State Age Group Championships- AZD Meet Packet
Friday- Sunday, April 20-22, 2012
Oro Valley, AZ
Friday Arrival Times:
· 4:00 pm- all solos arrive knoxed with headpiece and makeup complete.
· 5:30 pm- all 16 & Over Duets arrive knoxed with headpiece and makeup complete.
Saturday Arrival Times:
· 6:30 am- Rec Team, Loco Team and 12/U Comp Team arrive wearing AZD Swim Suit
· 8:30 am- Comedian Team, Totem Team and Dragon Duet arrive wearing AZD Swim Suit
· 9:30 am- Inception Team arrive wearing AZD Swim Suit
Sunday Arrival Times:
· 7:30 am- ALL 13-15 Duets arrive knoxed, with routine headpieces on and makeup complete.
· 9:00 am- ALL other AZD Competitive Swimmers arrive knoxed with team makeup complete.
What to arrive WEARING :
Competitive Swimmers: Please arrive at the Competition wearing the following Team Attire: Black Sweat Pants, Team Sweat Jacket and any AZD Team T-Shirt.
Recreational Swimmers: Please arrive at the Competition wearing the following Team Attire: Black Pants (or green AZD shorts) and Black AZD Polo shirt.
All AZD Swimmers: If you are arriving for warm-ups or preparation to compete, please arrive wearing your AZD Swim Suit. For figure day, you must also have Black Swim Suit in your bag ready to quickly change into. For all Warm-ups you will need an AZD Black Swim Cap (please make sure it’s in good condition before the meet).
Awards Attire: Please remember that for the Awards Ceremony all AZD Swimmers are required to wear the Green AZD Shorts and Black Polo shirt, on occasion or when deemed appropriate by the coaches, we will also require the full set of AZD Black Sweats to be worn for awards (Sweats are required by the Competitive Team only).
*** PLEASE REMEMBER- Swimmers are only allowed to wear AZD attire (good and original condition) at the pool during competition. No pajamas, street clothing, practice suits or caps will be allowed. Your swimmer will be asked to change clothing if not in proper AZD attire.
IMPORTANT items to bring:
· Team Swim Suit
· Black Figure Suit
· Black “Arizona Desert Dolphins” Swim Cap
· Plain White Swim Cap
· Goggles/Noseclips
· Warm Clothes, shoes, socks, hats, gloves, jackets, etc…
· Towels (at least 3 or 4)
· Green AZD shorts
· Black AZD Polo and other AZD shirts
· Water Bottles and Snacks (must keep in Grass area)
· Sun Screen
· Camera
· Individual Routine Costumes and Head Pieces (Team Routine Costumes are handled by AZD)
· Knoxing supplies
· Water Proof Makeup
· And a smile and good attitude!
Additional Tips from the AZD Coaches to AZD Swimmers and Families!
· Remember to remove all Nail Polish and Jewelry prior to coming to the competition!
· Pack extra towels and warm clothes (the girls will be getting in and out of the water approximately 6 times). Please remember shoes, socks, hats, gloves, jackets, etc…
· For those of you who have not attended a Synchro Figure Meet before… please understand that DURING the figure competition, everyone is asked to keep themselves quiet. Complete silence is requested to allow all the Swimmer’s and Judges to focus and concentrate on the task at hand. Please hold all cheering and applause for the ROUTINE Competition and Awards Ceremony. You are encouraged to watch the competition, but will not be allowed to sit right next to any judge.
· You may want to bring Comfortable Chairs to set up in our Team Area. Some families bring blankets to layout on the ground as well. REMEMBER: THE SWIMMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE COMPETITION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM HER COACH. BE PREPARED FOR THE SWIMMERS TO BE THERE ALL DAY!
· All siblings attending the Competition need to be supervised at all times, and need to be reminded not to play around the pool or in the bathrooms! Only Athletes competing at this meet will be allowed in the pool.
