Meet Info - pdf - South Texas Swimming

Posted 01/23/14
2014 Texas Age Group
Swimming Short Course Championships
Hosted by:
Alamo Area Aquatics Association
March 6 – 9, 2014
www.aaaa-sa.org
Meet Name:
Texas Age Swimming Short Course Championships
Hosted by AAAA
Sanction
Number:
STA-14-18
Time Trials
Sanction
Number:
STA-14-17tt
Meet Date(s): March 6
th -
Venue:
th
9 , 2014
NISD Swimming Complex (Outdoor Swim Center, Indoor Natatorium)
8400 N Loop 1604 West
San Antonio, Texas 78249
210-397-7525
>> OME Entry Deadline – 10:00 AM Monday, March 3, 2014 <<
Directions:
Please use Google Maps and put in the following address for accurate directions: 13200 Skyhawk, San
Antonio, TX 78249
Meet Updates: Important updates and other useful information pertaining to the meet and local amenities will be
available on the TSA website (www.tsaswim.org), ST website (www.stswim.org) and the AAAA website
(www.aaaa-sa.org)
Facility:
State of the art outdoor facility
Twenty-two lane 25-yard racing courses
Depth 6.7 feet to 9 feet
All automatic Colorado Timing System starting and timing
Deck seating for athletes, coaches and officials is 1500
Shaded stadium seating for 2500 spectators
Spectrum starting block with track start wedge
Relay Judging Platforms
All 16 x 28 full color video board
22 warm-up lanes indoors
10 outdoor warm-up lanes in diving well
The host reserves the right to move the competition indoors
Concessions and swim shop available
This pool has been certified in accordance with USA Swimming Rule 104.2.2 (C) and a copy is on file
with USA Swimming
The courses have been professionally surveyed and certified
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Liability:
In granting a sanction for this meet, it is understood and agreed that USA Swimming, Inc., South Texas
Swimming, Inc. (STSI), the Alamo Area Aquatic Association (AAAA), the Northside Independent School
District, and all meet officials shall be free from any liabilities or claims for damage arising by reason(s) of
injuries to anyone during the conduct of this meet.
Meet Format: This is a Championship Meet with Prelim/Finals for all age groups with the exception of relays,
1000/1650 Freestyle events, and the 12 & under 500 Freestyle, which will be Timed Finals. Preliminaries
will swim in two pools unless the meet host determines one pool is more appropriate once time lines are
established. Finals will swim in one pool, will include A & B heats for 11-12 & 13-14, and an A heat for 10
& U. Meet timelines and changes to the pool configuration will be posted on the TSA website
(www.tsaswim.org), ST website (www.stswim.org) and the AAAA website (www.aaaa-sa.org).
Meet
Management: Meet Director
Terry Vetters
8400 North Loop 1604 West
San Antonio, TX 78249
210-397-8985
[email protected]
Meet Referee
Mike Bertirotti
8603 Timber Place
San Antonio, TX 78250
210-520-2050
[email protected]
Entries Chair
Peter Hay
8400 North Loop 1604 West
San Antonio, TX 78249
210-397-7524
[email protected]
Administrative Referee
Herb Schwab
281-242-1334
[email protected]
Time Trials
Meet
Management: Meet Director
Kenneth Gonzales
8400 North Loop 1604 West
San Antonio, TX 78249
210-397-7525
[email protected]
Officials:
General
Meeting:
Opening
Ceremonies:
Safety
Guidelines
And
Warm-Up
Procedures:
Meet Referee
Administrative Official
Rusty Prewitt-Campbell
Regina Prewitt-Campbell
11585 Alamo Rnch Pwy # 210211585 Alamo Rnch Pwy # 2102
San Antonio, TX 78253
San Antonio, TX 78253
210-445-3150 
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210-445-3150
[email protected] 
[email protected]
Help from visiting officials is always welcome. Visiting officials are asked to email the Meet Referee with
their certification level and availability so he can plan accordingly. All officials must attend a mandatory
meeting one (1) hour before each session. The uniform for preliminary sessions will be white polo shirt
over khaki shorts/pants/skirt, as appropriate. Finals uniform will be navy blue polo shirt over khaki
pants/skirt (NO shorts), as appropriate. Application will be made for this meet to be designated a National
Qualifying Meet for Officials. Applications for evaluation can be obtained from:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RMnwMH9JFeM0OJQyFfzUAW-BIvNOA0WFFbG9LyBZuzg/viewform
All swimmers must be represented at a pre-meet general meeting that will be held on Thursday. The
meeting will be held immediately after the conclusion of Thursday’s events (location within the NISD
Aquatics Complex to be announced). Any possible changes in the conduct of the meet will be decided at
this meeting. It is each swimmer’s and/or coach’s responsibility to be aware of any decisions or changes
that are made at this meeting.
There will be a short opening ceremony and parade on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 9:00 A.M. before the
start of the preliminaries. Team representatives may carry team banners or flags. The opening ceremony
will be followed promptly by the meet events. Team pep rallies and demonstration may be held BEFORE
the playing of the National Anthem and AFTER the start of the first event at each session, but not
between the two.
See attached Safety Guidelines and Warm-Up Procedures on page fourteen (14).
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Eligibility:
All swimmers, age 14 and younger, must be registered as athletes for 2014 with USA Swimming Inc. by
the entry deadline and must be registered as a member of one of the five (5) Texas Local Swimming
Committees (LSC’s). All swimmers must also meet the time standards established for each event he or
she enters and must have achieved those times between January 1, 2013 and March 3, 2014.
Typographical and transcription errors with regards to achieved qualification times will fall under the
current USA Swimming Rules and Regulations Paragraph 207.9.5. Competitors must indicate their USA
Swimming Number and their age, as of March 6, 2014. Entries with “applied for” or “pending” registration
will not be accepted. There will NOT be an opportunity to obtain a valid USA Swimming Number or
registration at the competition.
Swimmers may compete with a team that is registered with any of the five (5) Texas LSC’s. The team
must be a member of the Texas Swimming Association (TSA) to compete for team points and awards. A
swimmer may swim “unattached” if he/she is ineligible to represent a team with whom they swim.
Unattached swimmers may not earn team points. All teams must comply with all TSA entry requirements.
All teams will be required to pay the $25.00 TSA Dues to be eligible for the meet.
