Updated Information | DCS Duel in the Pool

Well done to the swimmers attending the Duel in the Pool on Saturday 24th September 2023 at The Dunstable Centre, Court Drive, Dunstable LU5 4JD.

On arrival:

Please park in the Go Bowling car park (pay at the parking metre). Do not park in the ASDA car park as you may get a fine.

Please arrive in plenty of time to be poolside no later than 15 minutes before the warm up time.This gives your child plenty of time to get
settled, complete their mobility and chat to their coach and peers and settle any pre-race nerves.

• Please arrive by 5:00pm at the latest
• Warm up 5:30pm
• Racing start time 6:00pm

Spectactors:

Entry is £4 for every adult; child spectators are free. Please see the helpers on the door when you arrive, card payments preferred please but cash will be accepted.

Spectators are welcome poolside in the triangle and up on the balcony but not in the changing area. There is also space outside in the café area where we will post up race results throughout the night.

Raffle is £1 per strip with lots of prizes on offer including a £30 gift token for a 1HR Swimmachinecoach session, a raffle hamper and a selection of gifts. Thank you for all your donations, it is appreciated.

Our gala programme is attached, we will not be handing out printed copies.  

Withdrawals:

If you no longer wish your child to swim in an event, please let your coach or Team Manager know in advance.  Withdrawals must made at least 50 minutes before the start, failure to withdraw correctly, may result in a fine!

What does my swimmer need?

• Swimmers should bring a small bag/drawstring bag poolside.They will need:
• Team shirt to wear poolside and to wear whilst waiting for the swim
• A towel for poolside to keep them dry between races. (plus a separate one to keep in their main bag for after)
• Flip flops or easy poolside shoes
• Swim hat (and spare!)
• Goggles (and spare!)
• A zippy or hoody to wear if they get cold easily between races.
• Padlock for the lockers to keep their big bag and travel clothes in.
• Swimmers can bring a small folding camping chair/stool to sit on or a towel to sit on.
• Children can bring books/cards/electronics to entertain themselves between races – but this is at your risk should they lose or  break them. We do not recommend the use of electronic devices on poolside and will not be held responsible for them. NB. Swimmers are not allowed mobile phones/cameras poolside. If caught they may be omitted from the meet.

Food & Drinks

Your child may need plenty of snacks to keep them going - some suggestions are fruit, cereal bars, popcorn, fruit bread, rice cakes. Please avoid chocolate and fizzy drinks as these raise sugar levels very high with a big drop just before a swim!  Lots of fluid like squash/water is needed as the humidity really does get to a swimmer. Please try to avoid asking your child to come and sit with you between races, this makes the Team Managers jobs very difficult to know where everyone is and in making sure they get to their race on time.
 

Certificates:

Please collect your certificates at the front desk before you leave.

After my child has raced:

It’s important that you say well done and praise your child, regardless of how the swim went.  Please do not coach or tell them what they can improve on, even if you are a swimmer yourself.  Leave this to the coaches, they’ll give the feedback where needed – parents should enjoy the praising opportunity.

Good luck everyone, enjoy the experience. #COYCB!

For the list of accepted Entries click here.

For the Draft Programme of Event click here.

Bletchley and District Swimming Club