Facilities: Pool
The pool is sited near to the town centre and close to a supermarket. The pool is 25M, Six Lane. There are anti-wave lane lines.
The deep end is at the North end and the starting is done from there. The pool is a multi-purpose leisure pool with a wave machine and sloping 'beach' on the east side. An unusual feature of the pool is the high wall along the west side by the seating (and is probably there because of the wave machine). This poses potential problems for safety as it is not possible to get out of the pool along this side, so take extra care.
Facilities: Car Parking
Parking is free at this time of day. The car park is shared with local shoppers and is adequate for all the competitors.
Facilities: Catering
The cafeteria is at pool level and gives a good view of the pool. There is a limited selection of drinks, rolls, sandwiches, cakes and the usual prepackaged foods.
Facilities: Seating
The seating extends along the west side and is directly accessible to swimmers.
Facilities: Other
There is a swim shop to be found in the foyer.
Programme: Sessions
There is one evening session.
Programme: Individual Events
Basically this is a sprint meet but it includes a 200M freestyle and a 100M Individual Medley.
Note that this is an evening swim and to complete the programme the events go on till quite late at night (e.g. 10 p.m.).
Programme: Relays
There are eight relay events, 4 * 2 length mens and womens freestyle and medley relays for 120 and 160 years.
Programme: Specials
There are no special events.
Incentives: Awards
Awards will be made to the first three placed swimmers in each AGE GROUP for each event.
Individual and Relay medals
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 are no other incentives.
Conflicts: Other Competitions
There are no conflicting swimming events.
Conflicts: Other Events
There are no conflicting national events.
Restrictions: Age
Upper limit is Age Group K (70+). Swimmers in older groups will be combined into Group K.
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.