WA Swimming - News

Timekeepers Roster - 2010 SunSmart State Age Swimming Championships

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:24:00 +0800

Please click on the link below for the ASAOC 2010 SunSmart State Age Swimming Championships Timekeepers Roster 18th - 22nd December 2009.

The 2009 Queensland Championships

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0800

City of Perth swimmer, Blair Evans has placed third at The 2009 Queensland Championships

ASC Grant Opportunities

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Australia Sports Commission grants for clubs/members.

Changes To SWA Invitational Friday 15 January

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Please note changes to Event 43, 44, 83 and 84. These events are for 14/O and not 15/O as previously stated. All relays are open to any swimmers regardless as to whether they have an AA or State Qualifying time All Clubs are encouraged to come along and support this new event.

Synchronised Swimming Coaching Course

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 12:39:00 +0800

Synchro WA are holding a level one coaching course on Friday December 18th.

Indian Ocean All-Stars Tour Closing Date Extended

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 09:59:00 +0800

Those wishing to take part in the Indian Ocean All-Stars Tour who have not yet sent in their ‘Intent to Swim/Coach’ form may still do so. Please find the form here.

2009 IPC Swimming World Championships - Final Day

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Twenty year old West Australian swimmer Katrina Porter (West Coast Swimming Club) has again added to the medal tally at the 2009 IPC Swimming World Championships.

2010 Commonwealth Games Selection Criteria

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Selection criteria for the 2010 Commonwealth Games as approved by the SAL Board and the Australian Commonwealth Games Association.

Rio 2009 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) 25m World Championships

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Bronze for WA Swimmer Katrina Porter

Indian Ocean All Stars Tour Selection Criteria

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0800

An amendment has been made to the Indian Ocean All Stars Tour Selection Criteria. Those wishing to compete for a place in the 13 yo males category may take part in the 13/u 800m Freestyle. Please find the selection criteria under Development/Squads.

2009 AIS Speedo International – Day 3 Finals

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800

2009 AIS Speedo International – Day 3 Finals

2009 Department of Sport and Recreation Industry Awards

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800

ASAOC takes out an award at the 2009 Department of Sport and Recreation Industry Awards

2009 Speedo AIS International

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Results at the 2009 Speedo AIS International in Canberra

Trades Show

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:02:00 +0800

The ASAOC Trades Show is a great chance to speak with businesses which could assist your club and your members. If you are interested in displaying as a business please enquire using the contact details enclosed.

Go Club Forums – December

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0800

This December will see WAIS Swimming Performance Manager Greg Hodge and Mental Skills Consultant Dominic Crouch present to SWA members during the warm-ups of the SunSmart State AGE Swimming Championships. Don’t miss your chance to take part in this catered event!

FINA/ARENA Swimming World Cup 2009

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800

The FINA ARENA Swimming World Cup finished up in Singapore over the weekend with some fantastic results from WA Swimmers throughout the series.

Timekeepers Roster - SWA Pentathlon

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:01:00 +0800

Timekeepers Roster: ASAOC Pentathlon - Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd November 2009 at Challenge Stadium

2009-2010 SunSmart Colour Pennants

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Please click on the link below for the 2009/2010 SunSmart Colour Pennants dates:

ASAOC Volunteer Availability Summer 09-10

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:25:00 +0800

ASAOC Volunteer Availability November 2009 – April 2010

2009 ASAOC Club Sprint Championships

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800

The inaugural 2009 ASAOC Club Sprint Championships was held at Challenge Stadium on Sunday 8th November 2009.

Midwest Sports Awards 2009

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Tom Collins and Emma Hancox take out an award at the Midwest Sports Awards 2009

Indian Ocean All-Stars Tour

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:51:00 +0800

ASAOC will be hosting a tour of Asia for our coaches and developing swimmers. The Indian Ocean All-Stars Tour will be 4-8 days long and will take place between the 18th and 25th of January 2010. For more information on this exciting new initiative and to register your interest please follow the link.

ANZSLA Forum

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:47:00 +0800

ANZSLA in association with THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT STANDING COMMITTEE ON RECREATION & SPORT (SCORS) is presenting free forums around Australia aimed at assisting sports administrators understand legal issues confronting Australian sport and recreation. The forums have been developed in plain English (without legal jargon!) and are designed to provide practical tips and suggestions for minimising legal risks in sport and recreation.

See attached flyer for further information. RSVP by Friday 6 November 2009 via email to melissa.luck@dsr.wa.gov.au

Applications Open For $220 Million In Community Infrastructure

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800

The Rudd Labor Government has opened Round Two of the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP), worth $220 million.

Rhys Mainstone Finishes In Fourth Place At FINA World Cup

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Rhys Mainstone has finished in 4th place at the FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup in Sharhah UAE overnight....

Open Water Swimming World Cup 2009 - Dubai

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:36:00 +0800

Rhys Mainstone and Melissa Benson compete in the 10km open water swim at the 2009 World Cup in Dubai.

