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Next Gala Entries
Entry forms must be fully completed and entry fees must be included.
Late entries will not be accepted.
South Tyneside September Meet ENTRIES CLOSED
18,19 September at Hebburn Pool
Ages 9 and above
Age as at 19 September 2010
50, 100, 200m of each stroke plus 400 Free and 200 IM
Cost £4.00 per swim
Upper Limit times apply - ie swimmers must be slower than the qualifying times.
Swimmers must be registered at ASA Category 2 to compete. Please see Jane Teague if you need to upgrade your registration.
To download gala information click here
To download an entry form (also available from squad rep) click here
Entries to Squad Rep or Competition Secretary by Tue 31 August 2010 (9.00pm) or earlier if possible.
Darlington Dander October Meet
10 October at Dolphin Centre
Ages 9 and above
Age as at 10 October
50m of each stroke. For 10 and overs 100m Free and 100m IM. Alos Mixed Open 8x50m Freestyle Cannon and 8x50m Fly Cannon.
Cost £4.00 per swim
Upper Limit times apply ie swimmers must be slower than the qualifying times.
Swimmers must be registered at ASA Category 2. See Jane Teague if you need to upgrade your registration.
To download gala info click here and here.
To download a gala entry form click here
Entries to Squad Rep or Competition Secretary, Carol Bottomley, by 7 September (9pm) or earlier.
N&D Autumn Graded Series 2010 ENTRIES CLOSED
25,26 Sept at Tynemouth
23, 24 Oct at Stanley
13,14 Nov at Middlesbrough
Ages 9 and above
Age as at 14 Nov 2010 for all 3 galas
A wide range of events are on offer, but they differ across the agegroups.
These galas are always very popular. You are advised to enter at least one event from each of the BAGCAT categories to increase your chance of having your entries accepted.
Cost £4.00 per swim
Upper Limit times apply - ie swimmers must be slower than the qualifying times.
Swimmers must be registered at ASA Category 2 to compete. Please see Jane Teague if you need to upgrade your registration.
To download gala information click here
You are advised to read this carefully before entering. If you have any questions ask the Competition Sec, Carol Bottomley, or your coach or squad rep.
To download Upper Limit Times click here
Entries to Squad Rep or Competition Secretary by Tue 20 July 2010 (9.00pm)
Next Gala VenuesSwim Suit Ruling for 2010
Following the ASA Board Meeting, and earlier British Swimming Board Meeting, it has been ruled that from 1st January 2010 all competitions in England, Scotland and Wales will be applying the FINA rules below in relation to Swimsuits for swimming (excluding Masters and Open Water) competitions.
FINA rules state:-
GR 5 SWIMWEAR
GR 5.1 The swimwear (swimsuit, cap and goggles) of all competitors shall be in good moral taste and suitable for the individual sports disciplines and not to carry any symbol which may be considered offensive.
GR 5.2 All swimsuits shall be non transparent.
GR 5.3 The referee of a competition has the authority to exclude any competitor whose swimsuit or body symbols do not comply with thisRule.
BL 8.2 In swimming competitions the competitor must wear only one swimsuit in one or two pieces. No additional items, like arm bands or leg bands shall be regarded as parts of a swimsuit.
BL 8.3 From January 1, 2010 swimwear for men shall not extend above the navel nor below the knee, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below knee. All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials
GR 5.1 The swimwear (swimsuit, cap and goggles) of all competitors shall be in good moral taste and suitable for the individual sports disciplines and not to carry any symbol which may be considered offensive.
GR 5.2 All swimsuits shall be non transparent.
GR 5.3 The referee of a competition has the authority to exclude any competitor whose swimsuit or body symbols do not comply with thisRule.
BL 8.2 In swimming competitions the competitor must wear only one swimsuit in one or two pieces. No additional items, like arm bands or leg bands shall be regarded as parts of a swimsuit.
BL 8.3 From January 1, 2010 swimwear for men shall not extend above the navel nor below the knee, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below knee. All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials