1. Entries are limited to one boy/girl per section for each event.

2. A boy/girl may enter only ONE event and one relay. They will not be permitted to enter a race to swim for fun/no points, as this is confusing for the spectators, judges and scorers.

3. Ages count on the day of the Gala.   To enter under 9½ events a competitor must have been born on or after 13/04/1998.  The maximum age for a cub scout is 10¾ providing they are still an active member of the cub pack. To enter under 12 events a competitor must have been born before 13/10/1995. The maximum age for a Scout is 15 providing they are still an active member of the Troop.

4. A boy/girl may enter is his/her own age group OR the age group above BUT can only swim in one age group within his/her section.

5. All boys/girls must be an invested member of the Scout Movement of the day of the Swimming Gala.

6. Swimmers may choose a standing start or a diving start (except those starting in the shallow end, where for safety reasons a diving start is not allowed) competitors in all events must look to their starting, turning and finishing positions. Butterfly is not allowed in the Breast Stroke events. A two handed finish is required in breaststroke.

7. Only the TEAM MANGER and one Assistant per section are to be on the poolside with each group.

8. It is the responsibility of the SECTION LEADER and TEAM MANAGER to ensure that all competitors are capable of completing the event for which they have been entered and to see that swimmers are at the start at the right time.  The general behaviour of swimmers at the poolside is also the responsibility of the TEAM MANAGER. NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED POOLSIDE

9. The Pre-Entry slip to be handed in at DHQ or sent to Mrs. Michèle McNamara by Thursday October 4th entries received after this date will not be allowed.  Detailed entry form to be handed to Michèle by 17.45 on the night of the Gala (if not before) and all entries to be written in legible BLOCK CAPITALS so that certificates can be correctly completed.  Make sure Date of Birth is completed.

10. Width events and relays will be judged on time, the event winner will be the swimmer with the fastest time. Length events, the first 3 of each heat will go through to the final, or the first 2 where more than 2 heats are required. (Times will be recorded as a back up).

11. If any blatant disregard of the rules is established the whole Group will be disqualified.

12. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT PHOTOGRAPHS MAY ONLY BE TAKEN AT THE EVENT WITH THE PRIOR PERMISSION OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE POOL, PHOTOGRAPHERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A FORM AT THE RECEPTION DESK. PLEASE MAKE YOUR PARENTS/LEADERS AWARE OF THIS.