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

Attachment 1

2025 4th National Swimming City Series (Zaozhuang Stop)

Competition Rules (Youth Category)

I. Organizing Unit

National Sports Administration Swimming Sports Management Center, China Swimming Association

2. Organizing Unit

Organizing Unit: Zaozhuang Municipal Sports Bureau

3. 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. The 2025 National Swimming City Series (Zaozhuang stop) took place on March 29–30 at the Zaozhuang Cultural and Sports Center Swimming Pool in Zaozhuang City.

Scheduled event times for each station

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

4. Participating Organizations

Youth swimming clubs from across the country (including Hong Kong and Macao) are welcome to register. Individual entries will not be accepted for this competition.

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

5. 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

(III) 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

6. 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 high or low blood sugar levels;

6. Not suitable for participants of 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 guardians should closely monitor the physical health of the competing athletes; 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 must have a solid foundation of long-term swimming training and practice, ensuring they can continuously complete the 600-meter swim distance without interruption. Additionally, they should demonstrate the physical fitness and health required to successfully tackle the specific distances and swimming styles of the events they are entering.

(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 of this event and accurately submit all documents required by the organizers. Athletes under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a guardian or by 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 from a Grade II or higher healthcare facility conducted within the past three months.

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

(3) Each team can register an unlimited number of athletes, with each athlete limited to entering up to 2 individual events (excluding relay events).

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

(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 found to have impersonated another competitor or submitted falsified information will have all their individual competition results canceled, as well as the team’s overall ranking in the team standings.

(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) The top 8 finishers in each age group for individual events and relays will receive competition certificates uniformly produced by the Swimming Administration Center of the General Administration of Sport of China. Medals will be 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) The top 8 teams in the overall standings (Youth Group) will receive trophies awarded 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 through 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 case of a tie in total scores, the team with more first-place finishes ranks higher, followed by the team with more second-place finishes, and so on.

4. The overall team score will be calculated separately for the youth and adult categories.

(5) Athletes who win first place in each individual event across the 10 stops 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 the corresponding individual 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 stations and events.

2. Athletes qualified at the Shenzhen, Xiamen, Zaozhuang, Chengdu, Anshan, and Zunyi stations can register for the U-Series events in the second half of 2025, while athletes qualified at the Urumqi, Zhengzhou, Yangzhou, and Qingdao stations are eligible to enter the 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 meet the eligibility criteria can register for any event without restriction.

5. Once qualification is confirmed, participants may not change their competition station 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 for participation will be revoked.

9. Registration and Check-in

(1) Online Registration

Individual registrations are not accepted for this competition. Each team must designate a specific person to handle the registration process collectively. To register, teams should visit the website at http://www.yue716.com and select the appropriate entry point for either the Youth or Adult category (note: the entries differ between the two groups). Once you’ve chosen the correct category, click on Register Now to proceed with your registration. If your team is using this system for the first time, please first log in via the WeChat mini-program "Shuima Sports" using your mobile phone number. Alternatively, you can directly access the competition’s entry point within the "Shuima Sports" WeChat mini-program to complete the registration. Detailed registration instructions are available on the website. Should you encounter any technical issues during the process, please contact our technical support team at 0531-81602556 during business hours—Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 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 March 10.

(II) This competition is limited to 900 participating athletes; once the quota is reached, the registration system will be closed.

(3) Each participating team is requested to complete the online registration by the deadline (as determined by the local postmark). After confirming successful registration online, please print out the registration form using a computer, affix the official seal, and mail it along with a photocopy of the participant’s ID card and the original signed "Voluntary Participation Agreement for the Competition," personally signed by both the team leader and the athlete, to the following address: Li Haoxuan, Front Desk, Zaozhuang Sports & Cultural Center Swimming Pool, Xuecheng District, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, Tel.: 15965128106 (WeChat also available), 0632-8061599. Additionally, please send a digital copy to the registration email: [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 delegation must provide a health examination report from a medical institution rated Level 2 or above, conducted within the past three months (including: applicant’s photo, ECG results, blood pressure data, and stamped with the official seal of the medical institution).

