Notice Regarding Matters Related to the 4th National Swimming City Series Tournament (Urumqi Station) in 2025

Attachment1

The 4th National Swimming City Series in 2025UrumqiStation)

Competition Rules (Youth Category)

I. Organizing Unit

National Sports Administration Swimming Sports Management Center, Chinese Swimming Association

2. Organizing Unit

Organizing Unit: Urumqi CitySports Bureau

III. Event Name, Time, and Location

2025The 4th National Swimming City Series will be held.10The stations were set up in cities including Shenzhen, Zhengzhou, Zaozhuang, Anshan, Urumqi, Zunyi, Chengdu, Qingdao, Xiamen, and Yangzhou.2025National Swimming City Series Tournament of the YearUrumqi Station) At7Month5From day to day6It will be held today at the swimming pool of the Urumqi Olympic Sports Center.

Scheduled event times for each station

Note: Match times are subject to change; please refer to the official announcement for the most accurate information.

4. Participating Organizations

Nationwide Youth Swimming Clubs(Including Hong Kong and Macau regions)All are welcome to register. Individual registrations are not accepted for this competition.

2025The 4th National Swimming City Series features youth and adult divisions, and participating clubs can compete in both categories simultaneously.

5. Competition Events

(1)7-8Years,9-10Years,11-12Age Group

50Butterfly stroke,50Backstroke in the pool,50Breaststroke,50Men's freestyle swimming

100Butterfly stroke,100Backstroke in the pool,100Breaststroke,100Men's freestyle swimming

4×50Men's freestyle relay,4×50Mixed Medley Relay

(II)13-14Age Group

50Butterfly stroke,50Backstroke in the pool,50Breaststroke,50Men's freestyle swimming

100Butterfly stroke,100Backstroke in the pool,100Breaststroke,100Men's freestyle swimming

200Individual Medley

4×50Men's freestyle relay,4×50Mixed Medley Relay

(III)15-16Age group,17-18Age Group

50Butterfly stroke,50Backstroke in the pool,50Breaststroke,50Men's freestyle swimming

100Butterfly stroke,100Backstroke in the pool,100Breaststroke,100Men's freestyle swimming

200Freestyle swimming,200Individual Medley

4×50Men's freestyle relay,4×50Mixed Medley Relay

6. Participation Guidelines

(1) Eligibility Age Groups for Participants

AGroup:7-8Age group (2017Year1Month1From day to day2018Year12Month31Born on the day;

BGroup:9-10Age group (2015Year1Month1From day to day2016Year12Month31Born on the day;

CGroup:11-12Age group (2013Year1Month1From day to day2014Year12Month31Born on the day;

DGroup:13-14Age group (2011Year1Month1From day to day2012Year12Month31Born on the day;

EGroup:15-16Age group (2009Year1Month1From day to day2010Year12Month31Born on the day;

FGroup:17-18Age group (2007Year1Month1From day to day2008Year12Month31Born on the day.

(2) Participating athletes must submit a "Voluntary Participation Liability Form" signed by themselves or their guardian, and pay the registration fee to be eligible for entry.

(III) Physical Health Requirements for Athletes

Swimming competitions are a physically demanding sport that places high demands on participants' fitness levels. Competitors should be in good health, and athletes can choose to register based on their own physical condition and individual abilities.

The organizing committee advises participating athletes to undergo a health check-up at the appropriate medical facility. Athletes with any of the following conditions or diseases will not be permitted to compete:

1• Congenital heart disease and rheumatic heart disease;

2, hypertension and cerebrovascular diseases;

3, myocarditis and other heart diseases;

4• Coronary artery disease and severe arrhythmia;

5Diabetes with either high or low blood sugar levels;

6– Those not suitable for this sport.

(4) Practice good health precautions

1All participants are personally responsible for their own health—please continue to wear masks as needed and correctly, wash your hands frequently, and maintain a safe distance from others.

2Participants and guardians should closely monitor the physical health of competing athletes, and if any discomfort or symptoms arise, athletes should immediately stop competing.

