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Visa Hiccup Cost Liu Zige Pan Pacs Place
Fetched: September 1st, 2010, 4:07pm CDT
Olympic 200m 'fly champion Liu Zige has revealed that she had not intended to bypass the big international race season and missed the Pan Pacific Championships because her coach, Jin Wei, was refused a US Visa.
ASA South West Region News
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Extended deadline for 2010 ASA South West Regional Workforce Award Nominations
Posted: September 1st, 2010, 9:16am CDT
Reward and recognise your swimming teachers and coaches by completing a nomination form below for the 2010 ASA South West Regional Workforce Awards
Taking place as part of ASA South West Learning Week from 12 to 19 September 2010, our Regional Awards Ceremony takes place on Saturday 18 September 2010 at Somerset College of Arts and Technology, Taunton.
Just download and complete the form below and click submit to enter your nomination today .its easy!
The closing date has been extended to 10pm on Friday 4 September 2010.
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British Gas ASA Zonal Championships (50m) 2011
Posted: September 1st, 2010, 8:52am CDT
29-30 January 2011 - Crystal Palace
This new competition, introduced for the first time in 2011, brings together swimmers from three regions, South West, South East and London into a zonal championships.
The 2011 meet will be hosted by London Region. The competition will be hosted by the other regions in turn in subsequent years.
Arrangements are currently being finalised. We anticipate full details (conditions and how to enter) to be completed before the end of September.
Download and unzip file below for Programme of Events and Qualifying Times
Note: The qualifying times are automatic qualifying times. Swimmers achieving these times will be accepted. A set of consideration times will be added after consultation with clubs to determine the likely level of support for this new competition.
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British Gas ASA Zonal Championships (50m) 2011
Posted: September 1st, 2010, 8:52am CDT
29-30 January 2011 - Crystal Palace
This new competition, introduced for the first time in 2011, brings together swimmers from three regions, South West, South East and London into a zonal championships.
The 2011 meet will be hosted by London Region. The competition will be hosted by the other regions in turn in subsequent years.
Arrangements are currently being finalised. We anticipate full details (conditions and how to enter) to be completed before the end of September.
Download and unzip file below for Programme of Events and Qualifying Times
Note: The qualifying times are automatic qualifying times. Swimmers achieving these times will be accepted. A set of consideration times will be added after consultation with clubs to determine the likely level of support for this new competition.
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FINA Junior World Diving Championships 2010
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 5:42pm CDT
1 to 6 September 2010 - University of Arizona, Tuscan
Tom Daley will aim to add the junior title to his world senior crown at the Junior World Diving Championships. The 16-year old struck two silvers in the B category two years ago and will be looking to reach the podium again after a tricep injury disrupted his European Championship and Youth Olympic Games campaigns in August.
Daley will be joined in the USA by synchro partner Max Brick, with whom the teenager finished ninth in the 10m synchro platform at the World Championships in Rome last year.
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Youth Olympics 2010 Diving Round Up
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 5:34pm CDT
21 - 24 Aug 2010 - Toa Payoh Swimming Complex, Singapore
Tom Daley came 9th in the Youth Men's 3m springboard final (299.40 Finals to total 514.35). The event was won by China's Bo Qiu (381.35 Finals to total 607.15). Silver went to Ukraine's Oleksandr Bondar (565.35) and bronze to American Michael Hixon (341.40 Finals for 554.65).
Video interview with Qiu and Daley (2m 29s flashplayer required)
View Part 1 video of the top three from the Final below (12m 43s)
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Swimmers begin Delhi preparations in Cyprus
Posted: August 31st, 2010, 5:04pm CDT
A group of 10 swimmers from British Gas ITC Bath and British Gas ITC Loughborough will prepare for the Commonwealth Games with a 10-day camp in Cyprus before joining with the rest of the Delhi-bound swimmers in Doha.
Coaches Dave McNulty and Kevin Renshaw will be leading the camp with swimmers including Olympic medallist Jo Jackson, Commonwealth Champion Caitlin McClatchey and Commonwealth Games debutant Roberto Pavoni.
