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Technical Director Announced
Swim Nova Scotia is pleased to announce Lance Cansdale as the organization's new technical director. He begins the position on April 1.
"With more than 16 years of experience as our provincial coach, Lance brings a wealth of knowledge to this new role," said Swim Nova Scotia president Michael Gorman.
"We are confident he will help lead swimming in the province to new levels of success."
The technical director will work closely with Swim Nova Scotia's executive director, Bette El-Hawary, on club growth and the evolution of club and athlete pathways. He will work with coaches and conduct periodic club visits.
As a former All-American swimmer, Lance has over thirty years’ experience as a competitive swimming professional; he is the former Executive Director for Swim B.C. and has been a Head Coach with some of the best club and university programs out there, including California State University-Bakersfield and Simon Fraser University, along with the Hyack Swim Club and the Halifax Trojans Aquatic Club. He has also been named the Head/Lead Coach for Canada at the 2013 and 2015 FISU Games, the 2010 Nations Cup and the 2011 NACC. He has also been part of the staff to three FINA World Championships (2001, 03, 05) and the Commonwealth Games (2002). Lance will also continue his coaching role with the Dalhousie Tigers University Program while working with Swim Nova Scotia.
Top Nova Scotia Swimmers Wrapped up Competition at the 2023 Canadian Swimming Trials
Seven of Nova Scotia’s top swimmers wrapped up competition today at the 2023 Canadian Swimming Championships at Toronto’s Pan Am Sports Centre (TPASC). The meet saw two World Records by 16-year-old Summer McIntosh in the 400m Freestyle and 400m Individual Medley!
The competition took place March 28-April 2nd with over 600 swimmers from nearly 150 clubs across Canada, who raced for spots to represent Canada at the 2023 World Championships, 2023 World Para Swimming Championships and 2023 Pan American Games Teams.
The top swim of the meet from Nova Scotia’s swimmers came from 15-year-old Julie Nolan-McCarthy of Halifax who set a new Nova Scotia Provincial Record in the 15-17 100m Breaststroke with a time of 1:12.77; the previous record was set in 1989 by Carwai Seto. Julie finished fourth in the Junior 100m Breaststroke and tenth in the Junior 200m Breaststroke.
Complete Results from NS Swimmers:
Aliyah Bloom, Dartmouth Crusaders Swim Club (DCSC) 200m Backstroke 17th/2:22.55
Rachael Blackmore (DCSC) 50m Butterfly 42nd/29.14
Isobel McBride, Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club (HTAC) 1500m Freestyle 36th/18:05.76
Keilen Bellis (HTAC) 50m Breaststroke 36th/29.89 100m Breaststroke 7th/1:05.36 200m Breaststroke 48th/2:32.91
Julie Nolan-McCarthy (HTAC) 50m Breaststroke 31st/34.08 Junior 100m Breaststroke 4th/1:12.77 Junior 200m Breaststroke 10th/2:41.35
Owen Nicholson (HTAC) 400m Individual Medley 19th/4:44.72 1500m Freestyle 30th/16:39.68
Juliette Mercier (HTAC) 200m Breaststroke 36th/2:47.51
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Seven of Nova Scotia’s top swimmers will begin competing tomorrow at the 2023 Canadian Swimming Championships in Toronto, ON. The competition takes place March 28-April 2, 2023 at Toronto’s Pan Am Sports Centre (TPASC).
Aliyah Bloom, Dartmouth Crusaders Swim Club (DCSC) - 200m Backstroke
Rachael Blackmore (DCSC) - 50m Butterfly
Isobel McBride, Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club (HTAC) - 1500m Freestyle
Keilen Bellis (HTAC) - 50m Breaststroke, 100m Breaststroke, 200m Breaststroke
Julie Nolan-McCarthy (HTAC) - 50m Breaststroke, 100m Breaststroke, 200m Breaststroke
Owen Nicholson (HTAC) - 200m Backstroke, 400m Individual Medley, 1500m Freestyle
Juliette Mercier (HTAC) - 200m Breaststroke
This competition will serve as the Countries National Championship and for the selection Trials for the 2023 World Championships and 2023 World Para Swimming Championships.
