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There are two types of meets that clubs must register with NZMS, before they can be hosted:
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Championship Events - these are national meets, for which clubs host on behalf of NZMS
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Sanctioned meets - these are meets that clubs choose to run themselves
Swimmers are only able to set officially recognised times at sanctioned or championship meets.
Clubs may also run non sanctioned meets, but times swum at these events will not be eligible for New Zealand records
Championship Events
Bids
to hold scheduled Championship Events should be submitted by Clubs or
Regions to the National Secretary at least 18 Months prior to the year
of the event, and should include details such as dates, venue and
programme format. A championship fee will be charged at the following
rates:
| National Long Course Championships |
$500.00 Incl GST |
| North and South Island Long and Short Course Championships |
$350.00 incl GST |
| New Zealand Masters Games |
$350.00 incl GST |
| National Open Water Championships |
$350.00 incl GST |
The
fees cover administrative costs and gives the club, entitlement to use
the Meet Manager Software for the duration of the meet. Entry forms are
now placed on the website, and must be sent to the webmaster in
electronic format. A template is available from either the webmaster or secretary.
Once
bids for championship events are accepted, they will be published on
the website, and all bidders notified of the outcome of their bid.
Sanctioned Meets
Requests
to hold sanctioned meets should be made to the secretary at least 6
months prior to the date of the event. Requests must include details of
the event including venue, date, and programme format.
Fees
for sanctioned meets are $200.00incl GST. The fees cover administrative
costs and gives the club, entitlement to use the Meet Manager Software
for the duration of the meet. Entry forms are now placed on the
website, and must be sent to the webmaster in electronic format.
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