The Connacht Aspiring Champions Series takes place at the Leisure Complex at Lough Lannagh, Castlebar on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 October 2022.
Entries and payments by Friday 30 September 2022.
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Regional Programme 2022/23
Connacht Skills Academy 22/23
Alicia Duignan (Trident SC), Amelie Henson (Athlone SC), Anna Considine (Laser SC), Ciara Mooney (Tuam SC), Cillian Leonard (Longford SC), Dara Breathnach (Shark SC), Darach Higgins (Claremorris SC), Darragh Flanagan (Athlone SC), Darragh Kelly (Shark SC), Elizabeth Patten (Galway SC), Ellen Holland (Galway SC), Emma Mooney (Athlone SC), Eoin Connery (Shark SC), Fia O Donnell (Shark SC), Fiachra Redington (Athlone SC), Gearoid Tuohy (County Sligo SC), Harry Lowe (Athlone SC), Helena Griffiths-Maher (County Sligo SC), Isabelle Mooney (Shark SC), Izabella Lehany Mc Goldrick (County Sligo SC), Jake Noone (County Sligo SC), Joseph Monaghan (Shark SC), Jun Hwang (Comans SC), Killian Banks (Shark SC), Kirstin So (Athlone SC), Luke Kenny (Galway SC), Mark Conroy (Ballina Dolphins SC), Meadbh Burke (Claremorris SC), Miya Mulvey (Trident SC), Neysa Connolly (Galway SC), Padraig O’Neill (Athlone SC), Preston Geng (Shark SC), Ruaidhrí Conroy (Galway SC), Sarah Connaughton (Shark SC) and Scott Duda (Longford SC)
Connacht Development Programme (Stage 1) 22/23
Ashley Weafer (Longford SC), Clara Doherty (Carrick Fins SC), Conor Lanigan (Trident SC), Eoghan Rynn (Trident SC), Jane Ryan (Athlone SC), Julia Warchol (Longford SC), Katie Kelly (Shark SC), Kieran Watterson (Bluefin SC), Leah Connell (Athlone SC), Mark Cormican (Bluefin SC), Oisin McGlue (Bluefin SC)
Connacht Development Programme (Stage 2) 22/23
Cormac Rynn (Trident SC), Dominic French (County Sligo SC), Ethan Lourens (Bluefin SC), Faryl Delaney (Longford SC), John Patten (Galway SC), Killian Langton (County Sligo SC), Kyle Fagan (Athlone SC), Niamh Kennedy (Galway SC)
REGISTRATION for PRE-SEASON SKILL CAMPS 2022
Swim Connacht’s three-day Pre-Season Skill Camps for club members take place across the region this August. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
To book, select and complete one camp registration via the links below. Payment details are sent directly on submission of form. Places are only guaranteed on receipt of fees. No refunds on cancellations within 7 days of camp start date.
Junior Camps – for swimmers born 2010 to 2012
Intermediate Camps – for swimmers born 2007 to 2009
Sligo: Tuesday 9th to Thursday 11th August
Regional Sports Complex, 10am to 11:30am
Junior Camp: https://forms.gle/toX6ZLB4PiHoHjY29
Intermediate Camp: https://forms.gle/toX6ZLB4PiHoHjY29
Limited to 25 swimmers. Cost: €45
Castlebar: Tuesday 9th to Thursday 11th August
Leisure Complex at Lough Lannagh,
12noon to 1pm (S&C) and 1:15pm to 2:45pm (pool)
Intermediate Camp: https://forms.gle/zpdQ82kkR9wRVWDr5
Limited to 25 swimmers. Cost: €50
Claremorris: Tuesday 9th to Thursday 11th August
Claremorris Leisure Centre,
4pm to 4:45pm (S&C) and 5pm to 6:30pm (pool)
Junior Camp: https://forms.gle/1xky7zUuN9jmoUah9
Limited to 18 swimmers. Cost: €50
Galway: Tuesday 16th to Thursday 17th August
Kingfisher Club, Renmore, Junior Camp 2:15pm to 3:45pm
and Intermediate Camp 4pm to 5:30pm
Junior Camp: **FULL**
Intermediate Camp: **FULL**
Limited to 18 swimmers. Cost: €45
Carrick-on-Shannon: Tuesday 23rd to Thursday 25th August
Aura Leisure Centre Leitrim, 12 to 1:30pm
Junior Camp: https://forms.gle/oJfPKdZrNFABrTbK9
Intermediate Camp: https://forms.gle/oJfPKdZrNFABrTbK9
Limited to 25 swimmers. Cost: €45.
