A new year brings new opportunities, and more than ever we have all looked forward to getting back to training, competitions and other club activities.
In our first newsletter of the year we want to share some of the exciting new initiatives we are working on, along with reminding you of some of the great events that are returning, such as Swim for a Mile, National Competitions, Open Water events and more!!
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Supporting our Clubs to Build Back Better!
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Club Resilience Funding - Applications now open
We are delighted to announce that funding applications are now open for clubs in the Republic of Ireland. Thanks to funding received from Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and Sport Ireland, we have €300,000 to assist clubs.
In addition to COVID-19 relief funding, support is also available for education and training of club volunteers and coaches. This is an opportunity to help your club rebuild their workforce, where we have seen a significant loss in experienced volunteers. Full details are available on the Swim Ireland website.
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Clubs and Community Prize Draw
Over €19,000 has been raised to date for our 47 participating clubs, with just under 6 weeks to go to buy tickets.
With a top prize of a Family Holiday to New York and tickets costing just €5, it's an opportunity not to be missed.
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Toe in the water. Face in the water. Staying afloat.
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Swim for a Mile is BACK for 2022!
We are so excited to be back with a full roster of Swim For a Mile (SFAM) Challenges for 2022 – Indoor and Outdoor!
If your New Year’s resolutions included becoming a confident swimmer, look no further. We have a wide range of locations available for SFAM training in the lead up to the events, as well as technique clinics coached by Irish Olympians.
Follow the link below for more information and the chance to get an Early Bird rate by March 1st!!
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2022 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Open Water participation. Here's just a sneak peek what's ahead:
Swim clinics are for swimmers who are looking to sharpen up on some of their skills to make those dips and swims around the buoy a little easier and more enjoyable.
Dates and locations of Swim Ireland’s Swim Festivals throughout the summer will be launched soon, subscribe to our open water mailing list to be the first to know!
Swim Trails combine a swim in a scenic location followed by a historical walk, taking in the beauty and sites in the locality. Keep an eye out for a location near you.
Swim Ireland are continuing to grow the number of locations and programmes available in 2022. The popular Beach to Buoy and Open Water Skills programmes will be joined by new programmes and new locations, coming soon.....
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Supporting the industry and club workforce
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The Education team are working hard to support the organisation and delivery of practical course elements for our teaching and coaching candidates, check out the available courses.
If your club or facility would like to host a course please get in touch education@swimireland.ie
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Education Department Update
Over the last number of years, the Swim Ireland Education team have continued to evolve and grow to meet the needs of our membership, with a wide range of virtual and blended learning options now available. With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions the Education team look forward to further supporting the ongoing training and development of Swim Ireland teachers and coaches.
We want to update you on some staffing changes in the Education team planned in the coming months, which we hope will show our continued commitment to supporting our teaching and coaching community. [read more]
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Team Manager courses on demand
In April we will launch two new Team Manager e-Learning courses:
- Team Manager - Competitions
- Team Manager - Away Trips
These online courses will be available on demand and will replace the current Level 1 Team Manager course.
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Find loads more workshops, CPD and qualification courses on our NEW Online Education calendar.
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Nurturing and Supporting Young People
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Did you know we have a wide range of supports available for club children's officers, parent, coaches and young people in our junior clubs?
From monthly CCO Forums to Coach CPD's and Aquatic Parents Programme to Club Youth Awards, we have something for everyone.
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Getting fit. Getting faster.
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National and International Competitions
With the easing of restrictions we look forward to an exciting year of competitions, both home and abroad.
The Senior Men's and Women's National Water Polo teams kickstart the year, competing at the LEN European Qualifying Tournaments in Malta and Romania respectively from 16th-20th February [full team listing and schedule].
Programme of events and qualification standards are now available for national swimming events, along with selection criteria for international meets.
We are also building a national competition calendar and welcome clubs and regions to add their own upcoming events for all disciplines.
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Event Listings
Swimming
Feb 24-27 McCullagh International - Bangor Aurora
Mar 4-5 Irish Masters LC Championships - UL Arena, Limerick
Apr 19-23 Irish Open National Swimming Championships - NAC, Dublin
Jul 6-10 Irish National Division 2 - UL Arena, Limerick
Jul 20-24 Irish Summer Nationals - NAC, Dublin
Water Polo
May 12-14 Irish Senior Cup - UL, Limerick
May 27-29 Irish Under 15 Cup - NUIG, Galway
For more, visit irelandwaterpolo.ie
Corporate
May 5 Swim Ireland AGM
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