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2010 Telstra Australian Swimming Championships
Tue, 9 Mar 2010
Thirty four West Australian swimming athletes will embark on Sydney for the 2010 Telstra Australian Swimming Championships at Olympic Park Aquatic Centre from 16th to 21st March 2010.
Winter Almanac Order Form 2010
Mon, 8 Mar 2010

Swimming WA is now taking orders for hard copies of the The 2010 Winter Almanac. The Winter Almanac will be designed in a new user-friendly format and will also be available online for downloading for those that don?t wish to purchase a hard copy. If a hard copy version is preferred there will be a small fee of $5.00 per Almanac due to the costs associated with design and printing.

If you wish to purchase the Winter Almanac please fill out the order form attached by 5pm 12th March 2010 and fax to: 08 9227 6089 or via email clare@wa.swimming.org.au  

2010 Team WA Open Presentation Evening
Mon, 8 Mar 2010
Swimming WA hosted a Team WA Open Presentation Evening at the Department of Sport and Recreation on Friday 5th March 2010 to recognise and reward our swimmers who are competing at a national level.
Are you signed up to receive Swimming WA?s monthly newsletter?
Fri, 5 Mar 2010
Swimming WA's monthly newsletter contains all the latest information and news in a new user friendly newsletter delivered straight to your inbox and best of all it is free!

To register simply click on the link provided and follow the prompts:

Swimming WA Newsletter 

or

Email: clare@wa.swimming.org.au and I will sign you up.

Primary School Relays
Thu, 4 Mar 2010
Swimming WA is pleased to be running the Primary School Relays this April the 1st,2010 at the Bayswater Waves Aquatic Centre. Due to budget requirements and development expectations the event will only be going ahead if 10 Primary Schools take part and a total of 120 entries are received. Please find more information under Development/Club Development. Make sure your Primary School enters this fantastic event!
2010 Age Multi Class Championships ? Wrap Up
Wed, 3 Mar 2010
Six West Australian athletes attended the 2010 Australian Age Multi Class Championships at the AIS pool in Canberra from Friday 26th through to Sunday 28th February.
2010 Indian Ocean All Stars Challenge and International Coaching Conference
Tue, 2 Mar 2010

 The 2010 Indian Ocean All Stars Challenge will be held on the 3rd and 4th April 2010 at Challenge Stadium. Entries Closed

The 2010 International Coaching Conference will be held on Monday 5th April at the University of Western Australia. Entries close 22nd March.

For more information regarding both events please click on the link provided.

Swimming WA's Newly Appointed Executive Director
Tue, 2 Mar 2010
Swimming WA is pleased to announce that the position of Executive Director has been filled.
Hang out with Stephanie Rice at the Telstra Australian Swimming Championships
Tue, 23 Feb 2010
You will never get closer to the action than this. Stephanie Rice will take you and three friends on your own personal pool deck tour before you sit down VIP style to watch a great night of racing.

Arrive via limousine to the Telstra Australian Swimming Championships, on Saturday 20 March at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre and collect your VIP tickets and loads of cool prizes from Swimming Australia's sponsors. There are 30 runner-up prizes also, including tickets to the Championships, for you to win.

For your chance to win, enter online.

Tickets are on sale now for the Telstra Australian Swimming Championships from 16 to 21 March at the Sydney Olympic Park Acquatic Centre. Be part of the action! http://www.ticketek.com.au/

