Swim Ireland Complaints and Disciplinary Training

This online workshop will be delivered by Swim Ireland to help you understand the complaints and disciplinary process that operates within Swim Ireland.

It will outline the complaints and disciplinary process at club, regional and national level whilst also give attendees an opportunity to work through scenario-based activities. 

As part of the training, we will also discuss conflict management and dealing with complaints informally. 

The training will help achieve a practical understanding of:

  • Disciplinary matters 
  • Person in authority
  • Immediate and non-immediate sanctions
  • Complaints 
  • Role of the Complaints & Disciplinary Committee (CDC)

Booking Links

CLICK HERE: 6th November (19.00 – 20.30pm)
CLICK HERE: 7th November (12.00 – 13.30)

Regional Programme Athletes 2024-25

Congratulations to the 52 athletes selected to join Connacht’s Regional Programme for the 2024-25 season.

Based on their results from last season’s identified meets, 31 athletes were invited to the Regional Skills Academy; 12 athletes to the Regional Development Programme Stage 1; eight athletes to the Regional Development Programme Stage 2 and one athlete to the Regional Pathway Programme.

The Regional Programme supports athletes working towards selection into the National Programme while increasing depth of competition within the Region.

The 2024-25 Regional Skills Academy athletes pictured with two-time Olympic finalist, Ellen Walsh, at their recent Orientation Day in UL Sport Arena, Limerick.
The 2024-25 Regional Development Programme Stage 1 athletes pictured at their recent Orientation Day in UL Sport Arena, Limerick.
The 2024-25 Regional Development Programme Stage 2 and Regional Pathway Programme athletes pictured at their recent Orientation Day in UL Sport Arena, Limerick.

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

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.

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