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NT #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 October 28, 2023
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 24
NT #1 Central Psych Sheets as of October 24
Assignment of Meet Officials as of October 24 (The meet will have a Halloween theme and Officials have the option to wear white, orange or black shirts, black bottoms and Halloween themed headbands, jewelry or hats. No masks or full costumes.)
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 October 29, 2023
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 23
NT #1 South Psych Sheets as of October 23
Assignment of Meet Officials as of October 23
NT #1 North - Sunday October 29, 2023
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 26
NT #1 North Psych Sheets as of October 26
Assignment of Meet Officials NT #1 North as of October 26
We are still in need of some timers, and officials, anyone interested should email their availability to Genevieve
2023 AUS Jack Scholtz Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming AUS Jack Scholtz Invitational hosted by the Acadia Varsity Swim Teams October 21-22, 2023 at the Acadia Pool, please see the Session Reports and Psych Sheets (as of October 18).
Thanks to all of the Officials who have volunteered - the Assignment of Officials Session 1 & Assignment of Officials Session 2 (as of October 19); if you’re interested/available in helping, please email Kerstin
Note that Session 2 on Sunday will be starting earlier than scheduled - 7:30am warm-up for 8:30am start.
Results will be available on meet mobile.
Spectators are welcome to attend and must remain in the designated spectator area (upper bleachers).
2023 Dal Relay & Sprint Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming Dal Relay & Sprint Meets hosted by the Dal Tigers this weekend at Dalplex Pool, please find attached the first draft of the Session Reports and Psych Sheets.
Dal Relay Meet Session Reports as of October 13, 2023
Dal Relay Meet Psych Sheets as of October 13, 2023
Dal Sprint Meet Session Reports as of October 13, 2023
Dal Sprint Meet Psych Sheets as of October 13, 2023
The Assignment of Meet Officials is now available online here, as Friday October 13th.
We are still looking for officials, please send names to Kelley
IMPORTANT FACILITY ACCESS & ON DECK INFORMATION
Swimmers, Coaches & Officials must enter Dalplex through the main entrance (turnstiles) – Please give full name to the front desk staff (and let them know if you are a swimmer/coach/official). They will check your name off the entry list submitted by Swim NS.
The building will open at 7:45am for Swimmers, Coaches & Officials on Sunday for the Sprint Meet
Note there is a basketball game on at Dalplex on Saturday afternoon, the parking lot will be busy for the Relay Meet
Deck access will only be available to Coaches, Swimmers and Officials that are on the entry lists for the meet – swimmers & coaches that are not entered in the meet will not be allowed on deck
Spectator facility access will be through the main entrance; please let the staff know you are watching the swim meet.
Spectator seating is available in the upper bleachers of the deep end only and in the shallow end - spectators are reminded to stay in the designated area and not access the deck.
Coaches Honour Roll
2023 Coaches Honour Roll
August Recognition
The “Coaches Honour Roll" has been developed to recognize year-round coaches for their swimmers’ accomplishments at all levels twice per season (April & August). This is an opportunity for our organization to acknowledge the hard work that takes place inside of the pool with coaches from grassroots to performance.
Club head coaches had the opportunity to submit nominations for all levels of coaches within their respective club.
Congratulations coaches!
August 2023 Coaches Honour Roll Recognition List
Coach Eligibility:
· Minimum NCCP Community Coach Trained
· Member in good standing Swim Nova Scotia/SNC/CSCA
· Resident in Nova Scotia for 12 consecutive months
Criteria (September 1 – March 31 & April 1 – August 31)
Bronze - Nova Tech Grads
NT Level 2 to Age Group
Silver - AA Champs Medalist
Gold - Provincial Champs Medalists
Diamond - Swimmer(s) qualified for SNC designated meets (Easterns, Trials, Senior/Junior Championships, etc)
Platinum - Swimmer(s) on the podium at an SNC designated Meet (Easterns, Trials, Senior/Junior Championships, etc)
Multi - Platinum - Swimmer(s) named to an SNC National Travel Team (Para, Youth, Junior, Senior)
Titanium - Coach named to an SNC National Travel Team (Para, Youth, Junior, Senior)
Top Nova Scotia Swimmers to Compete at the 2023 Speedo Canadian Swimming Championships
Five of Nova Scotia’s top swimmers are heading to Toronto, ON this weekend and will be ready to race at the 2023 Speedo Canadian Swimming Championships taking place at the Pan Am Pool August 1 – 6th!