(5) In the event of personal injury or property damage caused by individual health conditions or other personal reasons during the competition, the participant shall bear full responsibility.

(6) Young athletes participating should ensure they have a solid foundation of long-term swimming training and practice, and must be able to complete the event continuously without interruption.600Swim the designated distance and ensure you have the physical fitness and swimming ability—specifically in terms of endurance, stroke technique, and overall health—to successfully complete the events you’re competing in.

(7) Currently active, professionally registered athletes are not permitted to compete.

(8) Participants must register within their designated age group and are not permitted to bypass the group.

(9) Participating athletes must strictly adhere to all competition and safety regulations for this event.,Submit the documents required by the event accurately and truthfully.;Underage18Minors aged [age] must be accompanied by a guardian or the team leader/coach during competition (the team leader and coach must have authorization from the athlete’s guardian). Both the athlete and their guardian are required to sign a health examination certificate, which must include a medical check-up report issued within the past three months by a healthcare facility accredited at Level 2 or higher.

(10) To set a positive example for young athletes, anyone with tattoos is required to cover them up before the competition (using concealer foundation or similar products). Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

7. Competition Rules

(1) The competition will follow the latest swimming competition rules approved by the Chinese Swimming Association.

(II) All competition events will have only a single final round.,Rank by academic performance,Tied for the same rank with identical scores,Eliminate the next-place finisher.

(III) There is no limit to the number of participants each team can register.,Each person is limited to registering for one event.2Item(Except for the relay events)

(4) Each participating team is limited to one entry per relay event in each age group.1Support the relay team (4Male,4Female.

(5) Athletes must present their original ID cards to the registration judges upon entering the competition; otherwise, they will not be allowed to participate.

(6) Anyone who assumes another's identity or commits fraud,All competition results of the individual, as well as the team's overall ranking, have been canceled.

(7) The organizing committee reserves the right to conduct bone age testing on participating athletes, with the athletes responsible for covering the associated costs.

VIII. Reward Measures

(1) Top performers in individual events and relays for each age group8Names will be recorded, and competition certificates—uniformly produced by the Swimming Administration Center of the General Administration of Sport of China—will be awarded. Medals will be presented to the top three finishers.

(II) All participants will receive a participation certificate uniformly produced by the General Administration of Swimming Sports Management Center.

(III) Top Team Scores (Youth Category) – Top Placers8The title will be awarded with a trophy by the organizing committee.

(IV) Scoring Method:

1, Single item:1To8Names counted separately97654321Sections;

2Relay events:1To8Name according to161412108642Scoring.

3The team's total score is calculated by adding up the individual event and relay event scores of each participating team, and rankings are determined accordingly. In the event of a tie in the team's total score, further criteria will be applied to break the tie.,Rank first based on the highest number of first-place finishes.,If there is a tie, the competitor with more second-place finishes ranks higher.,And so on.

4• Team scores are calculated separately for the youth and adult categories.

(5)2025The 4th National Swimming City Series10Athletes who placed first in each individual event at the competition7-8(Athletes excluded from age groups, hereinafter referred to as "qualified athletes") will receive2025National Youth Swimming ChampionshipsUSeries of matches10Station sub-competition (hereinafter referred to as “Uin the "series of events")1Eligibility for the corresponding event at the competition. Details are as follows:

1Athletes seeking qualification must submit a written application to the organizing committee after the competition concludes.,Signature confirming participationUQualification criteria for event stages and events in the series.

2Athletes qualified from Shenzhen, Xiamen, Zaozhuang, Chengdu, and Anshan stations are eligible to register.2025Second half of the yearUAthletes who have qualified at the events held in Zunyi, Urumqi, Zhengzhou, Yangzhou, and Qingdao are eligible to register.2026First half of the yearUSeries of events.

3Athletes who have qualified are permitted—and may only—choose to participate.1StationUParticipants are not allowed to compete more than once in the series of sub-events.

