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Welcome to the NSW Swimmer
February 2021 Edition
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Swim League is coming in 2021
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The 2021 Swim League season will be bigger and better than ever with 30 teams competing from 10 regions across NSW, all in Swim League’s thrilling 60-minute competition format!
With no qualifying times needed to take part and no official timing on the day, Swim League has taken the pressure out of swimming competitions.
You don't need to be a member of a club to participate and there’s only a one-off cost to register – this includes entry to all Swim League events and a team cap and shirt so you can represent your team with pride.
Registrations are opening soon!
Join the revolution this February at www.swimleague.com.au and follow @swimleagueaus on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the action.
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Swim to Save Lives this March
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One in four people in Australia aged 14-25 live with a mental health difficulty and sadly 70 percent of those living with a mental health difficulty do not get the help they need. This hits very close to home for us in the Swimming NSW community, with nearly one quarter of our membership base directly impacted.
So this March, we are calling on you, our clubs and members, to get behind Laps for Life: a fundraiser that allows ReachOut.com Australia to provide free online support to 3.6 million young Australians annually.
The more laps you swim the closer you or your club get to winning some amazing prizes:
- a club visit from the legendary Olympian Ian Thorpe AM, or
- a professional filming experience and club video provided by Swimming NSW's videographer Fish Out Of Water Media, or
- the opportunity to train at our Olympic Park Performance Hub with members of the Australian Dolphins swim team.
Get the full details on this challenge, prizes and how to register your club as a team below: |
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The Road to Country Champs
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with Swimming NSW Regional Coaching Director, Chris Myers
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“Regional swimming is the backbone of swimming in NSW,” said Chris (Myers). “There’s 264 clubs in regional NSW. It’s really important to care for the participation swimmer base in NSW first of all. And historically if you look back on swimmers who have represented Australia who have come from NSW, many of them have come from regional areas. Recent examples are James Magnussen (Port Macquarie), Matt Wilson (Springwood), and David and Emma McKeon (Wollongong), just to name a few.
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“It shows the talent base is within the regions. That’s why supporting regional swimming is so important, not just to encourage participation but to nurture the performance side of swimming in NSW.”
Chris has spent the last two weeks travelling through the Riverina visiting clubs. While he’s in Albury he’ll catch up with the swimmers and coaches at Albury North Lavington SC and Albury SC. Then he’s off to Wagga Wagga and Tumut.
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As Regional Coaching Director, Chris spends most of his time on the road, seeing the beautiful parts of NSW that most people don’t get to see in their lifetime. His main priority though is to support regional coaches, swimmers and clubs through regular face-to-face visits...
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Congratulations to our 2021 Country Championships Swimmers of the Meet!
Jessica Cole (Wests Illawarra Aquatic SC - 13 Years 100m Freestyle)
Riley Twiss (Hunter SC - 16 Years 800m Freestyle)
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Congratulations to Kerry Saunders (Head Coach Hunter SC) - recipient of the Steve Young Memorial Distance Coach Award and the Women's Team Scores Award.
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WATCH NOW
2020 Senior State Age
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There were some outstanding moments at 2020 Senior State Age that made us a bit excited about what the future holds for our Mighty Blues!
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As the curtain closed on a successful State Age championships, coronavirus reared its head. This new outbreak forced our swimming community to once again adapt to a fresh set of challenges.
Moving forward with Open Water Championships while our friends at Warringah, Narrabeen and Manly stayed home served as an unfortunate reminder to all that COVID-19 is still very much part of our lives.
Our Mighty Blues soldiered on through a 5k cancellation and public health restrictions throughout the Christmas holidays. There was some light at the end of the tunnel when on 30 January, we were able to host a rescheduled 5k event and welcome back competitors from around the state.
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NEW FEATURE
Clubs in Depth: Taree Torpedoes SC
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Taree Torpedoes Swim Club is based at Manning Aquatic Centre in Taree, NSW, and is part of the Swimming North Coast Area. The club was established in 1957 at their old pool by the Manning River, which has now become part of Taree’s parklands. The club moved to Manning Aquatic Centre in 2000, where since its inception, it has placed strong emphasis on encouraging swimmers of all ages and abilities to compete to the best of their ability. The club’s highest profile past members include professional ironwoman, Reen Corbett, who was a member in her junior days. The club currently has 139 members.
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When asked about what makes Taree Torpedoes unique, club Vice President Andrew (Jones) was quick to say that inclusion would be the word to sum up the club. He emphasised that everyone is included in everything at the club, and everyone participates.
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Registrations for Endeavour Sports High School's swimming trials for Year 7, 2022 are now open.
Contact the school directly on 02 9524 0615 to register.
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Congratulations to Elizabeth Avery (OAM) and Norma Cowper (OAM) for their inclusion in the 2021 Australia Day honours list.
