Information about the galas

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Individual Events – schools may enter up to a maximum of two children for each event and each swimmer may take part in a maximum of two individual events.

• For individual events (not applicable to relays), if a swimmer is unable to take part due to extenuating circumstances, the school may substitute another swimmer. Any request (by email) can only be made at least two days before the gala. Even in extenuating circumstances, no changes can be made on the day of the gala.

• Para swimmers who have British Swimming, UKSA, IPC, INAS-FID, or British Blind Sport classification may enter a maximum of three INDVIDUAL events. Entries from para swimmers (with proof of classification) will be in addition to the allocation provided for school. Para swimming results and placings will be worked out using the British Para-Swimming Points Calculator. Please use your discretion to adapt guide time accordingly.

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Information about Relays - Please note: no names are needed for the relays.

Open Schools may enter all of the following:

i) One freestyle team of four boys;                                         ii) One freestyle team of four girls;

iii) One medley team of four boys;                                         iv) One medley team of four girls;

v) One cannon team of six swimmers. 6 boys or girls or any combination of both.

Small Schools may enter all of the following:

1. One freestyle team of 4 boys, or girls, or any combination of both;

2. One mixed stroke team of 4 boys or girls or any combination of both;          

3. One cannon team of six swimmers. 6 boys or girls or any combination of both.         

 

Awards

Each swimmer will receive a certificate of participation and there are medals for the top three finishes in individual and relay events. Any swimmers who take part in a heat but not the final will still be eligible to win a medal (should their school finish in the top three in the final). Top six placings receive points and relays attract double points. There is an aggregate points total trophy for the overall winners for girls, boys and small schools. There are also individual trophies for each of the relays. Schools / swimmers are asked to stay on poolside at the end of the event for the presentations.

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