4Athletes who qualify can register for any event without restriction.

5Once qualification is confirmed, participants may not change their competition venue or registered event. If the participant fails to complete the registration process by the specified deadline, it will be considered a withdrawal from the competition.

6Athletes who qualify must meet the following criteria:UAny participant who does not meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the series event regulations will have their entry invalidated.

9. Registration and Check-in

（One) Online Registration

Individual registrations are not accepted for this competition. Each team must designate a specific person to handle the registration process collectively. Please log in to the website when registering, teams.http://www.yue716.com,Select the entry corresponding to this competition (Note: The entry for the Youth Group is different from that of the Adult Group).,Then click Register Now to sign up. (For team representatives using this system for the first time, please log in to the WeChat mini-program “Water Horse Sports”,And log in using your mobile phone number); or on the WeChat mini program “Water Horse Sports"Select the appropriate entry point for this competition to register. You can find the registration process on the website; if you encounter any technical issues during the process, please reach out during business hours (Monday to Friday, mornings)."09:00-12:00, in the afternoon14:00-17:30) Call the technical support hotline:0531-81602556

For questions regarding the regulations and rules, please contact the Social Activities Department of the General Administration Swimming Center. Phone:010-67170581Participants who fail to register by the deadline or in accordance with the regulations will not be scheduled to compete. Please ensure that participating teams:6Month20Online registration was completed recently.

(II) Only athletes registered for this competition are permitted to participate.900Registration will close once the quota is reached.

(3) Each team is requested to submit their online registration by the registration deadline (as determined by the local postmark). After confirming successful online registration, please print out the registration form on your computer, affix the official seal, and mail it—along with a photocopy of the participant’s ID card and the original signed "Voluntary Participation in Competition Statement," personally signed by both the team leader and the participant—to the organizing unit.MIDONG DISTRICT, Urumqi CITY, XINJIANG UYGHUR AUTONOMOUS REGION, Convention & Exhibition Avenue1000No. 1 Olympic Sports Center Swimming Pool, Urumqi City Swimming Association, Teacher Tang17799659701Submit and send to the registration email:771465450 @qq.com(Email Subject: Team Name)+National Swimming City Series.

(4) Late registrations will not be accommodated for competition. In case of discrepancies between online and mailed registration forms, the officially printed and stamped registration form submitted after successful registration shall prevail.

(5) After the registration deadline, if a club (team) is unable to participate in the competition due to personal reasons, it will not be allowed to substitute another participant.

(6) Upon registration, each team must provide a health examination report from a medical institution rated Level 2 or higher, conducted within the past three months (including: applicant’s photo, ECG results, blood pressure data, and stamped with the official seal of the medical facility).

(7)Please have each team participating in the youth division designate a specific person byJuly 4, 15Complete your registration procedures at the Urumqi Swimming Association office, located next to the Urumqi Olympic Sports Center Swimming Pool, before :00.

Contact:Teacher Tang17799659701(WeChat sync).

(8) Please assign a dedicated person from each team to:7Month4Day16:00At that time, attend the organizing committee and technical meetings for referees, team leaders, and coaches. (The meeting location will be announced separately.)

10. Funding

(1) Competition Service Fee

Each participant must pay the competition service fee.135Yuan (including participant personal accident insurance)Swim caps, towels, and moreCompetition package). Please remit according to the relevant instructions to the account designated by the competition area.

Payment Name: Urumqi City Swimming Association

Bank of Account: Bank of China, Urumqi Xinhua North Road Branch

Bank account number:107095946810

Note for use: Team leaders, please collect all items and submit them collectively, clearly indicating the club name.+Number of participants—personal transfers are not accepted.

Competition Financial Contact: Xue Xinmei15299120188(WeChat Sync)

(II) Medical services will be provided during the conference; participants are responsible for covering the associated costs.

(III) The event organizer may provide services such as local transportation, accommodation, and meals for participants, but the associated costs will be covered by the organizers themselves.

