ASAOC would like to place an overall summary of what is discussed at each monthly SWA Board Meeting along the outcomes and actions to be taken as a result.

ASAOC would like to place an overall summary of what is discussed at each monthly SWA Board Meeting along the outcomes and actions to be taken as a result.

ASAOC is introducing the new electronic Swim Meet Entry Card now available for all swimmers and clubs.

The 2006 SunSmart Super Swim Clinic held on Saturday the 28th of October 2006 at Swan Park Aquatic Centre was a huge success.

It is important for SAL and any states etc collating data from various meets, that all users are inputting data into MM in the same manner - ie using the same team abbreviations, same ID, same name spellings and correct birthdates.

Qualifying Requirements for Open Water swimming Events have been reviewed by Swimming Australia and new regulations have been introduced.

The Board of Swimming Australia has adopted the current Pool Depth Guidelines of Royal Life Saving.

As many of you will be aware, the Working with Children (Criminal History Checking) Act 2004 came into effect on 1 January 2006. ASAOC members will be effected as of 1 January 2007. A website now provides considerable information about the program. www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au

ASAOC welcomes all visitors and supporters to our meets. We also have responsibilities to our swimmers in respect of Membership Protection Policies and the privacy legislation.

Cool weather and overcast conditions at the start of the Western Australian summer doesn’t mean that sunburn isn’t a risk, according to The Cancer Council Western Australia.

During the holiday break the Board of Swimming Australia Limited (SAL) reviewed a recommendation from the SAL High Performance Committee regarding the timing of the selection trials for the team to compete at the 2007 FINA World Championships.

Long term ASAOC partner Jason Mazda in Osborne Park are currently holding their 2005 Model Clearance Sale so if your looking for a new Mazda now is the time to give them a visit.

Alarmingly around 1 in 3 Western Australian teenagers are still getting sunburnt on summer weekends, much higher than the national average of 1 in 4.

Clubs and swimmers are advised that during the SunSmart State Open / Junior and Age Championships changes to seating and opening day warm up times will take place.

The Board of ASAOC has announced improved funding for swimmers competing at National Championships.

The Board is reviewing the practice of providing Regional Rebates to non-metropolitan clubs.

The Board of ASAOC have today announced a new resolution regarding club apparel worn at ASAOC and club sanctioned meets.

Swimming Australia has announced its Committees for the 2005-2006 Swimming Season.

The ACGA is looking for members of past Commonwealth Games Teams interested in participating in M2006 celebrations next year

So that we may update our e-mailing list of contacts for technical officials, all technical officials are invited to provide their email address to the SWA office.

Qualifying times for the 2005 - 2006 SunSmart State Junior Distance Championships, 2006 SunSmart State Age (13-18) Championships, 2006 SunSmart State Open Junior/Sprint Championships and 2006 SunSmart State Relay Championships are now available for download.

ASAOC is pleased to advise the fee charged by the WA police for processing National Police Checks in respect of volunteers has been reduced to $9.

A calender of Local, National and International events for Swimmers with disability.

Details of Membership insurance for the 2005/06 Swimming season.

Clubs/Regions using the Hy-tek software program Meet Manager are asked to take particular note of this important message.

If your club is local to Alcoa operations or you have Alcoa employee’s volunteering time, then you should visit the Alcoa Foundations website and learn more about the grants available to your club.

Sports Lotteries Account Country Package Category Funding is available through the Department of Sport & Recreation. Contact Sarah Aulin at ASAOC on 9328 4599 or your local DSR office for an application pack.