Buxton Swimming Club's Gala Procedures
The coaching team have developed a swimmers guide to what may occur at competitions, please take time to read through this document (click link below) as well as the information further down this page.
General information for Open meets and Competitions
Kit List
At least 2 pairs of goggles,
Racing trunks + spare racing trunks,
Racing hat (preferably a club hat) + spare,
Team kit, t-shirt,
Shorts or bottoms,
Poolside Shoes / footwear,
Towels (more than one),
Plenty of Drinks,
Correct foods, (see nutrition, coaches corner)
Race cards / information
Days Before Competition
Stick to the competition plan published by the coaching team
Check date and venue
Check warm up time(s)
Prepare properly, no chocolate or alcohol (see nutrition, coaches corner)
Coaches will have adapted training accordingly
Day of Competition
Turn up on time, at least 15 mins before warm up
Attend with checklist above, completed
Before the warm up, check with the coach(es) to see if they have a set warm up
Before every race you swim, see the coach(es)
After every race you swim, see the coach(es)
Tell the coach(es) and/or team manager of your movements during the gala (toilet etc)
After your last race, swim down and see the coach(es) before you leave
Remember:
Be noisy and supportive of every swimmer, swimming for Buxton! Silence when the referee blows their whistle!
Do your best and swim to the best of your ability!
