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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
25 Autuam Street, Room 118 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252
(808) 961-8234 • Fax (808) 961-8248 -
July 9, 1998
Honorable James Arakaki, Chairperson and
Members of the County Council
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Operating Budget
Enclosed is a bill for an ordinance appropriating $12,000 for the preparation
and production of the 1998 U.S. Open Synchronized Swimming
Championships which will be held at Kawamoto Swim Stadium from July 12 -
18.
Enclosed are announcements and schedules for your information.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Department of
Parks & Recreation.
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Form B-52
7/18/91
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION DATE: 6/26/98
STAFF CONTACT: PAM MIZUNO PHONE: 961-8419
A. REOUF,ST:
To create a revenue account to deposit an estimated $12,000 in receipts from the the 1998 U.S. Open
Synchronized Swimming Championships to be held at Kawamoto Swim Stadium, July 11, through July 18,
1998. (see attached event entry and schedule)
To create an account and appropriate the $12,000 to expend funds for preparation and production of the
1998 U.S. Open Synchronized Swimming Championships. This event is being co-sponsored by the
County of Hawaii, Department of Parks and Recreation.
Account should by set-up as follows:
PARKS & RECREATION - AQUATICS - 98 SYNCHRO SWIM COMPETITION - MISC CHARGES
B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED):
The 1998 U.S. OPEN SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS will be held at Kawamoto
Swim Stadium in Hilo, Hawaii, from July 12 - July 18, 1998.
A gate admission fee of $5.00 will be charged by Aquatics Division for anyone over 12 years of age for
the Junior or Senior Division Final Competitions. The fee will be $8.00 for both the Junior and Senior
Division Final Competitions if purchased together.
There are only limited funds budgeted and available for purchasing materials, supplies, and services
toward production of this competition. The revenue collected for this event can be used to offset the
expense toward preparation of our facility for the National audience expected to be in attendance.
A copy of the event entry and schedule is attached.
Council Action is necessary to deposit receipts and appropriate funds to host the U.S. SYNCHRONIZED
SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS.
SIGNED: ` r ~ DATE: b R i 9
Department Hea
U. . Synchronizes. Swimming
Championship Event Entry
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1998 U.S. OPEN SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
HILO, HAWAII
OFFICIAL MEET ANNOUNCEMENT
DATES July 12 - July 18, 1998
Junior Division: July 12-15
Senior Division: July 16-18
LOCATION Kawamoto Swim Stadium
Ho'olulu Complex
260 Kalanikoa Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 961-8698
(808) 961-8696 (fax)
SANCTIONED BY West Zone of Synchronized Swimming
U. S. Synchronized Swimming, Inc.
SPONSORED BY Hawaii Sports
West Zone of Synchronized Swimming
County of Hawaii
Parks and Recreation, Aquatic Division
MEET MANAGER Sue Ahlf
706 D Oak Grove Road
Concord, CA 94518
(800) 320-0952
(510) 672-9844 (fax)
EMail: ahlf@aol.com
RULES TO GOVERN The 1997-1998 Official USSS Handbook shall govern the championship.
ENTRY DEADLINE All entries must be postmarked no later than May 29, 1998. Use Postal Form
#3817 to verify mailing date. If a qualifying event is held after the entry deadline for
this competition, a provisional entry must be submitted according to the above
deadline. Within 72 hours of the completion of the qualifying competition, the proof
of qualification must be submitted by phone and in writing (postmarked) to the
Scoring Chair_
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FEE INFORMATION
? Entry Fee $15 per competitor per routine, including alternates. Make check payable to USSS. Any
swimmer who is listed as an alternate for a routine and who is not swimming any other
routine event shall pay the entry fee. (Handbook, Appendix C, pg. 3)
? Sponsor Fee $20 per competitor, payable once. Make check payable to Hawaii Sports.
? Luau $30.00 per person, Children 12 and under $15.00. Make check payable to Hawaii
Sports.
? Participant Each club will receive I coach pass and 1 chaperone pass (for every eight (8) athletes)
Venue Pass in addition to the athlete venue passes for each team per division. Additional all venue
passes are available for $10.00 each. Make check payable to P & R Aquatics.
