Please check your ENTRY LIST for next weekend’s Connacht Aspiring Champions Series in Castlebar. Changes can be made before 5pm on Tuesday 8 October 2024.
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Connacht Regional Short Course Championships 2024
The Connacht Regional Short Course Championships 2024 takes place at Leisure Complex at Lough Lannagh, Castlebar on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November 2024.
FULL MEET INFORMATION: DOWNLOAD HERE
HY-TEK FILE: DOWNLOAD HERE (V3)
Closing Date: Wednesday 6 November 2024
NO entries will be taken on the day of the meet.
OFFICIALS ROTA: DOWNLOAD HERE
It is the responsibility of each club to fill their respective slots and if a club cannot do so, then they should contact another club with regards to changing duties. Each club must provide two volunteer officials per swimmer in the 800 and 1500 FS events.
Scratches by 5pm on Friday 22 November 2024
to connachtentries@swimireland.ie
Warm-Up Schedule (15 minutes)
Session 1 Heats
Saturday 23 November 2024
09:30 to 09:45: Longford, Athlone and Castlebar
09:45 to 10:00: Trident, ATU Sligo, Ballina Dolphins, Ballina, Westport, Laser and Comans
10:00 to 10:15: Shark, Galway and County Sligo
10:15 to 10.30: University of Galway, Tuam, Bluefin and Claremorris
Session 2 Finals
Saturday 23 November 2024
15:45 to 16:30: Mixed Warm-Up
Session 3 Heats
Sunday 24 November 2024
08:00 to 08:15: Longford, Athlone, Castlebar
08:15 to 08:30: Trident, ATU Sligo, Ballina Dolphins, Ballina, Westport, Laser, Comans, Ballinasloe and Carrick Fins
08:30 to 08:45: Shark, Galway and County Sligo
08:45 to 09.00: University of Galway, Tuam, Bluefin and Claremorris
Session 4 Finals
Sunday 24 November 2024
15:00 to 15:45: Mixed Warm-Up
Hydration
There is a water dispenser in the foyer of Lough Lannagh, we advise all parents, swimmers to bring refillable water bottles.
Aspiring Champions Series Meet One (Short Course)
The Connacht Aspiring Champions Series takes place at the Leisure Complex at Lough Lannagh, Castlebar on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024.
DOWNLOAD: FULL MEET DETAILS
DOWNLOAD: HYTEK FILE (v4)
Entries and payments before Tuesday 1 October 2024.
NEW 🤩 Junior Swimming League in Connacht!
Swim Ireland Connacht introduce AquaSprint to the competition calendar! 🥳
The Forest Feast AquaSprint Junior Swimming League starts this season, with three divisions competing to see which team comes out on top at the Forest Feast AquaSprint Final in Castlebar in June 2025.
Connacht clubs are invited to register their interest before Sunday 29 September 2024, CLICK HERE
- Emphasis on fun 😎 and participation
- Each gala is run in under two hours ⏱
- Introduce and retain 🏊🏻♀️ young swimmers 🏊♂️ in the sport
- Free of charge for all clubs and athletes
- Medals 🥇🥈🥉 for all swimmers in final
For more information, see here: AquaSprint Information
Watch the fun here: AquaSprint Movie
Future Challenger Series Meet 1
| Meet 1 (select one distance per stroke) |
| 10-14yrs 100m IM, or 11-14yrs 200m IM |
| 10-14yrs 50m Backstroke, or 10-14yrs 100m Backstroke, or 11-12yrs 200m Backstroke |
| 10-14yrs 50m Butterfly, or 12-14yrs 100m Butterfly |
| Mixed 4 x 25m FTR |
Shark SC host the Future Challenger Series Meet 1 to Bluefin SC, Galway SC, Laser SC and Tuam SC on Saturday 28 September 2024 at the Leisureland, Galway.
Entries close Wednesday 25 September 2024.