Prelims begin at 9:30am and finals begin at 6:00pm local time daily.
For up-to-date results and additional information please visit Swimming Canada's Information Page
Top Nova Scotia Swimmers to Compete at the 2023 Eastern Canadian Swimming Championships
The 2023 Eastern Canadian Swimming Championships brings together a great mix of Canada’s senior, youth, and junior swimmers from Eastern Canada. This National Championship is held the same weekend as the Western Canadian Swimming Championships that are taking place in Calgary, AB.
The competition will be hosted at the Windsor International Aquatic & Training Centre, March 16-19th. This long course competition serves as an excellent racing and development opportunity for Youth and Junior competitors. Youth age groups are 13-15 for female and 14-16 for male; Senior age groups are 16 & older for female and 17 & older for male (individual events).
Preliminaries will begin at 9:00am local time and finals at 6:00pm local time daily.
Day 1 NS Swimmer Recap/Results v2
Day 2 NS Swimmer Recap/Results v2
Day 3 NS Swimmer Recap/Results v3
Day 4 NS Swimmer Recap/Results
2023 Eastern Canadian Championships Overall NS Results
The following 22 swimmers from across Nova Scotia will be competing against over 800 swimmers from 90 Eastern Canadian Swim Teams:
Dartmouth Crusaders Swim Club (DCSC):
Sophia Deane, Rachael Blackmore, Aliyah Bloom, Cassidy Karrel, Niara Smith, Jack Psallidi, Gleb Pokoliukin
Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club (HTAC):
Keilen Bellis, Clara Durling, Angela Gittens, Maria McDougall, Juliette Mercier, Allison Redfern, Maya Rasic, Charlotte Evans, Isobel McBride, Éadaoin McGrath, Julie Nolan-McCarthy, Mikaela van den Berg Smith
Pictou County Mariners (PCM):
Ian Stewart
Sackville Waves Aquatic Team (SWAT):
Ethan Kershaw
Truro Centurions Swim Club (TCSC):
Ava Nettleton
For more information, visit Swimming Canada's Information page
2023 David Fry Championships
Congratulations to all swimmers for a great 2023 David Fry East Coast Championships at Dalplex Pool!
Thanks to all the timers and officials who helped run a great meet this weekend- our Officials team was led by Kelley Polley. Thank you, Kelley! Thanks to the Halifax Trojans for co-hosting and providing great hospitality.
Summary of top achievements:
Top Overall Team: Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club
Top Female Team: Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club
Top Male Team: Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club
2023 David Fry East Coast Championships Team Scores
Individual High Point Award winners were as follows:
12 & Under Female- Mary Ellen-Holland (HTAC) & Ivy Ban (CBAC)
13 & Under Male- Ethan Daniel (HTAC)
13-14 Female- Sara McNabb (FAST)
14-15 Male- James Travers (SJL)
15 & Female Over- Brynne LeRoy (TIDE)
16 & Male Over- Owen Nicholson (HTAC)
Top Swims of the Meet:
Female- Julie Nolan-McCarthy (HTAC)
Male- Chris Weeks (MPM)
Nova Scotia Individual Provincial Records Set:
Brody MacPherson,Dartmouth Crusaders Swim Club
Male 11-12 200m Breaststroke 2:48.07
Swim Nova Scotia is excited to host the upcoming David Fry Championships with the Halifax Trojans this weekend at Dalplex Pool and welcome swimmers from all four Atlantic Provinces!
2023 David Fry Championships Saturday Finals Meet Program
2023 David Fry Championships Sunday Finals Meet Program
Please see the important information below in preparation:
Please note that due to the weather today, Friday March 3rd Dalplex will have a delayed opening.
We will run a timed final session with warm-ups taking place 2:00-3:30pm, and the meet will now start at 3:30pm; the relays will take place at the end of the session. Please see the attached updated session report.