Longford: Tuesday 23rd to Thursday 25th August
Coral Leisure, Junior Camp 10:30am to 12pm
and Intermediate Camp 3pm to 4:30pm
Junior Camp: **FULL**
Intermediate Camp: https://forms.gle/xfqxo2MpSkgLBWWG9
Limited to 20 swimmers. Cost: €45
For more information, contact Helen at helengunning@swimireland.ie
Connacht Swim Festival 2022
The Leisure Complex at Lough Lannagh, Castlebar on Sunday 26 June 2022
Session One: Regional Future Challenger Series 4
10 to 12 year-olds, individual events and fun relays!
Session Two: Swim Festival 2022
13 and over athletes, not attending a national event this summer!
Entries and payments by Sunday 19 June 2022
REGISTRATION OPENS FOR THE CONNACHT REGION ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2022
Registration is now open for the Swim Ireland Connacht Region Annual Conference 2022, which takes place online next Thursday 17th February at 7:30pm.
Attendees must register before 5pm on Wednesday 16th February 2022. You will be asked to provide your name, club, and to indicate if you are a voting delegate.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with joining instructions.
The Conference is open to all club members to attend.
Details have been sent to club secretaries by email.
Connacht Senior Schools Championship 2022
The Connacht Senior Schools Championship takes place at the Leisure Complex at Lough Lannagh, Castlebar on Sunday 6th February 2022.
This swim meet is open to swimmers registered with clubs in Swim Ireland Connacht Region and to all Secondary Schools in Connacht.
Entries and payments by Friday 28th January 2022
Officials Shortage in Connacht!
Qualified officials are in short supply in Connacht and are required to run competitions.
The Swim Ireland Official’s School is a great opportunity to fast track your way along the officials pathway!
Official’s School will take place on:
Thursday 18th November @ 7pm (Virtual)
Tuesday 23rd November @ 7pm (Virtual)
Thursday 25th November @ 7pm (Virtual)
Saturday 27th November 2021, 10am to 5pm at Sports HQ Dublin
Candidates must:
• Be registered as members of Swim Ireland
• Have completed Level 2 Officials Course (or waiting L2 practical)
• Have been Garda Vetted
• Must commit to attend all four classes
There will be no cost to candidates.
Please send expressions of interest by Tuesday 19th October 2021 to connachtsecretary@swimireland.ie
CRMC Funding for Level 3 Swimming Coach Qualifications
The Connacht Regional Management Committee (CRMC) welcome the launch of Swim Ireland’s Level 3 Swimming Coach qualification.
To support coach development and strengthen our clubs, the CRMC will contribute 50% of the course costs on the basis of one per club for this and future Level 3 Swimming Coach courses.
The CRMC urge clubs to use any remaining ‘Clubmark’ education vouchers as part-funding and encourage coaches to seek other grant funding opportunities such as ‘Women in Sport’. In the interest of fairness, the CRMC funding will not be available in addition to such other grants.
Queries regarding the CRMC funding to connachtsecretary@swimireland.ie
Further information
Information on the Level Three Swimming Coach Qualification here.
Course application deadline is Friday 16th April at 10pm
Information on the Woman in Sport Coaching and Mentoring Programme here.
Swim Ireland Connacht Region Annual Conference 2021
The Swim Ireland Connacht Region Annual Conference takes place on Wednesday 10th February 2021 at 7.30pm.
Following current government guidelines, all attendees will be invited to join on a virtual platform.
This is an important date in the Connacht calendar and all club members are welcome to attend. Full details to follow shortly.
Western Waves – Issue 51
Swim Ireland Connacht 
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