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Calling All Wolfville Tritons Alumni!
Swim Nova Scotia invites all former Wolfville Tritons Swim Club members to join us at the AA Winter Champs as we come together to celebrate the rich history and legacy of the Tritons!
📅 Saturday, March 1st, 2025
⏰ 4:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Acadia University Pool
RSVP Deadline: Thursday February 27th, 2025
https://facebook.com/events/s/wolfville-tritons-swim-club-al/1306471534021554/
This is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, reflect on cherished memories, and show your support for the Tritons' lasting impact on the swimming community.
We hope to see you there!
2025 AUS Swimming Championships
In preparation for the upcoming 2025 AUS Swimming Championships hosted by UNB February 21-23, 2025 at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre in Saint John N.B., please see the Session Reports for prelims, timelines for finals and Psych Sheets (as of February 15).
Results will be available on meet mobile. AUS WebTV will be broadcasting live throughout the meet!
Spectators are welcome to attend and must remain in the bleachers
AAA AGD LCM #2 Meet Details
Swim NS will be hosting AAA #2 Age Group Meet this Saturday at Dalplex Pool.
Psych Sheets and Session Reports are now available (as of February 19).
Saturday’s session II will begin at 2:45pm (not 3:00pm as previously scheduled).
Positive check-in for the 1500m Freestyle will be due on Saturday at 11:00am.
Heat sheets will be available on meet mobile.
The first version of the assignment of meet officials is now available.
Session 1 Assignment of Officials (as of Feb 20)
Session 2 Assignment of Officials (as of Feb 20)
We are still in need of officials and timers, if you are interested, please email your preferred position and availability to Paul. Thank you very much to those who have already volunteered their time to help run a terrific meet!
All swim meet participants, including swimmers, coaches, officials, timers and spectators are reminded to enter Dalplex through the main entrance and check-in with the Dalplex front desk staff.
SAVE THE ACADIA UNIVERSITY POOL
Swim Nova Scotia Members,
We are reaching out to you with an immediate to action following the recent announcement that Acadia University will be closing its pool this summer due to financial constraints.
This closure will have a devastating impact not only on the local swimming community but also on swimmers across Nova Scotia who rely on this facility for training, competition, and recreational use.
The loss of the Wolfville Tritons Swim Club (WTSC), one of Nova Scotia’s top competitive swimming programs available to youth and the Acadia Varsity Swim Team, one of only two university swim teams in the province, will affect the entire sport of swimming in our province.
How You Can Help
We need your voice!
Please take a few minutes to send an email to local government officials and Acadia University leadership urging them to take immediate action to explore funding solutions and ensure continued access to an aquatic facility in Wolfville.
Please sign and share the ONLINE PETITION
Send a letter to government officials and leaders at Acadia University.
We encourage you to personalize them with any personal impacts, stories or connections you or your family may have to the Acadia Pool, Acadia University or the Wolfville Tritons Swim Club.
A list of names and email addresses – Contact details for key decision-makers, including government representatives and Acadia leadership.
Please copy Bette El-Hawary, Executive Director of Swim Nova Scotia, at swimming@sportnovascotia.ca so we can track responses and strengthen our advocacy efforts.
Swim Nova Scotia is actively advocating on behalf of the swimming community and has requested meetings with government officials. Your emails will provide valuable support in these discussions.
The time to act is NOW – together, we can make a difference in securing a future for swimming in Nova Scotia.
Thank you for your support and for taking the time to advocate for our sport.
NT #4 Meet Details
Our clubs are getting ready to host Nova Tech #4 this weekend!
Thanks to those of you (and your team) who have signed up as a timer or Official already! We really appreciate your support.
Parents/spectators are reminded to remain in the designated spectator area and not access the pool deck for any reason. Spectators/parents that enter the deck area is a liability to our organization and may revoke the meet sanction. Deck access is reserved for swimmers entered in the meet, officials and volunteers and registered coaches.