Note that this is subject to change – Dalhousie University may make another update to its delayed opening time at approximately 10:30am today, which make affect our schedule. Another updated will be communicated if necessary.
All teams must enter/exit Dalplex through the main doors and check-in with facility staff. Access to the main locker rooms will be available for all swimmers; coaches may enter/exit through the back stairwell
All spectators must remain in the designated spectator areas – the pool deck is reserved for swimmers entered in the meet, registered coaches and volunteers/officials working the designated session.
Spectators must enter/exit Dalplex through the main doors (the emergency exit at the back will NOT be available)
Parking passes are required to park in the Dalplex Parking lot on Friday only. Each Club will receive 1 parking pass for their Coach on Thursday.
Warm-Ups:
There will be no split warm-ups; however lanes 7 & 8 will be designated for Para Swimmers, Special Olympic Swimmers and 12 & Under Swimmers for the first 30 minutes of each warm-up period
Sprint, Pace & Backstroke start lanes will be open for the last 20 minutes of each scheduled warm-up period
Session Reports: Breaks have been added to finals; the pool will be open for a quick warm up/down during those times. Note that for finals, the timelines will adjust to ~30 minutes later to accommodate A Finals for each age group and 1 Multi-Age B Final (please add about 20 minutes to the finish times for finals Friday-Sunday)
Psych Sheets as of February 28th: All entries have been confirmed
Positive Check-In: Will be required for the 800/1500m Freestyle events:
Thursday Distance due at 3:30pm
Sunday Distance due on Saturday at 7:00pm
Distance Events: Reminder that the 400/800/1500 Free will swim fastest to slowest, alternating gender. These events are planned to swim as 1 per lane, however meet management reserves the right to swim 2 per lane in the freestyle events
Combined Events: Coaches will be notified if any individual or relay events will be combined
Medals will be presented throughout finals for 1-3rd place in each event on the diving platform following each race. Swimmers are reminded to wear a shirt for their presentation, if they can’t make it, please send another swimmer that can pick up their award on their behalf. These will be taking place during the competition.
Vendors: Jolyn Aquatic Apparel and Funkita Gear will be on site, they will be located on the upper level (old Dalplex reception area) as follows:
Jolyn: Friday PM, Saturday AM, PM
Funkita: Thurs PM session; Friday AM & PM; Saturday AM & PM; Sunday TBD)
On-Site Photography: Please see an attached information sheet from our official event photographer, Short ‘n Snappy
The second draft of the Assignment of Officials (as of March 2) is now available; we are still in need of timers for all sessions, please please email availability and preferred position to Kelley
Results: Unofficial live results will be available on meet mobile and online: here
2023 AA Winter Champs Meet Summary & Details
Congratulations to the Greenwood Dolphins Swim Club for winning the Team Spirit Award at the 2023 AA Winter Champs!!!
Special congratulations to the top 3 Aggregate High Point Award Winners and to all swimmers for your terrific swims this weekend!
FEMALE
12 & Under
Isla Sanford (HTAC)
Haley Pothier (SWAT)
Lillian Bishop* (HTAC)
Sophia Stade* (HTAC)
13-14
Lukka Terauds (HTAC)
Ryhs Gaetz (HTAC)
Jesstine Suewirotjanakun* (SWAT)
Morgan Lewis* (SWAT)
15 & Over
Lyndsay Beaton (SBSC)
Abigail Willis* (PHAST)
Sophie Duncan* (WTSC)
Jorja Martell-MacEachern* (SBSC)
MALE
12 & Under
Sam Murphy (HTAC)
Henry Oakley (PCM)
Samuel Strapps (SWAT)
13-14
Gabriel Anderson (SWAT)
Benjamin Phillips (SWAT)
Liam Edgar (WTSC)
15 & Over
Brandon Puttick (DCSC)
Jacob Pinkohs (PHAST)
Jack Robinson (HTAC)
*indicates tie
Thanks to the Wolfville Tritons Swim Club for co-hosting a great AA Winter Champs this weekend at Acadia University Pool!! Thanks to all of the officials, volunteers and timers from all teams for helping on deck this weekend - your time is appreciated!
