Time Trials

Andrew Holms

A time trial for all squads has been scheduled to take place on Thursday 11th September.

Warm up will be at 6.30pm prompt.

Events for each squad will be:

  • D1, D3 & D Squads will swim each stroke over 50m
  • C & B Squads will swim each stroke over 100m
  • A Squad will swim each stroke over 200m

Time trials are crucial for swimmers as they provide coaches with up-to-date times for seeding for meets and assessing progress, while offering swimmers a low-pressure environment to experience competition, set goals and identify areas for improvement in their technique and pacing. They also allow new swimmers and parents to learn the flow of a meet and the neccesary role of volunteers. 

Swimmers are advised to bring a t-shirt and extra towel to keep them warm in between races. 

Please remember no swimmer should have a phone pool side.  

The club relies on volunteers and we are still looking for family members to sign up to help with the role of timekeeper. 

The times from the time trial will be used for the Cumbernauld meet (4 and 5 October). The deadline for the signing up is Friday, 12 September. If anyone has any queries about the gala please speak to one of the coaches. I will also be available at the trials on the 11th to assit with any questions about sign up.