The Club Championships are finally upon us and take place this Sunday 2nd July 2023 at the Wigan Life Centre. This will take place of all normal training sessions.
We have planned an action packed fun filled day with the adults race returning, the addition of the SKINS event and of course all the racing action as well.
On the day there will be prizes handed out to swimmers by Tanya and the coaching team if they see swimmers have improved their strokes, listened at training, or if they just have a great attitude on poolside.
As previously mentioned all our swimmers will receive a medal for taking part. As well as that swimmers finishing in the top 3 places in each age group in each event will also win an extra medal and of course we have the Club records which if broken will earn our swimmers a cash prize.
All of these awards will be handed out at the club presentation evening which will take place on Friday 29th September at St. Peters Pavilion in Hindley.
We would just like to point out that on Sunday whilst racing the top 3 medals will be awarded in each age group. The age of a swimmer will be determined on how old they are as of Midnight on Sunday 2nd July 2023.
However when it comes to breaking a club record that will be slightly different. To make sure we keep the Club records true and fair the age of a swimmer will be determined by how old they will be on 31 December 2023.
We also have the SKINS event taking place. Again as previously mentioned to qualify for this event a swimmer will have needed to have competed in the 200IM. At the moment we are looking to split the girls into two age groups and the boys will have one due to numbers taking part. The top 5 swimmers in each will be invited to take part in the SKINS. It is important to point out that a swimmer does not have to take part if they do not wish to do so. Further details and all the rules will be explained on the weekend.
On the day we are asking for a £3 entry fee for spectators. We would ask that this is paid with cash. We will also be running a raffle, which has some great prizes a strip of tickets will cost £1 again if these can be bought with cash.
A pop up club kit stall will also be available on the day. This will be selling club hats, T shirts, hoodies and will also have the bargain section as well as order slips if anything is not available on the day. There will be the facility to pay for any of these items by card if that is preferred.
On Sunday please make sure swimmers are on poolside NO LATER than 12 Noon. Also for anyone who has put their name forward for the adults race we ask that you are also on poolside and ready to swim for 12 Noon before the race takes place you will have time for a little warmup.
We are aiming for the following in regards to times on Sunday:
- Swimmers and adult swimmers arrive on poolside no later than 12 Noon
- Adults race 12.10
- Warmups 12.15 to 12.35
- Racing starts 12.40
As always we ask that our swimmers wear CLUB hats (if worn) and CLUB t-shirts whilst on poolside.
As always we suggest that a couple of towels are brought, as well as appropriate footwear, snacks/lunch for throughout the day and please make sure your swimmer has plenty of fluids to drink.
Please make sure that any snacks that are brought around the pool DO NOT contain any Nuts thank you!
As always if you have any questions please email meets@wiganswimmingclub.org.uk
We can’t wait to see you on Sunday!!!