If an unattached swimmer is not representing a team, that individual must pay the $25.00 TSA dues to
be eligible for the meet.
TSA Membership Requirements:
All teams must be a member of TSA for their swimmers to compete in any event. The $25.00 TSA dues
will be included in the OME entry process. Late entries must pay the TSA dues at time of entry if the
respective team has not already paid the TSA dues.
Rules and
Sanctions:
Scratch
Rules:
The meet will be held under the sanction of USA Swimming, Inc. and South Texas Swimming, Inc. The
2013-2014 USA Swimming Rules and Regulations will govern this meet. TSA rules will apply where
allowed. TSA rules prevail over any inconsistencies between TAGS Meet Information and current TSA
rules.
Scratching for all final events is required as outlined in the current USA Swimming rules 207.11.6D and
207.11.6E. Scratching for ALL PRELIMINARIES is required prior to the deadline stated below.
Failure to scratch an event counts as one of your seven (7) events for the meet.
Check In /
Scratch
Deadlines:
Day/Event
1000 Freestyle - Positive Check-in
500 Freestyle 12&U - Positive Check-in
800 Freestyle Relay - Relay Cards Due
Friday’s Relay Events – Relay Cards Due / Declare AM/PM
Friday’s Individual Events – Scratch from Prelims
Saturday’s Relay Events – Relay Cards Due / Declare AM/PM
Saturday’s Individual Events – Scratch from Prelims
1650 Freestyle – Positive Check-in / Declare AM/PM
Sunday’s Relay Events – Relay Cards Due / Declare AM/PM
Sunday’s Individual Events – Scratch from Prelims
Relays:
Deadline
Thursday 4:00 P.M.
10 min after the conclusion
of the general meeting for
anything on Fri Prelims
Friday 6:00 P.M.
Saturday 6:00 P.M.
Relays will be swum as Timed Final events. The 800 Freestyle Relays will be swum fastest to slowest.
All other relays will have the fastest heat swim in Finals. Relay cards are due to the Clerk of Course
according to the schedule above under “Check-In.” Relay cards not turned on time will be considered
scratched. Each team must declare their desire for their relays to swim either in the preliminary session or
the finals sessions. The fastest eight (8) relays that declare a preference to swim in the Final’s session
will be seeded to swim in Finals. The order of swimmers on relay teams will be strictly enforced in
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accordance with 102.3.7 USA Swimming Rules and Regulations. Relay Only swimmers must be preentered in the meet to be eligible to swim relays or Time Trials according to TSA rules. The four (4)
swimmers being used to prove the time for a relay, whether the proof is done by team or by aggregate,
must be eligible to swim that event for this meet.
All 13-14 200 Medley Relays will enter using the 400 Medley Relay time.
Distance
Events:
The 12&U 500 Freestyle, 1000 Freestyle, 1650 Freestyle, and all relays will be Timed Finals events.
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The 1650 Freestyle check-in will include the option to swim during either Prelims or Finals. The fastest
eight (8) girls and fastest eight (8) boys who check–in to swim in Finals will swim during Sunday’s Finals.
All other heats will be swum fastest to slowest as the final event in Sunday’s preliminaries. Entries will be
seeded by entry time in the following order: 1650 SCY, 1500 LCM, 1000 SCY, 800 LCM. There will be a
10 minute break between the last relay event and the first 1650 Freestyle heat. See ENTRIES section
below regarding the option to swim the 1650 Freestyle event if qualified in the 1000 Freestyle event.
The 1000 Freestyle event will be swum fastest to slowest as a Timed Final. Entries will be seeded by
entry time in the following order: 1000 SCY, 800 LCM, 1650 SCY, 1500 LCM. See ENTRIES section
below regarding the option to swim the 1000 Freestyle event if qualified in the 1650 Free.
Entries:
Swimmers may enter as many qualified events as desired but may only compete in total of seven (7)
individual events during the entire meet with no more than three (3) individual events during any one day,
plus one (1) relay per day, except on Saturday when two (2) relays are offered. On Saturday, swimmers
can swim two (2) relays. Time Trial events will count as one of the three (3) events allowed per day, but
not for one of the seven (7) meet events.
Please note that you must scratch the events you do not want to swim by the deadline specified in the
Check-In section. Failure to scratch an event counts as one of your seven (7) allowed events for the
meet. Penalty for no-show counts as a disqualification and one of the seven (7) allowable swims. A noshow for a Finals qualifier will result in that swimmer being barred from the remainder of the meet.
All seed times should be submitted in 100ths.
Swimmers qualifying with a “non-conforming” time (LCM) should enter that event using the nonconforming time. This allows OME to prove a qualifying entry time.
A swimmer that has the qualifying time for the 1650/1500 Freestyle also qualifies for the 1000 Freestyle.
If entering the 1000 Freestyle with the 1650/1500 Freestyle qualification, the swimmer must enter the
1000 Freestyle with their 1650/1500 Freestyle time. This will provide proof of qualification for the event
and will allow the swimmers to be seeded in the correct order: 1000 SCY, 800 LCM, 1650 SCY, 1500
LCM. Conversely, a swimmer who qualifies for the 1000/800 Freestyle qualifies for the 1650 Freestyle. If
entering the 1650 Freestyle with the 1000/800 Freestyle qualification, the swimmer must enter the 1650
Freestyle with their 1000/800 time. This will provide proof of qualification for the event and will allow the
swimmers to be seeded in the correct order: 1650 SCY, 1500 LCM, 1000 SCY, 800 LCM.
Entry Fees
Includes
$.50 TSA
Fee:
Entry
Process:
$15.00 per Individual event/No refunds. $20.00 per Relay event/No refunds. A $5.00 per swimmer
surcharge will be charged. Each team will be charged a $25.00 TSA membership fee. Late entries $30.00
per individual/relay events. Entry fee includes $.50 TSA fee.
Entries for TAGS must be completed in USA Swimming’s online meet entry (OME) system:
www.usaswimming.org/OME. Entries will open in OME on January 29, 2014 and will close March 3, 2014
at 10:00 AM. A Hy-Tek file is available on the TSA website (www.tsaswim.org) and the AAAA Swim Team
website (www.aaaa-sa.org) for running eligibility reports and working out relays, but teams may NOT
submit entries using Hy-Tek. OME saves your entries and you can complete your entries in more than
