2024 Swimming Sports
We are looking forward to once again having our Annual Swimming Sports and a massive thanks goes to the Methven Community Pool Committee for all their hard work in getting the pool up and running for this event.
Programme for both days approximate times
For each listed event the most junior of the level group swims first in alphabetical order.
Morning Programme
Manaaki meeting 8.45am for roll check and notices
Start time 9.15 - Lachlan Cup (3 lengths) (on senior day only)
Breast stroke heats 9.15
Freestyle heats 9.45
Backstroke heats 10.35
Breast stroke champs 11.10
Width events 11.20
House events (Widths) 11.40
Tredley Champs 12 noon
Lunch will begin whenever above programme finishes – approx 12.15
Afternoon Programme
Start time 1pm
Backstroke finals 1pm
House event lengths 1.10
Freestyle champs 1.50
House Relays 2.05
Staff/House Captains
Relay 2.30 (past pupils, senior day only)*
Presentations 2.45
Students
- On your swim sports day wear house colour mufti – bring suitable clothing for all
temperatures and sun cream etc.
- No body painting or markings please.
- Normal timetable when the other level swimming sports are on.
Seating Arrangements
At the deep end is Gold Green Blue Red
Postponement
- Any postponement will not be made before 8.30am on the day. For parents to get this
information please ring 3028904 our postponement phone line.
- If weather is doubtful students are asked to also bring timetable material for the day.
* If there are any past pupils who would like to put in a relay team then please contact the
Sports Co-ordinator on the day or before.
Attendance Essential for the Day
Any students absent on the day for good reason, it is essential that a Parent phone call is
made by 8:30am to the office phone #3028437 ext 1
Participation
All students are expected to swim in at least 1 (one) length event or 1 (one) width event
prior to House events at 11:40am.
If you are unable to swim on the day a note from parent or guardian needs to be provided
to the Sports Co-ordinator by 9am. All non-swimmers will be expected to cheer and
encourage house participants. Suitable clothing in house colours is encouraged.
Roll checks will be made at form meeting and during the day, including lunch break.
Luncheon & Purchases During the Day
The Sports group going to Australia this year for Netball and Rugby will be doing a BBQ
fundraiser for this event so please support these teams if you can!