We are still looking for stroke & turn judges and a few timers for all three meets (see contact information below)
NT #4 Central - Saturday February 15, 2025
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech #4 Central Meet hosted by the Dartmouth Crusaders Swim Club at Centennial Pool, the Session Reports and Psych Sheets are now available. The Assignment of Officials for the Shallow End and Deep End are now available as of Feb 12.
If anyone if available to help out they can email Maureen with availability and preferred position.
For those parking in the main parking lot at Centennial Pool, please be sure to sign in your license plate and vehicle information at the front desk.
NT #4 South - Sunday February 16, 2025
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech South Meet hosted by the Yarmouth Whitecaps at the Université Sainte-Anne in Church Point, please see the first version of the Session Reports and Psych Sheets.
The first version of the Assignment of Officials is now available (as of Feb 11); thanks to everyone who has already volunteered!
If anyone else is available to help out please send interest & availability to Heather
NT #4 North - Saturday February 15, 2025
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech Meet hosted by the Pictou County Mariners at the Fisheries Pool in Pictou County, please see the first version of the Session Reports and Psych Sheets
The first version of the Assignment of Officials (as of Feb 12) is now available - thank you to everyone who has volunteered.
If anyone is interested in helping out please send interest & availability to Christine PCM is still looking for some additional stroke and turn officials.
AA #2 Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming AA #2 Meet that SWAT will be hosting at Centennial Pool on Saturday February 8th, please find attached the Session Reports & Psych Sheets and take note of the following important details:
Session II – change to start time: 1:30pm warm-up for 2:15pm start
Positive check in for the 1500m Freestyle will be due at the end of Session I
Pending positive check-in, gender heats may be combined
Parents are reminded to remain off the pool deck – if they need to speak to swimmers, they can meet in the lobby. Spectators should remain in the upper bleachers
Just a reminder to please be sure to sign in your license plate at the front desk of Centennial Pool
The Assignment of Officials is now available (as of Feb 6):
Session I - Assignment of Officials
Session II - Assignment of Officials
If anyone is interested in helping out as a timer or official, please email complete the online link here. Thank you to all volunteers in advance for helping to run a terrific meet!
2025 AUS Invitational Swim Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming AUS Invitational hosted by the Dal Tigers Swim Teams January 25-26th at Dalplex Pool, please see the Session Reports and Psych Sheets (as of Jan 21).
Thanks to all of the Officials who have volunteered - the Assignment of Officials (as of January 23) is now available; if you’re interested/available in helping, please email Diane.
Results will be available on meet mobile. The meet will be broadcasted on AUStv.ca
Spectators are welcome to attend and must remain in the designated spectator area (upper bleachers).
AAA AGD LCM #1 Meet Details
Swim NS will be hosting the first AAA Age Group Meet of 2025! The meet will run as a long course timed finals event at Dalplex Pool January 24-25th.
Psych Sheets and Session Reports are now available (as of January 20).
Saturday’s session will begin at 8:45am (not 9:00am as previously scheduled) and will finish as close to 11:00am or 11:30am to ensure enough time for Dalplex to prepare for the AUS Invitational that afternoon.
Positive check-in for the 800m Freestyle will be due on Friday at 7:00pm.
Heat sheets will be available on meet mobile.
The second version of the assignment of meet officials is now available. We are still in need of officials and timers, if you are interested, please email your preferred position and availability to Kelley. Thank you very much to those who have already volunteered their time to help run a terrific meet!
All swim meet participants, including swimmers, coaches, officials, timers and spectators are reminded to enter Dalplex through the main entrance and check-in with the Dalplex front desk staff.
AA #1 Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming AA #1 Meet that DCSC will be hosting at Centennial Pool on Saturday January 18th, please find attached the Session Reports & Psych Sheets and take note of the following important details:
Session II – change to start time: 2:30pm warm-up for 3:15pm start
Positive check in for the 800m Freestyle will be due at 3:15pm on Saturday
Pending positive check-in, gender heats may be combined
Parents are reminded to remain off the pool deck – if they need to speak to swimmers, they can meet in the lobby. Spectators should remain in the upper bleachers
Just a reminder to please be sure to sign in your license plate at the front desk of Centennial Pool
Please bring a refillable water bottle
Canteen will be available on-site upstairs
The Assignment of Officials is now available (as of Jan 14):
Session I - Assignment of Officials
Session II - Assignment of Officials
If anyone is interested in helping out as a timer or official, please email Maureen. Thank you to all volunteers in advance for helping to run a terrific meet!