one sitting, but once you check out, you cannot delete an entry (you can add additional entries until the
entry deadline). Once all entries are complete and you have checked out in OME, send payment along
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with hard copy printouts of entries/fees from OME and a signed copy of NISD's "Rules and Regulations"
Policy (attached to announcement-one per team) to the Entries Chair (name and address follows).
Payment for entries made by check must be payable to "NISD Aquatics" and should be received
by March 5, 2014. Credit card payments can be made through the OME process.
If you have trouble using OME, please contact Anthony Buhr with USA Swimming at
[email protected] or (719) 866-3581.
If you have an entry question, please contact Entries Chair Peter Hay (see contact information below).
Email is preferred.
Entry
Deadline:
Monday, March 3, 2014 @ 10:00 AM. All payments must be mailed to the Entries Chair:
Peter Hay
8400 N Loop 1604 W
San Antonio, TX 78249
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 210-397-7524
Each team should submit one check for the total amount of the entry fees due from that team.
All entries after the deadline will be accepted as an on deck entry.
On Deck
Entries:
Time Trials:
On-deck entries will be accepted no later than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start of each session.
Swimmers who on-deck enter must pre-prove their time with the Clerk of Course, be entered at the
qualifying time, and swim in the open lanes in the first heat. A zero heat will be added if necessary, but
there will be no stand-bys for open lanes. The late entry fee is $30.00 per event plus a $5.00/swimmer
surcharge and $25.00/team dues amount (TSA fee) if applicable. On-deck entries will be required to
present a copy of their current USA Swimming ID and a current best times report from USA Swimming
SWIMS database. Electronic verification of USA Swimming SWIMS database will be accepted. NO DECK
REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Time Trials will be held, time permitting, for TAGS participants (name must appear on master entry
sheet) between Preliminaries and Finals on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8. Time Trials entries
will be accepted from 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. on Friday and Saturday. There will be no Time Trials on
Thursday or Sunday. The fee is $20 per event. A swimmer may swim only one Time Trial per day. The
1000 yard Freestyle event will only be offered for Time Trial on Friday and the 1650 Freestyle event will
only be offered for Time Trial on Saturday. Time Trial events count toward a swimmers total number of
daily events as outlined in the Entries section (It counts as one of the three (3) events per day but not as
one of the seven (7) events for the meet). Time Trial results will be published with the Final Results,
however, these times cannot be considered for state records. Event order will be determined by the Time
Trial Referee. Time Trial swimmers must provide their own timers/lap counters.
Proof of Time: OME will automatically provide proof of time. However, if you override a time in OME, you will be
required to provide proof of time.
For all rules and explanations pertaining to TAGS Proof of Times, swimmers and coaches should refer to
the TSA handbook. This is a pre-prove meet: all times will be verified through the SWIMS database. As
always, it is the coach’s responsibility to submit accurate, provable times. Otherwise, the individual
swimmer or relay may not be entered in the meet. Any times not in the SWIMS database, including
aggregate relay times, must be proven with supporting documentation supplied to the Entries Chair (see
contact information above).
Swimmers qualifying with a “non-conforming” time (Long Course Meters) should enter that event using
the non-conforming time. This allows OME to prove a qualifying entry time.
Awards:
Individual Events: Medals 1st through 8th
Relay Events: Medals 1st through 3rd, Ribbons 4th through 8th
Teams: TAGS flags will be awarded to teams that finish in 1st through 10th places. The First Place team
will receive the Leo Cancellare Award, the TAGS traveling trophy.
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High Point Award: A High Point plaque will be given to the outstanding boy and girl swimmer in each
age group based upon the total number of points earned in individual events during the meet.
Team Age Group Award: A white flag with red printing 3’ x 2’ in size will be given to the First Place girls’
and boys’ teams in the following age groups using individual and relay events only: 10 & under, 11-12,
and 13-14.
Horizon Award: Given to the team that has the greatest place improvement in the team standings. No
previous score is necessary, but the team must have been entered and recognized in the meet. This
award will be computed from last year’s Short Course TAGS team rankings.
Bill Nixon Sportsmanship Award: A trophy will be awarded to the team who exhibits the highest level
of sportsmanship throughout the meet. The winner will be decided by a vote during the last session of the
competition. Each team, the Meet Director, Head Referee and Pool Referees will be entitled to one vote.
Scoring:
All events will be scored by age groups.
Individual Events: 1st through 16th: 20-17-16-15-14-13-12-11-9-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Relays Events: 1st through 16th: 40-34-32-30-28-26-24-22-18-14-12-10-8-6-4-2
Team points will not be awarded for a relay performance that does not meet or better the minimum time
standard for that event.
Pool
Measurement: The competition course is certified, in accordance with USA Swimming Rule 104.2.2(C). The water
depths of the competition course measure:
Pool
South
North
Timing
System:
Timers:
Pool Deck
Restriction:
Start End
6.7’
6.7’
Middle
9.0’
9.0’
Turn End
6.7’
6.7’
The Colorado Timing System with electronic scoreboard will be used. Two watches per lane will be used
as a back-up.
The Host team will provide all timers for all sessions except for Time Trials. Swimmers in the 500
Freestyle event, the 1000 Freestyle event and the 1650 Freestyle event must provide one lap counter if
desired (timers will be provided by AAAA).
Because of USA Swimming Insurance Safety Regulations, the swimming pool deck, during the operation
of all South Texas sanctioned meets, is closed to all persons except swimmers, coaches, marshals,
officials, meet personnel, and timers. All registered non-athletes are required to display their current USA