In preparation for the upcoming AA Winter Champs co-hosted by WTSC & Swim NS this weekend at the Acadia Pool, please find attached the Session Reports and Psych Sheets as of Feb 21 and take note of the following important details:
Spectators are asked to stay in the upper spectator area and not access the pool deck
The gym will not be available for swimmers to use during the meet
The Assignment of Meet Officials is now available as of Feb 22; we are still in need of timers and officials, please email availability and preferred position(s) to: Sue
Split Warm-Up will be in effect as follows (sprint lanes will open for the last 10 minutes):
Daily Prelims:
8:00-8:30am – 13 & Under Males & Females
8:30-9:00am – 14 & Over Males & Females
Daily Finals:
4:30-5:00pm-13 & Under Males & Females
5:00-5:30pm-14 & Over Males & Females
NEW SUNDAY FINALS START TIME - 4:30pm Meet Start
3:30-4:00pm-13 & Under Males & Females
4:00-4:30pm-14 & Over Males & Females
Clubs are reminded about the online merchandise orders through the WTSC online portal – see attached flyer
NT #4 Meet Details
Meet details for the upcoming Nova Tech #4 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 #4 Central - Saturday February 18, 2023
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech #4 Central Meet hosted by the Dartmouth Crusaders at Centennial Pool, please find attached the following:
NT #4 Central Session Reports as of Feb 13
NT #4 Central Psych Sheets as of Feb 13
NT #4 Central Assignment of Meet Officials as of Feb 14
We are still in need of some timers, and officials, anyone interested should email their availability to Maureen
Officials briefing will begin at 1:00pm
A fun relay will be organized during the 15 minute break; coaches will be advised of the details on site.
NT #4 South - Sunday February 19, 2023
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech South Meet hosted by the Wolfville Tritons at the Acadia Pool, please find attached the following:
NT #4 South Session Reports as of Feb 13
NT #4 South Psych Sheets as of Feb 13
NT #4 South Assignment of Meet Officials as of Feb 13
Officials briefing will begin at 3:00pm
NT #4 North - Saturday February 18, 2023
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech Meet hosted by the Pictou Mariners at the Fisheries, please find attached the following:
NT #4 North Session Reports as of Feb 13
NT #4 North Psych Sheets as of Feb 13
NT #4 North Assignment of Meet Officials as of Feb 13
We are still in need of some stroke & turn judges, anyone interested should email their availability to Christian
Officials briefing will begin at 1:00pm
AAA #2 LCM Meet Details
Information for the upcoming AAA AGD #2 LCM meet hosted by Sackville Waves is now available!
Session Reports as of Feb 7
Psych Sheets as of Feb
Assignment of Meet Officials - Session 1 as of Feb 10
Assignment of Meet Officials - Session 2 as of Feb 10
We are still in need of some timers, and officials for all three sessions; please email availability to Steven
Thanks to those of you (and your team) who have signed up as a timer or an official - we really appreciate your support.
A few reminders for anyone attending the meet this weekend:
The pool deck is reserved for swimmers, officials and coaches entered/working the current session. All spectators should remain in the bleachers
Swimmers, officials & coaches are reminded to wear indoor footwear on deck
Everyone should enter Dalplex through the front doors through the turnstiles and check-in with Dalplex Front Desk Staff
Clubs are reminded to clean up their area on deck during & after each session
AA AGD #1 Meet Details
Information for the upcoming AA AGD #1 SCM meet hosted by Swim NS is now available!
Session Reports as of Jan 24
Psych Sheets as of Jan 24
Assignment of Meet Officials as of Jan 26
We are still in need of some timers, and officials for all three sessions; please email availability to Diane
Officials briefing start times are included in the header of the Assignment of Meet Officials sheet.
Thanks to those of you (and your team) who have signed up as a timer or an official - we really appreciate your support.
