CEDO Club Nights
Join us on selected Friday evenings for relaxed racing, skill development and a friendly club atmosphere. Club Nights help swimmers practise what they learn in training while families enjoy being part of the wider CEDO community.
What Are Club Nights?
Club Nights provide an introduction to racing without the pressure of a major competition. Swimmers race alongside others with similar times and can focus on their own skills, confidence and progress.
Practise Race Skills
Swimmers can practise starts, turns, finishes and race routines in a supportive environment.
Build Confidence
Newer swimmers can become familiar with racing before attending larger interclub or regional competitions.
Enjoy the Club
Club Nights bring swimmers, parents, coaches and volunteers together in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Open and Free to Race
CEDO club membership is not required and there is no nomination fee. Swimmers from other clubs are also welcome.
How Club Night Works
Upcoming dates and available races are shared with swimmers and families and will appear in the Swim Club Connect Meet Manager app.
Check the Upcoming Date
Club Night dates and event information are announced to swimmers and families. Check the Swim Club Connect app for the available meet and nomination details.
Nominate for Races
Select the Club Night in the app and nominate the swimmer for suitable events before nominations close.
Arrive Early
Racing usually begins at approximately 5.30 pm. Please arrive early so swimmers have time to change, prepare and confirm their events.
Listen for Marshalling
Swimmers should remain close enough to hear their event being called and report to marshalling when requested.
Swim Club Connect Meet Manager
CEDO uses Swim Club Connect Meet Manager for race nominations, event information, timekeeping and results.
Before Your First Club Night
- Download Swim Club Connect Meet Manager.
- Create a parent or guardian profile.
- Add the swimmer or swimmers to your profile.
- Find and join Centenary Dolphins Swim Club.
- Open the upcoming Club Night under Meets.
- Nominate each swimmer for their selected events.
Using the App on the Night
Parents volunteering as timekeepers use their own smartphone to record race times.
- Bring a fully charged phone.
- Make sure the app is installed and accessible.
- Follow the instructions provided by the Club Night team.
- Ask for help if it is your first time timekeeping.
Parents and Volunteers
Club Nights rely on the support of families. Small contributions from several parents help the evening run smoothly and keep the focus on the swimmers.
How Parents Can Help
Volunteer roles may include timekeeping, marshalling, helping organise swimmers and assisting with the barbecue or other club activities.
Most roles are straightforward and can be completed while your child is participating.
Timekeeping
Timekeepers use the Swim Club Connect app on their smartphone. Please make sure your phone is charged before arriving.
Instructions will be provided, so parents are encouraged to help even if they have not timekept before.
Supervision and Safety
Club Nights are family events, but the club does not provide general child supervision.
Children Must Be Supervised
A parent, carer or another responsible adult must remain with junior swimmers for the duration of Club Night.