Coach Education

Skill Clinics for Age-Group Coaches: Developing Track Starts


This Clinic Focusses on drills and progressions to develop an effective start and adapt to the characteristics of each swimmer.

This 90-minute clinic is aimed at age-group coaches working with athletes aged 12 and under, and focusses on Track Starts. When you register for the clinic, you will receive an outline of the current thinking of the foundations of the track start and some of the drills that can be used to support development.

The clinic starts with a conversation on this information which coaches should read in advance to discuss. The session continues on-deck, observing the pool session and the application of the drills. Coaches should arrive on time for the session.

A CPD point will be credited to Swim Ireland profiles on completion of the clinic.

Registration Links

Open to all club coaches, registration will close 48 hours prior to the clinic start date. Host club coaches can enrol free-of-charge, but must register through the links below.

GALWAY: Wednesday 17 April 2024, 1745 to 1915 – CLICK HERE
led by Helen Gunning, RPDC

CLAREMORRIS: Monday 22 April 2024, 1700 to 1830 – CLICK HERE
led by head coach Yvonne Morris, Claremorris Swimming Club

ROSCOMMON: Saturday 11 May 2024, 0730 to 0900 – CLICK HERE
led by head coach Deirdre Lavin, Comans Swimming Club

Swim Ireland

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR THE CONNACHT REGION ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024

Registration is now open for the Swim Ireland Connacht Region Annual Conference 2024, which takes place online next Tuesday 13 February at 7:30pm.

Attendees must register before 5pm on Monday 12 February 2024. 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. 

Swim Ireland

CONNACHT REGION ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024

The Swim Ireland Connacht Region Annual Conference 2024 takes place on Tuesday 13 February 2024. The Conference is open to all club members to attend. 

Registration opens Thursday 1 February 2024.

Clubs will have received the nomination notice, which should be completed and returned by Tuesday 30 January 2024. 

Event, Regional Programme

Regional Skills Academy Development Camp for Athletes (2012)

Introducing the Regional Programme and the Skills Academy!

Come along to the Connacht Regional Skills Academy Development Camp and find out how we support young athletes in their development into age group swimming. Swimmers can expect to learn more about the Regional Programmes and the Competition Pathway, before diving into a dry land workshop and pool clinic to explore effective stroke development.

This camp is open to Swim Ireland club members born in 2012, who are competing at the Future Challenger Series.

The Connacht Skills Academy Development Camp takes place on Saturday 17 February 2024 at Coral Leisure in Tuam from 13:00 to 16:30.

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 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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

Registration through the athlete’s Swim Ireland Membership profile.
Places limited.