11. This event is not included.In the 2025 National Sports Administration Athlete Technical Rating Event Directory, athletes who are unreachable cannot be assigned a technical rating.

12. Arbitration and Adjudication

The arbitrators and chief referee are appointed by the Swimming Administration Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, while other referees are selected by the organizing entity.

Thirteen, each implementing agency should properly handle the document “A summary of the 2025 National Swimming City Series events, along with promotional reports and other related materials, will be compiled and submitted to the General Administration's Swimming Center.

14. Unforeseen Matters, to be announced separately.

National Sports Administration Swimming Center

April 27, 2025

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The 4th National Swimming City Series 2025 (Urumqi Stop)

Competition Rules (Adult Category)

I. Organizing Unit

National Sports Administration Swimming Sports Management Center, Chinese Swimming Association

2. Organizing Unit

Organizing Unit:Urumqi CitySports Bureau

III. Event Name, Time, and Location

2025The 4th National Swimming City Series will be held.10The stations were set up in cities including Shenzhen, Zhengzhou, Zaozhuang, Anshan, Urumqi, Zunyi, Chengdu, Qingdao, Xiamen, and Yangzhou.2025The National Swimming City Series (Urumqi Stop) took place on7Month5From day to day6It will be held today at the swimming pool of the Urumqi Olympic Sports Center.

Scheduled event times for each station

Note: Match times are subject to change; please refer to the official announcement for the most accurate information.

4. Participating Organizations

Swimming clubs nationwide(Including Hong Kong and Macau regions)All are welcome to register. Individual registrations are not accepted for this competition.

2025The 4th National Swimming City Series features youth and adult divisions, and participating clubs can compete in both categories simultaneously.

5. Competition Events

50Rice,100Rice,200Freestyle swimming,50Rice,100Rice,200Backstroke,50Rice,100Rice,200Breaststroke,50Rice,100Butterfly stroke,200Men's individual medley.

Mixed-gender4×50Men's and women's mixed 4x100m freestyle relay4×50Mixed medley relay.

6. Participation Guidelines

(1) Eligibility Age Groups for Participants

GGroup:18-24Age group (2001Year1Month1From the day onward2006Year12Month31Born before today;

HGroup:25-29Age group (1996Year1Month1From the day onward2000Year12Month31Born before today;

IGroup:30-34Age group (1991Year1Month1From the day onward1995Year12Month31Born before today;

JGroup:35-39Age group (1986Year1Month1From day to day1990Year12Month31Born before today;

KGroup:40-44Age group (1981Year1Month1From the day onward1985Year12Month31Born before today;

LGroup:45-49Age group (1976Year1Month1From the day onward1980Year12Month31Born before today;

MGroup:50-54Age group (1971Year1Month1From the day onward1975Year21Month31Born on or before this date);

NGroup:55-59Age group (1966Year1Month1From the day onward1970Year12Month31Born before today;

OGroup:60-64Age group (1961Year1Month1From the day onward1965Year12Month31Born before today;

QGroup:65-66Age group (1959Year1Month1From the day onward1960Year12Month31Born before today.

(II) Relay Events

1, with4Total age accumulation setting for elite athletes100-119Age group,120-159Age group,160-199Age group,200-239Age category.

2Each team is limited to one entry per relay event in each category.1Enter relay teams, with each team limited to a specific number of athletes.2Male2Female athletes may compete individually in both the men’s and women’s freestyle relay events, as well as the mixed-gender medley relay. However, each athlete can only participate in one age group within a single relay event.

For example, if one of our team's athletes participates in the mixed freestyle relay, that athlete can only compete in the freestyle relay event.100-119Competitions in age groups cannot be entered across to other age categories; however, the athlete is also eligible to participate in mixed-gender medley relay events and may compete in other age-group races as well, such as200-239A competition by age group, but you can only participate in one age category.

360Age (inclusive)60Athletes in the age group of [age] and above are not permitted to participate in relay races.

