*** GALA RESULTS are now online! The 2018 club gala will be on Saturday 17th November this year from 17:30 to 19:30 at the Nottingham University swimming pool. (Hopefully!) everything you need to know about the gala is here. If you can't find what you're looking for, please contact any of the committee members. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Each child must be able to swim 25 metres RACES On arrival please check the notice boards to find your race(s). RACE RULES Starting - EITHER a) by diving or jumping off starting blocks b) by diving or jumping from poolside c) from within pool (e.g. as backstroke start) Use both hands to complete breaststoke and butterfly events. Electronic timing is provided by the University staff. HELPERS Compere – tbc Allcomers relay organiser – tbc Events Recorder – tbc Starter – tbc SCORING The principle of the scoring system is to reward all round effort. SYSTEM 1. Points awarded as follows: 1 point for first place, 2 points for second place etc. 2. Non-participation (in any event) scores 10 points - so, the more events you enter, the better your points score! TIMETABLE Please arrive at 5.15 for a prompt start at 5.30 1. 5.30-5.40 Pool available for warm-ups 2. 5.40- 7.15 Individual events 3. 7.15 All-comers fun relay (One adult team captain and as many children as volunteer – usually teams of seven/eight. The challenge for the organiser is to ensure all teams enter the final leg in contention) 4. 7.30 Warm down and get changed.
POOL ETIQUETTE Swimmers can get cold between events. Please bring enough towels to keep them warm
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FINALLY…. LOUD SHOUTING AND CHEERING IS OBLIGATORY! |
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