NT #3 Meet Details
Our clubs are getting ready to host the first Nova Tech Meet of 2025 - the third one of the 2024-2025-swim-season!
Thanks to those of you (and your team) who have signed up as a timer or Official already! We really appreciate your support.
Parents/spectators are reminded to remain in the designated spectator area and not access the pool deck for any reason. Spectators/parents that enter the deck area is a liability to our organization and may revoke the meet sanction. Deck access is reserved for swimmers entered in the meet, officials and volunteers and registered coaches.
We are still looking for stroke & turn judges and a few timers for all three meets (see contact information below)
NT #2 Central - Sunday January 19, 2025
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech #3 Central Meet hosted by the Halifax Trojan Aquatic at Centennial Pool, the Session Reports and Psych Sheets are now available. The Assignment of Officials Shallow End & Assignment of Officials Deep End is now available (as of Jan 14); thanks to everyone who has volunteered!
If anyone if available to help out they can email Bronwyn with availability and preferred position.
For those parking in the main parking lot at Centennial Pool, please be sure to sign in your license plate and vehicle information at the front desk.
NT #2 South - Sunday January 19, 2025
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech South Meet hosted by the Greenwood Dolphins Swim Club at the 14 Wing Pool in Greenwood, please see the first version of the Session Reports and Psych Sheets.
The first version of the Assignment of Officials is now available (as of Jan 16); thanks to everyone who has already volunteered!
NT #2 North - Sunday January 19, 2025
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech Meet hosted by the Port Hawkesbury Antigonish Swim Team at the SAERC Pool in Port Hawkesbury, please see the first version of the Session Reports and Psych Sheets
The first version of the Assignment of Officials is now available (as of Jan 14); thanks to all that have volunteered!
PHAST is looking for some turn judges and a starter. Anyone interested in helping as a timer or an official can email Lori with their preferred availability.
Happy Holidays From Swim Nova Scotia
From all of us at Swim Nova Scotia, we’d like to wish you a safe and happy festive season! We’re excited to welcome you all back to the pool in 2025!!
The Swim Nova Scotia office will be closed during the holiday period from Friday December 20 and will reopen January 6 🎄
Welcome to Swim Nova Scotia’s First Quarterly Newsletter!
We’re excited to introduce our new quarterly newsletter—a hub for celebrating the achievements of our members, sharing updates on programs and events, and keeping you connected to everything happening within the Swim Nova Scotia community.
In each edition, we’ll bring you the latest highlights from around the province, updates on competitions and initiatives, and stories that showcase our athletes, coaches, and officials.
ENJOY OUR FIRST NEWSLETTER HERE
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2024 Candy Cane Invitational Meet Details
We are excited to welcome everyone to the 2024 Candy Cane Invitational Swim Meet co-hosted by the Truro Centurions Swim Club and Swim Nova Scotia this weekend at the RECC in Truro!
Session Reports as of December 10th are now available.
Psych Sheets as of December 10th are now available.
The final version of the Assignment of Officials (as of December 10) is now available, if anyone is interested/available in helping as a timer, please email Kelley.
Split Warm-Ups are taking place as noted in the meet package:
Prelims: 7:30-7:50am 12 & Under | 7:50-8:20am 13-14 | 8:20-9:00am 15+
Friday & Saturday Finals: 3:40-4:00pm 12 & Under | 4:00-5:00pm OPEN Warm-Up
Sunday Finals: 2:40-3:00pm 12 & Under | 3:00-4:00pm OPEN Warm-Up
o Coaches are reminded to ensure swimmers are warming up in the correct warm-up period.