A few reminders for anyone attending the meet this weekend:
The pool deck is reserved for swimmers, officials and coaches entered/working the current session. All spectators should remain in the bleachers in the upper level or in the lobby area
Swimmers, officials & coaches are reminded to wear indoor footwear on deck
There will be NO canteen at the meet, swimmers should pack their own snacks and eat in designated areas
Clubs are reminded to clean up their area on deck during & after each session
Coaches/families are reminded to sign in their license plate at the front desk of Centennial Pool in the lobby upon arrival
Heat sheets for all three sessions are available here (there will be NO hard copies available at the meet this weekend for spectators):
AA AGD #1 Heat Sheets - Session I Saturday AM as of Jan 25
AA AGD #1 Heat Sheets - Session II Saturday PM as of Jan 25 (note 400m Free subject to change following positive check-in)
AA AGD #1 Heat Sheets - Session III Sunday AM as of Jan 25 (note this does not include the 800m Free, which will be re-seeded on Saturday night following positive check-in)
There will be copies of the heat sheets posted at the pool
Delayed results will be uploaded to meet mobile throughout the meet – please be patient as we manually enter results. Hard copies of results will be posted at the pool
AAA AGD #1 LCM Meet Details
Information for the upcoming AGD LC meet hosted by HTAC is now available!
Session Reports as of Jan 18
Psych Sheets as of Jan 18
Assignment of Meet Officials Session 1 as of Jan 18
Assignment of Meet Officials Session 2 as of Jan 18
We are still in need of some timers, and officials, anyone interested should email their availability to Maureen
Officials briefing will begin at 4:15pm for Session 1 & 8:15am for Session 2
Thanks to those of you (and your team) who have signed up as a timer or an official - we really appreciate your support.
All coaches, officials, swimmers and spectators should enter Dalplex through the main entrance (turnstiles)
NT #3 Meet Details
Information for the upcoming Nova Tech #3 meets is 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.
We are still looking for officials and timers for all three meets (see contact information below)
NT #3 Central - Saturday January 21, 2023
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech #3 Central Meet hosted by the Dartmouth Crusaders at Centennial Pool, please find attached the following:
NT #3 Session Reports as of Jan 18
NT #3 Psych Sheets as of Jan 18
NT #3 Central Assignment of Meet Officials as of Jan 18
We are still in need of some timers, and officials, anyone interested should email their availability to Maureen
Officials briefing will begin at 1:00pm
Coaches & Officials are asked to bring a water bottle and use the water stations to refill their bottles on deck.
NT #3 South - Sunday January 22, 2023
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech South Meet hosted by the Greenwood Dolphins at the 14 Wing Greenwood Pool, please find attached the following:
NT #3 South Session Reports as of Jan 16
NT #3 South Psych Sheets as of Jan 16
NT #3 South Assignment of Meet Officials as of Jan 18
We are still in need of some stroke/turn judges and a chief timer, anyone interested should email their availability to Danielle
Officials briefing will begin at 1:30pm
NT #3 North - Saturday January 21, 2023
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech Meet hosted by the Truro Centurions at the RECC in Truro, please find attached the following:
NT #3 North Session Reports as of Jan 16
NT #3 North Psych Sheets as of Jan 16
NT #3 North Assignment of Meet Officials as of Jan 18
We are still in need of some timers, and officials, anyone interested should email their availability to Bronwyn
Officials briefing will begin at 2:00pm
Jolyn pop-up store will be on site upstairs at the RECC 2:00-5:00pm.
2022-2023 FINAL GOLDEN FLIPPER CHALLENGE RESULTS
Swim NS is excited to continue to challenge Swim BC Thompson - Okanagan Region in the 200m Butterfly in the 2022-2023 Golden Flipper Challenge!!
Full results for December are available here
Full results up to February available here
Full results up to March available here
Full results up to May available here
Full results up to June available here
Full results up to July available here
Final Golden Challenge Results as of October 23, 2023
The Swim BC Thompson - Okanagan Region have partnered with us to challenge each other in the 200 Butterfly. The challenge has been designed to develop spirit, story, and a rallying cry to inspire and motivate the swimmers, coaches, and their clubs. The regions will work collaboratively to share and compete in this friendly rivalry.
