The Shetland Swimming Association welcomes you to the 9th Shetland Junior Age Group Championships.

Session Timings are Warm up 1130. Start 1200

Poolside and changing facilities will be open from 1130

Prize giving will be done at the end of the session All events are swum as Heat Declared Winners. The fastest 3 swimmers in each age group / event will receive a medal. The first 6 swimmers in each event will receive a score of 1st = 6, 2nd = 5, 3rd = 4, 4th = 3, 5th = 2, 6th – 1. The total of these points will decide the age group winner, and winning club. The following cups / trophies / shields will be awarded during the event

Championship Results will be published at www.swim.shetland.co.uk. Within 7 days.

ESSENTIAL ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION FOR SWIMMERS & SPECTATORS

To ensure the smooth running of the event those assisting and participating are asked to take note of the following:

• Warm up at the times shown. Lane allocation: Boys: Lanes 1, 2, 3. Girls Lanes 4 ,5 6. Lanes 1 * 6 sprint for last 5 minutes.
• Marshalling. Swimmers are to Marshall at the diving steps 2 heats before their event. Swimmers are to go via the Leisure Waters Bridge. I.E. Anti-clockwise. After competing collect clothes etc, and continue clockwise to seating.
• Starts. Clubs and Coaches are asked to remind swimmers of the correct actions for the starters instructions. Over the top starts will only be used.
• Finalists are based on Heat Declared Winners. Prize giving will be as shown above. Swimmers are asked to ensure that they are available at the right time. Marshalling for Prize giving will take place at the end of the pool next to the Leisure Water Bridge.
• Clothes should be secured in a locker, not left in cubicles. Clothing found in cubicles may be removed for safekeeping by pool staff. Only essential poolside clothing should be taken to seating area. NO outdoor footwear is allowed on poolside.
• No glass containers are to be taken on poolside or to the seating area. Plastic cups etc only. Food is not to be taken on poolside. All rubbish etc is to be put in the bins provided.
• No running on poolside, or the concourse area. Swimmers are asked not loiter in changing rooms and showers. The concourse area behind the seats should be kept clear to allow easy access. Swimmers in wet clothing are NOT permitted in dry areas, Café, Concourse etc.

8 Years = 8 and Under