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

Swimming Document [2025] No. 166

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 fostering high-quality development of swimming-based fitness activities, the 2025 Fourth National Swimming City Series (Zunyi Station), organized under the guidance of the Mass Sports Department of the General Administration of Sport of China, will be held in Zunyi City. The event is jointly hosted by the Swimming Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, the Chinese Swimming Association, and the Guizhou Provincial Sports Bureau, with co-organization provided by the Guizhou Provincial Swimming Association, the Zunyi Municipal Education and Sports Bureau, and the Xinpu New Area Management Committee. Details are outlined below:

I. Time and Location

June 21–22, Zunyi Olympic Sports Center Swimming Pool (Address: Aoti Road, Xinpu New Area, Zunyi City)

2. Registration

This competition will feature a Youth Division and an Adult Division. The Youth Division matches will take place on June 21, while the Adult Division matches are scheduled for June 22. When registering, please ensure that each participating team submits their online application 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 June 10.

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 June 20; Adult group by 12:00 PM on June 21.

2. Check-in location: Chuan Yuan Millennium Hotel, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province.

3. Registration Contact: Zhu Xingyu, 19108521150.

(II) Organizing Committee, Technical Committee

1. Meeting times: Youth Group: June 20, 4:00 PM; Adult Group: June 21, 4:00 PM.

2. Meeting Location: Conference Room on the First Floor, Zunyi Olympic Sports Center Swimming Pool, Aoti Road, Xinpu New Area, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province

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

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.Registration Form (Adult Category)

6.Voluntary Participation Statement

7.Civilized Competition Statement

National Sports Administration Swimming Center

April 7, 2025

Attachment 1

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

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

Guizhou Provincial Sports Bureau

(III) Organizing Unit

Guizhou Provincial Swimming Association

Zunyi Municipal Education and Sports Bureau

Xinpu New Area Management Committee

(IV) Co-organizing Units

Chongqing Zhi Liang Sports Development Co., Ltd. Nongfu Spring Co., Ltd.

(5) Implementing Unit

Zunyi Zhujiang Cultural and Sports 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. The 2025 National Swimming City Series (Zunyi Stop) will take place on June 21–22 at the Zunyi Olympic Sports Center Swimming Pool, located on Aoti Road in the Xinpu New District of Zunyi City, Guizhou Province.

Scheduled event times for each station

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

3. Participating Organizations

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

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

4. 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

5. 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. 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;

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 must have a solid foundation of long-term swimming training and practice, ensuring they can complete the 600-meter swim distance continuously without interruption. Additionally, they should demonstrate the physical fitness and health required to successfully tackle the specific distances and swimming styles associated with their chosen events.

(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 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 people, 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 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 athletes 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 officials 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.

7. Reward Mechanism

(1) The top 8 finishers in each age group for individual events and relays will receive competition certificates uniformly produced by the Swimming Sports 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 Category) 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 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 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 rounds and events for which they have qualified.

2. Athletes qualified at the Shenzhen, Xiamen, Zaozhuang, Chengdu, and Anshan stations can register for the U-Series events in the second half of 2025. Athletes qualified at the Zunyi, Urumqi, Zhengzhou, Yangzhou, and Qingdao stations are eligible to register for 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 chosen competition venue or registered event. Failure to complete the registration process by the specified deadline will be considered a withdrawal.

6. Eligible athletes must comply with all regulations outlined in the U-Series competition rules; otherwise, their participation eligibility will be revoked.

8. 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, select the appropriate entry point for your category (note that the entry for the Youth Group differs from the Adult Group), and then click Register Now. 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 choose the correct entry point for this competition 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 June 10.

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

(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 copy of the voluntary participation statement, signed by both the team leader and the athlete, to the following address: Zunyi Olympic Sports Center Swimming Pool, Aoti Road, Xinpu New Area, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province. Contact person: Zhu Xingyu, phone number 19108521150; alternatively, email the documents 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 personal photo, electrocardiogram results, blood pressure data, and must bear the official seal of the medical institution.

(7) Please have each team assign a designated representative to complete the registration process by 12:00 PM on June 20 at the Zunyi Olympic Sports Center Swimming Pool, located on Aoti Road, Xinpu New District, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province. Contact person: Zhu Xingyu, phone number 19108521150.

(8) Please have each team designate a specific representative to attend the Organizing Committee and Technical Meeting on June 20 at 4:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Conference Room on the first floor of the Zunyi Olympic Sports Center Swimming Pool, located on Aoti Road, Xinpu New District, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province.

9. 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: Zunyi Zhujiang Sports & Culture Development Co., Ltd.

Bank of Account: China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd. Zunyi Branch

Account Number: 850900746910310

Usage: Team leaders, please collect all items and submit them together, clearly indicating the club name plus 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. Transportation and Accommodation Guide

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

(1) Modes of Transportation

1. Airport to Accommodation

Zunyi Xinzhou Airport to Hotel: 30 RMB per person per trip

Zunyi Maotai Airport to Hotel: 100 RMB per person per trip

2. From the train station to the accommodation

Zunyi High-Speed Rail Station – Hotel: 20 RMB per person per trip

3. Contact for airport/hotel transfers: Tian Lihua, 15053778883.

(II) Food and Accommodation Services

1. Hotel Name: Zunyi Chuangyuan Millennium Hotel

Address: No. 88 Aoti West Road, Xinpu New Area

Studio room: 320 RMB/room/day (breakfast included)

Standard Room: ¥320 per room per day (breakfast included)

Buffet: Chinese cuisine, 70 RMB per person for both lunch and dinner (minimum order for 50 people)