Swimming registration card. If you are asked to leave the deck by any registered personnel, please do so.
It is for your safety.
Please see attached “Rules & Regulations” Policy of the NISD Aquatics Complex. All meet entries
must be accompanied by a signed copy of NISD’s “Rules and Regulations” Policy (one per team
or one per individual swimmer not attached to a team).
Photography: No team or parent photographers will be allowed on deck.
In the event such personnel are present, parents or guardians of swimmers under the age of 18 who do
not wish to have photos or videos of their athletes made, are required to contact the Meet Director prior to
the beginning of warm-ups
Photographers and videographers must stay out of the area immediately behind the starting blocks, and
are specifically prohibited from making shots during the start phase of any race
Deck
Passes and
Registration: Deck passes must be presented to enter the pool deck area. All meet personnel and USA Swimming
registered coaches, officials and participating swimmers will be issued deck passes. Coaches and
officials must present valid USAS Registration cards to receive a deck pass. No team
photographers will receive deck passes. Deck passes for media personnel must be arranged with the
Meet Director. Deck passes must be picked up at the registration desk. Replacement of a lost deck pass
will cost $10.
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Audio/Visual
Recording
Devices:
Unaccompanied
Swimmers:
Swimmers
With
Disabilities:
The presence and / or use of cell phones, smart phones, or any other devices capable of producing
audio recordings and / or photographic or video images in locker rooms, rest rooms, or changing areas is
strictly and specifically prohibited at all times. There are no exceptions to this prohibition. Violators are
subject to disqualification from the meet, disbarment from the facility and arrest. Use of audio or visual
recording devices, including a cell phone, is not permitted in changing areas, rest rooms or locker rooms.
Any swimmer entered in the meet, unaccompanied by a USA Swimming member coach, must be
certified by a USA Swimming member coach as being proficient in performing a racing start or must start
each race from within the water. When unaccompanied by a member coach, it is the responsibility of the
swimmer or the swimmer’s legal guardian to ensure compliance with this requirement.
Coaches and/or swimmers are responsible for notifying the Meet Referee of any disability prior to the
competition and for providing their own assistant or equipment. However, Coaches/Swimmers may
contact the Meet Director at least two weeks in advance of the meet to reserve South Texas Swimming
equipment (remote strobe).
Concessions: A concession stand will be open during the meet on the concourse level of the Northside Swim Center.
Hospitality:
A hospitality area will be available for all coaches, officials and meet workers.
Merchandise: Apparel and swim gear will be on sale during the meet.
Meet Results: Final meet results will be posted at: www.tsaswim.org, www.stswim.org and www.aaaa-sa.org
Meet Mobile will be active for all sessions and Real Time Results can be accessed from the Home Page
of the AAAA website at www.aaaa-sa.org
Spectator
Seating:
Reserving seats before, between or during sessions is not allowed. Tents, chairs and inflatable
mattresses are not allowed. Certain items such as coolers and stadium seats are restricted - please see
attached “The NISD Aquatics Complex Rules & Regulations Policy” attachment for specific information.
Deck Seating,
Signs, &
Rules:
RESERVING OF SEATS ON DECK IS NOT ALLOWED. Only coaches may bring chairs on to the deck.
Each competing team is permitted one temporary banner, placed at the discretion of the Aquatics
Director. Team banners must not exceed 5’ by 8’. NO HANDMADE SIGNAGE IS ALLOWED.
DECK CHANGING IS NOT ALLOWED. SWIMMERS MAY BE EXPELLED FROM THE FACILITY IF
CAUGHT CHANGING ON DECK. Please use the locker rooms to change clothes or suits while in the
facility.
Please see attached “Rules & Regulations Policy” of the NISD Aquatics Complex for additional
information.
Committee
Meetings:
A TAGS Committee Meeting and All-Star Camp Committee meeting will be held between Prelims and
Finals on Saturday, place to be determined.
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Daily
Schedule:
The following schedule will be used as a guideline for all activities.
Thursday, March 6
3:00 to 9:00 P.M.
3:30 to 4:45 P.M.
4:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M.
End of Session
10 minutes after
General Meeting ends
Friday, March 7
7:00 to 7:30 A.M.
7:30 to 8:00 A.M.
8:00 to 8:30 A.M.
8:30 to 8:45 A.M.
9:00 A.M.
After parade
9:00 - 10:00 A.M.
End of Prelims
3:30 to 4:30 P.M.
4:30 to 5:20 P.M.*
5:30 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
Saturday, March 8
7:00 to 7:30 A.M.
7:30 to 8:00 A.M.
8:00 to 8:30 A.M.
8:30 to 8:45 A.M.
9:00 A.M.
9:00 - 10:00 A.M.
End of Prelims
3:30 to 4:30 P.M.
4:30 to 5:20 P.M.*
5:30 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
Pool open for warm-up
Warm-up for 1000 & 500 Freestyle
Check-in due to Clerk of Course for today’s session.
Thursday session starts
General Meeting
Positive check-in/scratches for all Friday events and relay cards
1st Warm-up
2nd Warm-up
3rd Warm-up
Dive/Sprint/Pace for all athletes
Opening Ceremonies
Friday Prelims session starts
Friday Time Trial entries accepted
All-Star Committee meeting
General warm-up
Finalist warm-up only
Finals session starts
Positive check-in/scratch for all Saturday events and
Saturday relay cards are due
1st Warm-up
2nd Warm-up
3rd Warm-up
Dive/Sprint/Pace for all athletes
Saturday Prelims session starts
Saturday Time Trial entries accepted
TAGS Committee meeting
General warm-up
Finalist warm-up only
Finals session starts
Positive check-in/scratch for all Sunday events and
Sunday relay cards are due
Sunday, March 9 (Note: **Daylight Savings Time Begins)
8:00 to 8:30 A.M.
1st Warm-up
8:30 to 9:00 A.M.
2nd Warm-up
3rd Warm-up
9:00 to 9:30 A.M.
9:30 to 9:45 A.M.
Dive/Sprint/Pace for all athletes
10:00 A.M.
Sunday Prelims session starts
4:30 to 5:20 P.M.*
Finalist warm-up only
5:30 P.M.
Finals session starts
There will be a minimum two (2) hour break between the end of the Prelim session and the start
of warm-ups for the Finals session. The finals session warm-up will start no earlier than 4:30 P.M. but
may start later, based on the end of the Prelim session.
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Warm-Up
Schedule:
 Warm Up
7:00 – 7:30 AM