Elizabeth received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to swimming which includes over 30 years of involvement with Ginninderra Swimming Club, Swimming ACT and Swimming Australia. She has been instrumental in delivering everything from Australian Championships to Olympic trials, to establishing the wonderful reputation the Uni Games holds today.
Elizabeth is a Life Member of Ginninderra Swimming Club.
Norma from Port Macquarie received an OAM for service to the community through a range of roles. This includes positions such as recorder and secretary at NSW RSL Youth Club Swimming and the Enfield Swimming and Life Saving Club. Norma was also an honorary patron of NSW RSL Youth Club Swimming between 1990-2011 and is a Life Member of Enfield Swimming and Life Saving Club.
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Upcoming Meet Announcements
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2021 NSW State Open Championships
18-21 March, 2021
Entries open: now open
Entries close: 5pm, Tuesday 9 March
Event information: Full event information, including program & QT’s can be found on the event page below.
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2021 NSW Junior State Age Championships
27-28 March, 2021
Entries open: now open
Entries close: 5pm, Tuesday 16 March
Event information: Full event information, including program & QT’s can be found on the event page below. This event is included in the State Based National Age Challenge.
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Stay tuned to our online Event Calendar for the most up-to-date information on Swimming NSW's summer meets.
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2021 Winter Championships Calendar
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Team Swimming Challenge for swimmers aged 18+
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What are you and your friends doing Friday 12 March?
There's a NEW swimming event exclusively for swimmers aged 18+
- the Masters Swimming NSW Team Challenge!
This quick, 3 hour event offers an exciting competition format:
swimmers of all ages and abilities will have the opportunity to swim together and compete as a team.
And after the meet join Masters Swimming NSW and other competitors at Abattoir Blues for food and drinks!
The swimming kicks off at 6pm at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. |
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Your voice matters:
join a SNSW Management Committee in 2021
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We are seeking expressions of interest from members to join our Management Committees in 2021, specifically our:
- Selection Committee
- Competitions Committee
- Technical Swimming Committee
Swimming NSW's volunteer-run committees have a significant impact on the direction and future of our sport, assisting the Board in implementing the organisation's strategic plan across a variety of areas.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted by 5:00pm on Friday 12 March.
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State Based National Age Challenge
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Calling all junior swimmers, the State Based National Age Challenge is back!
Swimming Australia, in collaboration with Swimming NSW and other states, is proud to launch – once again – the next phase of evolution for competitive pathway swimmers across the country.
The Challenge, which is designed for girls and boys (11-14 years old), is an exciting and fresh concept that will encourage swimmers and their coaches to prepare for meaningful competition at the conclusion of the long course season, and will be used as a steppingstone in their journey in the sport.
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Could you spot the signs of a mental health crisis?
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Our Mental Wellbeing Matters courses have been fully booked in December, January and February!
Book now for March so you don't miss out!
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ICYMI
We are working with the Australian Red Cross and the NSW Office of Sport to bring FREE Mental Health online courses to our members in regional areas.
Registrations are open now and there are limited spaces available.
Mental Health First Aid Course - Accredited
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Course Description
Gain a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) accreditation and learn:
- the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems
- how to provide help
- where and how to get professional help
- what sort of help is effective
- how to provide mental health first aid in a crisis situation using a practical, evidence-based action plan
This webcast runs from 9:30am–12:00pm and then again from 1:30-4pm after a 1.5 hour break.
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2021 Course Dates
3 or 18 March
7 or 27 April
12 or 26 May
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Mental Health Matters Webinars
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Course Description
A short online workshop to help you recognise the signs and symptoms of someone with mental health concerns. This webinar is an ideal starting point for people to learn about how to support someone going through these issues.
This webinar runs for 90 minutes.
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2021 Course Dates
12 March (10am)
16 April (2pm)
5 or 18 May (2pm)
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Your timeline for eating during competition
Planning ahead to anticipate when and what to eat at competition helps keep energy levels more consistent over the day. You may need to take 5-6 small snacks to regularly top up energy levels without filling up as much, or to have just in case the day changes unexpectedly. Read more
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2021 Australian Open Water Championships Move Further North
The 2021 Australian Open Water Swimming Championships will now be held on 13-14 March at Oz Ski Resort in Coolum, Queensland, after Swimming Australia was forced to postpone its first event of the year due to COVID-19 related border closures. Read more
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Watch: National Event Camp Relay Blitz
The Australian Dolphins Swim Team, including the Next Wave went head to head in a relay battle while at National Event Camp on the Gold Coast. Watch now on Swim TV
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A guide to dealing with constant change due to COVID-19
Much of the anxiety during COVID-19 comes from the reality that many decisions are out of our hands. Feeling like we're not in control of our own path is pretty unsettling, but figuring out precisely what you can and can't do will help you to maintain a sense of stability and reduce any fear or anxiety. Read more
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