Basingstoke Bluefins Easter Egg Graded Meet 2008
Date: 22nd March 2008
Location: The Aquadrome, Basingstoke
Licensed Level 4
Closing Date for Entries: 25th February 2008
Information for Competitors
Please make a final check on your entry details on the Basingstoke Bluefins web site.
If you find any errors please let me know in advance. I will correct MY errors on the day of the meet; but in the interests of the smooth running of the event, I will not correct YOUR errors unless you notify me at least 24 hours in advance.
Important Information
- Events 101-116: Warm-up 1:15pm
- Events 201-224: Warm-up 5:15pm
For many swimmers in the first session, this will be their first competition. We will start with an explanation and demonstration of the use of whistles at the start of a race.
Withdrawal System
This competition will not use entry cards. Swimmers who do not intend to swim are asked to make every attempt to inform the Meet Manager before the advertised withdrawal time.
We will provide a list of swimmers to the designated team manager for each club to assist in this process. Alternatively, you may contact me by e-mail or my cell phone.
Results
Results will be posted on poolside. The results will be posted live on this Basingstoke Bluefins web site.
Some Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happens if I don’t withdraw from an event and then don’t swim.
A: There will be an empty lane; this may disadvantage other swimmers. Withdrawal is a courtesy to other competitors.
Q: What happens if I don't want to swim all of the events I have entered?
A: Complete a withdrawal form on arrival at the pool (or arrange for your Team Manager/Coach to do so on your behalf).
Q: What happens if I arrive late?
A: If you have not been withdrawn from your events, then you may swim in your allocated lane. If you have been withdrawn by your Team Manager/Coach, you may swim in the first heat, if there is a spare lane. Contact the Meet Manager as soon as possible on arrival at the pool.
Finding The Aquadrome
The Aquadrome is at Basingstoke Leisure Park alongside Basingstoke Ice Rink and is well signposted from Basingstoke Ring Road. Map and directions.
The most convenient car park is the one above and behind the pool. Drive around the cinema and bingo hall and almost to the end of the car park. There are steps down between the ice rink and the pool.
Food Services
There is a snack bar at the Aquadrome serving drinks, sandwiches, hot dogs etc. There is a McDonalds and a Kentucky Fried Chicken within walking distance of the pool. The Ice Rink and Bowling Alley next door also offer hot and cold drinks and snacks.
For a more complete meal at the end of the day there are Beefeater and Little Frankies restaurants close to the pool.
Officials
Parents, if you are a competent official and are planning to bring your child to this meet, we would appreciate your help. This is a level 4 licensed meet, so you do not need any qualification as an official, but you must be a registered member of your club.If you are able to help, please contact Mike Lambert ([email protected]).
The Easter period is characterised by lots of high level open meets for those seeking National Qualifying times. This is not one of those meets.
This is a meet for the rest. In fact we will not award medals to anyone who swims faster that the qualifying times for the Hampshire County championships. We do award impressive "speeding tickets" to those who go too fast.
This is a friendly meet. For the benefit of novices, we start with a demonstration start. We don't have formal coach passes. As an indication of the swimmers we are aiming for, this meet is licensed at Level 4. Times are valid for qualification for County competitions and will appear in the National rankings.
This is a "real" meet. We do have full electronic timing and we have a reputation for running an efficient competition.