $40.00. 
  •         The fine is payable on the day it is presented to you – failure to do so may result in the swimmer being unable to swim in the following session.
  •         Swimming New Zealand Withdrawal Forms are to be used. (in team managers folders in recording office)
  •         The Meet Director shall determine the acceptability on all matters where medical reasons or hardship are claimed.
  •         Note:  A Medical Certificate will be required for refunds on withdrawal and must be handed into the Recording Office before the conclusion of the meet.

 

Protests

  •         These must be lodged under SNZ Rule 3 on the Swimming New Zealand Protest Form (also in Team Managers folder)
  •         Protests can only by lodged by the duly appointed Team Manager on the appropriate form accompanied by the correct fee of $50.00.

 

Officials

  •         Where appointed officials become unavailable, the Meet Director is to be notified as soon as possible.
  •         We welcome any assistance from visiting officials.
  •         All care will be taken to ensure rules are adhered to, but Swimming Taranaki will notbe held responsible for any errors should any records be taken.
  •         A white shirt is required at all times please.  Black or white trousers or skirt if possible.

 

Timekeepers

  •         The Technical Committee will coordinate the placement of Timekeepers for the meet.  A request that visitors help if possible.

 

Team Managers

  •         A Team Managers meeting will be held onFriday 27th June 2025prior to Session One.
  •         An Officials meeting will be held on Friday 27th June 2025 prior to Session One. 
  •         A timekeepers meeting will be held prior to each session.
  •         It is strongly recommended your Club be represented.  Team Managers are responsible for ensuring that information from this and subsequent meetings is passed to the relevant members/swimmers within the Club.
  •         All enquiries to the Meet Director – DO NOT disturb Recording Staff.

 

Opening Ceremony

  •         Will take place priorto the start of Session One – Friday.
  •         Warm up will finish at 5.30pm be immediately followed by the Opening Ceremony

 

Marshalling

  •         Swimmers are to report to the Marshall FOUR (4) races prior or when called by the Announcer.
  •         Swimmers must remain in the Marshalling Area until told to move forward to the starting blocks.
  •         Should a swimmer absent him/herself from the designated Marshalling area without permission they will be liable to disqualification by the Referee prior to the start of the race.  This is a Meet Rule.

 

Events

  •         Events will be swum as per the programme however the Organising Committee reserve the right to the following:
  •         To restrict the number of any entries for any event
  •         To combine events where necessary

 

Timed Finals

  •         This meet is being run as timed finals for all events.

 

Results

  •         Results will be posted on the Swimming Taranaki website.

 

Prize

  •         There is a $30 prize to the Taranaki swimmer who breaks the oldest Swimming Taranaki record during the meet.

 

Time Trials

  •         There will be no time trials permitted for the duration of this meet.

 

Housekeeping Duties

  •         Please ensure that your Club appoints sufficient, competent people for each duty.
  •         Ensure they are correctly briefed and are made available for the duration required.
  •         Please ensure your Club is a good participant in these duties, none of which are onerous, but each of which is vital to the success of the Championships.

 

EMERGENCY & SAFETY PROCEDURES

 Under the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OSH) it is necessary for Swimming Taranaki to advise you of the hazards that may affect you whilst swimming or attending any of our Swimming Taranaki run events.

 

Notified Hazards

  •                             Swimming pool.
  •                             Floor Surfaces are slippery when wet. No running.
  •                             Seating can become slippery when wet.
  •                             Caution around Starting Equipment cables is required.
  •                             Weather conditions: hot/cold have different effects on body.
  •                             Hazardous substances: chemical in pool area.

 

In General

  • Familiarise yourself with the pool layout, exits and equipment
  • Ensure children do not run around out of control.
  • Advise of dangers or problems that you may observe. Do not leave it up to others.
  • Stay away from roped off areas at all times.

 

In an Emergency

  • Tell the nearest Pool Attendant or Swimming Official who will advise the Referee.
  •                             First Aid kits are available at the main Control Centre.
  •                             If you have to contact Emergency Services be accurate with your address.
  •                             Pool lifeguards are trained in first aid & CPR.

 

For Evacuation

  •  Do not panic.
  • Three (3) loud blasts on the whistle by the Referee shall clear the pool.
  • Leave the pool complex as directed by pool staff.
  • Assemble in area designated by pool Staff.
  • Assist Team Managers and Officials to evacuate the swimmers safely.
  • Conduct a roll call to account for all persons (children and adults) in your club.
  • Notify the relevant emergency services as required.

 

During the Meet

  • Please take care to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others.
  • Take particular care of those under your direct control.

 

Be safe and enjoy all swimming activities run by

Swimming Taranaki