2. Hotel Name: Zunyi Kaiyuan Mingdu Grand Hotel

Address: Intersection of Aoti Road and Bozhou Avenue, Honghuagang District, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province

Studio room: 320 RMB/room/day (breakfast included)

Standard Room: ¥320 per room per day (includes breakfast) (minimum order for 50 guests)

Buffet: Chinese cuisine, 88 yuan per person for both lunch and dinner

3. Zunyi City Sports School Athletes' Apartment

Studio/Standard Room: 180 RMB per room per day (breakfast not included)

4. Zunyi Olympic Sports Center Sunshine Restaurant (near the Swimming Pool)

Buffet: Chinese cuisine, 50 yuan per person for both lunch and dinner

5. Accommodation and Meals Booking Contact: Zhu Xingyu, 19108521150; Yu Yani, 17388528987.

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

13. Arbitration and Adjudication

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

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

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

National Sports Administration Swimming Center

April 7, 2025

Appendix 2

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

Competition Rules (Adult 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

Guizhou Provincial Sports Bureau

(III) Organizing Unit

Guizhou Provincial Swimming Association

Zunyi Municipal Education and Sports Bureau

Xinpu New Area Management Committee

(IV) Co-organizing Units

Chongqing Zhi Liang Sports Development Co., Ltd. Nongfu Spring Co., Ltd.

(5) Implementing Unit

Zunyi Zhujiang Cultural and Sports 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. The 2025 National Swimming City Series (Zunyi Stop) will take place on June 21–22 at the Zunyi Olympic Sports Center Swimming Pool, located on Aoti Road in the Xinpu New District of Zunyi City, Guizhou Province.

Scheduled event times for each station

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

3. 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 2025 4th National Swimming City Series will feature both a Youth Division and an Adult Division, and participating clubs can enter competitions in both categories simultaneously.

4. 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.

5. 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 after January 1, 1996, and before 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: The 50-54 age group (born between January 1, 1971, and December 31, 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, and each relay team can have **up to 2 male and 2 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 only in **one** specific age group.

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 up to two events (excluding relay events).

(4) 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.

(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 excessively high or low blood sugar levels;

6. Individuals unsuitable for 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 people, 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, 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 to have impersonated another competitor or submitted falsified information 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) The top 8 finishers in each age group for individual events and relays will receive competition certificates uniformly produced by the Swimming Sports 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 follows: 18, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 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 one with more first-place finishes ranks higher, and 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.

8. 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, select the appropriate entry point for your category (note that the entry for the Youth Group differs from the Adult Group), and then click Register Now. 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 choose the correct entry point for this competition 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 June 10.

(II) This competition is limited to 700 participating athletes; the registration system will close once this 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, and then mail the completed form along with a photocopy of the participant’s ID card and the original signed "Voluntary Participation in the Competition Statement," personally signed by both the team leader and the athlete, to the organizing unit at: Zunyi Olympic Sports Center Swimming Pool, Aoti Road, Xinpu New Area, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province. For inquiries, please contact Zhu Xingyu at 19108521150 or send an 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 personal photo, electrocardiogram results, blood pressure data, and must bear the official seal of the medical institution.

(7) Please have each team assign a designated representative to complete the registration process by 12:00 PM on June 21 at the Zunyi Olympic Sports Center Swimming Pool, located on Aoti Road, Xinpu New District, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province. Contact person: Zhu Xingyu, phone number 19108521150.

(8) Please assign a dedicated representative from each team to attend the Organizing Committee and Technical Meeting on June 21 at 4:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Conference Room on the first floor of the Zunyi Olympic Sports Center Swimming Pool, located on Aoti Road, Xinpu New District, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province.

9. 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: Zunyi Zhujiang Sports & Culture Development Co., Ltd.

Bank of Account: China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd. Zunyi Branch

Account Number: 850900746910310

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

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)Modes of transportation

1. Airport to Accommodation

Zunyi Xinzhou Airport to Hotel: 30 RMB per person per trip

Zunyi Maotai Airport to Hotel: 100 RMB per person per trip

2. From the train station to the accommodation

Zunyi High-Speed Rail Station – Hotel: 20 RMB per person per trip

3. Contact for airport/hotel transfers: Tian Lihua, 15053778883.

(II) Food and Accommodation Services

1. Hotel Name: Zunyi Chuangyuan Millennium Hotel

Address: No. 88 Aoti West Road, Xinpu New Area

Studio room: 320 RMB/room/day (breakfast included)

Standard Room: ¥320 per room per day (breakfast included)

Buffet: Chinese cuisine, 70 RMB per person for both lunch and dinner (minimum order for 50 people)

2. Hotel Name: Zunyi Kaiyuan Mingdu Grand Hotel

Address: Intersection of Aoti Road and Bozhou Avenue, Honghuagang District, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province

Studio room: 320 RMB/room/day (breakfast included)

Standard Room: ¥320 per room per day (includes breakfast) (minimum order for 50 guests)

Buffet: Chinese cuisine, 88 yuan per person for both lunch and dinner

3. Zunyi City Sports School Athletes' Apartment

Studio/Standard Room: 180 RMB per room per day (breakfast not included)

4. Zunyi Olympic Sports Center Sunshine Restaurant (near the Swimming Pool)

Buffet: Chinese cuisine, 50 yuan per person for both lunch and dinner

5. Accommodation and Meals Booking Contact: Zhu Xingyu, 19108521150; Yu Yani, 17388528987.

11. Arbitration and Adjudication

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

12. Each organizing unit should prepare a comprehensive summary of the "2025 National Swimming City Series" events, along with activity 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

April 7, 2025

Original article link

https://www.swimming.org.cn/xhgg/2025/0407/646205.html