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Other League Information

Derby and Notts Junior League

• 3 galas in the league one in May, June and September.
• Individual year groups 9, 10, 11 and 12. Ages as of last gala.
• 9year olds swim all 4 strokes - 25metres only plus mixed relays 2 boys and 2 girls.
• All other age groups 50 metres on all individual strokes and relay over 25metre legs.
• Additional Cannon relay 8 swimmers one boy and girl from each age group.

Sports Centre League.

• This league differs from all the others that we compete in, as it is not run by Notts ASA, and is run in different Format.
• There are 3 Divisions each comprising of teams (usually 6) that compete against each other at each of the rounds. There is promotion and relegation through these Divisions at the end of the year.
• There are either 5 or 6 galas dependent on calendar through the year and the age for the galas changes during summer break.
• Age categories are 9, 11/under, 13/under, 15/under, open (16plus).
• Relays are mixed boys and girls for the 9years, also for the Cannon relay (20 swimmers – 10boys/10girls).
• Remaining relays separate gender and age group relays.

National Arena League.

• This is the top level league in which we compete as a team. As its name suggest it is a national league that is split into Regions, we compete in the West Midland region.
• This usually involves travelling on a coach to venues throughout the midlands. (2011 being an exception with all Galas being either at home or local).
• Age groups 11/under, 13/under, 15/under and open (16plus). Age of swimmer as of 31st December.
• This League takes place towards the end of the year October, November and December, 3 galas one each month. There are divisions within this league, presently (2011) we are in division 2, there are 24 teams in this division and promotion or relegation dependent on finishing position at end of year.