Aqua Fiesta Competitive Swim Heats FAQ

FAQ

This list of FAQ is currently being updated regularly (until 3 Feb’10). Do check in to see the latest questions and answers posted.

1a.Which swim events can I take part in?

• Primary 1  and Primary 2: Free Style and Breast Stroke only.
• Primary 3, 4, 5 and 6: All of the events (Free Style, Breast Stroke, Back Stroke and Butterfly)

1b.Why is there a restriction of only 2 events for Primary 1 and 2 children?

• Not many children at the ages of 6, 7 and 8 (Primary 1 and 2) may be proficient in swimming Back Stroke and Butterfly yet.
• The restriction is set to allow equal opportunity in competing.

2. Will there shower facilities at CCAB pool?

• There are shower rooms readily available beside the pool.
• There are more shower rooms available by the gymnasium and at the multipurpose courts beside the hockey pitch.

3. How will I get to CCAB pool in time for the heats?

• You will have your lunch in school at the canteen after school.
• At 1.50 pm, you will head to the hall to assemble and be sent to the pool by the school buses.
• All participants will have to report and be at the pool by 2.15pm.

4. How do I or my child know which heats or lanes he/she is in?

• After the deadline for entry forms (late submission and/or last minute entries will not be entertained), a participants’ list will be generated along with the heat and lane number.
• This list pertaining to the participants’ heat and lane number will be put up on a noticeboard outside the staffroom.
• This list will be available online as well.
• Children are advised to check and remember what swim event, heats and lane number they are in.
• Participants that turn up late and/or swim a wrong heat/lane will be automatically disqualified.

5. What does the event, “Freestyle” mean? Am I limited to using only front crawl?

• Freestyle literally means any style of swimming stroke.
• Usually the front crawl is used as it is the fastest stroke to reach the end of the pool.
• You can adopt any swimming stroke to complete the lap at any point in time under free style event.
• Kick boards cannot be used in this event or any of the swim events.

6. If I missed the swimming heats on 3 February (Wednesday),  what can I do?

•  There is a make-up session on Friday in case of wet weather on Wednesday.

7. What is the swimming distance for the heats?

• The swim distance is 50m, a lap of the length of an Olympic pool size.

8. Can my mummy and daddy come to watch me swim?

• Parents/Guardians are welcomed at the CCAB pool for the swim heats.
• Admission fees to enter the pool is not required for this event.
• Parking is available in an open car park behind the pool as well as in the NUS campus (walking distance to the pool).

9.What if I get a cramp in the midst of my heats?

• Firstly, you must not panic.
• Stop swimming, tread water and signal for help. 
• There are safety officials, first aiders, life guards, swim coaches/instructors and a doctor on standby for this event.

10. Oh no! I lost or forgot my goggles/swim cap. What do I do?

• You can try borrowing your friend’s goggles if she/he allows (and do remember to return too).
• Bear in mind that you are responsible for your own belongings (watches, spectacles, shoes etc.)
• We will not prepare spare goggles/swim caps/shirts/shorts etc.
• We will not hold any lost and found items left CCAB pool.

11. Will I be competing with friends from my level or other levels?

• Yes, you will be competing with your friends of the same level and age group in the swim event(eg. Primary 1 will compete in the same event with the other Primary 1 participants).

12. I have enrichment/ballet/CCA/tuition on Wednesday. What should I do?

• Please be informed that the make -up is meant for wet weather on Wednesday. As it is a once in a year school event, we hope that priority could be given to it. Pupils will gain memorable experience at the pool when they compete with their fellow classmates. If you have valid reason to be absent from this event, please let us know. We woud try our very best to ensure that every pupils is given opportunity to be involve in the school activity

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