? Spectator Fee $5 per person for each Junior or Senior Division Final Competition; $8.00 for both
Junior and Senior Division Final Competitions if purchased together. Children 12 and
under admitted free. Make check payable to P & R Aquatics.
EVENTS
Figures
For U.S. Open, Junior Division
One of the five U.S. Junior Groups will be drawn prior to the competition. (See pg. 7,
Figure Rule 11.13) Junior Figure Draw to be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 11,
1998 at the pool.
For U.S. Open, Senior Division
One of the four U.S. Senior Groups will be drawn prior to the competition. (See pg. 7,
Figure Rule ILA) Senior Figure Draw to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 1998
at the pool.
Routines
For U.S. Open, Junior Division
Routine competition will be held in Solo, Duet, Trio and Team for 14-15 and I6-17 age
groups.
For U.S. Open, Senior Division
Routine competition will be held in Solo, Duet, Trio, Team Technical Routine and Team
Free Routine.
ROUTINE RESTRICTIONS
Athletes may qualify and enter (based on age and score) both divisions
of the competition. No athlete will be permitted to enter the same event
in different age groups or in both divisions.
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DIRECTIONS
Please see directions on the form attached.
POOL SPECS
Length: 50 meters (Lane line placed at 25 meters for competition area)
Width: 25 yards
Depth: 1 I' sloping to 5' at 25 meters. Approximately 50' of deep water ranging between 9-11'.
Lane Markings: Both length and width direction in the pool
Eight (8) lanes lengthwise.
Deck to Water: On three sides, 6 inches
Sealing Capacity: Athletes 1200, Spectators 1200
Required Entry : Enter water from deck under diving platform or between diving boards. See enclosed pool
diagrarn.
VENUE SEATING
Seating for the alhleles in a designated area will be provided in the stands. Spectator seating is reserved for non-
competitors with venue passes and/or purchased tickets. NO FOOD is permitted on the pool deck.
iOUND EQUIPMENT I
Sound equipment rented from Pacific Sound will be used for practice with music and competition, this includes a
variable speed tape deck and underwater speaker. A back-up system will be available on site.
'RACI'ICE
Open pool (no music) will be available in the competition pool on Saturday, July 11, 1998 from 1200 noon to 6.00
pm. Practice times with music will be assigned in the competition pool for each team routine, once in Start List order.
Refer to the schedule for practice times and be on deck ready to swim at the appropriate time. Please notify the Sound
Center Manager if you will not be swinuning during the practice time.
Junior Div. Sunday, July 12 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m, 14-15 immediately followed by 16-17
Senior Div. Thursday, July 16 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Technical Routine
Friday, July 17 2:30 p.m. - 430 p.m. Free Routine
Two practice pools (no music) will be available during routine competition. The NAS Pool, a 25 yard facility, located
in Hilo, one (1) mile from the competition pool. The Pahoa Pool, a 50 meter facility, located in Pahoa, 20-30 minute
drive from Hilo. Directions will be available in the registration packet.
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PARADE OF ATHLETES/OPENING CEREMONIES
The Parade of Athletes for the Junior and Senior Divisions will be held prior to the 14-15 & 16-17 Team
Final Routine competition on Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. All athletes from all clubs arc
encouraged to participate. Dress for the parade is team warm-up suits or appropriate team uniform.
J A traditional Hawaiian Royal Court, in costume, will be presented complete with Hawaiian music, dancers
and singers.
GELLING
No Gelling is allowed in the restrooms, on the pool deck or in the spectator area. A designated gelling
station will be available at the facility. We recommend that you gel prior to coming to the pool.
OFFICIALS UNIFORM
Officials will be wearing white tops and blue bottoms for all routine judging.
PROGRAM
We are inviting clubs to have photos included in the Official Program. Send black and white photos along
with $25.00 per photo toSuc Ahlf by May 1, 1998. Label the back of each photo with Club Name, City.
State. Athletes' Names, and Age Group. Photos will not be returned.
CLUB BANNERS
Club banners will be displayed in the facility by the meet organizing committee. By completing the Club
Banner Form, a place will be reserved for your barmer.