The swimmers are being given the opportunity to acclimatise to the temperatures and outdoor pool before they travel onto Doha and Delhi. The ten days will be used to begin the swimmers' taper and give them the best opportunity to perform well at the Commonwealth Games.
SwimNews Online - Daily News
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Stopkotte Banned For Code Violations
Fetched: August 31st, 2010, 3:36pm CDT
An Indiana swim coach has been banned from coaching for two years after he admitted to violating the sport's code of conduct; Ken Stopkotte's misdemeanours included 180 instances of altering race times -
China Works On It As NR Falls To Zhang, 17
Fetched: August 31st, 2010, 3:36pm CDT
FINA Bureau member steps in to improve the flow of info from China; Zhang Fenglin clocks 1:57.86 to take down the 2005 national 200m back mark of doping-disgraced Ouyang Kunpeng; Gao leads 50 back world ranks -
Li A Winner At China Mystery Nationals
Fetched: August 31st, 2010, 3:36pm CDT
On the second day of China nationals in Rizhou, first reports indicate that Li Xuanxu claimed the women's 400m medley in 4.37, 3sec or so down on best, Zhou Yanxin took the 200m backstroke in 2:09.6; results and reports unreliable -
Indy 2010 World Clinic: The Place To Be
Fetched: August 31st, 2010, 3:36pm CDT
The list of those set to take to the ASCA podium and deliver lectures and speeches this week in Indianapolis reads like a Who's Who of world coaching; leading lights set to discuss plans to have coaching voices count within FINA -
Rice Under The Knife Wednesday
Fetched: August 31st, 2010, 3:36pm CDT
Stephanie Rice, double Olympic medley champion for Australia in 2008, will undergo shoulder surgery on Wednesday, her 2010 race season over
ASA South West Region News
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FINA World Masters Synchronised Swimming Championships 2010
Posted: August 30th, 2010, 10:11am CDT
Great Britains Masters Synchro Team followed up the swimmers success at the World Masters Championships in Göteborg with medallists in the solo, duet and trio events.
Brighton Dolphins Linda Doidge, Elizabeth Fitzsimons and Margaret Hamerton were the only British gold medallists in Sweden, winning the 50-64 trio.
Having scored 58.375 for their technical routine, the trio added another 63.375 in their free to finish on 121.750 4.875 clear of nearest challengers SC Delphin Eschweiler of Germany.
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That was the week that was .... Bryanston 2010 - Part 2
Posted: August 30th, 2010, 9:51am CDT
Jim Saulter discusses other sporting activities on offer during the ASA South West Region School of Swimming Development Course 2010 at Bryanston School, Blandford. (59s flashplayer required)
SwimNews Online - Daily News
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Reese Raises Question Of FINA's Demise
Fetched: August 29th, 2010, 6:52am CDT
Leading US coaches, including one of those at the helm worldwide, Eddie Reese, are of the view that FINA's days as No1 swim power are numbered because of the "undemocratic" way in which it is run; proposal raises prospect of breakaway organisation -
De Paula Races While Banned
Fetched: August 29th, 2010, 6:52am CDT
Five days into a six-month suspension that started on August 20, Brazilian swimmer Daynara de Paula was to be found competing in the face of FINA's decision
ASA South West Region News
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ASA South West Region Championships 2010
Posted: August 28th, 2010, 10:21am CDT
6 & 7 November 2010 - Millfield (25m)
Licensed Level 1 (age as on 7 November 2010). Entry times must have been achieved in licensed meets at level 1, 2 or 3 since 1 January 2010.
Unzip the download for
- schedule (including non qualifier events in the South West Youth Challenge),
- Championships qualifying times
- meet entry file
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ASA South West Region Championships 2010
Posted: August 28th, 2010, 10:21am CDT
6 & 7 November 2010 - Millfield (25m)
Licensed Level 1 (age as on 7 November 2010). Entry times must have been achieved in licensed meets at level 1, 2 or 3 since 1 January 2010.
