There are a number of different kinds of gala, including graded galas, junior
league and open (individual entry) competitions. Most swimmers are initially
given the opportunity to have experience in a graded league gala, competing as part of the Anaconda team against others of
a similar ability. All swimmers in the big pools are encouraged to make themselves
available to swim in galas if invited to do so. It is a requirement of the club
that all squad swimmers at Cally must be committed to representing the club in galas.
Galas are normally held on Saturdays and on most occasions a minibus will be provided to take swimmers from the Cally
Pool to the gala and return them to the pool (a small charge is made).