This region includes 6 clubs of the BC Interior, including Shuswap, Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton, Summerland, and Vernon.
Results will be published and shared monthly, starting in a couple of weeks. Results will simply be pulled from results from sanctioned competitions.
An information sheet is available that outlines the age groups and scoring.
We would like to thank Team Aquatic Supplies and Speedo for their support of this initiative.
Happy Holidays from Swim Nova Scotia
Swim Nova Scotia would like to wish all of our members, partners and stakeholders the best this holiday season!
Thank you for your continued support for swimming in our province – wishing you joy, peace and happiness in the New Year!
GOLDEN FLIPPER CHALLENGE NOVEMBER RESULTS
Swim NS is excited to announce that we have accepted Swim BC’s challenge in the 200m Butterfly this season – we will be participating in the 2022-2023 Golden Flipper Challenge!!
The Swim BC Thompson - Okanagan Region have partnered with us to challenge each other in the 200 Butterfly. The challenge has been designed to develop spirit, story, and a rallying cry to inspire and motivate the swimmers, coaches, and their clubs. The regions will work collaboratively to share and compete in this friendly rivalry.
This region includes 6 clubs of the BC Interior, including Shuswap, Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton, Summerland, and Vernon.
Results will be published and shared monthly, starting in a couple of weeks. Results will simply be pulled from results from sanctioned competitions.
An information sheet is available that outlines the age groups and scoring.
We would like to thank Team Aquatic Supplies and Speedo for their support of this initiative.
The first set of results is in!! Full results for November are available here.
2022 Candy Cane Invitational Meet Details
In preparation for the Candy Cane Invitational Swim Meet this weekend, please take note of the following information:
Session Reports are now available – Sunday prelims have NOT been adjusted to reflect 2 per lane in the 800 Free in the attached version
Psych Sheets are now available
Split Warm-Ups are taking place as noted in the meet package:
Prelims: 8:00-8:20am 12 & Under | 8:20-8:55am 13-14 | 8:55-9:30am 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
Coaches are reminded to ensure swimmers are warming up in the correct warm-up period
Sprint lanes will be announced for the last few minutes of each warm-up period
Continuous warm-up/down will be available in the leisure pool
Positive check-in for the 800 & 1500 Free will be due at 9:00am on the day of each respective race
800/1500 Free during prelims will swim 2 per lane if there is more than 1 heat and prelims timelines will be adjusted (Sunday’s
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
Officials - The Assignment of Meet Officials (as of Dec 8) is now available; we are still looking for timers and stroke/turn judges for all sessions (except Saturday prelims), please email availability and preferred position to Kelley
The Officials’ briefings will take place 45 minutes before the scheduled meet start time in the Milbrook Room
Senior Officials are reminded to wear the following:
Black Bottoms
Comfortable Shoes
White Tops for Prelims
Royal Blue Tops for Finals
Timers are reminded to wear the following:
Black Bottoms
Comfortable Shoes
White Tops for Prelims & Finals
FACILITY RULES:
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.
Lastly, prior to each warm up period, swimmers must take a cleansing shower. This is to ensure that the water and air quality remain as healthy as possible.
The lifeguards will be enforcing these rules, but we would like to request assistance from officials and coaches. With your assistance we can provide a safe, clean swimming environment for the competitors, coaches, and volunteers.
NT #2 Meet Details
Information for Nova Tech #2 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.
We are still looking for officials and timers for all three meets (see contact information below) - Assignment of Meet Officials for all three meets will be available by Thursday December 1st, 2022.
