Facilities: Pool
The pool is 25M, Six Lane. There are anti-wave lane lines and electronic timing. There are no windows as the pool is "underground". The water depth is 1.8M at the deep end. All events except the 25M freestyle, start at the deep end.Facilities: Car Parking
Parking is free. The normal multi-storey car parking, which is shared with shoppers, is more than adequate for all the competitors.
Facilities: Catering
The cafeteria/bar is at first floor level (3 levels up from the pool). It is cooler than poolside. There is a good selection of drinks, rolls and sandwiches. There are also vending machines in the pool foyer area.
Facilities: Seating
The poolside seating extends along one side and one end of the pool. It is barely sufficient.
The spectator seating is upstairs at first floor level. There is also limited seating, with a view over the pool in the foyer area, behind glass.
Facilities: Other
There is a swim shop to be found in the foyer.
There is closed circuit TV showing events in the pool.
Back to TopProgramme: Sessions
There are two sessions: morning and afternoon.
Programme: Individual Events
Basically this is a 50M sprint meet and it includes a 25M freestyle and a 100M Individual Medley.
Programme: Relays
There are relay events, 4 * 1 length mens, womens and mixed freestyle, breaststroke and medley relays for 140 and 200 years.
Programme: Specials
The 25M freestyle is a special event.
Back to TopIncentives: Awards
Awards will be made to the first three placed swimmers in each AGE GROUP for each event.
Individual and Relay medals
There is a trophy awarded to the 'Top Visiting Club' on points.
Incentives: Level of Competition
The level of competition is at Club/county level with a few 'top swimmers'.
Incentives: Local Heros
No local heros.
Incentives: Other
There is Top Club Trophy which is fiercely contended.
Back to TopConflicts: Other Competitions
The meet conflicts with Guernsey Masters.
Conflicts: Other Events
There are no conflicting national events.
Back to TopRestrictions: Age
Upper limit is Age Group M (80+). Swimmers in older groups will be combined into Group M.
Restrictions: Sex
Same events for men and women.
Restrictions: Qualifying Times
None.
Restrictions: Closed/Invitation
Open competition.
Restrictions: Other
Competitors may compete for only one club.
Competitors must be registered with the ASA and be a member of an affiliated club.
If they wish to dive in at the start of the race, competitors must have reached the standard of the ASA Racing Start, and must perform a shallow racing dive. They must NOT tumble into the water head first. Competitors may start in the water.
Competitors must make themselves familiar with the emergency exits and vacate the building upon hearing the alarm, should this be necessary. The emergency exists must not be obstructed with swimming bags, etc.
Competitors must report any hazards that they observe to an official as soon as possible.