7:30 – 8:00 AM

8:00 – 8:30 AM

8:30
– 8:45 AM
Friday
Saturday
Warm Up
Sunday
Group 1
Group 2
8:00 – 8:30 AM
Group 3
Group 2
Group 3
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Group 1
Group 3
Group 1
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Group 2
Dive/Sprints
Dive/Sprints
9:30 – 9:45 AM
Dive/Sprints
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A detailed warm-up schedule will be posted on the TSA website (www.tsaswim.org), ST website
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(www.stswim.org) and the AAAA website (www.aaaa-sa.org) by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March 4 .
A dedicated warm-up area for 10&U swimmers will be provided.
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ORDER OF EVENTS
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Timed Finals
Girls
Event
Boys
LCM
SCY
Age Dist Stroke
LCM
SCY
Event
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*
**
9:43.49 10:46.89
5:31.49 6:13.89
13-14 1000 Free
10&U 500 Free
9:18.09 10:16.99 2 *
5:33.79 6:09.89 4 **
5
**
4:56.19 5:30.39
11-12 500 Free
4:57.29
5:27.89 6 **
7
***
9:16.89 8:08.49
13-14 800 Free Relay
8:59.79
7:45.89 8 ***
1
Pool
Assignment: All Events: All events will be swum Fastest to Slowest. Girls will swim in North Pool, Boys in South Pool

