Being away is always hard as issues do come up. However this is one that can normally be avoided. Swimmers are not to enter galas chasing times or that are not on the gala programme. The gala programme is constantly updated on here and our closing dates for entries are normally a week or more before the closing. If entries are in early then we can send them off and galas are not missed. So please look at the gala programme and enter as soon as you can. Always ask the coach if you don't know whether or not to enter a gala on the gala programme.
Going to a gala with no team mates, no coach and the added pressure of chasing a time usually ends up in poor performances.
