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Event, Regional Programme, Swim Ireland

Regional Programme Development Day for Athletes (2013)

Introducing the Regional Programme and the Skills Academy!

Open to all Swim Ireland club members born in 2013, who are competing in the Future Challenger Series.

Discover how we support young athletes in their development into age group swimming. The Connacht Regional Programme Development Day takes place on Sunday 10 November 2024 at Coral Leisure Tuam, Co Galway from 13:00 to 16:30.

Swimmers can expect to learn more about the Regional Programmes and the Competition Pathway, before diving into a dry land workshop and pool clinic that explores effective stroke development.

Itinerary:
13:00-13:15 Check-in 
13:15-14:00 Welcome and Presentation
14:00-14:45 Strength and Conditioning
14:45-15:00 Transfer to poolside
15:00-16:30 Pool Session 

Cost: €25 (exclusive of credit/debit card payment surcharge of 2%)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Register through the athlete’s Swim Ireland Membership profile.

Closes at 5pm on Friday 1 November 2024

Meet Invitations

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.

Competitions, News

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

Meet Invitations

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.

Clubs, Education, Event

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.