*Timed Final. Must provide lap counter (timers provided by AAAA).
**Timed Final. Must provide lap counter (timers provided by AAAA).
***Timed Final. Timers provided by AAAA.
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Friday, March 7, 2014
Girls
Event
Boys
LCM
SCY
Age
Dist
Stroke
LCM
SCY
Event
9
2:45.49
2:23.99
11-12
200
Fly
2:48.79
2:25.39
10
11
1:08.99
1:00.49
13-14
100
Fly
1:04.29
:55.89
12
13
1:37.89
1:24.89
10&U
100
Breast
1:39.99
1:26.19
14
15
1:26.59
1:14.69
11-12
100
Breast
1:25.09
1:14.29
16
17
1:21.39
1:10.49
13-14
100
Breast
1:15.49
1:05.29
18
19
2:38.49
2:20.99
10&U
200
Free
2:39.09
2:21.99
20
21
2:21.69
2:03.99
11-12
200
Free
2:19.59
2:03.69
22
23
2:13.69
1:58.49
13-14
200
Free
2:06.89
1:50.59
24
25
:39.59
:34.59
10&U
50
Back
:39.59
:34.69
26
27
:35.19
:30.79
11-12
50
Back
:34.89
:30.69
28
29
1:11.09
1:01.19
13-14
100
Back
1:06.69
:57.49
30
31
NA
1:15.19
10&U
100
IM
NA
1:14.89
32
33
NA
1:06.39
11-12
100
IM
NA
1:05.69
34
35
5:25.09
4:44.29
13-14
400
IM
5:09.09
4:29.19
36
37
*
5:13.59
4:36.69
10&U
400
Free Relay
5:22.69
4:41.19
38
*
39
*
4:37.09
4:00.09
11-12
400
Free Relay
4:34.59
4:01.29
40
*
41
*
4:19.29
3:46.99
13-14
400
Free Relay
4:04.39
3:31.99
42
*
Pool
Assignment: Prelim Events: Girls will swim in North Pool, Boys in South Pool
Finals: All events will swim in South Pool
* Relays are Timed Final events. Fastest eight (8) relays will swim in Finals.
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Saturday, March 8, 2014
Girls
Boys
Event
LCM
SCY
Age
LCM
SCY
Event
43 *,**
4:51.19
4:12.39
13-14
200 Medley Relay
4:34.39
3:56.99
44 *,**
45
2:21.39
2:02.69
11-12
200 Medley Relay
2:22.09
2:02.99
46
47
1:26.79
1:14.79
10&U
100
Fly
1:24.39
1:14.39
48
49
2:33.29
2:15.39
13-14
200
Fly
2:27.19
2:07.39
50
51
1:15.19
1:05.39
11-12
100
Back
1:14.69
1:05.09
52
53
3:01.49
2:40.59
10&U
200
IM
3:00.99
2:39.89
54
55
2:41.19
2:21.59
11-12
200
IM
2:39.79
2:20.39
56
57
:28.89
:25.39
13-14
50
Free
:26.79
:23.39
58
59
:33.19
:29.59
10&U
50
Free
:33.09
:29.59
60
61
:30.19
:26.69
11-12
50
Free
:29.69
:26.29
62
63
2:55.69
2:32.49
13-14
200
Breast
2:45.29
2:21.69
64
*
Dist
Stroke
65
:44.89
:38.99
10&U
50
Breast
:45.69
:39.89
66
67
3:05.19
2:41.19
11-12
200
Breast
3:03.79
2:41.09
68
69
4:43.79
5:15.69
13-14
500
Free
4:31.69
4:58.49
70
71
1:12.69
1:04.89
11-12
100
Fly
1:13.29
1:04.79
72
*
73
*
2:20.39
2:05.39
10&U
200
Free Relay
2:23.69
2:03.79
74
*
75
*
1:58.99
1:44.29
13-14
200
Free Relay
1:50.09
1:36.39
76
*
77
*
2:04.09
1:50.39
11-12
200
Free Relay
2:04.59
1:48.89
78
*
Pool
Assignment: Prelim Events: Girls will swim in North Pool, Boys in South Pool
Finals: All events will swim in South Pool
* Relays are Timed Final events. Fastest eight (8) relays will swim in Finals.
**13-14 200 Medley Relay must enter with the 400 Medley Relay time.
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Sunday, March 9, 2014
**Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday, March 9, 2014**
Girls
Event
79
Boys
LCM
SCY
Age
:39.09
:34.79
Dist
Stroke
LCM
SCY
:38.59
:34.19
Event
11-12
50
Breast
18:39.89 18:14.19
13-14
1650
Free
18:14.69 17:30.99 82
83
1:25.19
1:14.09
10&U
100
Back
1:24.59
1:14.79
84
85
2:40.19
2:19.99
11-12
200
Back
2:39.79
2:19.49
86
87
2:32.89
2:12.09
13-14
200
Back
2:23.99
2:04.29
88
89
1:13.79
1:04.99
10&U
100
Free
1:13.39
1:04.79
90
91
1:05.29
:57.49
11-12
100
Free
1:04.89
:57.09
92
93
1:02.09
:54.69
13-14
100
Free
:57.79
:50.99
94
81
**
80
95
:36.79
:33.09
10&U
50
Fly
:36.89
:33.09
96
97
2:32.19
2:14.59
13-14
200
IM
2:23.09
2:05.19
98
99
:32.69
:28.99
11-12
50
Fly
:32.59
:28.99
100
**
101
*
2:43.59
2:21.29
10&U
200
Medley Relay 2:44.69
2:23.19 102
*
103
*
4:51.19
4:12.39
13-14
400
Medley Relay 4:34.39
3:56.99 104
*
105
*
5:09.89
4:29.19
11-12
400
Medley Relay 5:10.59
4:29.29 106
*
Pool
Assignment: Prelim Events: Girls will swim in North Pool, Boys in South Pool
Finals: All events will swim in South Pool
* Relays are Timed Final events. Fastest eight (8) relays will swim in Finals
**Timed Finals. Fastest heat swims in Finals in event order. All other heats will be swum fastest to
slowest as the final event in Sunday’s Preliminaries after Event 106. Swimmers must provide two (2)
timers and a lap counter.
**Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday, March 9, 2014**
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Safety Guidelines and Warm-up Procedures
A. WARM-UP PROCEDURES
I. Assigned warm-up Procedures.
a. Warm-up lanes and times will be assigned to competing teams based on number of entrants.
b. All warm-up activities will be coordinated by the coach(es) supervising that lane
c. Dive sprints may be done only under the direct supervision of the coach
II. Open warm-up procedures.
LANE USE
POOL
PUSH/PACE
DIVES/SPRINTS
GENERAL WARMUP
8 Lanes
1 and 8
2 and 7
3 through 6
6 Lanes
1 and 6
2 and 5
3 and 4
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
The first ½ of the assigned warm-up time shall be general warm-up for all lanes.
Push/Pace Lanes will push off one or two lengths from starting end.
Sprint lanes are for diving from blocks or for backstroke starts in specified lanes at designated
times - one way only!
Dive sprints may only be done under the direct supervision of the coach.
There will be no diving in the general warm-up lanes - circle swimming only.
No kick boards, pull buoys, or hand paddles may be used.
III. Safety Guidelines
a.
Coaches are responsible for the following:
1.
Instructing swimmers regarding safety guidelines and warm-up procedures as they apply
to conduct at meets and practices
2.
Actively supervising their swimmers throughout the warm-up sessions, at meets, and all
practices.
3.
Maintaining as much contact with their swimmers AS POSSIBLE, both verbal and
visual, throughout the warm-up period.
b. The host team will be responsible for the following.
1.
A minimum of four (4) marshals who report to and receive instructions from the Meet
Referee and/or Director shall be on deck during the entire warm-up session(s).
2.
Marshals must be members of United States Swimming.
3.
Marshals will have authority to remove from the deck for the remainder of a warm-up
session, any swimmer or coach found to be in violation of these Procedures.
4
The host team shall provide signs for each lane at both ends of the pool, indicating their
designated use during warm-ups.
5
Warm-up times and lane assignments will be published in the meet information and
posted at several locations around the pool area and the following statement will appear
in the meet information: “South Texas Swimming Safety Guidelines and Warm-up Procedures will be in effect at this meet.”
6
An announcer will be on duty for the entire warm-up session to announce lane and/or
time changes and to assist with the conduct of the warm-up.
7
Hazards in locker rooms, on deck, or areas used by coaches, swimmers, or officials will
be either removed or clearly marked.
B. MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
I.
Backstrokers will ensure that they are not starting at the same time as a swimmer on the blocks. Swimmers shall not step up on the blocks if there is a backstroker waiting to start.
II.
Swimmers shall not jump or dive into the pool to stop another swimmer on a recalled start.
III.
Swimmers are required to exit the pool on completion of their warm-up to allow other swimmers adequate warm-up time. The pool is not for visiting or playing during the warm-up session.
IV.
Warm-up procedures will be enforced for any breaks scheduled during the competition.
VI.
No hand paddles, fins, or kickboards may be used at any time during general, specific, or between warm
-ups unless approved by the Referee.
NOTE: Host Clubs, with the consent of the Meet Referee, may modify the time schedule or recommended lane assignments depending on pool configuration, number of swimmers, or other considerations; so long as safety considerations
are not compromised. Any such changes will be announced and/or prominently posted in the pool area.
STSI Safety Guidelines and Warm-up Procedures last Revised 29-SEP-03
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Welcome to the NISD Aquatics Facilities. We ask that while you are on any of our premises you abide
by the following Facility Safety Rules and Regulation, and make sure parents, swimmers, and other guests
understand the need for safety at all times. Thank you and enjoy your visit.



Facility Safety Rules and Regulations
NISD highly recommends that all swimmers follow the CDC “Healthy Swimming Policy” by showering
before entering the pool.
NISD Police are empowered to enforce any and all regulations established by NISD Aquatics and the
district.

NISD is a tobacco, alcohol and weapons free property. Glass containers are not allowed in or around this
facility. This applies to all parking lot areas.
Shaving is not permitted anywhere, at anytime, at any of our NISD Complexes.

Chewing gum is not allowed in the water or on the complex grounds.

