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Swim England – Updated prompt cards from 1 January

Following the announcement last month regarding the updated guidance on minimum pool depths for racing entries, we have now also published updated prompt cards for swimming officials and event organisers.

The key changes from 1 January are: *  Less than 1 metre depth – no dives will be permitted from poolside. *  1m . . . → Read More: Swim England – Updated prompt cards from 1 January

Important: Water depths policy update from 1 January 2023

There is an udate to the minimum depth of water required for swimmers to dive into a swimming pool.    Following a review by Swim England and in light of a number of ‘near misses’ which involved swimmers diving into shallow water, the new guidance states the minimum depth for dive entries should be . . . → Read More: Important: Water depths policy update from 1 January 2023

County Merchandise 2023

Details for the 2023 merchandise.   First window closes on 1st Jan for delivery by 14th Jan 2023.   After that date, delivery will be as soon as available to be despatched    https://www.swimpath.co.uk/collections/wiltshire-asa-county-event-merchandise  

South West Region Award Winners

“Wiltshire Club wins SESW Club of the Year and ”Spirit of Aquatics Awards – to Courteney Roberts and Grace Woolley, Swindon ASC Welcome to our special edition newsletter to celebrate the successes of volunteers in our Region.  

Firstly we have to apologise for cancelling our Awards Celebration afternoon which were due to be held . . . → Read More: South West Region Award Winners

Swim England National Awards

As you will be aware  Swim England South are linking to the Swim England National Awards as in previous years .   The closing date for nominations is only a few weeks away – 31st July    Would you please promote the awards to clubs and personnel in your County  There are many who deserve to be . . . → Read More: Swim England National Awards

2023 Wiltshire Qualifying Times

Please find download link below for the Wiltshire Consideration Times for the Wiltshire Championship and Age Group Competitions in 2023.

Wiltshire County Qualification Times 2023 v2

NB: These qualifying times are CONSIDERATION times so should the competition be oversubscribed scratches of swimmers may apply.

Please ensure your swimmers and parents understand this process.

Dates for . . . → Read More: 2023 Wiltshire Qualifying Times

Swim England Guidance on Water Depths – Temporarily Suspended

Notice now to clubs to advise that the updated guidance on the minimum permissible swimming pool depth for racing entries has been temporarily suspended.   To clarify, the existing guidance will remain in force at this time.

Pool Depth Guidance, download:

Swim England guidance on water depths 3

Swim England introduces new coaching policy for clubs

Swim England introduces new coaching policy for clubs

Swim England introduces new coaching policy for clubs

 

 

Tony Stratford – Past President Wilts ASA

It is with great sadness that we have to tell you that Tony died this morning, after a short illness.

Tony came into swimming over forty years ago with his children; mentored by Doreen Clark, he became qualified as a teacher, coach and official which started a commitment as a stalwart of Swindon Dolphin ASC  . . . → Read More: Tony Stratford – Past President Wilts ASA

Wiltshire County Championships 2022 Merchandise

NEW FOR 2022 !

  Wiltshire County Championships 2022 Merchandise     Order directly from the link below, for delivery to your home.(Free delivery over £25.00).   Ordering windows as follows   1) Order from now until 4th Jan for delivery by 22nd Jan 2022. 2) Order 5th Jan to 4th Feb for delivery by 5th March 2022. 3) Orders . . . → Read More: Wiltshire County Championships 2022 Merchandise