A few ground rules and advice for those competing.
Support your team mates at all time we are one team and we should act like it. Wear your club colours with pride and represent the club in the correct manner.
Swimmers are prohibited from having mobile phones on poolside. Most have a camera on them and therefore under ASA regulations are not allowed on poolside or to be used in the changing rooms. If they are being used for music they must remain in a pocket at all times however other forms of music player are preferable. If you get bored, cheer harder!
Always carry spares, hats, goggles, swim suits all can break. Be prepared
You do not need to fuel up like a normal days training. Yes your effort will be greater than in training but for a far shorter length of time. Avoid big portions (giant tubs of pasta will just sit in your belly and slow you down) fuel up the day before and at the end of the day. Just top up your energy with fruits and fast release carbs and proteins. Sweets should be less than a fist full for an entire days competition and evenly portioned out after each race if you must have sweets. If you are racing four times in a day then a maximum of 1/4 of your own fist size immediately after each race. Evening competition such as league meets and grand prix’s do not require food, this should of been taken care of during the day and a snack afterwards is enough, just stay hydrated.
Pre pool is a must especially at league meets where warm up pool time is limited. There is always space and everyone has been provided the knowledge to complete this vital activity.
Respect! Respect your coach, your team managers and your team mates. You are representing the club so behaviour must reflect this. If your coach or team manager tells you to do something you do it, no questions asks. They are there for your benefit so will only be asking you to do something to benefit you and the team. Swimmers who constantly ignore requests or do not act in an appropriate manner or do not support each other will be deselected from competition.
#oneteam Together Everyone Achieves More.
