Kirkton of Balmerino

Championship	Kirkton of Balmerino
Distance	8 miles - Tide Assisted
Entry Cost	£42
Eligibility	Members, Associate Members & BLDSA Members
Age Groups	Junior - 13 to <16 years in year of swim. Senior - >=16 years and over in year of swim.
Stroke(s)	Freestyle/Breaststroke

QUERIES

If you have any queries regarding this swim, all enquiries should be directed to:

Name: John Walker
Address: 25 Crathes Way, Broughty Ferry, DD5 3BY
Email: communication@yeaaba.org

Mobile: 07894 129257

EVENT DETAILS

  
          Briefing
        
      Briefing will take place on the day at the YeAABA Clubhouse after close of registration. The briefing will take place outdoors so please ensure you have warm clothing.
    
          Start
        
      On the starters/referees instruction, swimmers should promptly access the water from the private slipway and form a line facing downriver. Start will by by loud hailer or whistle.
    
          Course
        
      During your swim you will head for the five or six span of the rail bridge from the south side of the river and through the third or fourth span of the road bridge from the port navigation span, that is the span that is marked with green light. Always follow your boat. This swim will be run under YeAABA Club Championship rules.
Please note this swim has a time limit of two and a half hours after that time you will be taken from the water as the tide is on the ebb and rescue crafts will be withdrawn.
    
          Finish
        
      By touching the South West corner of the YeAABA pier. There will be a red and white finish sign draped on the south-west side of the harbour wall. N.B. A swimmer finishing, but missing the "touch" due to tidal conditions will be accorded a certificate but no official time or place in the race.
    
          Costumes
        
      Costumes must comply with BLDSA regulations which are the same as World Aquatics in this respect. Open Water Swimwear for both men and women shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below the ankle. All Open Water swimsuits shall comply with the World Aquatics criteria for materials and approved procedures.
    
          Parking
        
      Free parking is available at the YeAABA pier Broughty Ferry. To minimise congestion at Balmerino we need to maximise people in vehicles. Please meet on the YeAABA pier no later than 12:00. Please DO NOT take your car down to the Balmerino beach area, this is private property. No vehicles to be left at Balmerino during the swim.
    
          Presentation
        
      Presentation of Awards will take place after the swim at the YeAABA clubhouse. The following Categories will be awarded:

Booking will only available once dates have been confirmed

Trophies

Junior Girls Championship

Catchment Tay Ltd. Cup

Senior Ladies Championship

Douglas M. High Esq. Cup

Senior Ladies Breaststroke

Steve James Trophy

Junior Boys Championship

Scottish Water Solutions Cup

Senior Gents Championship

Mrs Agnes Palin Cup

Senior Gents Breaststroke

John James Trophy

In addition to the annual awards 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each category will be awarded a unique 'Ian D. McIntosh' medal in Gold, Silver or Bronze. All finishers will receive a personalized certificate.

2026 SPONSOR

This years swim is sponsored by Tayside Solicitors Property Centre

Briefing	Briefing will take place on the day at the YeAABA Clubhouse after close of registration. The briefing will take place outdoors so please ensure you have warm clothing.
Start	On the starters/referees instruction, swimmers should promptly access the water from the private slipway and form a line facing downriver. Start will by by loud hailer or whistle.
Course	During your swim you will head for the five or six span of the rail bridge from the south side of the river and through the third or fourth span of the road bridge from the port navigation span, that is the span that is marked with green light. Always follow your boat. This swim will be run under YeAABA Club Championship rules. Please note this swim has a time limit of two and a half hours after that time you will be taken from the water as the tide is on the ebb and rescue crafts will be withdrawn.
Finish	By touching the South West corner of the YeAABA pier. There will be a red and white finish sign draped on the south-west side of the harbour wall. N.B. A swimmer finishing, but missing the "touch" due to tidal conditions will be accorded a certificate but no official time or place in the race.
Costumes	Costumes must comply with BLDSA regulations which are the same as World Aquatics in this respect. Open Water Swimwear for both men and women shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below the ankle. All Open Water swimsuits shall comply with the World Aquatics criteria for materials and approved procedures.
Parking	Free parking is available at the YeAABA pier Broughty Ferry. To minimise congestion at Balmerino we need to maximise people in vehicles. Please meet on the YeAABA pier no later than 12:00. Please DO NOT take your car down to the Balmerino beach area, this is private property. No vehicles to be left at Balmerino during the swim.
Presentation	Presentation of Awards will take place after the swim at the YeAABA clubhouse. The following Categories will be awarded: