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

Swimming Document [2025] No. 400

To the relevant units:

To fully implement the General Administration of Sport's guiding principles on strengthening nationwide fitness initiatives and further promoting the popularization of swimming as well as the high-quality development of swimming-related fitness activities, the 4th National Swimming City Series 2025 (Yangzhou Station), guided by the Mass Sports Department of the General Administration of Sport of China, organized by the Swimming Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China and the Chinese Swimming Association, and hosted by the Yangzhou Municipal Sports Bureau and the Jiangsu Provincial Swimming Association, with co-organization from Yangzhou Sports Industry Development Co., Ltd., will be held in Yangzhou. Details are hereby announced as follows:

I. Time and Location

October 18–19, Yangzhou Sports Park Swimming and Diving Hall (Address: No. 476 Wenchang West Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province)

2. Registration

This competition will feature a Youth Division and an Adult Division. The Youth Division matches will take place on October 18, while the Adult Division matches are scheduled for October 19. When registering, each participating team should complete the online registration separately, according to their respective division.

Individual registrations are not accepted for this competition. Each team must designate a specific person to handle the registration process collectively. Teams should register online, and after successful registration, they must submit the completed registration form via email to the’ designated mailbox (as outlined in the Competition Rules).

Please log in to the website www.yue716.com when registering for the competition, and select the entry corresponding to your category (note: the entry for the Youth Group differs from that of the Adult Group). Then, click "Register Now" to complete your registration. (Teams using this system for the first time are advised to first log in to the WeChat mini-program "Shuima Sports" and verify their accounts using a mobile phone number.) Alternatively, you can choose the appropriate entry for this competition directly within the "Shuima Sports" WeChat mini-program. For detailed registration steps, please refer to the website. If you encounter any technical issues during the process, feel free to call our technical support hotline at 0531-81602556 during business hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 2:00 PM–5:30 PM).

For inquiries regarding regulations and rules, please contact the Social Activities Department of the General Administration Swimming Center at 010-67170581. Participants who fail to register by the deadline or do not follow the specified procedures will not be scheduled to compete. Please ensure that all participating teams complete their online registration by September 30.

In this competition, the youth category is limited to 900 participating athletes, while the adult category is capped at 700. Registration will close once these quotas are reached.

3. Registration and Organizing Committee & Technical Meeting

(1) Registration Time and Location

1. Check-in time: Youth group by 12:00 PM on October 17; Adult group by 12:00 PM on October 18.

2. Check-in Location: Gate No. 1, Yangzhou Sports Park Swimming & Diving Arena, 476 Wenchang West Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province.

3. Registration Contact: Tang Yunxia, 13040260009.

(II) Organizing Committee, Technical Committee

1. Meeting times: Youth Group: October 17, 4:00 PM; Adult Group: October 18, 4:00 PM.

2. Meeting location: Conference Room A15, Swimming and Diving Arena, Yangzhou Sports Park, Jiangsu Province.

3. Each team is requested to send at least one team leader or coach to the meeting room in advance.

4. Accommodation, Meals, and Transportation Arrangements

Participants are responsible for their own accommodation, meals, and transportation. Please arrange your own travel to and from the competition venue, as well as transportation from your accommodation to the, and manage all related arrangements for lodging and dining during the event.

V. For matters not covered herein, further notice will be provided.

Attachment:

1. Competition Rules (Youth Category)

2. Competition Rules (Adult Category)

3. Competition Schedule

4. Registration Form (Youth Category)

5. Entry Form (Adult Category)

6. Voluntary Participation Statement

National Sports Administration Swimming Center

August 13, 2025

Attachment1

The 4th National Swimming City Series in 2025Yangzhou Station) Competition Rules (Youth Category)

1. Organizational Structure

(1) Guiding Organization

General Administration of Sport, Mass Sports Department

(II) Organizing Unit

National Sports Administration Swimming Sports Management Center

China Swimming Association

(III) Organizing Unit

JiangsuProvincial swimmingExerciseAssociation

Yangzhou City Sports Bureau

(IV) Implementing Unit

Yangzhou Sports Industry Development Co., Ltd.

