City of Glasgow Swim Team

City of Glasgow Swim Team invites you to their Long course open age group meet (UNDER FINA & SASA RULES) at Tollcross Park Leisure Centre.

Date 1st/2nd May 2010
Venue Tollcross Park Leisure Centre

Pool 50 Metres, 10 lanes, anti-turbulent lane ropes, full electronic timing and scoreboard.

Age Groups The following age groups are included based upon age on last day of meet (4th May 2008).

12 & under 15/16 years 13/14 years 17 & over Events

Meet Information - COGST Long Course Open Age Group Meet - May 2010 

COGST Long Course Open Age Group Meet - May 2010 - Hy-Tek Team manager events file 

South Ayrshire OPEN AGE GROUP MEET

Saturday & Sunday 17th and 18th APRIL 2010
The Citadel Leisure Centre, Ayr

Session One & Three, warm-up 8.55am for 10.00am start
Session Two & Four , warm-up 1.25pm for 2.30pm start

Forms for this meet have been distributed to coaches - Please check with your coach if you do not receive your form at the next training session.

Although this meet is mainly targeted at Gold, Seniors, National Development, National Age and National swimmers if you are not in these squads and wish to compete, please discuss it with your coach.

Entry Secretary: Marjorie Phillips ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )  

This form along with your payment should reach the entry secretary no later than:

  MIDDAY Monday 15th March 2010

Please do not return the form or payment to your coach

IMPORTANT: All swimmers must register no later than 45 minutes before the start of each session with the Entry Marshals located in the foyer on the first floor adjacent to the pool. Open AM 8.15-9.15. PM 12.30-1.45.

The club has been asked by Scottish Schools Swimming Association to provide helpers (minimum age 10) for the forthcoming Scottish Schools International W.I.S.E (Wales, Ireland, Scotland and England) Championships that is being held at Tollcross Leisure Centre on Saturday 20th March 2010. The helpers are needed to work with the boxes, in which the swimmers place their clothes at the start of each race, for morning and late afternoon sessions on the day. Runners are also required to post results throughout each session.

There is also a need for Chaperones to supervise the children on the poolside at each session. Anyone who volunteers for this must either be in possession of or, undertake a disclosure check.

If you are willing to represent the club by helping at this very prestigious event, then please contact Pearl Punshon either on 0141 573 3234 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it as soon as possible.

I will contact all volunteers nearer the date to give more details.

PLEASE NOTE THAT NO ONE SHOULD “JUST TURN UP” ON THE DAY. PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS HAVE TO BE MADE WITH MYSELF AS POOLSIDE PASSES FOR ALL HELPERS HAVE TO BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE.

Pearl Punshon
Scottish Nationals Doping Control Manager/ Meet Treasurer

The City of Glasgow Swim Team (COGST) was formed in 1993 and now has over 300 members . Progression is by group and age; the youngest members being 5-7 year olds within the Junior Development – Bronze squads through to the most experienced members in the Seniors and Masters groups.

The aim of the club is to provide a swim programme recognised for excellence to swimmers of all levels and the opportunity for every swimmer with the desire and commitment to progress from novice to champion. Membership of COGST is available to any child in the community who has the capability and desire to swim competitively.

A Management Committee comprising an Executive Committee (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) and other Committee members ensure the aims and objectives of the club are met.