Swimming Gala Year 5/6 – Development
Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/03/2026
11:15 am - 12:45 pm
Venue
Whitwick and Coalville Leisure Centre
Stephenson Way
Coalville
LE67 3FE
Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Time: 11.15-12:45pm
Please be punctual as we need to start the first race on time in order to fit in the busy timetable of events. First race must commence by 11.30am.
Venue: Whitwick & Coalville Leisure Centre, Stephenson Way, Coalville LE67 3FE
Parking: Will be available at Whitwick & Coalville Leisure Centre.
Age group: Years 5/6
Number of pupils:
| Minimum
|
Maximum
16 children |
| · No minimum | · 4 Year 5 boys
· 4 Year 6 boys · 4 Year 5 girls · 4 Year 6 girls |
Target group: This competition is aimed at schools who do not have full teams or who want to mix year groups (bring younger swimmers or more of one gender).
Swimmers can swim up or down ONLY 1-year group.
All swimmers are eligible to enter as long as they can comfortably swim 25m.
Equipment: All competitors must wear a swimming hat.
Goggles are not permitted unless teachers have received written permission for them to do so.
All swimmers should come ready changed with swimsuits under their clothes to get changed poolside to minimise congestion in the changing rooms. Changing rooms will be available after the gala.
Spectators: Unfortunately, due to health and safety regulations and the popularity of this event there is no capacity for spectators. Please specify how many adults will be accompanying your team and inform parents that they will not be able to watch this event. Progression: This competition is for fun and to experience a swimming gala.
Rules: See booklet for rules.