(III) Registration for the adult division of this competition is limited.700People, there is no limit on the number of participants each unit can register, but each individual is limited to one entry.2Events (except relay events).

(4) Athletes must submit a "Voluntary Participation Liability Form" signed by themselves or their guardian, along with the registration fee, to be eligible to register.

(5) Athlete Physical Health Requirements

Swimming competitions are a physically demanding sport that place high demands on participants' fitness levels. Participants should be in good health and have a solid foundation of regular swimming practice or training. Individuals can choose to register based on their own physical condition and capabilities. The organizing committee strongly recommends that participants undergo a pre-competition health check-up at a qualified medical facility.

Individuals with the following conditions should not participate in the competition:

1• Congenital heart disease and rheumatic heart disease;

2, hypertension and cerebrovascular diseases;

3, myocarditis and other heart diseases;

4• Coronary artery disease and severe arrhythmia;

5Diabetes with either high or low blood sugar levels;

6– Those not suitable for this sport.

(6) Practice good health precautions

1All participants are personally responsible for their own health—please continue to wear masks as needed and correctly, wash your hands frequently, and maintain a safe distance from others.

260Athletes in the age group and above should closely monitor their physical health. If any discomfort or symptoms arise, please stop competing immediately.

3Participants must not consume alcohol before competing. All athletes will undergo an alcohol test; those who fail to meet the standard will be barred from participating, and their entry fees will not be refunded.

(7) In the event of personal injury or property damage caused by individual health conditions or other personal reasons during the competition, the participant shall bear full responsibility.

(8) Currently active, professionally registered athletes are not permitted to compete.

(9) Participants must register within their designated age group and are not permitted to skip a group.

(10) To set a positive example for young athletes, anyone with tattoos is required to cover them up before the competition (using concealer foundation or similar products). Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

7. Competition Rules

(1) The competition will follow the relevant competition rules issued by the Swimming Administration Center of the General Administration of Sport of China.

(II) All competition events will feature a single final round, with rankings determined solely by performance. In cases of tied scores, the tied athletes will share the same ranking, and the next position will be skipped entirely.

(III) The competition order will be arranged according to the following sequence: women first, then men; older athletes first, followed by younger ones; and finally based on the number of registered participants.

(4) Athletes must present their original identification cards to the registration officials upon entering the competition; those without valid identification will not be allowed to compete.

(5) Athletes from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan must present either the Tournament Entry Pass for this event or their valid identification documents to the registration officials before competing. Athletes without proper documentation will not be allowed to participate.

(6) Anyone found guilty of impersonation or fraudulent practices will have all their individual competition results canceled, as well as the men's or women's team total score achieved by their respective team.

VIII. Reward Measures

(1) Top performers in individual events and relays for each age group8Names will be recorded, and competition certificates—uniformly produced by the Swimming Administration Center of the General Administration of Sport of China—will be awarded. Medals will be presented to the top three finishers.

(II) All participants will receive a participation certificate uniformly produced by the General Administration of Swimming Sports Management Center.

(III) Top rankings in the Men's Team, Women's Team, and Overall Team Scores8The title will be awarded with a trophy by the organizing committee.

(IV) Scoring Method

1, Single item1To8Name according to13111098765Scorekeeping,9To12Everyone, please take note.3Points,13Note down for each person after the name1Sections;

2, Relay events by181412108642Scoring.

3– In case of tied rankings, points will be awarded based on the ranking achieved.

4• Team Total Score Calculation Method

（1) The individual rankings for each age group are summed up separately to determine the men's and women's team total scores.

（2) The team's total score is calculated by adding up the men's team score, women's team score, and relay event scores.

（3) The competitor with the higher score ranks higher; in case of a tie, the ranking is determined by the first...1The competitor with the most names ranks higher; in case of a tie, the one ranked lower is determined by the second name.2The competitor with the most names ranks highest, and so on.

4If a club participates simultaneously in both the youth and adult competitions, the team’s total score will be calculated separately for the youth and adult categories.