II. Event Name, Time, and Location

The 4th National Swimming City Series in 2025 will feature 10 stops, held in cities including Shenzhen, Zhengzhou, Zaozhuang, Anshan, Urumqi, Zunyi, Chengdu, Qingdao, Xiamen, and Yangzhou.2025 National Swimming City Series (Yangzhou Station)AtHeld from October 18 to 19 at the Swimming and Diving Hall in Yangzhou Sports Park, Jiangsu Province.

Scheduled event times for each station

Note: Match times are subject to change; please refer to the official announcement for the latest updates.

Three, Participating Organizations

Nationwide Youth Swimming Clubs(Registration is open to participants from Hong Kong and Macao as well.) Individual registrations are not accepted for this competition.

The 2025 4th National Swimming City Series will feature both a Youth Division and an Adult Division, allowing participating clubs to compete in both categories simultaneously.

Four, Competition Events

(1)Groups aged 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12

50m butterfly, 50m backstroke, 50m breaststroke, 50m freestyle

100m butterfly, 100m backstroke, 100m breaststroke, 100m freestyle

4×50m Freestyle Relay, 4×50m Medley Relay

(II)13-14-year-old group

50m butterfly, 50m backstroke, 50m breaststroke, 50m freestyle

100m butterfly, 100m backstroke, 100m breaststroke, 100m freestyle

200-person medley swim

4×50m Freestyle Relay, 4×50m Medley Relay

(3)15-16 age group, 17-18 age group

50m butterfly, 50m backstroke, 50m breaststroke, 50m freestyle

100m butterfly, 100m backstroke, 100m breaststroke, 100m freestyle

200m freestyle, 200m individual medley

4×50m Freestyle Relay, 4×50m Medley Relay

Five, Participation Guidelines

(1) Eligibility Age Groups for Participants

Group A: 7-8 year olds (born between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2018);

Group B: 9-10 year old category (born between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2016);

Group C: 11-12 year old group (born between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2014);

Group D: 13-14 Age Group (born between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2012);

Group E: 15-16 Age Group (born between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2010);

Group F: 17-18 Age Group (born between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2008).

(II) 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. Participants 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;

5. Diabetes with either excessively high or low blood sugar levels;

6. Individuals unsuitable for this sport.

(4) Practice good health precautions

1. All participants are primarily 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.

2. Participants and their guardians should closely monitor the athletes' physical health. If any discomfort or symptoms arise, please stop the competition immediately.

(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.A 600-meter swimming distance, along with the physical fitness and athletic ability required to successfully complete the specific event and swimming style of the competition.

(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 skip a group.

(9) Participating athletes must strictly adhere to all competition and safety regulations for this event., submit the documents required by the competition as requested; underage athletes under 18 years of age must be accompanied by their guardian or the team leader/coach (the team leader and coach must have obtained 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 above.

(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.

Six, 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 according to scores; in case of ties, the tied positions remain unchanged, and the next position is skipped.

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

(4) Each participating team is limited to one entry per relay event in each age group.1 relay team (4 men, 4 women).

(5) Athletes must present their original ID cards to the registration officials 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 and the team's overall ranking for that delegation have been canceled.

(7) The organizing committee reserves the right to conduct bone age testing on participating athletes, with the cost of testing to be borne by the athletes themselves.

Seven, Reward Measures

(1) Top performers in individual events and relays for each age groupEight participants will receive competition certificates uniformly issued by the Swimming Sports Administration Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, with medals awarded to the top three finishers.

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

(III) Top Team Scores (Youth Category) – Top Placers8 winners will be awarded trophies by the organizing committee.

(IV) Scoring Method:

1. Individual event: Positions 1 through 8 receive 9, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 points, respectively.

2. Relay events: Points are awarded to 1st to 8th place as follows: 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, and 2.

3. The team's total score is calculated by adding up the individual event and relay event scores of each participating team. Teams are ranked based on their total scores. In the event of a tie in total scores, the team with more first-place finishes ranks higher; if still tied, the team with more second-place finishes takes precedence, and so on.

