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  Disabled Children have the Opportunity to Make a SPLASH!

  Posted: May 12th, 2008, 3:33pm CDT

  Gloucester City Swimming Development, in partnership with Active Gloucestershire, has teamed up to launch a new swimming programme for children with a disability at the GL1 Leisure Centre. The programme, which began on Wednesday 23 April 2008, is funded by ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) PESSCL (PE, School Sport and Club Links) funding and is the first programme of its kind in the South West of England.

  The programme is for children between age 8 - 16 who can swim at least 25m unaided and will aim to improve every aspect of each child's swimming, including stroke technique and endurance.

  The eventual aim is to establish these sessions as an after-school club, linked to the county's mainstream clubs. Coaches from mainstream clubs will have an involvement in the programme throughout, and may also invite individual swimmers to join mainstream clubs once they have achieved a high enough standard.

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  ASA Consultation on amending its Constitution

  Posted: May 12th, 2008, 2:59pm CDT

  The ASA has launched a consultation exercise in relation to amending its Constitution. This Consultation exercise was posted on the ASA website on a dedicated page on 7 May 2008 with a view to engagement in a consultation process for an initial four week period expiring 4 June 2008. During that period any ASA member is invited to provide feedback with regard to any aspect of the proposed constitutional changes.

  Following the closure of the initial consultation period all responses will be reviewed by the Working Group who will take due account of all representations in formulating a Report for consideration by the ASA Board at its meeting on 27 June 2008. At that time a decision will be made by the ASA Board, based upon the initial Report of the Working Group and comments and representations from the ASA membership, as to whether to put forward the proposed new ASA constitutional framework for consideration at ASA Council in October 2008. It will of course be open to the Regions and the ASA membership to further consider their responses to the consultation exercise as part and parcel of the democratic process of County Association and Regional Council Meetings during the early Autumn period and prior to the ASA Council Meeting.

  Responses to this consultation may be posted on the ASA website by completing its Feedback Form or alternatively by e-mail to the ASA Department of Legal Affairs whose e-mail address is legal@swimming.org or alternative by hard copy correspondence to ASA Department of Legal Affairs (reference ASA Constitutional Review) Harold Fern House, Derby Square, Loughborough, Leics LE11 5AL.

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  Pools for the Future Conference presentations

  Posted: May 12th, 2008, 2:55pm CDT

  View powerpoint presentations:

  Ben Cartmell - Pools for the future seminar

  Ben Woods - swimming pools conference

  David Sparkes - Facilities Conference

  Mark Sesnan - ASA sustainable pools

  Mark Thomas the international pool-sustainability

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  ASA Committee Review Consultation

  Posted: May 12th, 2008, 2:38pm CDT

  The ASA is consulting to guide the ASA Board in the preparation of a document for ASA Council in October 2008. The ASA would want to have the benefit of the views of the membership on the purpose and structure of its committees in order to ensure that they are fit for purpose to deliver key objectives set out in the ASA’s Strategic Plan and Vision.

  Questions are intended to help members in providing comments but the aim is not to limit debate. If you think there are other relevant issues, please feel free to include them in your response.

  The consultation period will run until 4 June 2008 and the findings will be reported back to ASA Board on 27 June 2008, to allow discussion before preparation of appropriate information for ASA Council in October 2008. Therefore they would like to invite members to give their views either through the ASA website or in writing on the principles of the Review as outlined.

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  Fantastic Speedo League Result

  Posted: May 12th, 2008, 10:11am CDT

  Sunday 11 May 2008 - Ponds Forge

  Congratulations to Plymouth Leander for winning the Speedo League Cup Final. The exciting competition featured championship best performances from the 13&U Boys Medley Team, 15&U Girls and Boys Medley team, Womens Open Medley team, Womens 6x50m free Team and Callum Murphy (13&U 100 Free).

  The South West teams led the way with Plymouth Leander winning the competition with 399 points ahead of Millfield School on 364 points. Plymouth also won the Relay Challenge with Millfield again finishing in second place. In the age group awards, Plymouth Leander's Callum Murphy took the most improved boy in the 13&U category, with team mate Achieng Ajulu-Bushell taking the same award for the girls. Millfield's Katy Rushmer topped the most improved girls in the 11&U category.

  The B final saw South West representation from Ferndown, Bournemouth Dolphins and Taunton Deane who finished 4th, 6th and 7th respectively. Bournemouth Dolphins won the relay challenge with Ferndown's Naomi Vides winning the 13&U girls most improved award and Taunton Deane's Libby Mitchell taking the same award in the 15&U category.

  Congratulations to all clubs involved.

