MSSA Open Water Swim Series Sanction Request Form

List of Key Officials (Refer to MSSA Event Management Plan for Duties)

	Name(s)	Mobile
Event Coordinator
Referee
Clerk of Course
Register
Starter
Chief Time Keeper
Recorder
Safety Coordinator
Advertising Signage Coordinator
Trailer Transport

Event Time Line on the Day

	Time
One and a half hours before the start of the Event the registration process for all swimmers will commence
Planned time to conclude the registrations for all swimmers
One hour before the start of the Event the Safety Coordinator, Clerk of Course and Event Coordinator will inspect the course and decide on the suitability of holding the Event
Half an hour before the start of the Event the Safety Coordinator will brief the SLSSA and other Officials
The competitors to be briefed by the Event Coordinator and/or Referee
Five minute whistle is given advising swimmers to prepare to get into the water
Two minute whistle is given advising the swimmers to get into the water. This can be done at one minute if the swimmers are not required to cover a distance to get to the starting line
The Event concludes
Debriefing of the Event by Event Coordinator, Officials and SLSSA

Event Distances and Start Times

	Distance	Time
Event 1
Event 2
Event 3
Event 4

This form will go direct to Masters Swimming SA when submitted. Please allow 3 months for review and sanction approval by the Branch.

NOTE: Organising Clubs are advised that although this Event is sanctioned by Masters Swimming SA the Branch takes no responsibility for negligence on the part of the Organising Club.

Within one week of the Event, the Event Coordinator must complete the Open Water Swim Summary Report
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