NT #2 Central - Saturday December 3, 2022
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech #2 Central Meet hosted by the Sackville Waves Aquatic Team at Centennial Pool, please find attached the following:
NT #2 Central Session Reports as of Nov 30
NT #2 Central Psych Sheets as of Nov 30
NT #2 Central Assignment of Meet Officials as of Dec 1
We are still in need of some timers, and officials, anyone interested should email their availability to Steven
NT #2 South - Sunday December 4, 2022
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech South Meet hosted by the Greenwood Dolphins at the 14 Wing Greenwood Pool, please find attached the following:
NT #2 South Session Reports as of Nov 29
NT #2 South Psych Sheets as of Nov 29
NT #2 South Assignment of Meet Officials as of Nov 30
We are still in need of some timers, and officials, anyone interested should email their availability to Danielle
NT #2 North - Sunday December 4, 2022
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech Meet hosted by the Cape Breton Dorados at the Kiwanis Pool in Sydney, please find attached the following:
NT #2 North Session Reports as of Nov 29
NT #2 North Psych Sheets as of Nov 29
NT #2 North Assignment of Meet Officials as of Nov 30
CBD is still looking for a few more stroke/turn judges, if you are interested, please email Jenn
2022 Scotia Sprints Regional League Meet Details
This weekend will kick off the Scotia Sprints League Meets in North, South & Central Regions! This is an exciting new initiative from Swim NS for our younger swimmers. Most of the events are 25m races with a few races at 100m (eg the individual medley) so the meet should not take long. It is a good opportunity to gain experience and achieve your volunteer points.
Host clubs are still looking for a few more timers and senior officials – if you or anyone on your team is interested/available, please reach out to the appropriate person for each host club:
North, Pictou Fisheries Pool (PCM host)- Saturday November 26th 12:30pm for 1:00pm start (starter, stroke/turn & CT needed)
Email Jenn
The first draft of the session reports are available here
Central, Centennial Pool (SWAT host)- Saturday November 26th 12:30pm for 1:00pm start
Email Steven
The first draft of the session reports are available here
South, 14 Wing Greenwood (GDSC host) - Sunday November 27th 10:30am for 11:00am start (3 timers needed)
Email Danielle
The final version of the session reports are available here
2022 AUS Kemp-Fry Invitational Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming AUS Kemp-Fry Invitational hosted by the Dal Tigers November 25 - 27th, 2022 at Dalplex Pool, please see the Session Reports and Psych Sheets (as of Nov 22).
Thanks to all of the Officials who have volunteered - the Assignment of Officials as of November 24; if you’re interested/available in helping, please email Bette
Results will be available on meet mobile and at the following Live Results Link
AUS WebTV will be broadcasting during finals on Saturday and Sunday only
Spectators are welcome to attend and must remain in the bleachers
Acadia AGD Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming Acadia hosted Age Group Development Meet this weekend, please review the following information:
The first draft of the Assignment of Meet Officials (as of Nov 18) is now available; officials are still needed on Sunday. If you are available/interested in helping, please email Mhiran Thanks in advance to all who have already offered to help throughout the meet!
Psych Sheets are now available
Session Reports are now available – please note the following change in start time for session II (events being swum as 2 per lane are reflected in the meet timelines)
To allow enough time in between sessions on Saturday, Session II will start 30 minutes later: 3:00pm for 4:00pm start
Continuous Warm-Up/Down will be available in the wings (swimmers are reminded to stay off the ropes in lanes 1 & 6 during competition)
Split Warm-Up will be in effect as follows:
3 (or 2) x 30 minute (last 10 minutes’ sprint/pace)
Saturday AM
8:00-8:30am- 12 & Under Boys & 13 & Under Girls
8:30-9:00am- 13-14 Boys & 14 YO Girls
9:00-9:30am- 15 & Over
Saturday PM
3:00-3:30pm- 12 & Under Boys & 14 & Under Girls
3:30-4:00pm-13 & Over Boys & 15 & Over Girls
New meet start: 4:00pm
Sunday AM
8:30-9:00am- 12 & Under Boys & 13 & Under Girls
9:00-9:30am- 13-14 Boys & 14 YO Girls
9:30-10:00am- 15 & Over
Coaches are asked to ensure their swimmers warm-up in the correct warm-up time.
