What is a Development Gala/Dual in the Pool?

Development Galas/Dual in the pools are used as part of the criteria for swimmers moving between certain squads within the club and also a chance for swimmers to do events they may have either not done before or not done regularly.

Who can enter a Development Gala/Dual in the Pool ?

All swimmers in Academy, Foundation, Development & Age Group Competitive/Development/Fitness. Entry to the gala is £2.

When and Where

Dates are November 11th 2024, plus one in February & April 2025. The Gala will take place at the Alan Higgs Centre during training time (3.00-7.00pm).

Events to be entered

If you need help in deciding which events you should enter please consult your coach for advice. Please note to make best use of the time available events will be based on entry times and not separated into age groups. Please enter where possible accurate times (preferably from the last development gala) to help with the seeding of the events.

Academy
100m freestyle AND 50m breaststroke and 50m backstroke.

Foundation
100m Freestyle AND 50m Breaststroke & 50m Backstroke AND 100m IM at the discretion of Anita.

Development
200m Freestyle & choose two from 50m Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly & 100IM

Age Group Competitive/Development
200m freestyle, choose two from 50m Breaststroke, Backstroke and Butterfly & 200m IM

Age Group Fitness
100m Freestyle & choose two from 50m Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly & 100IM

How do swimmers enter?

An email will be sent 4-6 weeks before the event when online entry is available and entry will be via your Swim Club Manager Account. There will be a closing date for entries a coupe of weeks before the competition. If you do not intend to compete please mark that you are not available and the reason on your Swim Club Manager account. A few days after the closing date a provisional programme will be produced which should be checked for accuracy. Once the final programme has been produced no further changes can be made. No late entries will be taken.

What do I do if a swimmer can not make it on the day due to illness etc?

No problem. We hope they will be better for the next one! 

Can Parents watch the Development Galas/Dual in the Pool?

Parents/ Guardians are more than wlecome to watch and we have a 500 seat spectator balcony!   

What do I need to bring on the day & what is expected of the swimmers?

All swimmers are advised, as a minimum, to bring with them a Club T-shirt and dark shorts/tracksuit bottoms, something to wear on their feet (flip flops/trainers), 2 towels (one for poolside and a spare for afterwards to get dry!), a “C” hat if a hat is worn & two pairs of goggles (in case one pair break). It is also advisable to have plenty of fluids to drink as performances can drop if swimmers get dehydrated. Club kit can be purchased via your Swim Club Manager Account.