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Waterborn Junior League Gala Series

Curro Aurora School

11 Puttick Avenue, Sundowner

Hi Everyone,

The 2017/2018 Waterborn Junior League Gala Series received tremendous support from many Gauteng Clubs and was a most valuable experience for all involved

Waterborn Swimming Club will once again host the series during the 2017/2018 season. The gala will be held at the Curro Aurora Aquatics Centre (indoor, heated 25m pool), the new home of Waterborn Swimming.

Galas will be held during the months of: -

  • Sunday,10th September 2017-Gala No 1
  • Sunday, 22nd October 2017-Gala No 2
  • Sunday, 19th November 2017-Gala No 3
  • Sunday, 21th January 2018-Gala No 4
  • Sunday, 11th February 2018-Gala No 5
  • Sunday, 4th March 2018 – Champs.

The objective of the galas is to encourage competition for junior swimmers in a friendly environment. The gala series will combine registered swimmers from clubs and non-registered swimmers from schools.The inter-school Friday afternoon galas are relay events. The Junior League Series offers an opportunity for school swimmers to compete as individuals in a competitive environment, without having to be a club member. Level 3 qualifiers may not enter.

Swimmers up to the age of 13 years may register to compete

The initiative aims to build camaraderie amongst junior swimmers and parents.

Documentation has been sent to several clubs and schools. Please encourage your child’s school and club friends to attend.

Please can you bring your gazebos which maybe set up on the top field opposite the center.

If you are willing to time keep please be kind enough to contact Bev Baxter, Junior League Admin on email

School going volunteers 16 years and older may use this as a community service credit for working at the galas.

Waterborn looks forward to welcoming all junior swimmers to an exciting season of racing.

With kindest regards,

Peter Williams

Director of Coaching

Waterborn Swimming Club

Waterborn Junior League Gala

Curro Aurora School

11 Puttick Avenue, Sundowner

Starting time: 08h30

Waterborn Event Organisers

Bev Baxter: 0839470633

Entries:Bev Baxter: Waterborn Gala Administrator

Please refer attached documentation: -

1)Events File

2)Covering Letter

Entries to be completed on the Waterborn Website or via manual entries

With proof of payment attached to the online entry form. Any enquiries to be address to Bev BaxterEmail:

No entries will be processed unless proof of payment is attached.to the online entry form.

Closing DateforEntries:the Monday before the Gala

Join us for a morning of friendship and community spirit!

Event Prizes

Ribbons will be awarded to the top 3 swimmers in each age group, for boys and girls.

Ribbons may be collected from the Ribbon Station. Both CGA registered and non-registered swimmers will be awarded ribbons.

Season End Awards: Overall Highest Points scored at the Champs Gala

Medals for the highest points scored at the Champs Galawill be awarded to the top male and female swimmers under the category of Registered and Non registered swimmers for the age groups 8 years & under, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 years.

Trophies for Top Points awards for the top 3 registered swimmers and the top 3 non-registered swimmers for the Champs Gala .

These prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the Champs Gala held in March 2018.

Refreshments / Food Stalls

A tuck-shop will be open for the duration of the gala. Assorted drinks and meals/snacks will be available.

Rules of Competition

The gala is open to registered CGA Level 1and CGA Level 2 and CGA Level 3 swimmers and Social Swimmers this includes disability swimmers. (No SANJ swimmers)

Swimmers up to 13 years are eligible to participate (Age on day) of the event.

Race distances will be 25m for each individual stroke for age groups 10&U.

Race distances will be 50m for each individual stroke for age groups 11, 12, and 13.

The inter-school Friday afternoon galas are relay events. The Junior League Series offers an opportunity for school swimmers to compete as individuals in a competitive environment, without having to be a club member.

Age Group (10&U)

  1. 25m race for each stroke.
  2. 75m Junior IM (Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle).

Age Group (11, 1213)

  1. 50m races for each stroke.
  2. 100m Senior IM (Butterfly,Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle).
  3. One 100m stroke event in a stroke will be offered at each gala.

Swimmers must compete in a minimum of 3 galas to be eligible to be in line to receive awards at Champs.

Races may be swum as mixed age-groups but results will be recorded in the correct age categories(Registered and Non Registered, and Disability)

All races will be swum as a timed final. Results = age on day 6,7,8,9,10,11,12 & 13 years.

The ONE START rule will apply

A8 or 10 lane format will apply

Points will be awarded as follows: -

1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th 9th10th

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Entry Fee: R20 per event + a once off R30 gala registration fee per swimmer per gala.

Payments to be made to the following bank account: -

Name of Account:Waterborn Swimming Club

Name of Bank:Standard Bank

Branch:Hyde Park

Account Number:022243909

Branch Code:006605

Club entries with proof of payment to be emailed to .

No entries will be processed without proof of payment

The organising committee takes no responsibility for any loss or injury incurred during the Gala.

In case of a dispute, the decision of the Tournament Director and the Referee will be final.

ENTRY FORM

Waterborn Junior League Gala

Curro Aurora School, 11 Puttick Avenue, Sundowner, Starting time: 08h30

Surname______First Name______

Male / Female ______Date of Birth ______Age______

Swim School / Club______

Cellular______Email______

(Please tick the appropriate box)

CGA Registered Swimmer(Level 1, 2 or 3 and Disability)

Social / School Swimmer (Not Registered with CGA)

EVENT NUMBER / EVENT DESCRIPTION / Total No of events / Cost of Events
@ R 20 each

TOTAL NO OF EVENTS ______@ R 20 each event

REGISTRATION FEE PER SWIMMER = R30

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: R ______

PAYMENT CAN BE MADE INTO THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT:

Name of Account:Waterborn Swimming Club

Name of Bank:Standard Bank

Branch:Hyde Park

Account Number:022243909

Branch Code:006605

ReferenceWaterborn Swimmers – Club Account number. Non Waterborn members - Name of Swimmer

Entries to be sent directly to Bev Baxter:CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES - Monday before the Gala

Email: llular: 0839470633