The following swimmers will be competing:
Keilen Bellis, Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club (HTAC) - 50m Breaststroke, 100m Breaststroke, 200m Breaststroke
Julie Nolan-McCarthy (HTAC) - 50m Breaststroke, 100m Breaststroke, 200m Breaststroke
Owen Nicholson (HTAC) - 200m Backstroke, 200m Individual Medley, 400m Individual Medley, 400m Freestyle, 800m Freestyle, 1500m Freestyle
Ethan Kershaw, Sackville Waves Aquatic Team (SWAT) – 400m Freestyle, 800m Freestyle, 1500m Freestyle
Eugene Legge (SWAT) – 50m Freestyle, 100m Freestyle, 200m Freestyle
Prelims begin at 9:30am and finals begin at 5:30pm local time daily.
Good luck swimmers!
2023 Ken Dunn East Coast Champs Meet Details
Swim Nova Scotia is excited to host the upcoming Ken Dunn Championships with the Halifax Trojans starting this Saturday July 8th.
Please see the important information below in preparation:
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.
The emergency entrance/exit (trap door) will be in use throughout the meet, swimmers/coaches/officials/spectators may also enter/exit through the main doors at Dalplex.
Parking passes are required to park in the Dalplex Parking lot on Monday & Tuesday. Each Club will receive 1 parking pass for their Coach and Officials/Timers will also receive them.
Warm-Ups:
There will be no split warm-ups; however lanes 7 & 8 will be designated for Para 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 30 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)
Psych Sheets as of July 4th: All entries have been confirmed
Positive Check-In: Will be required for the 800/1500m Freestyle events:
Distance Events: Reminder that the 400m IM and the 400/800/1500 Free will swim fastest to slowest, alternating gender. 800 & 1500m Freestyle will swim 2 per lane, this will be finalized after positive check-in.
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: TBD
Funkita:
Sunday (9th) - evening session
Monday (10th) - morning and evening sessions
Tuesday (11th) - morning session
The first draft of the Assignment of Officials (as of July 6) 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 Spring Champs Meet Wrap Up
Congratulations to the Dartmouth Crusaders Swim Club for winning the Team Spirit Award at the 2023 AA Spring Champs this weekend and special congrats to the top three Aggregate High Point Award Winners listed below & to all swimmers for a great weekend with lots of amazing swims!!
12 & Under Female
Maria Legge (SWAT)
Margaret Stewart (HTAC)
Jayden Higgins (WTSC)
12 & Under Male
Ben Isasaki (HTAC)
Nathan Bond (GDSC)
Hayden Doucet (DCSC)
13-14 Female
Marnie Bishop (HTAC)
Lukka Terauds (HTAC)
Ava Khoury (HTAC)
13-14 Male
Cole Corkum (YW)
Rowan Arthur Francis (KES)
Thomas Guy (CBD)
15 & Over Female
Lyndsay Beaton (SBSC)
Julianne Levesque (SDSC)
Abigail Willis (PHAST)
15 & Over Male
Brandon Puttick (DCSC)
Nathan Keeton (PCM)
Elliott Surek (GDSC)
Thank you to all officials and timers for helping us run an incredible meet for over 250 swimmers - special thanks to Sue & Kelley for overseeing the officials!!
A big thanks to HTAC for co-hosting the meet this weekend with Swim NS & providing great hospitality to all!!
AA Spring Champs & AAA LCM #4 Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming 2023 AA Spring Champs & AAA LCM #4 Meets co-hosted by Swim NS & HTAC, please see the Session Reports & Psych Sheets below and take note of the following important updates for both meets (including new start times for the AAA LCM Meet):
Both Meets
The trap door (emergency doors by the universal change rooms that leads into the parking lot) will be available along with the main entrance through the turnstiles.