Unzip the download for
- schedule (including non qualifier events in the South West Youth Challenge),
- Championships qualifying times
- meet entry file
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South West Youth Challenge 2010
Posted: August 28th, 2010, 9:36am CDT
If you are a youth swimmer and havent qualified for any Regional event since October 2009, this competition is for you!
The competition will be held during the afternoons of the Regional Championships at Millfield (25m pool) on 6 & 7 November 2010. During the mornings you will have the opportunity to take the timekeepers course or start Judge 1 and a team managers course.
Your Challenge?
Saturday 6 November - event will be 4 x 50m sprints.
You are challenged to make the top 8 (on aggregate points) to compete in a 100m IM final. Awards will be made to first 3 in each final.Sunday 7 November - events will be 100m all strokes.
Your challenge is to improve your entry time. An award will be made to the swimmer who has the greatest percentage improvement in each event.Age Groups
Girls - 14/15yrs & 16/17yrs;
Boys - 15/16yrs & 17/18yrsClosing dates
Entries: 18 October 2010
Courses: 15 October 2010 (Places are limited and preference will be given to swimmers competing in the afternoon galas).Download and unzip file for
- Notice Board poster,
- competition entry form
- competition conditions
- an application form for and more information on the Timekeepers /Judge 1 and Team Managers Courses.
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South West Youth Challenge 2010
Posted: August 28th, 2010, 9:36am CDT
If you are a youth swimmer and havent qualified for any Regional event since October 2009, this competition is for you!
The competition will be held during the afternoons of the Regional Championships at Millfield (25m pool) on 6 & 7 November 2010. During the mornings you will have the opportunity to take the timekeepers course or start Judge 1 and a team managers course.
Your Challenge?
Saturday 6 November - event will be 4 x 50m sprints.
You are challenged to make the top 8 (on aggregate points) to compete in a 100m IM final. Awards will be made to first 3 in each final.Sunday 7 November - events will be 100m all strokes.
Your challenge is to improve your entry time. An award will be made to the swimmer who has the greatest percentage improvement in each event.Age Groups
Girls - 14/15yrs & 16/17yrs;
Boys - 15/16yrs & 17/18yrsClosing dates
Entries: 18 October 2010
Courses: 15 October 2010 (Places are limited and preference will be given to swimmers competing in the afternoon galas).Download and unzip file for
- Notice Board poster,
- competition entry form
- competition conditions
- an application form for and more information on the Timekeepers /Judge 1 and Team Managers Courses.
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Ellie Simmonds named face of Sainsburys Active Kids scheme
Posted: August 28th, 2010, 9:18am CDT
Double Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds has been named ambassador of a new scheme aimed to encourage children to be more active.
With two years two go until the start of the London Paralympics, Simmonds will become the face of Sainsburys Active Kids scheme for the next three years.
The 15-year old, who scooped six medals including four golds, at last weeks IPC World Championships in Eindhoven, will appear in advertising and attend Active Kids events nationwide.
Sainsbury's Active Kids Vouchers have helped provide new equipment for schools and clubs all across the UK. From sports kit and equipment to gardening tools and cooking utensils, the vouchers really have made a difference to thousands of children across the UK.
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Young Aquatics Volunteers programme for 2010/2011
Posted: August 27th, 2010, 10:31am CDT
ASA South West Region and south west County ASAs have been awarded ASA funding for the Young Aquatics Volunteers programme for 2010/2011
Your club can be involved in the initiative which forms a partnership between the ASA South West, your County Association and your club.
The young volunteers programme involves young volunteers aged between 15 and19 years of age (volunteers can be 14 but must be 15 years of age by the end of March 2011) from clubs, being invited to assist with activities within a swim21 club environment and gain an insight in to the role and structure and management of a voluntary sports club.
ASA South West and your County will require the young volunteers to complete a minimum of 25 hours voluntary service within a swim 21 club, which can include a variety of different tasks over different areas.
The objective is to increase voluntary involvement within swimming clubs through a proactive working relationship. The young volunteers will also be offered a series of training courses with additional development opportunities such as volunteering at local competitions and County Championships.
Please note this opportunity is offered to volunteers from all aquatic disciplines.