Positive check-in for the 400, 800 & 1500 Free will be due at 8:30am on the day of each respective race. They will swim fastest to slowest, alternating gender.
Women’s 1500m Free may swim with the men’s 800m Free, pending positive check-in.
Finals will swim as follows: 12 & under, 13-14, 15 & Over.
12 & under 400 IM, 400 Free & 200 Fly will swim as Timed Finals during finals.
Results will be posted on site and available on meet mobile.
FACILITY REMINDERS & RULES:
The parking lot will be very busy this weekend with a large hockey tournament taking place – please plan ahead.
Any food that is brought onto the pool deck must stay in the swimmer's designated team area. We also ask swimmers to not bring any glass containers/bottles onto the pool deck.
No outdoor footwear is permitted on deck. Shoes must be taken off prior to entering the locker rooms or walking onto the pool deck. It is important to everyone's health and safety to keep the pool deck as clean as possible.
The deck is reserved for swimmers entered in the meet, registered coaches and officials working a designated session. Please remind parents to remain the designated spectator areas.
Nova Tech #2 Meet Details
Our clubs are getting ready to host the second Nova Tech Meets of the season this weekend!
Thanks to those of you (and your team) who have signed up as a timer or Official already! We really appreciate your support.
Parents/spectators are reminded to remain in the designated spectator area and not access the pool deck for any reason. Spectators/parents that enter the deck area is a liability to our organization and may revoke the meet sanction. Deck access is reserved for swimmers entered in the meet, officials and volunteers and registered coaches.
We are still looking for stroke & turn judges and a few timers for all three meets (see contact information below)
NT #2 Central - Saturday November 30, 2024
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech #2 Central Meet hosted by the Sackville Waves Aquatic Team at Centennial Pool, please see the first version of the Session Reports and Psych Sheets.
The first draft of the Assignment of Officials (Participation, shallow end) & Assignment of Officials (Level 1 & 2, deep end) is now available (as of November 28)
If anyone if available to help out they can email Jenn with availability and preferred position.
For those parking in the main parking lot at Centennial Pool, please be sure to sign in your license plate and vehicle information at the front desk.
Just a reminder that this will be a holiday themed swim meet!
NT #2 South - Sunday December 1, 2024
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech South Meet hosted by the Wolfville Tritons Swim Club at the Acadia Pool in Wolfville, please see the first version of the Session Reports and Psych Sheets.
Note 1:30pm Warm-Ups for 2:00pm Meet Start
The first version of the Assignment of Officials is now available (as of November 26th); WTSC is looking for some more marshals and chief timers. Anyone interested in helping can email Sue with their preferred availability.
Please note that there will be NO canteen available; please be sure to bring your own water and healthy snacks.
NT #2 North - Sunday December 1, 2024
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech Meet hosted by the Cape Breton Dorados at the Kiwanis Pool in Sydney, please see the second version of the Session Reports and Psych Sheets.
The first version of the Assignment of Officials is now available (as of November 26th); CBD is looking for some stroke & turn judges and chief timers. Anyone interested in helping as a timer or an official can email Nicole with their preferred availability.
2024 AUS Kemp Fry Invitational Meet Details
The first version of the psych sheets and session reports as of November 20 in preparation for the Kemp Fry AUS Invitational hosted by the Dal Tigers this weekend are now available.
Results will be available on meet mobile throughout the weekend.
AUS WebTV will be broadcasting during finals on Saturday and Sunday only (they are not available on Friday)
The Assignment of Officials as of November 19 is now available; if you are interested in helping as a timer, please email Bette with your availability.
Information regarding Facility Access & Seating:
All spectators, officials, swimmers & coaches must enter Dalplex through the front doors (main doors) and identify themselves as competitors/coaches for the swim meet to the Dalplex Staff/Greeter.
Spectators are welcome in the designated areas in the bleachers (there will be caution tape set up so there is a barrier between the athletes)
AGD #3 Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming Swim Nova Scotia hosted Age Group Development Meet on November 15-16th at Dalplex Pool, please see the first draft of the Session Reports and Psych Sheets.
