Hello Serpentine Swimming Club members,
Thank you for your patience as we trialled the return to races with a closed handicap list.
From Saturday 22 May, we invite members not on the handicap list to join the races.
If you want to race and be added to the handicap list, please read the following
- Swimmers not on the handicap list to speak to Dani before the race starts at 8am to let him know they want to race. This applies to both handicapped and scratch races.
- If it is a handicap race, Dani will note their name down and give them a start time. If it is a scratch race Dani will note their name down.
- To make it into the handicap list, a swimmer must complete 3 consecutive races.
- A swimmer will be removed from the handicap list after missing 12 consecutive races.
The race on Saturday 22 May is Ron the Con's 'Power Cup', a 440 yard handicapped race. Clock starts at 8am.
A reminder of how races work for now
Getting your mark
To reduce clustering, the handicap list will be displayed at different locations, primarily at the entrance to the roof section.
Remember social distancing guidelines when checking your mark and be considerate of others.
Waiting to start and entering the water
Traditionally swimmers cluster around the board as the race starts and people enter the water via the board. With social distancing, we cannot do this as we have in the past.
Marshals will be present to perform light crowd control and ensure that swimmers are aware of where the clock time is at. Do not ask the handicapper for your mark or the clock time.
Exiting the water after your race
After your race please promptly exit the water via the exit ramp nearest the board.
Be aware of other swimmers and remember social distancing as you exit.
General
Please leave the area between the board and the stairs as clear as possible.
No one should be changing in that section whilst the race is ongoing as it will be a high traffic area.
Swimmers who do not want to race
We have always allowed members who prefer not to race to swim while the race is taking place. We ask that you be mindful that the race is taking place and to not get in the way of racing swimmers.
If you are not racing, please enter the water from the middle ramp to reduce clustering by the board and the first ramp.
Speeches and awards ceremony
There will be no speeches or awards ceremony for now.
As government guidance changes, we will review and recommence when appropriate.
The winner’s details will be taken and the cup given to them after engraving has been completed
The weekly fixture is evolving as we work out what race is appropriate given latest guidelines. Please check here for the latest
http://serpentineswimmingclub.com/calendar
The Saturday morning races are a key focus of the Serpentine Swimming Club.
http://serpentineswimmingclub.com/saturday-morning-races
http://serpentineswimmingclub.com/history