Swimming Sports

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The St Francis of Assisi Swimming Sports are being held on:

Tuesday 13 February
12.00 - 3.00 pm
Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centre

The aim of the Swimming Sports is to give the children the experience of being involved in a School Swimming Sport event and to also select a team of children who will represent St Francis of Assisi at the Zone Swimming Sports. Heats and finals will be held for the 25m and 50m races, however only those swimming in 50m races will be eligible to be selected for the school's zone team.

Children are to come to school wearing their school PE uniform. They will travel by bus to and from Jellie Park depending on the time of their events. The cost of this will be deducted from your child's activity fee. 

On the day as Jellie Park is having some renovations done we have a maximum number of people that we will be allowed to have in the venue at any given time. Because of this we are asking that spectators attend for their child/ren's races only.


Children will need to bring the following NAMED items:

- Swimming togs (please note underwear is not permitted underneath togs and that girls are expected to wear one piece togs)
- Towel
- Cap and goggles if required
- Water bottle
- A healthy lunch with extra snacks

Children can enter in up to four events, however cannot enter different distances of the same stroke.

At our swimming sports we cater for varying abilities. Listed below are the events so you can discuss with your child the races they would like to enter in. You know your child's swimming ability so you will be able to guide them to the events most appropriate for them. Children entering the 50m races need to be able to competently swim this distance. If your child, for some reason, is unable to take part in the swimming sports please see your child's home base teacher.

To run this event we do require parent help. The jobs are easy and you will still get to see your child compete in their events. Please indicate on the form below if you are able to assist us on the day. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Please complete this form by Friday 9 February - https://goo.gl/forms/9r9ZnrGJORcOKRrv1

If you have any queries or concerns about this please feel free to email us at maree.scott@stfranischch.school.nz