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Host A Swim Meet
Hosting Requirements
What do I need to do to successfully run an NZMS-sanctioned swim meet?
Before the Event
Date Selection
- Check NZMS calendar
- Avoid clashes with:
- NZMS Championships
- North/South Island Championships
- Major open water events
- Swimming NZ events
NZMS Requirements
- NZMS approval/sanction
- Published meet information
- Entry process
- Results submission
- Compliance with NZMS competition rules
- Appropriate insurance coverage through the club
- Financial Registration in Gameday
Facility
- Suitable pool (25m or 50m)
- Available lanes
- Spectator space
- Changing facilities
- Timing area
- First aid access
- Accessibility requirements
Meet Type
- Fun meet
- Club meet
- Regional meet
- NZMS-sanctioned Championship
Officials and Volunteers
Pool Deck Volunteers
- Timekeepers
- Marshals
- Recorders
- Results staff
Technical Officials
- Referee
- Starter
- Stroke and turn judges
- Chief timekeeper
Meet Management
- Meet Director
- Entries manager
- Volunteer coordinator
Manual Timing
- Stopwatches
- Lane timekeepers
Electronic Timing
- Touchpads
- Timing console
- Hy-Tek/Meet Manager style systems