Updated Info - Linslade Crusaders Mad March Open Meet

Ryan Currell

Dear Swim families,

If your swimmer is due to swim in the Linslade Crusaders Swimming Club Mad March Open Meet on Saturday 23rd and/or 24th March 2024.  Please find further details as below and as attached.

If your swimmer can no longer participate please email [email protected] or let your coaches know ASAP.

Location: Bletchley Leisure Centre, Princes Way, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2HQ

Parking is free. Spaces are limited. Arrive early to guarantee a car parking space.

Swimmers please arrive at the leisure centre at the time shown below. Please sign in with Team Manager (Richard, Jo, and Sally) near the back entrance to the Leisure Centre next to the multi-storey car park.

 

Saturday 23rd March

Session 1: Arrive from 12:15, Entry 12:30, Warm-up 13:00, Start 14:00

Session 2: Arrive from 16:30, Entry 16:30, Warm-up 17:00, Start 17:50

Sunday 24th March

Session 3: Arrive from 12:15, Entry 12:30, Warm-up 13:00, Start 14:00

Session 4: Arrive from 16:30, Entry 16:30, Warm-up 17:00, Start 18:00

 

IMPORTANT:

Please see the attached accepted entries and Programme of Events so that you know what sessions your swimmer has entered.  For live and update to date programmes, head to the Linslade Crusader Website and scroll down. Please also make sure your child knows what events they will be swimming in.

 

SPECTATORS:

(Please bring cash just in case the technology / WiFi works against us!)

All Day (1 day, both sessions) £7, OAP £3;

Half day (1 day, one session): £4, OAP £2;

Children under 16: Free 

 

Refreshments:

There is a cafe open from 9am-8pm. There are vending machines available. Bletchley Town Centre is 2 minutes across the road.

 

Swimmers will need:

  • Swimming costume
  • Flip flops or easy poolside shoes
  • Swim hat  
  • Goggles (and spare if you have them)
  • Team or plain black T-shirt to wear poolside and to wear whilst waiting for the swim
  • A zippy or hoody to wear if they get cold easily between races.
  • Two towels
  • Plenty of non-fizzy fluids (1 litre minimum)
  • Can bring food for energy, but no crisps/biscuits or anything that crumbs the floor and causes a mess please. 
  • Your own for a locker if you wish to use one

Swimmers are to let their Team Managers or coaches know where they are going, including for the toilet Swimmers are not to walk off over to see their parents as we don’t want you to miss your race! 

When the event is over, swimmers celebrate and may leave their Team Area once Team Managers / Head Coach say so.

Good luck and we hope that you all have a fabulous time.

Bletchley and District Swim Club

#COYCB!