4. The overall team score will be calculated separately for the Youth Group and the Adult Group.

(5)Athletes who win first place in each individual event across the 10 legs of the 4th National Swimming City Series in 2025 (excluding athletes in the 7-8 age group) (hereinafter referred to as "qualified athletes") will earn the right to compete in one specific event at one of the 10 leg events of the 2025 National Youth Swimming U-Series Competition (hereinafter referred to as the "U-Series Events"). Details are as follows:

1. Eligible athletes must submit a written application to the organizing committee after the competition, signing to confirm their participation in the specific U-series event rounds and events for which they have qualified.

2. Athletes qualified at the Shenzhen, Xiamen, Zaozhuang, Chengdu, and Anshan stations can register for U-Series events in the second half of 2025, while athletes qualified at the Zunyi, Urumqi, Zhengzhou, Yangzhou, and Qingdao stations are eligible to register for U-Series events in the first half of 2026.

3. Eligible athletes are permitted to participate in only one U-Series qualifying event and may not compete in multiple events.

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

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

6. Athletes who qualify must comply with all regulations outlined in the U-Series event guidelines; otherwise, their eligibility to compete will be revoked.

Eight• 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.Visit http://www.yue716.com, select the correct entry for your category in this competition (note: the entry points differ between the Youth and Adult groups), then click Register Now to sign up. (Teams using this system for the first time should first log in to the WeChat mini-program “Shuima Sports” and register using their mobile phone number.) Alternatively, you can directly choose the appropriate entry point for this event within the “Shuima Sports” WeChat mini-program to complete your registration. For detailed registration steps, please refer to the website. If you encounter any technical issues during the process, feel free to call our technical support hotline at 0531-81602556 during business hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 2:00 PM–5:30 PM).

For questions regarding the regulations and rules, please contact the Social Activities Department of the General Administration Swimming Center at the following phone number:010-67170581. Participants who fail to register by the deadline or do not follow the registration guidelines will not be scheduled to compete. Please ensure your team completes the online registration by September 30.

(II) Only athletes registered for this competition are permitted to participate.900 people—registration will close as soon as the quota is reached.

(3) Each team is requested to submit their online registration by the 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.Wenchang West Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu ProvinceYangzhou Sports Park Swimming and Diving Arena, No. 476. Contact: Tang Yunxia, 13040260009. Please send your registration email to: [email protected] (Email subject: National Swimming City Series + Club Name)

(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. The report should include: the athlete's photo, ECG results, blood pressure data, and must be stamped with the official seal of the medical institution.

(7) Please assign a dedicated person from each team to:Before 12:00 on October 17,Located on Wenchang West Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu ProvinceCheck-in procedures at the Yangzhou Sports Park Swimming and Diving Hall, No. 476.Contact:Tang Yunxia13040260009

(8) Please assign a dedicated person from each team to:At 4:00 PM on October 17,Attend the Organizing Committee and the Technical Committee. Meeting location:Wenchang West Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu ProvinceConference Room A15, Swimming and Diving Arena, Yangzhou Sports Park, No. 476

NineFunding

(1) Competition Service Fee

Each participant must pay a competition service fee.135 yuan (includes participant personal accident insurance, race pack, and more). Please transfer the payment to the designated account for your race region as per the relevant instructions.

Account Name: Yangzhou Sports Industry Development Co., Ltd.

Bank where the account is opened: CITIC Bank Yangzhou Hanjiang Branch

Account Number:  8110501012100539876

Use Route: Team leaders, please collect all items and submit them together, clearly indicating the club name.+ Number of participants.

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

(III) The event-organizing entity may provide services such as local transportation, accommodation, and meals for participants, with the associated costs to be covered by the entity itself.

10. Transportation and Accommodation Guide

To facilitate participation for all teams, the organizing committee provides the following transportation and accommodation information for your reference. 

