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'C' Age Group Galas - Rules & Entry Procedure 

We would like to welcome you to the start of the 2009/2010 Swimming Season.

We sincerely hope that this season we will see many more swimmers participating in our            ‘C’ & ‘B’ Age group galas.

I will start by explaining some of the rules and procedures pertaining to these very exciting and important galas.  

Please note that Eastern Province Aquatics will be sponsoring the sweets and certificates.

These galas are held at various school pools in Port Elizabeth.  I have attached the dates and the venues for these galas. Your school may swim at any of the venues that you prefer. 

1. Swimmers only swim 25m in all 4 strokes.
   
   
2. The age groups are:  8/under, 9,  10, 11 and 12 years old.  The age of the swimmer is age on the day of the gala.
   
   
3. Entries:   Swimmers must enter through their school; individual entries will also be accepted at the pool side up to half an hour prior to the start of the gala.
   
   
4. Entry fees:  R5.00 per swimmer – irrespective of the number of events swum.
   
   
5. Time Cards:  Copies attached must be completed for EACH event.
   
   
6. PLEASE USE THE CORRECT TIME CARD AND WE REQUEST THAT THE CORRECT NAME OF THE SWIMMER BE PRINTED CLEARLY.
   
   
7. Only swimmers up to the age of 12 may participate.
   
   
8. Certificates will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age group and each stroke at all venues.
   
   
9. Results will be e-mailed to the participating Schools.  Unfortunately we are not able to e-mail to each and every parent.
   
   
10. No Eastern Province representative may participate at this level.
    
    
11. NB.  If a swimmer has previously participated in a B Age Group Gala they may NOT participate in a C Age Group Gala.
    
    

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'B' Age Group Galas - Rules & Entry Procedure 

Due to an extremely full programme this season we will only be having 2 ‘B’ League galas.   

The first ‘B’ League Gala will take place on 21st November 2009 at the Uitenhage Swimming Pool.  

The second ‘B’ League Gala will take place on 13th February 2010 at the Newton Park Swimming Pool.

THESE GALAS ARE FOR PRIMARY & HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMERS.

1. Swimmers must be able to swim 50m.  All Strokes will be swum.
   
   
2. The age groups are: 8/under, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15/Over.
   
   
3. For the 15 & Over – results will be shown in these ages 15-16 and17 and over.
   
   
4. ENTRIES: Once again we will be using pre-entries as per last season.
   
   
5. The swimmers times will be put on the EPA database which will make it easier when selecting the TOP 8 winners as well as Provincial teams for SA National galas.
   
   
6. The schools will be required to fill in a competitor’s list.
   
   a)  Name of Swimmer - as per Birth Certificate
   b)  Gender (B / G)
   c)  Ethnic Group (for statistic purposes)
   d)  Date of Birth + Age (age on day of gala)
   e)  Strokes the Swimmer wishes to participate in
   
   
7. The completed forms must be forwarded to: epaquatics.pdo@gmail.com or weslor@telkomsa.net or faxed to 086 654 9967 – by no later than 1 week  prior to the gala.
   
   
8. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE POOL SIDE.  NO ENTRY NO SWIM!
   
   You will no longer be required to fill in time cards. The swimmer's name will be on an official program and they will swim according to the programme.
    
   
9. THERE WILL BE NO LATE ENTRIES.
   
   If you arrive at a gala and your swimmer has NOT been entered they will not be allowed to participate.
   
   PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO THE PARENTS
   
   
10. ENTRY FEES:
    
    
11. R15.00 per swimmer – irrespective of the number of events swum
    
    
12. Once a swimmer has been entered – they will be liable for the R15.00 fee. No refunds for withdrawals.
    
    
13. Certificates will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
    
    
14. Swimmers do not have to be registered with EP Aquatics.
    
    
15. Results will be e-mailed to the participating school and NOT to individual parents. Results will also be available on this site.
    
    

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Top Eight Gala

Medals and Ribbons will be sponsored by Eastern Province Aquatics.  

Please note that the Newton Park Pool will only have 8 lanes.

This prestigious gala will be held on 13th March 2010 at the Newton Park Swimming Pool.

1. The top eight girls and boys in each age group – 8/under, 9, 10,11,12, 13, 14 and 15 – 16 and 17 and Over, in each stroke will be invited to participate at this gala.
   
   
   
2. The swimmers’ times will be drawn from the results of the 2 B Age Group Galas.
   
   
   
3. Age will be as at the date of the LAST B AGE GROUP GALA.
   
   
   
4. Any swimmer who has represented the Province as an individual (School or Club) or has achieved a Level 2 qualifying time, (this qualifying time applies to registered swimmers ONLY) IN THE CURRENT SEASON will NOT be invited to participate.
   
   
   
5. Competitors will be advised through their schools.
   
   
   
6. Medals will be awarded to the first three places and ribbons to the finalists (4th - 8th place).
   
   
   
7. There is a Victor/Victrix Ludorum Floating Trophy which will also be awarded.
   
   
   
8. TROPHIES:  Two Beetle Trophies will be awarded.    
   
   
   
9. The School with the most number of participants at the Top Eight Gala will be awarded a Beetle Trophy.
   
   
   
10. The second trophy will be awarded to the school with the most participants at both B Age Group Galas.
    

 Eastern Province Aquatic Executive Committee would like to express their sincere thanks to the Principals and Swimming Coaches of the hosting schools for their co-operation in organising the C Age Group galas and allowing us the use of their facilities.

We would be most grateful if all the participating school could provide us with 2 or more officials at each B Age Group Gala and at the Top 8.

Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Lorraine Deasy, she will endeavour to answer all your question.

  041 - 364 2223

  083 281 8117

  086 654 9967

  weslor@telkomsa.net

 

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