Swimmers and Parents Meeting League Swimming Things to know about

What are Leagues These are like football leagues except they take place over 3 competition dates. There are Junior(Diddy Leagues) and Senior leagues We gain status according to league we are in and where we finish in the league. Doing well is our priority – essential for the swimmers and for the club

When do they take place Junior Leagues once per year. Dates are always April, May, and June. Senior Leagues twice a year Autumn Leagues – Oct, Nov, and Dec Winter leagues – Jan, Feb, and March. Today we are focussing on Junior (Diddy Leagues)

What Leagues are we in A team are in Nuneaton League B Team are in Leicester League. Reason – Top clubs are in Nuneaton League and Leicester League is slightly more friendly for the B Team

Very Important We need our swimmers to be available. If our swimmers are available we do well and enjoy the competition. Success also shows other clubs we have good swimmers. If swimmers are not available we do less well it is harder for those who do swim – not ideal. We want to do well for our swimmers and club

Team Selection For Leagues we select swimmers to win or achieve the highest placing and points possible. Some swimmers may get no individual events if other swimmers are faster. We will select people for relays only as we need four swimmers and they are still essential to do well in. For non-league galas - Generally teams are picked giving all individual swims where possible. We need everyone to give their best even if they only do relays – they are great fun and are matter greatly to the result.

What is expected at a Gala Swimmers need to arrive in time for the warm up and be ready on poolside when needed. Swimmers check what events they are in including strokes and distance. Bring Kit bags on poolside and have towels to dry off and Club tee shirts to wear to keep warm between swims. STAY WITH TEAM AND NOT MAM AND DAD. Shout and support our swimmers to help success.

What to do between swims Drink plenty of Liquids. Eat only light treats – Haribos or sugary sweets, not food or pasta. The gala will last approx. 2 hours maximum and so water is best pasta type food will not make any difference to your performance. Sit or stand but save energy and do not dash or mess around – know how many races till you swim.

What happens when its your swim The team manager will tell you its nearly time Speak with the coach for any specific instructions Make sure you have goggles ready and think about the swim. Encourage yourself to make a PB swim. Find out your time and discuss the result with the coach. NEVER GIVE UP a 5 th is better than a 6 th all places matter to gain points.

Poolside kit Club tee shirt Club swimming hat Flip flops to keep feet off floor Goggles – do not forget them and make sure they are tight enough. Bag with towels in to dry off and keep water bottle to refresh yourself.

What happens next 2 further Diddy league Galas to go. Dates are:- 12 th May 23 rd June Keep both the dates free. Be available to swim and swim well. We want our swimmers to do well but we need them to swim in order to achieve this.