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The 2023 Swimming Carnival will be held on Wednesday, 8 February at the Warringah Aquatic Centre. The Aquatic Centre is located at 1 Aquatic Drive, Frenchs Forest. Time: 9.30am-1.30pm All students from Years 2-6 will attend the carnival. As communicated via Compass recently – To enter your child in the Swimming Carnival Races please book at https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au using: Races Event Code: 8dw3w All Race Event Bookings close at midnight Sunday, 4 February 2023
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
To run the swimming carnival successfully we rely on parent volunteers, your help is most appreciated. Please complete School Interviews link https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au using the Event Code Parent Volunteer Code: xuwan
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WHY IS THE CARNIVAL HELD SO EARLY IN THE SCHOOL TERM?
The carnival date is based around the next rounds of competition across the Diocese. We want our students to have the opportunity to take part in cluster, Diocesan, State and so on, should they qualify. The next round of competition is held a few weeks after the OLGC Carnival.
UNIFORM:
Students must wear their sports uniform including shoes and socks. Students are to wear swimmers under their uniform. Clothing in house colours is permitted.
Colour Houses are allocated by the school for each enrolled child. Please contact the school if you are not sure which house your child belongs to.
Tasman -Red
Dampier -Blue
Bass – Green
Flinders – Yellow
WHAT TO BRING:
Goggles
Swim cap
Towel
Water bottle
Packed recess and lunch. The Aquatic Centre canteen is NOT available to students.
PLEASE NOTE: Coloured hair spray or streamers are NOT permitted by the Aquatic centre.
TRANSPORT.
All students will be transported by bus from school to the venue. Please arrive to school on time prior to 8:45am. Only parent volunteers are permitted to transport their child to and from the venue. Parents may take their students home from the carnival, however, please ensure your child’s name is signed off with THEIR CLASSROOM TEACHER. Parents may not take other students home other than their own unless advised prior to the carnival via an email to the office. PLEASE REMEMBER, ALL STUDENTS MUST BE SIGNED OUT BY THEIR CLASSROOM TEACHER PRIOR TO LEAVING THE CARNIVAL.
CAN I DROP MY CHILD OFF MYSELF?
No. Only parent volunteers can transport their child to the pool.
WHICH AGE GROUP IS MY CHILD IN?
The children will compete in the age group they are turning in 2023. For example, if they turn 8 in 2023, they will compete in the 8yrs race.
WHAT EVENTS QUALIFY FOR THE OLGC REPRESENTATIVE TEAM?
The OLGC representative team will be selected from the children competing in the following events:
Open 100m Freestyle
8Yrs, 9Yrs, 10Yrs, 11Yrs, 12Yrs 50m Freestyle
Jnr, 11Yrs, Snr 50m Backstroke
Jnr, 11Yrs, Snr 50m Breaststroke
Jnr, 11Yrs, Snr 50m Butterfly
Jnr, Snr 200m Individual Medley
PLEASE NOTE -THERE WILL BE NO RACE ENTRY CHANGES ALLOWED ON THE DAY OF THE CARNIVAL.
We strongly recommend and encourage students to enter any event they might want to have a go in, as they can always drop out on the day, but can’t be added in.
WHAT IF MY CHILD WANTS TO SIGN UP OR CHANGE RACES ON THE DAY OF THE CARNIVAL?
Due to administration and organisation requirements, there will be no race entry changes allowed on the day of the carnival. We strongly recommend and encourage students to enter any event they might want to have a go in, as they can always drop out on the day, but can’t be added in.
CAN I COME AND WATCH?
You are welcome to come and watch your child compete. Photos will also be taken on the day of the event.
NORTHERN BEACHES SWIMMING CARNIVAL:
The Northern Beaches Swimming Carnival is made up of several schools around the area. Students who record a time that makes them eligible for the Northern Beaches Carnival will proceed further. Please note children cannot proceed to the Northern Beaches Carnival in an event unless they swim in the 50m race for that event. They must be in the 8 year’s event to compete in that carnival (those in 7’s will not be eligible.)
The swimming carnival is a wonderful school sporting event where the students are encouraged to take part in the day and show excellent sportsmanship as they cheer and support their friends and classmates. Please encourage your child to enjoy the day and try their best.