(7) Please have each team assign a designated representative to complete the registration process at the front desk of the Zaozhuang Cultural and Sports Center Swimming Pool by 12:00 PM on March 28. Li Haoxuan: 15965128106 (WeChat is also linked), 0632-8061599.

(8) Each team is requested to designate a specific representative to attend the organizing committee meeting (location and details will be announced at check-in) and the technical meeting for referees, team leaders, and coaches on March 28 at 4:00 PM.

10. Funding

(1) Competition Service Fee

Each participant is required to pay a competition service fee of 135 yuan (which includes personal accident insurance for participants, as well as a race pack containing items such as a swim cap and towel). Please transfer the payment to the designated account of the competition venue as per the relevant instructions.

Account Name: Zaozhuang Mingzhu Sports & Culture Development Co., Ltd.

Bank of Account Opening: Zaozhuang Rural Commercial Bank

Account Number: 2160 0145 9420 59 1111 8888

Usage: Team leaders, please collect all entries and submit them together, clearly indicating the club name and the 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.

11. This event is not included in the 2025 General Administration of Sport of China Athlete Technical Rating Event List, and therefore, athletes cannot achieve a technical rating through this competition.

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.

13. Each organizing unit should prepare and submit a comprehensive report to the General Administration Swimming Center, including event summaries and promotional coverage for the "4th National Swimming City Series 2025."

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

National Sports Administration Swimming Center

January 23, 2025

Appendix 2

2025 4th National Swimming City Series (Zaozhuang Stop)

Competition Rules (Adult Category)

I. Organizing Unit

National Sports Administration Swimming Sports Management Center, China Swimming Association

2. Organizing Unit

Organizing Unit: Zaozhuang Municipal Sports Bureau

3. 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. The 2025 National Swimming City Series (Zaozhuang stop) took place on March 29–30 at the Zaozhuang Cultural and Sports Center Swimming Pool in Zaozhuang City.

Scheduled event times for each station

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

4. Participating Organizations

Swimming clubs from across the country—including those in Hong Kong and Macau—are welcome to register. Individual entries will not be accepted for this competition.

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

5. Competition Events

50m, 100m, and 200m freestyle, 50m, 100m, and 200m backstroke, 50m, 100m, and 200m breaststroke, 50m and 100m butterfly, plus the 200m individual medley.

Mixed 4×50m freestyle relay, Mixed 4×50m medley relay.

6. Participation Guidelines

(1) Eligibility Age Groups for Participants

Group G: 18–24 age group (born after January 1, 2001, and before December 31, 2006);

Group H: The 25-29 age group (born between January 1, 1996, and December 31, 2000);

Group I: The 30-34 age group (born between January 1, 1991, and December 31, 1995);

Group J: The 35-39 age group (born between January 1, 1986, and December 31, 1990);

Group K: The 40-44 age group (born between January 1, 1981, and December 31, 1985);

Group L: The 45-49 age group (born between January 1, 1976, and December 31, 1980);

Group M: Age group 50–54 (born between January 1, 1971, and February 21, 1975, inclusive);

Group N: The 55-59 age group (born between January 1, 1966, and December 31, 1970);

Group O: Individuals aged 60–64 (born between January 1, 1961, and December 31, 1965);

Group Q: The 65-66 age group (born between January 1, 1959, and December 31, 1960).

(II) Relay Events

1. Athletes will be grouped into categories based on the cumulative sum of their ages: 100–119 years, 120–159 years, 160–199 years, and 200–239 years.

2. Each team is limited to entering **one relay team** per relay event in each age group, with each relay team allowed to field **two male and two female athletes**. Athletes may compete individually in both the men’s and women’s freestyle relays as well as the mixed-gender medley relays—but 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 men’s and women’s freestyle relay, they can only compete in the 100–119 age group for the freestyle relay event—crossing into other age groups is not permitted. At the same time, this athlete is also eligible to take part in the mixed medley relay and may compete in other age groups, such as the 200–239 age category—but again, they’re limited to competing in just one age group overall.