Gary Barclay's long awaited book ‘Swimming for Parents’

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Gary Barclay's long awaited book ‘Swimming for Parents’ is now available. For more information please click on the link below.

FINA 2010 List of Approved Swimsuits

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800

FINA approved swim suits has been released for 2010.

Two Life Memberships Have Been Awarded At ASAOC’s Annual General Meeting

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800

On Thursday 15th October 2009, ASAOC held their 81st Annual General Meeting which included the induction of two Life Memberships.

2009 ASAOC Annual General Meeting

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800

ASAOC held their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 15th October 2009 at the Department of Sport and Recreation.

Survey of W.A. Youth Sport Participants

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Curtin University are currently conducting research on the psycho-social outcomes of youth sport participation in Australia.

2009 Development Squad Camp

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800

The 2009 Development Squad Camp was held in Perth from 26th September to 29th September, 2009 at Challenge Stadium.

West Coast 1000 Swim

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:54:00 +0800

Please click on the link below for more information on the West Coast 1000 Swim on the 28th November 2009.

SWA Committee Members

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:54:00 +0800

With the AGM approaching and the vote operating for a week, some members have asked for clarification on just who will be holding positions on the committees where elections are not required. The following information is provided at this stage to assist with decision making processes leading into the vote for the current election.

Selection Criteria on SAL Website

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800

The following approved selection criteria is now posted on the High Performance section of the Swimming Australia website

2010 Open Water Pan Pacific Swimming Championships
2010 Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships
2010 Open Water Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships

2009 AGM Agenda

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:15:00 +0800

For more information on the 2009 Annual General Meeting Agenda please click on the link below.

2009 Australian State Teams Short Course Championships Wrap Up

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Team WA arrived home late on Monday night after competing at the inaugural 2009 Australian State Teams Short Course Championships in Canberra.

2010 Open Water Age & Open Qualifying Times

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:59:00 +0800

Please find attached the prerequisites for entry to Australian Open Water Swimming Championships.

2009 Open Water Series T-Shirt Order Form

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:53:00 +0800

2009 Water Corporation Open Water Swim Series official T-Shirt is now available for purchase. For more information or to place your order please click on the link below.

09/10 Summer Almanac Amendments

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Amendments have been made to the 09/10 Summer Almanac please click on the link below for more information.

Team WA Heading to Canberra for Australian SC Championships

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Team WA make up part of the 200 age group swimmers, from all over Australia that will descend on the AIS in Canberra for the inaugural 2009 Australian State Teams Short Course Championships from Saturday 19th to Monday 21st September.

Swimmers World - The Club Support Program

Mon, 7 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800

ASAOC would like to welcome on board a new sponsor of the Open Water Swim Series “Swimmer's World”. Swimmer’s World is proud to announce a new and exciting concept 'The Club Support Program'. Please click on the attachment to find out more.

2009 / 2010 Colour Pennants Applications

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Applications for 2009 / 2010 Colour Pennants are now open. These meets have a long standing history and are a great way for swimmers to achieve official times whilst competing for their club amongst their peers. The Colour Pennants have been a great success in the past and we are hoping clubs will see the benefits of the meets and register their interest this summer.

Forms must be filled out and returned to ASAOC by 5pm Friday 18 September 2009.

2009 Deaflympic Games

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Chezz Mentesana (Southlake Dolphins)and Jade Collier (Rockingham Stingrays)have arrived in Taipei (Taiwan) to meet up with their Australian Team member to represent Australia at the 2009 Deaflympic Games.

Records Broken at ASAOC’s HFMF State Age SC Championships

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0800

257 records have been broken at ASAOC’s Hancock Family Medical Foundation State Age Short Course Championships, held across two weekends on 22nd - 23rd and 29th – 30th August 2009 at Challenge Stadium.

TEAM WA 2009

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 11:00:00 +0800

ASAOC is pleased to announce the WA Team that will be travelling to the 2009 Australian State Team Short Course Meet in Canberra 19th – 21st September 2009. The team of 20 swimmers was selected off their performances at the recent State Age Short Course Championships.

2009-2010 Summer Almanac - Online Version

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:43:00 +0800

The online version of the 2009/2010 Summer Almanac is now available. To download simply click on the link below. Ordered copies are currently being printed and will be available in due course.

2010 Indian Ocean All Stars Information Booklet

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:39:00 +0800

Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th April 2010 Challenge Stadium. Featuring Teams from Australia and Asia - competing in Perth for the title of Indian Ocean All-Stars.

Long Course Qualifying Times 2009 / 2010

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Attached is the schedule of qualifying times for the State Long Course Championships 2009/10 and for the AA meet qualifying times for the summer program.

FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0800

Rhys Mainstone (CPER) has been selected to compete in the FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup in Dubai and Sharjah...