1.Campanile Hotel Yangzhou Wenchang West Road Slender West Lake Branch

Address: Wenchang West Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City397No. (Intersection of Wenchang West Road and Baixiang Road)

Hotel Contact: Shi Yang18936269371

Transportation:

Airport-Hotel: Take the airport bus to the Yangzhou West District City Terminal, then transfer to Bus Route [number] at the Youhao Hospital stop—this will take approximately20Minutes, head toward the Western Passenger Transport Hub, get off at Heitai Square, and walk westward.300Miles (taxi ride approx.11Arrive in ten minutes)

Hotel-Sports Park2.2Kilometers: By vehicle101Road/Travel1Bus route heading toward the Western Transportation Hub, approximately18Minutes later, board at the Liu Wei Dental Hospital stop across the street from the hotel, and get off at the Sports Park (taking a taxi will cost approximately9Yuan10Minutes)

2.Four Seasons Yangzhou Slender West Lake Hotel

Address: Weiyang Road, Yangzhou City431Number

Hotel Contact: Manager Sun18061175493Front desk phone:0514-82808999

Transportation:

Airport-Hotel: Take the airport bus to Weiyang Road in Yangzhou City.252Exit the airport terminal building and walk.12Arriving at the hotel in minutes

Hotel to Yangzhou Sports Park: Bus and Walking10Minutes to the bus stop at Shiqiao,1Get off at the sports park and take a taxi./Ride-hailing fares are approximately15Yuan, the time is roughly13Minutes.

3.Yangzhou Mingyue Lake Hotel

Address:Guozhan Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province100Number

Hotel Contact:Xu Yin15358501830 Front Desk Phone: 0514-89961160

Transportation:

Airport-Hotel：Approximately43 kilometers, with a drive time of approximately 41 minutes; take the airport bus from Yangtai Airport to the Yangzhou West Area Terminal, then walk about 4 kilometers—about a 9-minute ride—to your hotel.Arriving at the hotel；

Yangzhou EastStation-Hotel：Distance to Yangzhou East Station: Approximately22.7Kilometers, with a driving time of approximately25 minutes; by rideZRoute 6,88Take the bus to Jiangsu Bank (Transportation Industry Group) station, then walk.888Rice meansArriving at the hotel；

YangzhouStation-Hotel：Approximately3.5Kilometers, with a driving time of approximately9Minutes; RideTake Bus No. 101 to the National Exhibition Center stop, and it's just a 30-meter walk from there.Arriving at the hotel

Hotel toSwimming and Diving Arena: Taxi/Ride-hailing appointment5Minutes  

4.Convention Center  

Address:Yangzhou Xincheng West District, Qilidian Road1Number

Hotel Contact: Xu Yin15358501830Front desk phone:0514-87802588 

Transportation:

Airport-Hotel:Take the airport bus toYangzhou West District Urban Airport Terminal, by taking89Bus route toMunicipal Party School (Municipal Sports School)Get off the station; Take a taxi to the Yangzhou Convention Center—about20Yuan;

Yangzhou East Station-Hotel:Ride88Bus routeToMuseum Road, walk to the hotel; Take a taxi to the Yangzhou Convention Center—about45Yuan;

YangzhouStation-Hotel：Ride189Bus route toGet off at the Municipal Party School (Municipal Sports School) station; then take a taxi to the Yangzhou Convention Center—approximately12Yuan;

Hotel toSwimming and Diving Arena：Taxi/Ride-hailing appointment7MinutesTransportation:

Airport- Hotel: Take the airport shuttle busHead to the Yangzhou West District City Airport Terminal and takeBus route 89 toMunicipal Party School(City Sports School)Get off the station；Take a taxiToYangzhou Convention Center approximately20 yuan;

Yangzhou East Station- Hotel:RideRoute 88 BusToMuseum Road, walk to the hotel; Take a taxi to the Yangzhou Convention Center—about45Yuan

Yangzhou Station- Hotel:Ride1. Bus No. 89 toMunicipal Party School(At the Municipal Sports School stop); hail a taxi to the Yangzhou Convention Center—approximately12Yuan;

Hotel to the Swimming and Diving Arena: TaxiRide-hailing takes about 7 minutes 

TenOne, This event is not includedIn the 2025 National Sports Administration Athlete Technical Level Event Directory, athletes who are unreachable cannot be assigned a technical level.

TenTwo• 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.

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

TenFour, Outstanding matters, to be announced separately.