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  Australian Preparations for Beijing 2008

  Posted: May 11th, 2008, 1:00pm CDT

  We take a look at how a hi-tech pool at the Australian Institute of Sport is helping refine Australia's elite swimmers.

  View video (opens in external window)

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  European Junior Synchronised Swimming Championships 2008

  Posted: May 11th, 2008, 12:39pm CDT

  30 Apr 2008 - 4 May 2008 - Angers

  Results are available from www.europeangers2008.com

  View videos below

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  Dorset swimmers All Stars weekend

  Posted: May 7th, 2008, 2:02pm CDT

  Dorset County ASA Talent ID swimmers found themselves rubbing shoulders with British stars of the pool in April 2008 at a training course held at the superb, newly built John Charles Centre for Sport, Leeds.

  The swim camp was led by Total Swimming, comprising Alex Scotcher, 4x 200m freestyle relay Commonwealth Champion 2006, Adrian Turner, double Commonwealth medallist and Olympic finalist, Darren Wigg, twice British record holder for the 400m Individual Medley and James Hickman, five times world champion and twice world record holder for the 200m butterfly.

  In addition to this glittering line-up, the Dorset swimmers were coached by Rob Greenwood, top Age Group Coach 2006-2007 and former Olympic swimmer, and by John Dougall, Assistant Coach at Gallica. Greenwood was very complimentary of the Dorset squad and said: “they’re the best group we’ve had”.

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  5th World Open Water Championships 2008

  Posted: May 7th, 2008, 8:00am CDT

  3-5 May 2008 Seville

  Britain's long distance swimmers aiming for a place on the starting line of the inaugural Olympic 10km swim this summer in Beijing were looking to guarantee their spot. The six-strong squad included World Championship silver medallist Cassandra Patten and Olympic medallist David Davies and saw two British athletes competing in the male and female 10km races. They needed to finish in the top 10 to guarantee their place at the inaugural Olympic marathon swimming event. The other squad members competed in the 5km event.

  If the country's top ranked swimmer failed to make it into the top 10 in the 10km but their fellow Britain did then their dreams of competing in Beijing would end. If neither of them made it into the top 10 then only the top ranked British swimmer would have a second chance at qualification at the Olympic test event in Beijing.

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  The FINA Diving World Series - Team for Sheffield

  Posted: May 7th, 2008, 7:17am CDT

  24/25 May 2008 - Ponds Forge International Sports Centre

  Only the world's top eight divers have been invited to compete in the event and number one ranked nation China will be there in force but will face tough competition from Canada, Australia, Russia, the USA, Italy as well as a young British contingent.

  The British squad includes many of the same names that competed in the World Cup in Beijing in February. European Champion Tom Daley (Plymouth Diving) will be competing in both the 10m synchro and the 10m individual as he returns to action after earlier this month competing in the Mexico leg of the World Series.

  Olympic medallist Peter Waterfield (Southampton Diving) will be targeting a comeback from his recent injury in the men's 10m individual, while Monique McCarroll (Southampton Diving) and Sarah Barrow (Plymouth Diving) will compete in the 10m Synchro at their first World Series on home soil together

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  Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Nominations

  Posted: May 7th, 2008, 7:10am CDT

  West stars are amongst the 36 swimmers nominated by British Swimming for the British team for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.

  The squad features a mix of youth and experience, with 13-year-old Eleanor Simmonds, nominated for her first Games, while 45-year-old Jim Anderson will be potentially travelling to his fifth Games. Simmonds, who is the youngest member of the squad is joined by other Paralympic debutants, including 14-year-old Elizabeth Simpkin, 19-year-old Kate Grey (Bristol/ Bath), 18-year-old Rachael Latham (Wigan) and 15-year-old Louise Watkin.

  Paralympic champions Dave Roberts (Cardiff), Sascha Kindred (Hereford), Nyree Lewis (Hereford), Natalie Jones (Manchester) and Gareth Duke (Cwmbran) have also been nominated to travel to the Beijing Games with the goal of defending their titles and adding to their personal medal hauls. (For a full list of nominated athletes please see below).

  British Swimming National Performance Director Tim Reddish said: “The team has a good mix of youth and experience, with 45% of the team potentially attending their first Paralympic Games. This is really pleasing because it will prove to be beneficial for all of our athletes, coaches and support staff,” Reddish said. “The average age of this squad is younger than the one that competed in Athens and this demonstrates that the systems and programmes that British Swimming have in place are working well.

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  Looking to get a UKCC Swimming Qualification?

