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Stage Leagues

Stage 1 Trophy

• There will be two Stage 1 Trophy galas a year, one in January the other in December. These galas are for the following age groups 8, 9, 10 and 11 and combined age groups of 8/9 and 10/11 for the relays. The age of the swimmer is that of the date of the gala.

• Races will be over 50 metres except for the 8yr old Butterfly which is 25m and the Cannon relay. For those that have never seen a Cannon relay they normally alternate between boy and girl through the age groups. Starting with the youngest swimmers and finishing with the older swimmers completing the relay.

Stage 2 League

• There will be 3 galas in this league, 1 per month March, April and May.
• All races will be over 50metres Individual swims and relay legs, except for the inclusion of a 200m Individual Medley in the oldest age group, also the Cannon relay is 25m per swimmer.

• There will be 4 age groups, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14 and Open (15 years upwards).Age of swimmers will be as the date of the final gala in the league in May.

Stage 3 League

• Once again there are 3 galas in this league, commencing shortly after the Summer break in September through to October.  Age of swimmers as of the final gala.
• Three age groups 10/11, 12/13 and 14/Over
• The swims are over 100metres in all 4 strokes, also 100m Individual Medley for the 10/11 year group and 200m Individual Medley for the 12/13 year and 14/Over.

• All relays are 50 metre  x 4 swimmers, ( except the Cannon relay which is 6 swimmers  alternating girl/boy).