DOWNLOAD FULL MEET DETAILS: HERE
DOWNLOAD HY-TEK FILE: HERE
Westport SC host the Future Challenger Series Meet 1 to Ballina SC; Ballina Dolphins SC; Castlebar SC; Claremorris SC and County Sligo SC.
Details to follow.
Athlone SC host the Future Challenger Series Meet 1 to Ballinasloe SC; Carrick Fins SC; Coman’s SC; Longford SC and Trident SC.
Details to follow.
Olympic Vision for Galway
Hy-Tek Sports Software Workshop
To support clubs, gala secretaries and competition organisers, Swim Connacht will host a Hy-Tek Sports Software Workshop on Sunday 22 September 2024.
Patricia Cleary, Yvonne Morris and Christine Watterson will be discussing common issues and answering your questions from 10am to 12noon at the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris.
Please confirm your attendance to connachtsecretary@swimireland.ie by 5pm on Friday 13 September 2024.
Connacht SwimQuest Programme 2024
Following August’s SwimQuest Pre-Season Skill Camps, the Connacht SwimQuest Programme will be introduced across the region over the course of the season.
Starting in Galway, the aim of the programme is to support athletes in exploring and developing the fundamental skills that can help improve performance.
Managed by Regional Pathway Development Coaches, the programme is is supplementary to the athlete’s home club training.
Galway Programme
Kingfisher Club, Renmore
from 1100 to 1230
Sunday 15 September
Sunday 22 September
Sunday 6 October
Sunday 20 October
Sunday 10 November
Sunday 17 November
Sunday 8 December
Sunday 15 December
Open to Swim Ireland members born 2012 to 2014.
Limited to 18 swimmers.
Cost €65
Register for the programme through the athlete Swim Ireland Membership profile, following this LINK
For more information, contact Helen Gunning at helengunning@swimireland.ie
Summer Swim Camps 2024
SwimQuest is a pre-season development camp which aims to help athletes prepare for the season ahead by exploring the fundamental skills that can improve performance.
Our three-day camp will review:
- Body position and balance
- Starts, turns and finishes
- Underwater dolphin kick and breakouts
- Stroke progression and efficiency
SwimQuest Junior is open to Swim Ireland members born 2012 to 2014, who are actively training in a competitive swimming club.
SwimQuest Senior is open to Swim Ireland members born 2009 to 2011, who are actively training in a competitive swimming club.
Places limited to 18 swimmers
Cost €50
Carrick on Shannon:
Aura Leitrim Leisure Centre
SwimQuest Junior: BOOK HERE
Monday 19 to Wednesday 21 August, 0915 to 1045
SwimQuest Senior: BOOK HERE
Monday 19 to Wednesday 21 August, 0745 to 0915
Galway:
Kingfisher Club, Renmore
SwimQuest Junior: BOOK HERE
Monday 19 to Wednesday 21 August, 1300 to 1430
SwimQuest Senior: BOOK HERE
Monday 19 to Wednesday 21 August, 1430 to 1600
Ballina:
Community Sports Centre
SwimQuest Junior: BOOK HERE
Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 August, 1700 to 1830
SwimQuest Senior: BOOK HERE
Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 August, 1830 to 2000
Registration opens at 12:00 on Sunday 30 June 2024
Visit https://swimireland.justgo.com/ to book your camp through your athlete’s Swim Ireland Membership profile.
Swim Ireland membership is renewed annually through your Club. As a member of Swim Ireland, you have access to a wide range of benefits and support through your individual online membership profile. If you do not have access to your athlete’s Swim Ireland profile, contact your club secretary. You will need your athlete’s Swim Ireland number and the registered email address to reset the password.
Registration closes Thursday 15 August 2024
For more information, contact Helen Gunning at helengunning@swimireland.ie
National Centre Ulster Summer Clinics & Camps
National Centre Ulster is excited to announce that they will host a Summer of Skills Clinics suitable for everyone! Register quickly to guarantee your place.
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