Gala Fees : Policy wef 1st January 2010. - New  please read!

New Fina swimsuit rules: brief version  more detail Fina list of approved swimsuits

It It is the responsibility of parents/guardians to make arrangements for the transport & care of their child(ren) while travelling to & from gala/s.

For more information on any club events please contact Sue Aitken (Club Coach) or ask your coach.

Details of galas and events will also be on the notice board at the pool.

Team sheets will be on the notice board at the pool.

Entry forms  will be made available here and or at the pool on training nights. 

ASA costume rules: 

Event		Entry Forms	Results
Club Galas	These are for any club swimmers Age 7 and over, attending regular training. You should be able to complete the required distance with a "legal" stroke before you attempt to enter these galas. Ask your coach if you are not sure. See calendar for information on dates.
Mini League	This is a team event held at Troutbeck where other teams are invited to compete against us in a friendly gala. Age range : 9 to 18 year olds
A.R.Aitken	This is a friendly gala held in memory of Alan Aitken (Sue's Dad) For 9 - 18 year olds. Small elite teams compete.		results
Diddy League	These are 3 galas in the first half of the year for 9, 10 and 11 year olds. All the clubs in the County compete. The third gala becomes an A or B final with trophies for each team competing. This is a team event and needs all swimmers to participate as 4 swimmers are needed for the relay events.		results
Griffin Gala	This is a gala for 9 - 12 year olds. 50m events are held for each stroke and 100m Individual Medley. You enter the events you would like to swim - these are individual events (not team). To enter you must fill in an entry form and give it to the relevant person before the closing date. Entries normally have to be in approximately two months before the gala date.		results
County Age Groups	These are the County Championships and you must have gained a qualifying time at another gala to be able to enter these events. For 9 year olds and over. If you are placed within the first 3 at any of these meets in your own age you may then qualify to swim on the County Team at various meets around the country. (Over 11 years)		results
Inter Counties	For those who have qualified to swim for the County. A competition against other Counties from the North West.		results
Barnsley Christmas Meet	This is a graded gala but is both B and C grades which means there are 2 categories for swimmers of different speeds. It has been held at Ponds Forge (Sheffield) for the last few years. It is a great gala with a wonderful atmosphere, even though it is a very long day with a very early start (5 am)
Postal Swim	You have an hour to see how many lengths you can swim. You will need someone to count for you. The results are then posted to the B.L.D.S.A. and the results are put together for the whole country. You can see how you did within your own age group (we have had 2nd places from this club in the past) but mainly you do it to see if you can better yourself each year.		provisional results
Open 400m / 800m / 400m Individual Medley	As these events take a little longer they are held on different training nights throughout the year. Enter by filling in an entry form which must be given in at least a week before.
Pool 1 Mile	This event was set up one year when the cross lake swim had to be cancelled because of blue/green algae. Swim a mile in the pool (64 lengths). You will need someone to count for you and you will be timed. Cups are presented to the fastest male & fastest female. Enter by filling in an entry form which must be given in at least a week before.
Club Cross Lake (1 mile)	For the hardy! For over 12 years only. B.L.D.S.A. rules apply.  Previous experience in cold water is necessary. For more details and dates for open water training sessions (and other open water events) see Claire Longney.
Open Cross Lake (2 k / 1.25 miles)	From Wray Bay to Waterhead. This event fills up very quickly with entrants from all over the country. Followed by presentations and pie and peas at Ambleside Rugby Club. No wetsuits allowed. See Claire Longney for details	entry form 2010	results 2009
Junior Triathlon	As an annual event we run a junior triathlon for 8 - 16 year olds. The emphasis being to give it a go and have fun trying. See Sue Aitken for entry forms.		results 2010  results 2009
Presentation Night	The Grand Finale! We end the year with a party to present all the trophies and cups that have been won throughout the year.