National Sports Administration Swimming Center

August 13, 2025

Attachment2

Competition Rules for the 4th National Swimming City Series (Yangzhou Station) – 2025 (Adult Division)

1. Organizational Structure

(1) Guiding Organization

General Administration of Sport, Mass Sports Department

(II) Organizing Unit

National Sports Administration Swimming Sports Management Center

China Swimming Association

(III) Organizing Unit

JiangsuProvincial swimmingExerciseAssociation

Yangzhou City Sports Bureau

(IV) Implementing Unit

Yangzhou Sports Industry Development Co., Ltd.

II. 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 (Yangzhou Station) took place in10Month18From day to day19Today at the Swimming and Diving Arena in Yangzhou Sports Park, Jiangsu ProvinceHold

Scheduled event times for each station

Note: Match times are subject to change; please refer to the official announcement for the latest updates.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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 (1991Year1Month1 From the day onward1995Year12Month31Born before today;

JGroup:35-39Age group (1986Year1Month1 From day to day1990Year12Month31Born before today;

KGroup:40-44Age group (1981Year1Month1 From the day onward1985Year12Month31Born before today;

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

MGroup:50-54Age group (1971Year1Month1 From the day onward1975Year21Month31Born on or before this date);

NGroup:55-59Age group (1966Year1Month1 From 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 participate individually in both the men’s and women’s freestyle relay events, as well as the mixed-gender medley relay. However, each athlete can compete in only one age group within any 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 relays and may compete in events from other age groups 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 to the number of participants each unit can register, but each person is limited to one entry.2Events (except for 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– Individuals 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.

3, Participants drinkYou cannot participate in the competition after consuming alcohol. All participating athletes will undergo an alcohol test; those who fail to meet the standard will be barred from competing, 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.

6. 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 and Macao must present either the Tournament Entry Permit for this event or their valid identification documents to the check-in officials upon arrival. Athletes without proper documentation will not be allowed to compete.

(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.

7. Reward Mechanism

(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 Center for Swimming Sports.

(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 one copy per person after the name1Sections;

2, The relay event is conducted according to181412108642Scoring.

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

4• Team Total Score Scoring 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 one ranked lower is: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.

8. 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 “Shuima Sports” first.),And log in using your mobile phone number); or, within the WeChat mini-program "Shuima Sports," select the entry corresponding to 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 AM–09:00-12:00, in the afternoon14:00-17:30) Call the technical support hotline:0531-81602556

Regarding procedures and rulesRegardingFor inquiries, please contact the Social Activities Department of the General Administration Swimming Center at:010-67170581Those who fail to register by the deadline or do not follow the specified procedures will not be scheduled to compete.Please have the participating teams at9Month30Online 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 participating team is required to complete the online registration by the deadline (as determined by the local postmark). After confirming successful online registration, teams must use a computer to fill out the official registration form according to the prescribed format, affix the official seal of their organization, and submit it along with a photocopy of the participant’s ID card and the original signed "Voluntary Participation in Competition Statement," which must be signed by both the team leader and the participant themselves. All documents should be mailed to the organizing unit.Wenchang West Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province476Yangzhou Sports Park Swimming and Diving Arena.Contact person：Tang Yunxia13040260009，Forward to the registration email:739153309@qq.com(Email Subject: National Swimming City Series)+Club Name)

(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. The report should include: the athlete's photo, ECG results, blood pressure data, and must be stamped with the official seal of the medical institution.

(7) Please assign a dedicated person from each team to:10Month18Day12:00Previously,ToJiangsuWenchang West Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province476Yangzhou Sports Park Swimming and Diving ArenaComplete the check-in procedures.Contact:Tang Yunxia13040260009

(8) Please assign a dedicated person from each team to:10Month18Day16:00At the time,Attend the Organizing Committee and the Technical Committee. Meeting location:Wenchang West Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu ProvinceConference Room A15, Swimming and Diving Arena, Yangzhou Sports Park, No. 476

9. Funding

(1) Competition Service Fee

Each participant must pay a competition service fee.135CNY (including participant personal accident insurance, race packs, etc.). Please transfer the payment to the account designated by the competition area as per the relevant notice.

