- Entries are limited to one boy/girl per section for each event. Children under the age of 8 may not compete and competitors should be current members of the pack / troop.
- A boy/girl may enter only ONE event and one relay. They will not be permitted to enter a race to swim for fun or no points, as this is confusing for the spectators, judges and scorers.
- Ages count on the day of the Gala. To enter under 9½ events a competitor must have been born on or after 15//04/2001. 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 15/10/98 The maximum age for a Scout is 14½ providing they are still an active member of the Troop.
- 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.
- All boys/girls must be an invested member of the Scout Movement of the day of the Swimming Gala.
- 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.
- Only the TEAM MANGER and one Assistant per section are to be on the poolside with each group. (During changeover allowances will be made).
- 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
- The Section entry form to be handed in at DHQ or sent to Mrs. Michèle McNamara by October 7th entries received after this date will not be allowed. Detailed entry details to be emailed to Michèle by 20.00 on the 15th October and actual entry forms handed in on the night of the gala, 17:20 for cubs and 19.00 for scouts (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.
- Group numbers to be written on the back of the competitors hands in facepaint or similar to aid identification.
- 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). Relays will now have heats and a final.
- If any blatant disregard of the rules is established the whole Group will be disqualified.
- 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. Apparently the new manager wishes me to make sure you also inform parents/spectators that even if they comply with this, if any other adult/parent present at the gala objects to photographs being taken, permission to take photographs will be withdrawn.
- Finally the manager is also very concerned about the competitor’s ability to swim; he insists they must be able to swim at least 25 meters in a recognisable stroke. IT IS UP TO YOU AS LEADERS TO MAKE SURE THAT THIS RULE IS ADHERED TO.
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