Q How do you progress from one squad to the next
A Paul to provide write up
Q Can we enter any meet we want to or is it the coach's decision
A At the beginning of every season the Coaches have a meeting and decisions are made over which competitions each squad is going to compete in and target.
Any extra competitions done can upset this plan and may have a detrimental effect on performances at the main targeted competitions. Any extra competitions that swimmers would like to enter should be done after discussions with the squad coach. Competitive swimming is about partnerships (swimmer Coach, Coach parent etc) to achieve the best potential of any swimmer.
Q Can I stay in the same squad or do I have to move up
A Swimmers can have the option to remain in the squad they are in as long as there is room and they are still the right age for that squad. The swimmer would not be able to remain in one squad if that meant taking up the place of someone else and preventing them from moving up. Also, the swimmer would not be able to remain in the group if the session commitment was less than expected for that group.
Q How do I get an entry form for a meet
A Entry forms for meets are normally distributed by the squad coach however additional forms can be obtained from the Competitions Secretary (Ian Patterson). All meets and closing dates are included on the entry form.
Q Are there any reductions in fees if there is more than one member from the same family in the club and if so what are they?
A There is a 10% reduction in fees for families that have more than one squad member in the club.
Q What are Diddy League Galas?
A Please click here for an explanation of Diddy League Galas
Q Where can I get my ASA Registration number from?
A The ASA are currently updating membership numbers to what is called an ID number. The club is awaiting a file with all these in. As soon as they are available the Clubs Administrator will let everyone know their new ID number. The new numbers are all numeric instead of the old code which featured the surname & dates of birth. Until the new numbers are available the old membership numbers can be worked out by using the first four letters of the surname, followed by the first two initials of first & middle names (if no middle name then an X is put in), followed by two 0 and then the date of birth. For example, for Joe Bloggs born 01/01/01 his ASA Registration number would currently be BLOGJX00010101
Q Do Newburn do swimming lessons for children?
A Yes we do swimming lessons on a Saturday afternoon
Q How do I convert 25M times to a 50M time?
A There is a program available from www.sportsys.co.uk that can be downloaded and installed to convert times. To locate it open the SportSystems link, click on Download then select 'Click here to Download the Equivalent Performances program'. There are full instructions on how to use this on the site.
Q How are BAGCAT points used?
A BAGCAT Points are used for two purposes, firstly within the club to allocate swimmers to a squad. They are also used to determine overall winners at County, District and National Age Group events.
Q I have swum in a gala but dont know how many BAGCAT points I have earnt, how can I calculate it?
ATo find out how many points you have earnt there is a program available from www.sportsys.co.uk that will convert your time into BAGCAT points. To locate it open the SportSystems link, click on Download then select 'Click here to Download the BAGPoint Calculator program'. There are full instructions on how to use this on the site.
Q At what ability and age can children start attending club swimming sessions
A