Account Opening Name:Yangzhou Sports IndustryDevelopment Limited Company

Bank where the account is opened:  CITIC Bank Yangzhou Hanjiang Branch

Account Number:  8110501012100539876

Use Route: Team leaders, please collect all items and submit them together, clearly indicating the club name.+Number of participants.

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

(III) The event-organizing entity may provide services such as local transportation, accommodation, and meals for participants, with the associated costs to be covered by the entity itself.

10. Transportation and Accommodation Guide

To facilitate participation for all teams, the organizing committee provides the following transportation and accommodation information for your reference.

1.Campanile Hotel Yangzhou Wenchang West Road Slender West Lake Branch

Address: Wenchang West Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City397No. (Intersection of Wenchang West Road and Baixiang Road)

Hotel Contact: Shi Yang18936269371

Transportation:

Airport-Hotel: Take the airport bus to the Yangzhou West District City Terminal, then transfer to Bus Route [number] at the Youhao Hospital stop—this will take approximately20Minutes, head toward the Western Passenger Transport Hub, get off at Heitai Square, and walk westward.300Miles (taxi ride approx.11Arrive in ten minutes)

Hotel-Sports Park2.2Kilometers: By vehicle101Road/Travel1Bus route heading toward the Western Transportation Hub, approximately18Minutes later, board at the Liu Wei Dental Hospital stop across the street from the hotel, and get off at the Sports Park (taking a taxi will cost approximately9Yuan10Minutes)

2.Four Seasons Yangzhou Slender West Lake Hotel

Address: Weiyang Road, Yangzhou City431Number

Hotel Contact: Manager Sun18061175493Front desk phone:0514-82808999

Transportation:

Airport-Hotel: Take the airport bus to Weiyang Road in Yangzhou City.252Exit the airport terminal building and walk.12Arriving at the hotel in minutes

Hotel to Yangzhou Sports Park: Bus and Walking10Minutes to the bus stop at Shiqiao,1Get off at the sports park and take a taxi./Ride-hailing fares are approximately15Yuan, the time is roughly13Minutes.

3.Yangzhou Mingyue Lake Hotel

Address:Guozhan Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province100Number

Hotel Contact:Xu Yin15358501830 Front Desk Phone: 0514-89961160

Transportation:

Airport-Hotel：Approximately43 kilometers, with a drive time of approximately 41 minutes; take the airport bus from Yangtai Airport to the Yangzhou West Area Terminal, then walk about 4 kilometers—about a 9-minute ride—to your hotel.Arriving at the hotel；

Yangzhou EastStation-Hotel：Distance to Yangzhou East Station: Approximately22.7Kilometers, with a driving time of approximately25 minutes; by rideZRoute 6,88Take the bus to Jiangsu Bank (Transportation Industry Group) station, then walk.888Rice meansArriving at the hotel；

YangzhouStation-Hotel：Approximately3.5Kilometers, with a driving time of approximately9Minutes; RideTake Bus No. 101 to the National Exhibition Center stop, and it's just a 30-meter walk from there.Arriving at the hotel

Hotel toSwimming and Diving Arena: Taxi/Ride-hailing appointment5Minutes  

4.Convention Center  

Address:Yangzhou Xincheng West District, Qilidian Road1Number

Hotel Contact: Xu Yin15358501830 Front desk phone:0514-87802588 

Transportation:

Airport-Hotel:Take the airport bus toYangzhou West District Urban Airport Terminal, by taking89Bus route toMunicipal Party School (Municipal Sports School)Get off the station; Take a taxi to the Yangzhou Convention Center—about20Yuan;

Yangzhou East Station-Hotel:Ride88Bus routeToMuseum Road, walk to the hotel; Take a taxi to the Yangzhou Convention Center—about45Yuan

YangzhouStation-Hotel：Ride189Bus route toGet off at the Municipal Party School (Municipal Sports School) station; then take a taxi to the Yangzhou Convention Center—approximately12Yuan;

Hotel toSwimming and Diving Arena：Taxi/Ride-hailing appointment7Minutes                 

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 “A summary of the 2025 National Swimming City Series, along with promotional reports and other event-related materials, will be compiled and submitted to the General Administration's Swimming Center.

13. Unfinished Matters, to be announced separately.

National Sports Administration Swimming Center

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