Time Trial Information - Saturday 19th February 2022
Just a reminder that their is a Time Trial on Saturday 19th February. This is instead of normal training.
Below are the accepted entries details and approximate race times, warm up groups and other things to remember on the day.
Accepted Entries
You will receive an email from Swimming Events with your accepted entries on. Check you haven't accidentally entered something you shouldn't have done. If you have then please email wingalateam@gmail.com to sort it out.
Warm up groups
As there are over 50 swimmers we will be having two warm up groups.
Group 1
5pm
All 400m swimmers and all Transition C swimmers.
Group 2
5.15pm
All Transition B and A swimmers and all other Development swimmers.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your warm up time. If you're not sure what group you are in turn up for the first warm up time.
Approximate Race Times
Here are the expected start times of each event so you have an idea of how long you will be there.
5.30pm - 400 Freestyle
5.55pm - 50 Freestyle
6.05pm - 50 Breaststroke
6.10pm - 200 Individual Medley
6.25pm - 50 Butterfly
Short break
6.30pm - 200 Backstroke and 200 Breaststroke
6.35pm - 100 Backstroke
6.45pm - 50 Backstroke
6.50pm - 100 Butterfly
Short break
7pm - 100 Individual Medley
7.15pm - 200 Freestyle
Withdrawals
If, for some reason, you cannot attend or wish to withdraw from a certain race then please let us know as soon as possible. Empty lanes make it harder for the swimmers and means everybody (swimmers, spectators, coaches and volunteers) are there longer than necessary. Up to 9pm on Friday 18th Feb you can withdraw yourself using the My Events section of Swimming Events. After 9pm on Friday please email wingalateam@gmail.com.
Photography and Filming
Filming and photography may be taking place during the Time Trial for things such as GCSE PE - if you do not wish for your swimmer to be filmed (even if accidentally) please let us know ASAP. Also, let us know if you do need to film in case anyone has objected.
Other stuff
Towels - bring two. One for patting down after each race and one for when you're done.
T- shirt - bring a t-shirt to put on between races to stay warm.
Hats - if you have long hair it is highly recommended to wear a hat as being able to see and breath is useful. If you want to swim faster it is also a good idea.
Goggles - if you have them bring a spare pair. If you need them tightening make sure you do it before your race. During isn't a great tactic.
Sweets - a small pot or packet of sweets to treat yourself after each race. Sharing with Michael is essential! Fruit is also an option but Michael doesn't like that as much.
If you have any questions on the day there will be loads of coaches, marshalls, officials etc there to answer them for you.
See you there
Michael