  Posted: May 7th, 2008, 6:36am CDT

  ASA South West and the County Swimming Associations of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire are delighted to announce that volunteers working within clubs in these Counties may apply for bursaries towards the cost of teaching and coaching courses.

  Bursary Application Form 05-08 - Upload a doc Read this doc on Scribd: Bursary Application Form 05-08

  Download application form and step by step guide.

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  ASA SW Region Youth Championships 2008

  Posted: May 5th, 2008, 6:11pm CDT

  3 - 5 May 08 - Millfield

  Note: files prefaced RM or RW contain nil results.

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  Walsall Trophy 2008

  Posted: May 2nd, 2008, 12:31pm CDT

  Annual Inter Club Synchro Competition (under ASA Laws)
  Sunday 11 May 2008 - St.James` Street Pool, Taunton.
  Competition starting at 12.45pm until 4.00pm (approx)
  Admission by programme
  Adults £2.00, Senior citizens & under 16 £1.00
  All are welcome to come and watch this all routine competition. There will be a raffle in aid of Synchro Funds
  For further details ring 01823 276326 or 01823 283155 or 01823 662243. Download poster

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  Notice for Officials at ASA SW Region Youth Championships

  Posted: May 2nd, 2008, 12:17pm CDT

  ASA South West Tshirts for officials are now available and can be collected on Saturday morning upon arrival at Millfield. The polo shirts cost £5 each.

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  UK School Games 2008 - Volunteers needed

  Posted: May 2nd, 2008, 12:04pm CDT

  Plans are now finalised to find a 250-strong volunteer team of all ages to help deliver the multi sport 2008 UK School Games event in Bristol and Bath.

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  ASA SW Region Masters 2008

  Posted: May 2nd, 2008, 11:36am CDT

  held on Sunday 20 April 2008 Millfield 50m pool

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  TEAMBATH - University of Bath Swimming Non National Qualifier Meet

  Posted: May 2nd, 2008, 3:01am CDT

  Affiliated to ASA South West Region and held under ASA Laws and Technical Rules. Level 3 Meet – Licence 3SW8231
  19 - 20 July 2008 - University of Bath

  • Events: 50m, 100m, 200m of each stroke, 400m freestyle and 400m IM
  • Ages are 12 years and under, 13/14 years, 15 years and over. Ages at Sunday 20 July
  • £5 per event
  • 8 x 50m lanes, electronic timing
  • Prizes: Medals for individuals, Cash prize for Top Club

  Closing Date: Friday 20 June 2008

  These events are licensed by the ASA. Any Swimmer who has qualified for any national Championships is not eligible to swim in this competition.
  Club entries to be made on disk or via email available on request. For Disk or further details please contact:
  Meet Manager,
  The Swim Office,
  University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY
  e-mail: Bathswimmeet@hotmail.co.uk

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  ASA SW Region Youth Championships 2008 - Timings

  Posted: May 2nd, 2008, 2:28am CDT

  Clubs have been provided with details of swimmers who have been accepted for this year’s Youth Championships, and coaches and chaperone passes as ordered. The times indicated are the start times for the session and swimmers need only to arrive for the warm-ups as indicated below. Please do not allow swimmers who are not competing in the session use the warm-up.

  The programme has been preheated for the 50m, 100m & 200m events. For the 400m, 800m &1500m individual events and Team relays competitors must indicate to the recorders that they are competing before they start their warm-up. For the relays Team declaration sheets must be handed in with the team names in order they will swim as they will go on the result sheets and 1st leg times can be used for ranking.

  Parking at Millfield will again be difficult this year. Only officials will be able to park at the pool all other parking is to be in the main car park at the front of the school and then walk through the grounds. You may drop swimmers and spectators at the pool first.

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  ASA SW Region Youth Championships 2008 - Timings

  Posted: May 2nd, 2008, 2:28am CDT

  Clubs have been provided with details of swimmers who have been accepted for this year’s Youth Championships, and coaches and chaperone passes as ordered. The times indicated are the start times for the session and swimmers need only to arrive for the warm-ups as indicated below. Please do not allow swimmers who are not competing in the session use the warm-up.

  The programme has been preheated for the 50m, 100m & 200m events. For the 400m, 800m &1500m individual events and Team relays competitors must indicate to the recorders that they are competing before they start their warm-up. For the relays Team declaration sheets must be handed in with the team names in order they will swim as they will go on the result sheets and 1st leg times can be used for ranking.

  Parking at Millfield will again be difficult this year. Only officials will be able to park at the pool all other parking is to be in the main car park at the front of the school and then walk through the grounds. You may drop swimmers and spectators at the pool first.