Swim Ulster ran a Swim Ireland Level 1 and Level 2 Officials Course at Cavan Leisure Centre on Sunday 25 September 2016. The course included timekeeping and judging with both classroom work and in water demonstrations.
The course was attended by both parents and committee members of Breifne Swim Club along with members from other swim clubs.
Frank Stevens from Swim Ulster was the course tutor for the day.
NAC Swim Club are holding their annual NAC Minnows Gala on Sunday 9 October 2016 in the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin.
Please note that the age for this gala is at 31 December 2016 and not age on the day of the gala.
Swimmers aged 12 and under may compete in the afternoon’s session’s 100M events but will be competing for medals against all swimmers 14 and under who enter 100M events.
Breifne closing date for this gala is Sunday 25 September 2016 at 10.00 am. Meet information can be found here.
Just to clarify a few points on this gala:
On reading the gala information it all may sound a bit complicated. However, the basic idea is that there will now be much more focus on swimmers’ technique and correct strokes. Medals will still be awarded for first, second and third place but in order for a swimmer to graduate to the next level of Swim Ulster Galas, (Qualifying Gala), he/she must have correct stroke and streamlining techniques. These techniques will be assessed by designated coaches during the Individual Medley events at Development galas.
100M Freestyle kick, this is a “freestyle kick with board” event, as swimmers do in training. Boards will be provided. Swim Ulster Andrew Reid is to send more information to coaches about this event.
Relays – Relays are Open (any age) and mixed – 2 boys and 2 girls. Although it is not a medalled event swimmers will always enjoy relays so please consider staying on for them.
Individual Medley – 11 years. Some of you may have noticed on the Programme of Events that 11 year olds are down as eligible for both 100M and 200M I.M’S. This has been queried and 11 year olds can swim either Individual Medley event.
There is a new Breifne Gala Entry Form on the Upcoming Gala page, which shows what information should be sent with entries. It is not essential to use the actual form but please supply requested information. If a swimmer does not have a time for a particular event, put NT. Swimmers from one family can enter on one form.
Reminder that entries should reach gala secretary by Friday 16 September at 9.00 am.
Swim Ulster are having their first Development Gala of the new season on Sunday 2 October 2016 at the Orchard Leisure Centre, Folly Lane, Armagh. This year they have decided to split Development Gala 1 and Development Gala 2 into two regions, North and South. Breifne Swim Club will be in the South region for these first two galas. This will hopefully reduce travel time and will also shorten the time of the gala on the day.
There are a number of significant changes to this gala from previous years and everyone is encouraged to read carefully the Meet Information which can be found here. If anyone has any questions please address these to Carmel our Gala Secretary at breifnegalas1@gmail.com.
Please note that the Breifne Closing Date for entries is Friday 16 September 2016 at 9.00 am.