Gala Information
Swimmers aged 9 and above can enter official licensed galas that are are held throughout the season on-island at the NSC.
There will also be 2 friendly, free to enter, Splash Galas for those generally aged 11 or under. These will be held over the season, and any swimmer who is not a member of Isle of Man Swim Squad can enter. These are ideal opportunities for younger swimmers to get Gala experience. In addition, there will be the Southern Club Senior and Junior Galas - These are normally held in May and are free to enter. These galas allow the exciting opportunity to record a club record.
Check-in Southern Swimmers have automatic check-in for local galas. It is imperative that withdrawals are notified ASAP. On the day of the gala please email any withdrawals to [email protected]
Warm-Up Be aware of warm up times. Warm-up occurs after Check-in closes and before racing (normally 11.00 and 15.30). Swimmers should sit poolside with their teams and await the warm-up order. Normally, the first group to warm up will be the same sex as the first race. Bring a small bag poolside with drinks, snacks, towel, t-shirt.
Racing Listen carefully to your coaches and poolside helpers. This will ensure you are in the correct order for your race. Have fun and enjoy the experience
Results Gala results will be emailed out to participants when we receive them from the promoter. Swimmers results will also be added swimtopia in due course and prior to the next gala. Swim England's official database will normally be updated a few days after the gala https://www.swimmingresults.org/individualbest/ Gala results are also available historically and in real-time from the 'Meet Mobile' app. Search for 'utmost' in meet or your swimmer's name.
If you have any queries relating to galas please contact Garry, our competition secretary at [email protected]