Warm-ups for all 3 sessions will be 45 minutes:
Friday Session I: 4:30-5:15pm
Saturday Session II: 8:00-8:45am
Saturday Session III: 3:00-3:45pm
Relays – we have switched the relays to try to finish up on Saturday evening a little earlier
Timelines – we have set the meet up on a 20-second interval; please ensure swimmers are at the blocks when they need to be – we will not have time to wait for swimmers.
Facility Access – please present your Swim NS bag tags to the front desk when you arrive for ‘quicker’ access to the building. For those that are looking for additional bag tags for swimmers that have recently joined the AGD program, please collect them from the computer room as needed. For those without a bag tag, please check-in with the Dalplex Front desk staff to gain access.
Anyone interested in helping as an official can email Beth with availability and preferred position.
Assignment of Officials Session I v3 as of Nov 15
Assignment of Officials Session II v3 as of Nov 15
Assignment of Officials Session III v3 as of Nov 15
Upcoming Officials Clinics Hosted by Swim NS
Swim Nova Scotia will be hosting a series of officiating clinics in November, virtually, over zoom. Please see the schedule below for details of the clinics offered, dates and times.
If interested in signing up for any course, please send your name and which club you are from to Kelley or the Swim NS office at least 24 hours before the scheduled clinic (where possible). Materials and zoom links will be emailed to the participants after registration. There are no costs associated with any of the clinics.
Please note that all officials must be fully registered this swim season through their club. All scheduled clinics require officials to have already taken the Level 1 Introduction to Swimming and Safety Marshal clinics as a pre-requisite. The pre-requisite clinics are available at any time to Officials through Swimming Canada’s Learning Management System (LMS). To access the LMS, you must be fully registered in Swimming Canada’s Registration, Events, Management System (REMS) and you can login through your REMS account. If you have questions with registration or accessing the LMS, please follow-up with your Club Officials Administrator.
It is also recommended to have the Turns Clinic before the Starter’s clinic.
Referee Clinic
Saturday November 9th - 9:30am until approx. 12-12:30pm
Clinic Instructor – Diane MacKenzie
Prerequisite: Level 3 certified
Inspector of Turns Course
Monday November 18th – 7pm until approx. 9 or 9:30pm
Clinic Instructor – Maureen Nolan
Prerequisite: Introduction to Swimming Officiating (the Timer’s Course)
Judge of Stroke Course
Monday November 25th – 7pm until approx. 9pm
Clinic Instructor – Mhiran Faraday
Prerequisite: Introduction to Swimming Officiating (the Timer’s Course) and Inspector of Turns Course
Starter Clinic
Wednesday November 27th - 6:30pm until approx. 8:30pm
Clinic Instructor – Kelley Polley
Prerequisite: Introduction to Swimming Officiating (the Timer’s Course) and Inspector of Turns Course
2024 AUS Jack Scholz Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming AUS Jack Scholz Invitational hosted by the Acadia Varsity Swim Teams November 2-3rd, 2024 at the Acadia Pool, please see the Session Reports and Psych Sheets (as of October 31).
Thanks to all of the Officials who have volunteered - the Assignment of Officials Session 1 & Assignment of Officials Session 2 (as of October 31); if you’re interested/available in helping, please email Sue
Results will be available on meet mobile.
Spectators are welcome to attend and must remain in the designated spectator area (upper bleachers).
Josh Elsworth, a 4th year swimmer with Acadia University is organizing a Food Drive with a group of students from the senior kinesiology class of 2025. This drive will help raise donations for Valley Connect Outreach which will be distributed to local food banks, soup kitchens, and shelters.
If every athlete and/or spectator would be willing to bring a small non-perishable donation to the meet on November 2 & 3rd, it would make an incredible contribution and would be greatly appreciated!
Nova Tech #1 Meet Details
Meet details for the upcoming Nova Tech #1 meets are now available!