· There will be approximately 200 swimmers competing at this meet, and although those are divided into age groups and categories, the majority of swimmers won’t be called up to receive a 1st-8th place ribbon/medal. There are NO participant ribbons at this competition. Please help us by discussing this with your girls prior to the meet.
· We are required to clean our Team Area before awards are given out. This seems to go a little quicker if we all pitch in as the day goes along. Please help the girls keep their clothes and equipment organized. It’s also easier to keep track of your swimmer’s things if they are kept in their bags and are all labeled with their names.
· A snack bar will be available on both days. Not only is this provided for the convenience of our swimmers and families, but is also used as a fundraiser to support the Arizona Synchro Association (all AZ teams). Please consider using the snack bar when planning your meals and snacks. See the following Rule from the Official Meet Announcement:
o Please keep all coolers and food in the grassy areas. Food must be consumed in designated eating areas.
· A Knoxing station will be set up in the grassy areas. Please use this area for Knoxing your daughters’ hair. When possible or specified, Knox at home. It is a lot easier and more convenient! See the following Rules from the official Meet Announcement:
o There will be a designated knoxing area posted at the pool; please be respectful of the areas and keep them clean. No knoxing is permitted in the pool area or locker rooms and you will not be able to remove your knox at the pool.
o There will be a $100 fine for any athlete found washing their hair out in the pool or the showers or removing bobby pins in the pool.
· Let’s show our swimmers that we care and support their efforts! We encourage all family members to dress in support of the DESERT DOLPHINS! Please wear Black and Lime Green if possible!
Final Meet Schedule:
Friday, April 20th
4:30-4:50 pm Lap Swim
4:50-5:10 pm All Solos Warm-up (2 warm-ups)
5:10-5:20 pm Seat Judges and Volunteers
5:20-7:00 pm All Solo Competition – beginning with Intermediates
7:00-7:10 pm 16 & Over Duet Warm-up
7:10-7:20 pm Seat Judges and Volunteers
7:20-8:00 pm 16 & Over Duet Competition
Saturday, April 21
7:00-7:30 Lap Swim
7:30-7:50 12 & Under AG/Intermediate/Masters A Figure Warm-up
7:50-8:00 Seat Judges and Volunteers
8:00-9:40 12 & Under AG/Intermediate/Masters A Figure Competition
9:40-10:00 13-15 AG/Masters B Figure Warm Up
10:00-10:10 Seat Judges and Volunteers
10:10-11:10 13-15 AG/Masters B Figure Competition
11:10-11:30 16 & Over Figure Warm-up
11:30-11:40 Seat Judges and Volunteers
11:40-12:40 16 & Over Figure Competition
12:40-1:00 Lunch Break
1:00-1:10 Intermediate/12 & U AG Trio Warm-up
1:10-1:20 Seat Judges and Volunteers
1:20-2:20 Intermediate/12 & U AG Trio Competition
2:20-2:40 13 & Over Trio Warm-up (2 warm-ups)
2:40-2:50 Seat Judges and Volunteers
2:50-3:30 13 & Over Trio Competition
3:30-3:50 Intermediate/12 & U AG Duet Warm-up (2 warm-ups)
3:50-4:00 Seat Judges and Volunteers
4:00-5:15 Intermediate/12 & U AG Duet Competition
5:15-5:25 Intermediate Team Warm-up
5:25-5:35 Seat Judges and Volunteers
5:35-6:15 Intermediate Team Competition
6:20 Intermediate Awards
Sunday, April 22
8:00 – 8:20 am Lap swim
8:20-8:40 13-15 AG Duet Warm-up (2 warm-ups)
8:40-8:50 Seat Judges and Volunteers
8:50-10:00 13-15 AG Duet Competition
10:00-10:40 All Team Warm-ups (4 warm-ups)
10:40-10:50 Seat Judges and Volunteers
10:50-1:00 All Team Competition
1:30 Awards
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