Go Club PB
Mon, 22 Feb 2010
The Go Club PB program is up and running for 2010. This initiative is a great way for clubs to assess their strengths and weaknesses, gain credibility and status and increase your productivity and efficiency. There are also great incentives such as visits from Australian representative swimmers and coaches, ten randomly selected cash grants of $500 for participation in the program, and eligibility for the Telstra Assistance Fund of up to $5000 worth of equipment. Clubs will receive information directly from Swimming Australia very soon, but if you have any questions in the mean time please contact SWA Development Officer Sam Hunt sam@wa.swimming.org.au.  
2010 Australian Open Water Championship - Wrap Up
Mon, 22 Feb 2010
The 2010 Australian Open Water Championships concluded at Nagambie Lakes on Sunday 21st February. WA swimmers had a strong presence at the championships with some fantastic swims from WA?s up and coming open water competitors.
WA Open Water Swimmers Competing at Australian Championships
Thu, 18 Feb 2010
Twenty five West Australian open water swimmers will be heading over to Nagambie Lakes in Victoria to compete in the 2010 Australian Open Water Championships this weekend, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st February.
Swimming WA Gold Colour Pennant Wrap Up
Tue, 16 Feb 2010
Last Friday evening 12 February, Kwinana Swimming Club played host to the 3rd and final leg of this seasons SunSmart 2009/2010 Gold Colour Pennant.
Swimming WA 2010 Club Premierships ? Wrap Up
Wed, 10 Feb 2010
Challenge Stadium hosted Swimming WA?s annual 2010 Club Premierships from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th February 2010.
Short Course Calendar Dates Finalised
Wed, 10 Feb 2010
Please find attached a confirmed listing of dates for Swimming WA and Club sanctioned meets for the 2010 short course season. More information will be released over the next two weeks on each meet, including a general event outline, pool location and start times. The Winter Almanac, which will be sporting a slick new design, is currently being compiled. We will advise you of availability dates as soon as possible. We thank you for your patience during this process.
2010 Club Premierships
Thu, 4 Feb 2010
Challenge Stadium will host Swimming WA?s annual 2010 Club Premierships from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th February 2010.
Important Notice - Summer Sensation
Wed, 3 Feb 2010

IMPORTANT NOTICE - All 'open' events are open to 13 years to open age groups providing they meet the AA Qualifying Time relevant to their age. A new event file will be posted ASAP. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

2010 Age Multi Class Championships ? Wrap Up
Wed, 3 Feb 2010
Six West Australian athletes attended the 2010 Australian Age Multi Class Championships at the AIS pool in Canberra from Friday 26th through to Sunday 28th February.
Swimming WA 2010 SunSmart State Open Swimming Championships ? Wrap Up
Tue, 2 Feb 2010
Swimming WA?s 2010 SunSmart State Open Swimming Championships concluded on Saturday 30th January 2010 at Challenge Stadium.
2009/2010 The Water Corporation Open Water Swim Series ? Sorrento Beach
Tue, 2 Feb 2010
Sorrento Beach open water swim marked the final round of the 2009/2010 Water Corporation Open Water Swim Series on the 23rd and 24th January 2010.
Primary School Relays
Mon, 1 Feb 2010
Swimming WA is pleased to be running the Primary School Relays this year at the Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centre in Inglewood. This is a great way for primary schools to give their students some exposure to competitive swimming in a relaxed atmosphere. The day will also feature prizes, competitions and entertainment. Be sure to get your Primary School involved in this fantastic event!
Indian Ocean All Star Tour - Wrap Up
Fri, 29 Jan 2010
Twenty budding 13-17 year old athletes and 5 staff members gathered at the Perth International Airport on Monday the 18th of January for what was set to be a memorable tour of Kuala Lumpur.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Executive Director
Thu, 28 Jan 2010
As members will be aware, our current Executive Director, Mr David Toll will be departing Swimming WA on Friday 29th January to take up residence in New South Wales due to change of family circumstances. In the ensuing period while the recruitment of the replacement Executive Director is completed and he/she takes up the position, there will be no changes to Swimming WA policies, procedures and office operations. Ms Laura Reid will be the acting Executive Director during this period and David will be providing remote assistance to Laura and the Board over the next 6 weeks. Please be tolerant of the Board and Office staff in this period of change.
Swimming WA Open States VIP Sundowner
Thu, 28 Jan 2010
Swimming WA held their annual VIP Open States Sundowner at the Champions Room, Challenge Stadium on Wednesday 27th January 2010.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Time Trials At Opens
Wed, 27 Jan 2010
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Time Trials events being held during the 2010 State Open Championships will commence at 10.30am on each day instead of 12 noon as previously stated.
Timekeepers Roster - State Open Championships
Mon, 25 Jan 2010
Please find attached the Timeskeepers Roster for the 2010 SunSmart State Open Swimming Championships 27th - 30th January 2010
Dicounted Tickets To The Commonwealth Games Trials
Fri, 22 Jan 2010
25% discount on standard ticket prices to the Commonwealth Games Trials.
Swimming WA Invitational
Thu, 21 Jan 2010
The Swimming WA Invitational was held at Challenge Stadium on Friday 15th January 2010 at Challenge Stadium.
2010 State Open Championships - Important Notice
Thu, 21 Jan 2010
Important Notice regarding Heats & Finals ? 2010 State Open Championships
School Swim Meets
Thu, 21 Jan 2010
Swimming WA will not recognize times swum at any school meet (including the QUADS, PSA, ACC or IGSSA).
2010 Country Championships Wrap-Up
Wed, 20 Jan 2010
Western Australia's extensive country swimming community came together on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th January 2010 to compete in Swimming WA?s annual Country Championships held at Challenge Stadium.
2010 Short Course Events
Mon, 18 Jan 2010
Please find attached a memo regarding the 2010 Short Course Events.
Indian Ocean All-Stars Tour to Kuala Lumpur
Mon, 18 Jan 2010
Twenty Swimming WA athletes aged from 13 years right through to 17 years and two club head coaches were chosen based on their performance at the SunSmart State Age Championships back in December 2009, to represent their home state of Western Australia as part of the Indian Ocean All-Stars Tour of Kuala Lumpur.
Important Update
Fri, 15 Jan 2010

