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West Metro Invitational - Figure & Routine Meet

Hosted by West Metro Synchronettes

Saturday January 29th
10:30am - 6:00pm

St. Louis Park Senior High School
6425 West 33rd St.
St. Louis Park, MN    --    click here for directions

TENTATIVE MEET SCHEDULE
The following is a tentative meet schedule. Warm-up and competition start times may vary depending on the number of entries and any unforeseen delays.
10:30Doors open
10:45 - 11:05Officials/deck personnel meetings
11:45 - 11:05Trio warm-ups
11:15 - 12:40TRIO competition (Novice, Intermediate, Age Group)
12:45 - 1:00
  • Figure Warm-up for Novice, Intermediate, Age Group(13 & under)
  • FIGURES(Novice, Intermediate, 13 & under Age Group)
  • Figure Warm-up for Age Group (14 & over)
  • FIGURES(14 & over Age Group)
4:30 - 5:00Optional WATER SPLIT TEST - either right or left or both
5:00 - 5:30Awards


EVENTS
Figure Events:Novice, Intermediate and Age Group
Due to meet time constraints, only two(2) figures shall be performed. The two(2) figures shall be drawn at the meeting from the following:
  • Novice: Single Ballet Leg(R or L), Back Tuck Somersault, Front Pike Somersault and Blossum
  • Intermediate: Single Ballet Leg(R/L Draw), Front Walkover, Kip, Somersub
  • 13 & under AG: Flamingo, Bent Knee, Ariana, Kip 1/2 Twist, Heron and Tower Spin 360
  • 14 & over AG: Kip Twist Spin, Back Walkover Closing 360, Heron Twirl and Ibis Spin 360
Split Test Event:Optional water Split test during figure competition
Trio Routine Event:Trio only in the following Divisions:
  • Novice: 9 & under, 10-11, 12-13, 14 & over
  • Intermediate: 11 & under, 12-13, 14-15, 16-17, 18 & over
  • Age Group: 11 & under, 12-13, 14-15, 16-17, 18-19
 
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Sanctioned:Held under the sanction of United States Synchronized Swimming, Inc. LSSC, 2612 Eunice Avenue, Red Wing, MN 55066
Rules To Govern:Official USSSI Handbook shall govern the meet
Eligibility:No entries shall be accepted unless the athlete is a member as provided in USSSI Official Rules Article I
Entry Deadline:All entries must be received by the Meet Manager no later than Friday, January 14
Entry Fees:Event fees are $6.00 per competitor per routine event and Sponsor fees are $6.00 per competitor -- Make checks payable to West Metro Synchronettes
Awards:Ribbons will be awarded to all participants in each event
Gelling:No gelling will be allowed at the pool or in the building -- come already gelled
Pool Specs:Length: 25 meters, Width: 5 lanes, Depth: 9 1/2 feet to 3 1/2 feet
Deck to water distance approximately 1 foot
Spectator seating is on the right side when you face the shallow end
Concessions & Merchandise:A concessions stand will be available near the pool -- merchandise will be available
Sound System:A cassette player will be available with one underwater and one air speaker -- please make sure tapes are correctly marked and rewound
Officials:Official attire is white tops and navy bottoms -- please complete and return Official Availability Form by January 16
Deck Personnel:All deck personnel (including coaches, timers scorers, runners and other meet volunteers) must be members of USSSI or sign an insurance waiver form ( Please include with your meet entry signed waivers an/or USSSI registration numbers for anticipated deck personnel)
Directions:click here for directions