9. Registration and Check-in

（One) Online Registration

Individual registrations are not accepted for this competition. Each team must designate a specific person to handle the registration process collectively. Please log in to the website when registering, teams.http://www.yue716.com,Select the entry corresponding to this competition (Note: The entry for the Youth Group is different from that of the Adult Group).,Then click Register Now to sign up. (Teams using this system for the first time, please log in to the WeChat mini-program first.)“Water Horse Sports”,And log in using your mobile phone number); or via the WeChat mini program“Water Horse Sports”Select the appropriate entry point for this competition to register. You can find the registration process on the website; if you encounter any technical issues during the process, please reach out during business hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM).09:00-12:00, in the afternoon14:00-17:30) Call the technical support hotline:0531-81602556

For questions regarding the regulations and rules, please contact the Social Activities Department of the General Administration Swimming Center. Phone:010-67170581Participants who fail to register by the deadline or in accordance with the regulations will not be scheduled to compete. Please ensure that participating teams:6Month20Online registration was completed recently.

(II) Only athletes registered for this competition are permitted to participate.700Registration will close once the quota is reached.

(3) Each team is requested to submit their registration online by the deadline (as determined by the local postmark). After confirming successful online registration, please print out the registration form using a computer, affix the official seal, and mail it—along with a photocopy of your personal ID card and the original signed "Voluntary Participation in Competition Statement," personally signed by both the team leader and yourself—to the following address: Urumqi City, Midong District, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Convention & Exhibition Avenue.1000No. 1 Olympic Sports Center Swimming Pool, Urumqi City Swimming Association, Teacher Tang17799659701Submit and send to the registration email:771465450 @qq.com(Email Subject: Team Name)+National Swimming City Series.

(4) Late registrations will not be accommodated for competition. In case of discrepancies between online and mailed registration forms, the officially printed and stamped registration form submitted after successful registration shall prevail.

(5) After the registration deadline, if a club (team) is unable to participate in the competition due to personal reasons, it will not be allowed to substitute another participant.

(6) Upon registration, each team must provide a health examination report from a medical institution rated Level 2 or higher, conducted within the past three months (including: applicant’s photo, ECG results, blood pressure data, and stamped with the official seal of the medical facility).

(7)Please join the adult group competition.Each team in the competition designates a specific person to…7Month5Day15:00Proceed to the Urumqi Swimming Association office, located next to the Urumqi Olympic Sports Center Swimming Pool, to complete the registration procedures.

Contact:Teacher Tang17799659701(WeChat Sync)

(8) Please assign a dedicated person from each team to:7Month5Day16:00At that time, attend the organizing committee and technical meetings for referees, team leaders, and coaches. (The meeting location will be announced separately.)

10. Funding

(1) Competition Service Fee

Each participant must pay the competition service fee.135CNY (includes participant personal accident insurance, swim cap, towel, and other race-day essentials). Please transfer the payment to the venue’s designated account as per the relevant instructions.

Payment Name: Urumqi City Swimming Association

Bank of Account: Bank of China, Urumqi Xinhua North Road Branch

Bank account number: 107095946810

Note for use: Team leaders, please collect all items and submit them collectively, clearly indicating the club name.+Number of participants—personal transfers are not accepted.

For any questions, please contact the payment contact: Xue Xinmei15299120188(WeChat sync).

(II) Medical services will be provided during the conference; participants are responsible for covering the associated costs.

(III) The event organizer may provide services such as local transportation, accommodation, and meals for participants, but the associated costs will be covered by the organizers themselves.

11. Arbitration and Adjudication

The arbitrators and chief referee are appointed by the Swimming Administration Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, while other referees are selected by the organizing entity.

12. Each implementing organization should properly handle the document “2025A summary of the "National Swimming City Series Tournament," along with promotional reports and event coverage, has been compiled and submitted to the General Administration's Swimming Center.

13. Unfinished Matters,Further notice will be given.

National Sports Administration Swimming Center

2025Year4Month27Day

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