The proposed SWA National Age Quality Meet has now been opened up to Open/Age Group swimmers, providing they meet the qualifying time as stated in the Almanac.

The swim meet will now be called the ?SWA National Quality Meet' to be held on 6-7 March 2010.

Important Notice
Wed, 13 Jan 2010
The SWA Stroke Extravaganza scheduled for 6-7 March 2010 has been cancelled. The SWA National Age Quality Meet scheduled for 13-14 March 2010 will now replace the Stroke Extravaganza Therefore the SWA National Age Quality Meet will now be held on 6-7 March ? this is the last chance to acquire a Australian Age Qualifying time. Closing date for Australian Age entries is 22 March 2010 ? ?on-line? entry information is now available on the Swimming Australia website. Any swimmers that have transferred since 27 December 2009 will have to swim ?unattached?.
Timekeepers Roster - Swimming WA Country Championships
Tue, 12 Jan 2010
Please find attached the Timekeepers Roster for the Swimming WA Country Championships on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th January 2010.
General Swimsuit Guidelines
Fri, 8 Jan 2010
Please click on the link below regarding important changes to the SAL Competition By-Laws - General Swimsuit Guidelines.
Open Water Swim Clinic
Fri, 8 Jan 2010
Congratulations to the Athletes and Coaches who have been selected to take part in the Open Water Swimming Clinic. For more information please click on the link.
National Age Qualifying Opportunity
Mon, 4 Jan 2010
Swimming WA will be providing another opportunity for Age swimmers to achieve a National Age Qualifying time. For more information please click on the link below.
2010 SunSmart State Age Championships
Mon, 4 Jan 2010
Over 420 athletes went head to head in competition as they competed in the 2010 SunSmart State Age Championships.
LC Time Trial To Be Held During Opens
Wed, 30 Dec 2009
The LC Time Trials that are being held during Opens are now open for entry. Please note that entry will be based on a first in, first served basis.
ASC Grant Opportunities
Fri, 11 Dec 2009
Australia Sports Commission grants for clubs/members.
Synchronised Swimming Coaching Course
Tue, 8 Dec 2009
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
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
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
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
Bronze for WA Swimmer Katrina Porter
Indian Ocean All Stars Tour Selection Criteria
Tue, 1 Dec 2009
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
2009 AIS Speedo International ? Day 3 Finals
2009 Department of Sport and Recreation Industry Awards
Mon, 30 Nov 2009
Swimming WA takes out an award at the 2009 Department of Sport and Recreation Industry Awards