BBC Sport | Swimming | UK Edition
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Wales name 'strongest' pool team
Posted: August 27th, 2010, 8:19am CDT
David Davies and Jazz Carlin spearhead Wales' swimming team at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India.
SwimNews Online - Daily News
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Napoleon Lands 3-Month Ban After Mistake
Fetched: August 27th, 2010, 5:51am CDT
Australian distance swimmer took medication from an asthma inhaler which was incorrectly labelled by a chemist; FINA's handling of the case leaves much to be desired as swimmers receive different treatment; de Paula and Ortiz also suspended
ASA South West Region News
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The Swimming Trust / Schwepps Abbey Well Teacher Coach Education and Training Grant Fund
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 8:00am CDT
Coca Cola boosts coaches to get an expected 22,000 more people swimming with the The Swimming Trust / Schwepps Abbey Well Teacher Coach Education and Training Grant Fund!
Gaining a coach education qualification is vital in developing the all aquatic sports. Undertaking such training is often expensive. To help support training costs The Swimming Trust with the support of Schwepps Abbey Well have created a grant fund for selected candidates from affiliated and accredited clubs. Click here for more information.
Who is eligible?
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The ASA Swimming Conference its your sport
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 7:44am CDT
Saturday 23 October 2010 (9am to 3pm) - Holywell Park, Loughborough
The ASA Swimming Conference is your chance to talk to the ASA and discuss how we can work together to drive the sports future development.
This years conference is aimed at those involved in club administration and we want to develop a real two-way dialogue between staff and delegates on the day.
As well as guest speakers David Sparkes (Chief Executive of the ASA) and Baroness Sue Campbell (Chair of UK Sport), all delegates will have the opportunity to attend workshops and visit the communication zone where you will be able to chat to ASA staff on any matters that concern your club, whether thats workforce, volunteering, talent, purchasing Awards, swim21 or the ASA website.
Click to read the draft programme.
WorkshopsThe day will also feature a number of interactive workshops that will run both in the morning and afternoon to give delegates the chance to attend the two that interest them most. The full list of workshops is:
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Good Practice Guidelines on the use of Social Networking Sites
Posted: August 26th, 2010, 6:36am CDT
The ASA has issued new guidance to advise clubs how to deal with the world of social networking from a child safeguarding point of view. Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter and video-sharing sites like You Tube provide exciting opportunities but they are accompanied by dangers and negative consequences if abused by users.
This is why the ASA has published the *Good Practice Guidelines on the use of Social Networking Sites by ASA Clubs and Club Members created by the legal department of the ASA with guidance of offical bodies. The purpose of this guidance is to provide a recommendation of best practice to all ASA club members and parents on the use of social networking sites as they relate to that individuals role in the ASA club.
The ASA has also produced a specific guide for Twitter. The Parents' Guide to Twitter (web book version) is a step-by-step guide for parents on using the social micro-blogging web service. It explains what Twitter is, how to set up an account and how to use it. It should be read in conjunction with the Wavepower guidance on using social networks.
* Download Good Practice Guidelines below. Document is Wavepower 2009 2011 (August 2010) Section 2 Page 66A.
SwimNews Online - Daily News
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Pellegrini's Four-Golds Ambition For 2012
Fetched: August 25th, 2010, 10:26pm CDT
Amid tension with her new coach, Federica Pellegrini has confirmed her intention to seek gold in the 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m freestyle at the 2012 Olympic Games in London; new journey begins mid-September -
YOG: What's It All About Jacques?
Fetched: August 25th, 2010, 10:26pm CDT
The first Youth Olympics is about to wrap up in Singapore and much fun and games were doubtless had by all involved. Yet the event leaves us pondering: what's it all about, Jacques? China cranks up, pride piles on pressure to perform -
31 World Tex-Max Marks So Far In 2010
Fetched: August 25th, 2010, 10:26pm CDT
Who can say which standards would have been set in textile in 2008 and 2009 given a chance; but what we can say is that 31 world textile-suit long-course standards have been set so far this year, and here they are