Thanks to those of you (and your team) who have signed up as a timer or Official already for the upcoming Nova Tech Meets! We really appreciate your support.
Parents/spectators are reminded to remain in the designated spectator area and not access the pool deck for any reason. Spectators/parents that enter the deck area is a liability to our organization and may revoke the meet sanction. Deck access is reserved for swimmers entered in the meet, officials and volunteers and registered coaches.
We are still looking for stroke & turn judges and a few timers for all three meets (see contact information below)
NT #1 Central - Saturday November 2, 2024
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech #1 Central Meet hosted by the Dartmouth Crusaders at Centennial Pool, please find attached the following:
NT #1 Central Session Reports as of October 29
NT #1 Central Psych Sheets - Participation as of October 29
NT #1 Central Psych Sheets - Level 1 & 2 as of October 29
Assignment of Meet Officials - Deep End Level 1 & 2 as of October 31
Assignment of Meet Officials - Shallow End Participation as of October 31
Email availability & preferred positions to Kelley
Note that we need officials and timers for both the deep end and shallow end of the pool.
For those parking in the main parking lot at Centennial Pool, please be sure to sign in your license plate and vehicle information at the front desk.
NT #1 South - Sunday November 3, 2024
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech South Meet hosted by the Yarmouth Whitecaps at the University Ste Anne Pool in Clare, please find attached the following:
NT #1 South Session Reports as of October 30
NT #1 South Psych Sheets as of October 30
Assignment of Meet Officials as of October 31
Email availability & preferred positions to Heather
NT #1 North - Saturday November 2, 2024
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech Meet hosted by the Truro Centurions Swim Club at the RECC Pool in Truro, please find attached the following:
NT #1 North Session Reports as of October 28
NT #1 North Psych Sheets as of October 28
Assignment of Meet Officials NT #1 North as of October 30
We are still in need of some timers, and officials, anyone interested should email their availability to Genevieve
Acadia Hosted AGD Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming AGD Meet hosted by Acadia this weekend, please see the Session Reports and Psych Sheets and take note of the following important information & updates with a detailed timeline for the day:
The gym is closed – please remind swimmers not to run around the building and to wear appropriate footwear throughout the building
Reminder that there is construction on Highway 101 around exit 10, there may be some delays – plan accordingly
Meet Timelines & Split Warm-up Details:
NOTE Split warm-ups and revised start time for Session II.
Session I
8:00-8:20am – 13 & Under Girls & Boys Warm-Up (Safety Marshal will open the sprint lanes when ready)
8:20-8:45am – 14 & Over Girls & Boys Warm-Up (Safety Marshal will open the sprint lanes when ready)
8:45am-10:37am – 400m Freestyle
10:30am 200m Medley Relay Cards are due by coaches
10:38-10:53am – 13 & Under Girls & Boys Warm-Up (Safety Marshal will open the sprint lanes when ready)
10:53-11:07am – 14 & Over Girls & Boys Warm-Up (Safety Marshal will open the sprint lanes when ready)
11:07am – 200m Medley Relay begins… see session reports
Session II
3:00-3:20pm-13 & Under Girls & Boys Warm-Up (Safety Marshal will open lanes as needed when ready)
3:15pm 400m Freestyle Relay Cards are due by coaches
3:20-3:45pm-14 & Over Girls & Boys Warm-Up (Safety Marshal will open lanes as needed when ready)
3:45pm – 400m Freestyle Relay begins… see session reports
The wings will be open throughout warm-ups and the entire meet – please ensure swimmers are swimming & not playing, etc.
If you are interested in helping out as an official, please email Sue with your availability and position.
Assignment of Officials Session I
Assignment of Officials Session II
One of the 4th year swimmers with Acadia University (Josh Elsworth) is organizing a Food Drive with a group of students from the senior kinesiology class of 2025. This drive will help raise donations for Valley Connect Outreach which will be distributed to local food banks, soup kitchens, and shelters.
If every athlete would be willing to bring a small non-perishable donation to the meet on October 26th, it would make an incredible contribution and would be greatly appreciated!