The 400m, 800m & 1500m Freestyle will all swim 2 per lane. Positive check-in for the 400’s will be due at noon on Saturday and for the 800/1500’s at 4:00pm on Saturday – check-in will be available at the recorder/scorer desk
The Craft Fair will be on during the weekend, so please be aware that parking may be difficult for Session II
Due to a mechanical malfunction, the pool deck is currently quite warm. Please plan to dress and hydrate accordingly!
There will be fill stations for water bottles on deck for officials and coaches
Nova Tech #1 Meet Details
Information for Nova Tech #1 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.
We are still looking for officials and timers for all three meets (see contact information below) - Assignment of Meet Officials for all three meets will be available by Wednesday November 2nd, 2022.
NT #2 Central - Saturday November 5th, 2022
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech #1 Central Meet hosted by the Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club at Centennial Pool, please find attached the following:
NT #1 Central Session Reports as of Oct 31
NT #1 Central Psych Sheets as of Oct 31
NT #1 Central Assignment of Meet Officials as of Nov 3
We are still in need of some timers, 1 stroke judge and 2 turn judges, anyone interested should email their availability to Maureen
NT #1 South - Saturday November 5th, 2022
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech South Meet hosted by the Wolfville Tritons Swim Club at the Acadia University Complex, please find attached the following:
NT #1 South Session Reports as of Oct 31
NT #1 South Psych Sheets as of Oct 31
Note: Event 204 will swim with 206 and 209 will swim with 210 (so swimmers aren’t swimming on their own)
NT #1 South Assignment of Meet Officials as of Nov 3
All timers and officials should arrive no later then 2:50pm
NT #1 North - Sunday November 6th, 2022
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech Meet hosted by the Port Hawkesbury Antigonish Swim Team in Antigonish at the Oland Centre, please find attached the following:
NT #1 North Session Reports as of Nov 2 revised
NT #1 North Psych Sheets as of Nov 2 revised
NT #1 North Assignment of Meet Officials as of Nov 3
Top Nova Scotia Swimmers to Wrapped up Competition today at the Canadian Leg of FINA’s Swimming World Cup
Five of Nova Scotia’s top swimmers wrapped up competition today, Sunday during the second leg of the 2022 Fina Swimming World Cup in Toronto, ON.
Halifax’s Julie Nolan-McCarthy set a new Nova Scotia Provincial Record in the women’s 15-17 100m Breaststroke with a time of 1:10.25, with a 19th place finish. Julie also set the inaugural 15-17 and Senior Women’s 100m Individual Medley Provincial Record with a time of 1:05.75.
Complete Nova Scotia’s result are below.
Canada hosted the three-day event at Toronto’s Pan Am Centre in its first FINA Swimming World Cup event in more than 20 years. Over 450 athletes from 40 countries competed for an overall series prize pool of $224,000.00USD; American Katie Ledeky set a World Record in the women’s 1500m Freestyle during the competition, which saw many world-class swimmers.
The world’s top swimmers competed in the first leg last weekend in Berlin and will compete next weekend (November 3-5) in the third and final leg in Indianapolis, USA.
Aliyah Bloom, Dartmouth Crusaders Swim Club (DCSC)
200m Backstroke, 23rd/2:18.12
Kelien Bellis, Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club (HTAC)
100m Breaststroke, 28th/1:03.89
100m Individual Medley, 42nd/1:00.60
Isabelle Melanson, University of Ottawa (former age group club: HTAC)
50m Backstroke, 33rd/29.80
100m Backstroke, 33rd/1:04.39
200m Backstroke, 26th/2:18.95
Julie Nolan-McCarthy, HTAC
200m Breaststroke, 16th/2:32.11
100m Individual Medley, 33rd/1:05.75
100m Breaststroke, 19th/1:10.35*
50m Breaststroke, 17th/32.87
Sophie Rooney, Acadia (former age group club: HTAC)
50m Backstroke, 28th/29.40
100m Backstroke, 23rd/1:02.24
200m Backstroke, 10th/2:11.51
For complete results please visit the FINA webpage