DECK PASS REQUIREMENTS: Only participants, coaches, event administrators, and event volunteers are
allowed on the pool deck. Deck Pass Credentials must be worn at all time.
 All spectators must be seated in the bleachers. Participants and spectators are not allowed to lean or stand in front
of rails blocking the view of seated spectators.
 Folding chairs are not allowed on the deck of the Swim Center. Chairs are allowed in the Natatorium off the blue
deck and in designated areas. When space permits folding chairs will be allowed at the GBAC at the south end.
 Each competing team is permitted one temporary banner, placed at the discretion of the Facility Mgr or Meet
Director. Team banners must not exceed 5’x 8’.
 Coolers: Spectators are allowed one (1) cooler 13” wide x 11” deep x 12” tall that can be placed directly under
their seating area. Participants/teams are allowed two (2) ice chests on the deck provided they do not contain glass
items.
 Teams are expected to clean up their respective areas at the conclusion of each day of competition.
 Participating in any activity that can be interpreted or described as “risky” or “horseplay” is prohibited at any of
the NISD Aquatics complexes.
 Diving boards, trampolines, tower, and other equipment are not to be used unless authorized by the Facility Mgr.
 The use of flash photography or making noise at the start of any race is prohibited. Other noise makers are
prohibited in all facilities.
 Photographers from schools, media, etc. must check in with the Facility Mgr. and be cleared for a Deck Pass.
Credentials must be worn at all times. Photographers are prohibited from being in the starting area or behind the
blocks at any time. Flash photography is not allowed at the start of any event.
 Blocking or restricting fire lanes or emergency exits is strictly prohibited.
 Deck changing is prohibited at all times.
Your safety is our biggest concern. Our safety staff wears “neon yellow” shirts and they are available to assist you with
any needs. Let them know of any safety issues you detect and please follow all requests for safety first behaviors.
Acknowledgement
Organization / Team Name: _________________________ Representative Name/Title: _____________________________
I agree, on behalf of my organization that:
1. NISD Aquatics highly recommends that participants follow the CDC “Healthy Swimming Policy” by
I have received a copy of the NISD Aquatics Facility Safety Rules and Regulations. I understand the responsibility for ensuring that all
before
entering
pool.
members ofshowering
the organization
and their
gueststhe
comply
with these safety rules and regulations. I understand that additional copies are
available upon request in the office of the Facility Mgr. I affirm that all coaches or staff members of my organization have up to date
CPR/First Aid certifications, and have specific training or liability coverage as required by the organization’s national governing body.
I understand that NISD may, from time to time, modify its policies and I agree to abide by those changes.
___________________________
__________________________
HEAD COACH SIGNATURE
DATE
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NISD – 2014 TAGS Championships
Hotel Property Map & Detail Information
NISD
Aquatic
Center
*Please see below for detailed hotel information*
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NISD – 2014 TAGS Championships
Hotel Property Map & Detail Information
1. Best Western Fiesta Inn (Fiesta Texas Area)
13535 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: (210) 696-2400 | Fax: (210) 699-0251 | Toll Free: 800-662-9607
www.bwfiestainn.com
2. Candlewood Suites NW near SeaWorld (Seaworld Area)
9502 Amelia Pass, San Antonio, TX 78254
Phone: (210) 523-7666 | Fax: (210) 523-7667 |
www.candlewoodsuites.com/sanantonionw
3. Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio SeaWorld/Westover Hills (Seaworld Area)
11605 State Highway 151, San Antonio, TX 78251
Phone: (210) 509-3700 | Fax: (210) 509-3102 | Toll Free: (888) 236-2427
www.marriott.com/satcw
4. Drury Inn & Suites Near La Cantera Parkway (Fiesta Texas Area)
15806 IH 10 West, San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: (210) 696-0800 | Toll Free: (800) 378-7946
www.druryhotels.com
5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Antonio SeaWorld (Seaworld Area)
4026 Wiseman Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78251
Phone: (888) 236-2427 | Fax: (210) 682-6801 | Toll Free: (888) 236-2427
www.marriott.com/satsw
6. Holiday Inn Northwest/SeaWorld Area (Seaworld Area)
10135 State Highway 151, San Antonio, TX 78251
Phone: (210) 520-2508 | Fax: (210) 520-2509 | Toll Free: (888) 465-4329
[email protected]
www.holidayinn.com/sanantonionw
7. Holiday Inn & Suites Hotel UTSA/NW (Fiesta Texas Area)
5535 University Heights Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: (210) 549-2434 | Fax: (210) 549-2237 |
www.holidayinn.com/nwsanantonio
8. Omni San Antonio Hotel at The Colonnade (Fiesta Texas Area)
9821 Colonnade Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78230
Phone: (210) 691-8888 | Fax: (210) 691-1128 | Toll Free: (800) 843-6664
www.omnihotels.com
9. Staybridge Suites San Antonio SeaWorld/Westover Hills Area (Seaworld Area)
10919 Town Center Drive, San Antonio, TX 78251
Phone: (210) 767-1100 | Fax: (210) 767-1112 | Toll Free: 866-922-2054
[email protected]
www.staybridge.com/sbsseaworld
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10. Wyndham Garden Hotel Near La Cantera (Medical Center Area)
6809 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: (210) 690-0300 | Fax: (210) 690-0310 | Toll Free: (888) 627-8268
www.wyndham.com/hotels/47997
11. Quality Inn & Suites SeaWorld (Seaworld Area)
9522 Brimhall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78254
Phone: (210) 372-9900 |
www.qualityinn.com/hotel-san_antonio-texas-TXA56
Best Western Fiesta Inn
13535 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: (210) 696-2400 | Fax: (210) 699-0251 | Toll Free: 800-662-9607
www.bwfiestainn.com
Group Rate: Single @ $119.99 / Single/Double @ $129.99
RESERVATION GROUP CODE: SWIM14
Email: [email protected] or call (210) 696-2400
**The block expires On Friday, February 21, 2014**
Candlewood Suites NW Near SeaWorld
9502 Amelia Pass, San Antonio, TX 78254
Phone: (210) 523-7666 | Fax: (210) 523-7667
www.candlewoodsuites.com/sanantonionw
Group Rate: Single @ $90.99 / Double @ $109.99
For reservations refer to Group link:
http://www.candlewoodsuites.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=cw&localeCode=en&re
gionCode=1&hotelCode=satbr&_PMID=99801505&GPC=ns2
**This block expires on Thursday, February 6, 2014**
**48-Hr Cancellation Policy**
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Courtyard Inn by Marriott San Antonio SeaWorld Westover Hills
11605 State Highway 151, San Antonio, TX
Phone: (210) 591-6726 | Fax: (210) 509-3102
www.marriott.com/satcw
Distance to NISD Aquatics Center: 8.5 miles
Amenities: Complimentary self-parking, complimentary wi-fi in entire hotel, athletes can
use heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool, mini fridges in all rooms
Breakfast: $5 breakfast vouchers offered to be used for our full breakfast buffet (50%
discount off normal price)
Discounted group rate: $119 s/d/t/q plus applicable 16.75% occupancy
Group booking codes:
Dbl Queen (TAGTAGA), Standard King w/ full size pullout (TAGTAGB)
Group booking link: http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporatetravel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=TAGS%20Championship%20Room%20Block%5Esatcw%6
0tagtaga%7Ctagtagb%60119%60USD%60false%603/2/14%603/12/14%602/19/14&app=r
esvlink&stop_mobi=yes
Drury Inn & Suites La Cantera
15806 IH-10 West, San Antonio, TX 78249
P: (210) 696-0800 F: 1 (877) 450-3516
4.6miles from swimming facility
Rate includes hot food & cold beverages; served daily 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Group rate: $109.00
Group Code: 322936 or ask for NISD Aquatics - 2014 TAGS block
**Cancellation policy: 24 Hours prior to arrival**
**The block expires On February 19, 2014**
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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Antonio SeaWorld/Westover Hills
4026 Wiseman Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78251
Phone: (210) 682-6800
www.marriott.com/satsw
Group Rate: Single/Double/Triple @ $109-$119
REFER TO GROUP NAME: TAGS TX Age Group Swimming Championships
http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporatetravel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=TAGS%20TX%20Age%20Group%20Swimming%20%20Ch
ampionships%5Esatsw%60TAGATAG%7CTAGBTAB%60109119%60USD%60false%603/6/14%603/9/14%602/20/14&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes>
Holiday Inn Northwest/SeaWorld Area
10135 State Highway 151, San Antonio, TX 78251
Phone: (210) 520-2508 or Fax: (210) 520-2509
www.holidayinn.com/sanantonionw or www.hisatx.com
The Holiday Inn does feature an indoor lap pool for year round swimming!
Group Rate: $105.00, plus tax (includes full American breakfast, free parking and WI-FI.)
RESERVATION GROUP CODE: UIL or TAG
Holiday Inn & Suites Hotel UTSA/NW
5535 University Heights Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: (210) 549-2434 | Fax: (210) 549-2237 |
www.holidayinn.com/nwsanantonio
Distance to the pool: 12.3 miles Amenities you offer: 2 Complementary breakfasts per
room per day
Group Rate: Single/Double/Triple @ $99.00
Reservations can be made by visiting www.ihg.como or 1800-holiday
Group code : (TAG) Cancellation policy: Same as arrival date
**Cutoff date: February 20, 2014**
Omni San Antonio Hotel at The Colonnade
9821 Colonnade Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78230
Phone: (210) 691-8888 or (800) THE-OMNI
www.omnihotels.com
Hotel Amenities:

