Date: Wednesday 22nd February
Meeting Time: 11am
All competitors are required to meet in the hall quad promptly at 11am. Please ensure you are dressed in your swimming togs, and sit down in your house groups so we can mark the roll and depart on time.
Venue:
Wharenui Swimming Pool & Sports Centre
Participation List (who is competing?):
Heaton Participation List 2023
If you registered for our school event and for some reason your name is not on the participation list above, please contact Mrs Henderson immediately for assistance.
Equipment Requirements (what do I need to bring?):
- Swimming togs – please ensure students are changed into their swimming togs and wearing their Heaton PE kit over the top before they get onto the bus. This way students are ready to race when we arrive at the venue
- Swimming cap (if required)
- Towel
- Jandals
- Water bottle
- Packed lunch with sufficient healthy snacks
- All relevant personal medication e.g. epipen
- Class equipment required for the first teaching block e.g. device, pencil case etc.
Event Structure, Timing and Covid Considerations:
Our goal is to make our school swimming sports as student-focused and relaxed as possible. It is an opportunity for our confident swimmers to experience respectful competition, and for our beginner/ novice swimmers to feel encouraged and supported.
Heaton Swimming Sports Order of Events 2023
Parent/Caregiver Race Timing Support:
Although we are unable to host spectators this year, we are seeking assistance from caregivers who are willing and able to assist us with lane timing for the duration of the competition (12pm – 2:45pm).
If you would like to provide assistance with any lane timing responsibilities, please contact Kate Henderson before 9:00am on Friday 17th February (hendersonk@heaton.school.nz).
Cost:
Participation in the Heaton swimming sports event is based on our user-pay model (opt-in) and will involve a cost that covers return transportation to the event and pool hire. These costs will be added to your school account and will be due by Friday 17th March (week 7). If you have any questions or no longer wish for your child to take part, please contact Mrs Henderson.
Heaton Sport 