Spectators will have limited space in the upper bleachers in the deep end
Coaches are reminded that deck access is reserved for swimmers entered in the meet and registered coaches only – please ensure that all parents, spectators, families, swimmers not entered in the specific meet are in the designated spectator area in the bleachers
We are requesting no outside speakers/music be played loudly during warm-ups/competition
Jolyn aquatic apparel will be on site during prelims of AA Champs & both sessions of the AAA meet; they will be located at the top of the bleachers in the deep end
AA Spring Champs
AA Spring Champs Psych Sheets as of June 6
AA Spring Champs Session Reports as of June 6
Distance Events (800m & 1500m Free):
Positive check-in will be due as follows:
Friday’s events by 9:00am on Friday morning
Sunday’s events by 7:00pm Saturday evening
800/1500 Free will swim 1 per lane
Saturday events:
Positive check-in for 400m Freestyle will be due at 8:15am on Saturday morning, we will re-seed, the 400m Free MAY swim as 2 per lane
Positive check-in for the 200m Breaststroke will be due at 8:15am on Saturday morning, we will re-seed if we can save some heats
Awards will be presented immediately after each final on the diving platform – please be sure swimmers head up to the podium area with their team shirt or jacket
HTAC will provide a healthy canteen during the meet, this will be located at the top of the bleachers
A limited supply of t-shirts will be available for $30.00 each at the canteen
Sunday morning – Deck access will be available at 7:30am, please do not arrive earlier
AA Spring Champs Assignment of Officials as of June 8th
We are still looking for officials & timers, if anyone on your team is interested/available, please email Kelley
REMINDER: Everyone must exit the pool deck area as soon as the prelims session has finished on Saturday & Sunday – this will allow Dalplex staff enough time to safely pull the bulkhead to LCM for the next meet. We ask that you do not return to the pool deck for finals until after 4:30pm when the facility staff has completed pulling bulkhead.
AAA LCM #4
AAA LCM #4 Psych Sheets as of June 6
AAA LCM #4 Session Reports as of June 6
NEW MEET START TIMES:
Saturday 1:00pm for 1:45pm start
Sunday 12:30pm for 1:15pm start
Warm-ups for are scheduled for 45 minutes only
Positive check-in for the 800m Free will be due on Saturday at 3:30pm
800 Free will swim 1 per lane
AAA #4 LCM AGD Assignment of Officials Session 1 - Saturday as of June 8
AAA #4 LCM AGD Assignment of Officials Session 2 - Sunday as of June 8
We are still looking for officials & timers, if anyone on your team is interested/available, please email Mhiran
TECH to Best Camps
Swim Nova Scotia wrapped up its second TECH to Best Camp of the season this weekend at Truro’s Rath Eastlink Community Centre (RECC).
Both camps saw just over 60 swimmer’s province-wide between the ages of 11-14 years of age. Every team had the opportunity to select eligible swimmers to participate in these camps. Camps were run by gender over two separate weekends.
During both camps, Lance Cansdale, Technical Director for Swim Nova Scotia worked with assistant coaches on swimmers’ technical skills in the pool that included starts, streamlining, turns and kick followed by a classroom session that focused on swimmer development.
Thanks to all coaches and swimmers for two very successful events & thanks to RECC for hosting us!
Nova Tech Explosion Meet Details
Truro Centurions will be hosting the upcoming Nova Tech Explosion Swim Meet this weekend at RECC in Truro.
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.
Session Reports as of May 23
Psych Sheets as of May 23
Assignment of Officials - Session 1 as of May 25
Assignment of Officials - Session 2 as of May 25
We are still looking for officials for both session, please email: Gerry with your preference of position and availability.
Please see the updated meet timelines (warm-up start time for Level 1 is 30 minutes later, as outlined below):
Saturday May 27th – Session 1
3:00-3:25pm Level 2 warm-ups
3:30pm Level 2 meet start (200m IM)
~4:30-4:55pm Level 1 warm-ups
~5:00pm meet start (Level 1 & Level 2)
~6:30pm meet finish
~6:30-7:00pm open swim in leisure pool (slides)
Sunday May 28th – Session 2
9:00-9:25am Level 2 warm-ups
9:30am Level 2 meet start (200m Free)
~10:30-10:55am Level 1 warm-ups
~11:00am meet start (Level 1 & Level 2)
~12:45pm meet finish
May AAA & AA Age Group Development Meet Details
Dal Tigers will be hosting the upcoming AAA Age Group Development Meet this Friday & Saturday May 5-6th at Dalplex Pool & Cape Breton Dorados will be hosting the upcoming AA Age Group Development Meet this Saturday & Sunday May 6-7th at the Kiwanis Pool in Sydney.