Complimentary Wireless Internet (3MB) in all guestrooms

Our luxurious guestrooms include 37” Flat Screen TV’s, Refreshment Centers, InRoom Safes, Iron & Ironing Board, Plush Robes, Hair Dryer, Coffee Makers
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
24 Hour Complimentary State of the Art Fitness Center

Complimentary access to (2) Swimming Pools-Indoor and Outdoor Pool with 25
Yard Lap Lane, Hot Tubs, and Dry Sauna

On-Site Dining in Bolo’s Restaurant- Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

24 Hour Room Service

Lobby Bar with Live Entertainment & Full Service Gift Shop

Complimentary Airport Shuttle Transportation from 6:00AM-10:00PM daily

Complimentary Shuttle within a 5 mile radius includes: North Star Mall, The RIM,
Shops at La Cantera, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and local restaurants from 6:00AM10:00PM daily

Complimentary Self Parking with 450 parking spots

(9) Restaurants within walking distance
Group Rate: Single/Double/Triple @ $137 per night-flat rate
Reservation information: 2014 TAGS Room Block
http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/SanAntonio/MeetingFacilities/2014TAGS.aspx
** The block expires On February 19, 2014**
Staybridge Suites San Antonio SeaWorld/Westover Hills Area
10919 Town Center Drive, San Antonio, TX 78251
Phone: (210) 767-1100 | Fax: (210) 767-1112 | Toll Free: 866-922-2054
www.staybridge.com/sbsseaworld

Spacious studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom/2-bath suites

Full kitchen in every suite

Complimentary breakfast buffet

Evening Sundowner Receptions

Free Wireless Anywhere

ThePantry® convenience store, open 24/7

24-hour fitness center

Business center

Heated Swimming pool

BBQ grills and pavilion

Free laundry facilities

Free local phone calls
COMPLIMENTARY FULL BREAKFAST: Enjoy our breakfast buffet bar starting from 6:30 am
to 9:30 am featuring scrambled eggs, bacon & ham, waffles, a great selection of juices,
fresh fruits, cereals, pastries, bagels, and coffee.
Deluxe Studio Suite: $99.00 – King Bed + sofa sleeper
1 Bedroom Suite:
$129.00 - 2 Queen beds + sofa sleeper
The above rates do not include our current 16.75 % occupancy tax.
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GROUP CODE: TAG
Wyndham Garden Hotel San Antonio La Cantera
6809 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: (210) 690-0300 | Fax: (210) 690-0310 |
Group Rate: $109.00
Quality Inn & Suites Sea World North
9522 Brimhall Rd., San Antonio, TX 78254
Phone: (210) 372-9900
www.qualityinn.com/hotel-san_antonio-texas-TXA56
We are located approx. 1 mile away from Dub Farris Athletic Center. (Closest hotel in
area)
We provide many hotel amenities: A HOT breakfast that includes delicious eggs,
sausage, potatoes, sausage & gravy, fresh fruits, yogurt, assorted breads/muffins and
refreshments. Free parking, Free WIFI, Outdoor Heated Pool, Playground/BBQ Area,
Business Center, Fitness Center, Pet Friendly/Dog Park, Flat Screen TV's with HD
Channels, Guest laundry, Interior Corridor Property, In- Room Microwave, Refrigerator,
Coffee Maker, Hair Dryer and Free Local Calls.
Group Rate: Single/Double/Triple/Quad @ $89.99
RESERVATION GROUP CODE: TAGS-TXA56
**24 hour one night cancellation policy of $45.00**
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