Entries have now been processed for both Championships. All entries for the Open Championships have been accepted.
A Draft Programme can be found here:
Unfortunately there is a major problem with the level of entries for the Age Group Championships. We changed the Age Groupings this year to 11-14 years for both Open/Male and Female as a result of pressure from parents of 14 year old Girls. As a result of this we have had a larger entry than previously for the Age Group Championships.
In order to deliver the event within the constraints imposed by Ponds Forge, including the number of swimmers allowed in a Warm Up, we have had to reject some entries. This decision has been made lightly but in the circumstances we have no alternative solution to the problem. In order to accommodate as many swimmers as possible the sessions will still be longer than normal.
We apologies for the distress that we know this will cause. Rejections have been made with regard to times achieved in each Separate Age Group. The Youngest swimmers in each event have not automatically been rejected and may be slower than older swimmers who have been rejected.
A full refund will be made to Clubs for the Rejected Entries.
Spectator Tickets that are no longer required will also be refunded. Contact nerswimmingmanager@asaner.org.uk
This action is taken in compliance with the following condition:
2(b) The Entries Manager has the authority to adjust the number of entries accepted to ensure the smooth running of the Championships, including if a Capacity limit is imposed on the venue.
A list of Rejected Entries can be found here. A Warm Up Schedule is also available here.
We are still short of volunteers and we particularly need another Announcer. Please contact nerswimmingmanager@asaner.org.uk if you are available to assist.
Regards & Thanks
Barry Regional Swimming Manager
