In participating in galas we hope to give swimmers the opportunity to be part of a team and take part in healthy competition.  To enable this to happen takes a lot of organisation by Club officials, the participation of swimmers and the commitment of their parents/guardians. 

Galas:-

·        The Teletots Team is for children aged 7 to 11 years.

·        The Team is picked by the Coach and swimmers are chosen on ability and times.

·        If a Team member is not able to compete in a specific gala we would ask for the Coach to be informed as soon as possible to enable a replacement swimmer to be chosen.

·        There are various races:  two relays (medley and freestyle) and four individual strokes for each age group.

·        Galas last about  an hour and a half.

The order of races is:

·        Medley Relay  (Backstroke, breast stroke, butterfly, freestyle)

         Age Groups A – D, two boys and two girls from each age group  

            (4 races)

·        Backstroke

Age groups A – D, Girls and Boys (8 races)

·        Breaststroke

          Age groups A – D, Girls and Boys (8 races)

·        Butterfly

          Age groups A – D, Girls and Boys (8 races)

·        Freestyle (front crawl)

Age groups A – D, Girls and Boys (8 races)

·        Freestyle Relay

Age Groups A – D, two boys and two girls from each age group (4 races)

Equipment Needed

Team members need to bring all the usual equipment: trunks/swimsuit; googles; towel. 

Other useful items to bring:

·        Spare towel

·        Drink/snack

·        Change for locker which varies depending on the leisure centre (10p - £1)

·        Tee shirt to wear between races to keep warm

Transport

Half of galas are held at other venues, coach transport is provided by the club:

·        Coaches have seatbelts, which should be worn

·        Cost of the coach is £2 for each person travelling

·        Permission slip to enable team members to travel by coach should completed by parent/guardian

·        Children are counted at the beginning of each journey to ensure all are present.  Please let an official know if your child is not travelling by coach.

Parental Assistance at Galas

Support from parents is essential at galas to assist with various duties:

·        Timekeepers  (six)

·        Starter and finishing judge

·        Official to record times and keep  score

We also need supporters to cheer on all swimmers taking part in the galas.

After galas the home team provide a supper for all participants and supporters.  To enable us to do this at home galas we ask boys to bring buns and girls to bring sandwiches.  

Additional Information

·        PB – personal best, these are swimmers best times recorded at galas.