PHOTOS
We will have a photographer oil hand to take photos of your club, individual, routine action shots and awards
ceremonies. Check your registration packet for more details.
CHAMPIONSHIP MERCHANDISE
There will be Championship items available for purchase in addition to USSS items tluoughout the
Championship. Craft booths with Hawaiian crafts will be displayed (see attached flyer).
ROUTINE TAPES
Routine tapes should be turned-in to the Sound Center Manager, at minimum, an hour prior to each event.
All tapes must be clearly marked with Club name, Competitor names and Event. Limit of one routine per
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tape. Music should be recorded at the start of the tape. Tapes will not be rewound by the Sound Center
Manager after they are turned in. There will be specific times scheduled for timing of tapes: timing will be
accommodated on a first come, first served basis. During these times, you may request to have I -1 j
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TENTATIVE MEET SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 11
12:00 (noon) Junior Figure Draw at the Hilo Hawaiian
12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. Practice at Competition Pool
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Junior Registration at the Hilo Hawaiian
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Officials/Coaches meeting at Hilo Hawaiian
Sunday, July 12
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Junior Registration at the Hilo Hawaiian
7:00 a.m. Lap swimming only
7:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. 14-15 Solo Warm-up
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 14-15 Solo Competition
10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. 14-15 Figure Warm-up
11:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 14-15 Figure Competition I
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 16-17 Figure Warm-up
3:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. 16-17 Figure Competition
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 14-15, 16-17 Team practice with music, Start List Order
Monday, July 13
7:00 a.m. Lap swimming only
7:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. 14-15 Duet Warm-up
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 14-15 Duet Competition
11:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. I6-17 Trio Warm-up
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 16-17 Trio Competition
1:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. 16-17 Duet Warm-up
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 16-17 Duet Competition
5:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. 14-15 Team Warm-up
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 14-15 Team Competition
Tuesday, July 14
7:00 a.m. Lap swimming only
7:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. 16-17 Solo Warm-up
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 16-17 Solo Competition
11:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. 14-15 Trio Warn-up
11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 14-15 Trio Competition
12:00 (noon) - 4:00 p.m. Senior Registration at the Hilo Hawaiian
1:15 p.m. - 1:35 p.m. I6-17 Team Warm-up
1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. 16-17 Team Competition
3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 14-15 Trio & Duet Finals Warm-up
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 14-15 Trio Finals
14-15 Duet Finals
6:15 p.m. Awards
7:00 p.m. Senior Figure Draw at the pool
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Senior Coaches meeting at the pool
8:00 p.m Officials, Coaches & Alwnni Reception
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7:00 a.m. Lap swimming only
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Senior Registration at the Hilo Hawaiian
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 16-17 Trio, Duet & Solo Final & 14-15 Solo Finals Warm-up
8:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. 16-17 Trio Finals
16-17 Duet Finals
14-15 & I6-17 Solo Finals
12:45 p.m. - L 15 p.m. 14-15 & 16-17 Team Finals Warm-up
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Parade of Athletes and Opening Ceremonies
2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. 14-15 & 16-17 Team Finals
500 p.m. Awards
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. LUAU
Thursday, July 16
7:00 a.m. Lap swimming only
7:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. Senior Solo Wann-up
8:00 a.m. -10:45 a.m. Senior Solo Competition
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Senior Figure Competition Warm-up
12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. Senior Figure Competition
5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Team Technical Routine practice with music, Start List Order
Friday, July 17
7:00 a.m. Lap swimming only
7:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. Senior Duct Warm-up
8:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Senior Duet Competition
10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Senior Team Technical Routine Warm-up
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Senior Team Technical Routine Competition
12:30 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. Senior Trio Wart-up
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Senior Trio Competition
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Senior Team Free Routine practice with music, Start List Order
Saturday, July 18
7:00 a.m. Lap swimming only
7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Senior Trio, Duet & Solo Finals Warm-up
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Senior Trio Finals
Senior Duct Finals
Senior Solo Finals
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Senior Team Free Routine Finals Wann-up
12:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Senior Team Free Routine Finals
3:15 p.m. Awards
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