Time Trials TT (also known as Sunday Swims)

What is the purpose of TT ?

·      To assess and monitor how each swimmer is developing.

·      To evaluate swimmers’ strengths and weaknesses, such as stroke, pace, endurance, speed, starts and turns.

·      To simulate a race situation by providing a quality. swim in a local environment.

·      To gain experience of competing in galas.

·      A chance to meet other swimmers from different squads.

TT results are used for ?

·      To assist team selections for relays and the Diddy League.

·      Promotion between squads.

·      Entry times for competitions.

Where ?

City Pool

The warm up is at 0930 and the swim will last from 10am until 1230 (approx).

How many swims and how to enter ?

Swimmers may enter a max of 2 events at any one time trial.  Your coach will advise which events you should enter.

Entry cards must be completed with name, date of birth, squad details, event type and previous best time.  The completed cards must be posted in the entry card box at City Pool by 8pm on the Friday night prior to the TT.

What to bring ?

Swimwear, swimming hat, goggles (and a spare set) tracksuit, T-shirt, pool shoes, towel, drinks (water or juice) and snack.

Mums and Dads can take part too !  They can help by taking times, marshalling (sorting swimmers into their respective events), helping record times or selling raffle tickets.