3. Athletes aged 60 and above are not permitted to participate in relay races.

(III) The adult category of this competition is limited to 700 participants, while individual organizations can register an unlimited number of athletes—each participant, however, is restricted to entering a maximum of two events (excluding 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) Athletes' 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;

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

6. Not suitable for participants of this sport.

(6) 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. Athletes aged 60 and above should closely monitor their health conditions and immediately stop competing if they experience any discomfort or symptoms.

3. Participants must not consume alcohol before the competition. All 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.

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 and Macao must present either the Tournament Entry Permit for this event or their valid identification documents to the registration 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.

VIII. Reward Measures

(1) The top 8 finishers in each age group for individual events and relays will receive competition certificates uniformly produced by the Swimming Administration Center of the General Administration of Sport of China. Medals will be 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) The top 8 teams in the men's team event, women's team event, and overall team standings will receive trophies awarded by the Organizing Committee.

(IV) Scoring Method

1. For individual events, athletes ranked 1st to 8th receive 13, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, and 5 points, respectively. Athletes ranked 9th to 12th each earn 3 points, while those finishing 13th and beyond receive 1 point each.

2. Relay events award points as 18, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, and 2.

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

4. Method for Scoring the Team Overall Ranking

(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. If scores are tied, the competitor with more first-place finishes ranks higher; if still tied, the one with more second-place finishes takes precedence, and so on.

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

9. Registration and Check-in

(1) Online Registration

Individual registrations are not accepted for this competition. Each team must designate a specific person to handle the registration process collectively. To register, teams should visit the website at http://www.yue716.com and select the appropriate entry point for either the Youth or Adult category (note: the entries differ between the two groups). Once you’ve chosen the correct category, click on Register Now to proceed with your registration. If your team is using this system for the first time, please first log in via the WeChat mini-program "Shuima Sports" using your mobile phone number. Alternatively, you can directly access the competition’s entry point within the "Shuima Sports" WeChat mini-program to complete the registration. Detailed registration instructions are available on the website. Should you encounter any technical issues during the process, please contact our technical support team at 0531-81602556 during business hours—Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 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 March 10.

(II) This competition is limited to 700 participating athletes; once the quota is reached, the registration system will be closed.

(3) Each 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 specified format, affix the official seal, and submit 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 athlete. Please mail these documents to: Li Haoxuan, Front Desk, Zaozhuang Sports & Cultural Center Swimming Pool, Xuecheng District, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province; contact number: 15965128106 (WeChat also available); phone: 0632-8061599. Additionally, please send an electronic copy to the registration email: [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 delegation must provide a health examination report from a medical institution rated Level 2 or above, conducted within the past three months (including: applicant’s photo, ECG results, blood pressure data, and stamped with the official seal of the medical institution).

(7) Please have each team assign a designated representative to complete the registration process at the front desk of the Zaozhuang Cultural and Sports Center Swimming Pool by 12:00 PM on March 29. Li Haoxuan: 15965128106 (WeChat is also available), 0632-8061599.

(8) Each team is requested to designate a specific representative to attend the organizing committee meeting (location and details will be announced at check-in) and the technical meeting for referees, team leaders, and coaches, scheduled for 4:00 PM on March 29.

10. Funding

(1) Competition Service Fee

Each participant is required to pay a competition service fee of 135 yuan (which includes personal accident insurance for participants, as well as a race pack containing items such as a swim cap and towel). Please transfer the payment to the designated account of the competition venue as per the relevant instructions.

Account Name: Zaozhuang Mingzhu Sports & Culture Development Co., Ltd.

Branch Bank: Zaozhuang Rural Commercial Bank

Account Number: 2160 0145 9420 59 1111 8888

Usage: Team leaders, please collect all entries and submit them together, clearly indicating the club name and the 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.

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 organizing unit should prepare a comprehensive summary of the "4th National Swimming City Series 2025," along with event promotion and media coverage reports, and submit them to the General Administration's Swimming Center.

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

National Sports Administration Swimming Center

January 23, 2025

Original link

https://www.swimming.org.cn/xhgg/2025/0123/640966.html

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