Website redirection

Posted on May 28, 2006 by webmaster

Please note that the default landing page for swimwest.org since 2006 is here (www.swimwest.org/region/index.php)

All content since then has been added to that site and not the one you are currently reading. The previous WCASA archive site ceased in September 2005.

There is a lot of information on swimwest.org which we hope you will take time to explore. Please note that due to the number of different activities we cover and volume of associated information, content will be posted in the relevant sections of the website and not necessarily on the front page.

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Club Development Day and FINA Figures for SW Age Groups

Posted on May 24, 2006 by webmaster

As you all know, from 1 January 2006 there are a new set of FINA figures and elements and these will apply to our South West Age Groups competition in September.

Janice Waters has had several requests for a further teach-in following the first day held in January, and confirms that this will be held on 1 July (see below).

We are utilising water time with a Club development day trying to keep the costs low. This will include lunch and will be all practical work. Lynsey Goff will be coming to Quantock again and will be demonstrating each figure in the Age Groups. If you need demonstration of anything else, elements, skills etc. that can be arranged.

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Synchro calendar dates

Posted on May 24, 2006 by webmaster

South West Regional Age Groups – 23 September 2006 at Kingswood Leisure Centre

South West Regional Championships – 15 October 2006, Exeter

Synchro Masters – Noon, 18 November 2006 – Braunstone Leisure Centre Leicester (Ray Geier, referee)

National Age Groups – 2/3 December 2006 at Gloucester Leisure Centre

British Championships – 2/3 December 2006 at Gloucester Leisure Centre

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ASA South West Region – WCASA BAGCAT Championships

Posted on May 24, 2006 by webmaster

Cheestrings ChallengeClubs have been sent a print out which shows the start time for each BAGCAT session in June and the warm-up starts 45 minutes before this time. Details of each day’s timings are enclosed on a separate sheet (see below) which Clubs are asked to display for their swimmers and parents.

Club contacts are asked to check the print out carefully for any errors in names, times and dates of birth etc, as Robert Margetts will be printing the programme with the heats preseeded.

Please email or post Robert Margetts with any alterations and not via phone. The programme for both weekends will go to print on 5 June 2006.

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Scottish Womens WP Senior Squad trial

Posted on May 19, 2006 by webmaster

An open trial for the Scottish Women’s Senior Water Polo squad takes place on 10/11 June 2006. Anyone who qualifies to play for Scotland but is not resident in Scotland would be welcome to attend (see SASA rules if in doubt).

The sessions are as follows.
Sat 10-Jun-06 10:00 12:00 Tollcross
Sat 10-Jun-06 14:00 16:00 Tollcross
Sun 11-Jun-06 10:00 12:00 Ed Uni
Sun 11-Jun-06 13:00 15:00 Ed Uni

There will be a conflict on the Sunday for some U/18 players who will be playing in the Scottish Cup finals. Also the Edinburgh Marathon is being run on the Sunday morning from 9 am and the course goes right past the pool! Allow lots of time to get there – you may have to park far away.

The plan is to select a squad of about 20 players from which teams will be selected for the required events throughout the next 12 months.

Events this year include:

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Historic Somerset Academy victory

Posted on May 18, 2006 by webmaster

Matthew MorganA Someset water polo team, that included many Weston youngsters, scored an historic victory in the Academy Age Group inter-county event held at Bristol University.

They secured the WJ Hill Trophy which Somerset have never won, with victories over Gloucester, 20-5 and Devon 15-3. Devon got the runners-up spot beating Gloucester 13-11.

Weston senior captain, Greg Harper, a former Gloucester player, coached the Somerset team. The Somerset team comprised of Justine Beardon, David Beardon, Stuart Fennell (captain), Tom Goff, Matthew Morgan, Matthew Ingram, Stephen Jones, and Chris Walsh, all of Weston, Ross Merritt and Chris Hodges (Wincanton).

Man of the Tournament was Somerset and Weston’s Matthew Morgan (pictured).

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Vacancy: South West Regional Administrator

Posted on May 18, 2006 by webmaster

You will find information below on a current vacany within the regional office for our regional administrator. Please can you circulate this within your club to any members / parents who may be interested and if possible display on your club notice board. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Alison Usher, ASA South West Regional Director

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Gloucester City Council Salary: £11,012 to £15,652 (Grade: C Base to C4) (Plus pension) Maternity Cover

The Amateur Swimming Association is the National Governing Body for Swimming and its associated disciplines in England. Applications are invited for the post of South West Regional Administrator to cover maternity leave.

The individual will be responsible for providing high quality administrative support to the Regional Office. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of Officers working across the region.

The candidate will provide the front line service to ASA members and be involved in diverse work areas, including finance (SAGE) and data management systems. The role requires an experienced Administrator with comprehensive word processing skills. Good communication skills and an excellent telephone manner are essential, experience of Sage financial packages is desirable. You will be required to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

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ASA SW Region Masters

Posted on May 18, 2006 by webmaster

Results from the 400m Free, 200m Breast, 200m Butterfly, 200m Back, 200m Ind. Medley and 200m Free Masters events at the blocks held on Sunday 23 April 2006 at Bath University are available here and from our Results page.

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Synchro Level 1 Teachers Course

Posted on May 15, 2006 by webmaster

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age

Venue: Quantock Lodge Leisure Centre, Over Stowey, Bridgwater,

Dates: Sunday 11 June 2006 – Quantock – theory, Saturday 1 July 2006 – Quantock (theory & practice)
9 September, 2006

Senior Tutor: Mary Hooper

Course Fee: £75 – this includes all meals and course work. at Quantock. £50 should be paid when applying for the course. Balance by 1 July 2006. Payable to ASA South West Region. Financial help should be sought from Club or County

£85 for those not a member of ASA synchro club

Examination Fee: TBA (Mary will tell you when this has to be paid)

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ASA SW Region Team Relays

Posted on May 15, 2006 by webmaster

Results of the event held on 14 May 06 are available here and from our Results page in the right sidebar.

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