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.
AAA AGD Session Reports as of May 2
AAA AGD Psych Sheets as of May 2
AAA Assignment of Meet Officials - Friday Session as of May 4
AAA Assignment of Meet Officials - Saturday Session as of May 4
We are still looking for officials for both session, please email: Diane with your preference of position and availability.
Note that spectators, officials, coaches and swimmers must enter Dalplex through the main doors (access through turnstiles).
AA AGD Session Reports as of May 1
AA AGD Psych Sheets as of May 1
AA Assignment of Meet Officials as of May 4
We are still looking for timers/officials for both session, please email: Gerry with your preference of position and availability.
Please note that CBD will have a slice of pizza for each swimmer on Saturday between 6:00-6:15pm at the AA Meet.
There will be a fry truck available on Saturday from 1:00-3:00pm – donations only
Sport Culture Index
Earlier this season, key community members took the time to participate in the Sport Culture Index, a novel cultural assessment tool that provides critical information on the lived experience of participants within Swim Nova Scotia.
We invited a group of participants including club head coaches, administrators, and presidents to take the survey and share their views on swimming in Nova Scotia.
As the first sport in Nova Scotia, and among the first in the country to undertake this review, we continue to be committed to being sector leaders in monitoring and measuring the health of our culture, as we believe this will help us mitigate risks and leverage existing strengths.
Thank you to those that participated & we look forward to our next phase that will launch at the club level next season!
April AAA/AA Age Group Development Meet Details
Swim Nova Scotia will be hosting the upcoming AAA/AA Age Group Development Meet this Friday & Saturday April 14-15th at Centennial Pool.
Please note that the meet will start 15 minutes earlier than originally scheduled.
Friday Warm-Ups:
4:00-4:45pm
Friday meet start: 4:45pm
Saturday Warm-Ups:
8:00-8:45am
Saturday meet start 8:45am
Sprint lanes will open for the last 15 minutes of each warm-up period
The 400m Free will run as 2 per lane
Positive check-in for the 400m Free will be due at 5:00pm on Friday; an updated heat sheet indicated heat/lane order will be circulated on Friday evening.
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.
Revised 400m Free Meet Program will be posted Friday after 5:00pm positive check-in has been complete
Friday 400 Free Revised Heat Sheet as of April 14
Friday Meet Program as of April 14
Saturday Meet Program as of April 14
Session Reports as of April 11
Psych Sheets as of April 11
Assignment of Meet Officials as of April 13
We are still looking for timers/officials for both session, please email: Kelley with your preference of position and availability.
For those parking at Centennial Pool, please be sure to sign in at the front desk with your license plate and vehicle model when you arrive each day
Heat sheets will be available for coaches when you arrive; however, we will not be selling any for spectators. These will be posted on the Swim NS webpage, under the latest news section on Friday morning
Meet mobile will be available periodically with results, but with limited access to wifi and manual entry of results, they will be uploaded when we have a chance throughout each session
Nova Tech #5 Meet Details
Meet details for the upcoming Nova Tech #5 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 #5 Central - Saturday April 15, 2023
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech #5 Central Meet hosted by the Sackville Waves at Centennial Pool, please find attached the following:
NT #5 Central Session Reports as of April 11
NT #5 Central Psych Sheets as of April 11
Assignment of Meet Officials as of April 13
We are still in need of some timers, and officials, anyone interested should email their availability to Steven
NT #5 South - Sunday April 16, 2023
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech South Meet hosted by the Yarmouth Whitecaps at the University Ste Anne Pool in Claire, please find attached the following:
NT #5 South Session Reports as of April 7
NT #5 South Psych Sheets as of April 7
Assignment of Meet Officials as of April 11
NT #5 North - Sunday April 16, 2023
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech Meet hosted by the Port Haweskebury Antigonish Swim Team at the SAREC Pool in Port Hawkesbury, please find attached the following:
NT #5 North Session Reports as of April 14
NT #5 North Psych Sheets as of April 14
Assignment of Meet Officials as of April 11
There will be an Intro to Swimming Officials Level 1 Clinic at 9:00am at SAEREC, RSVP to Greg
2023 Coaches Honour Roll
The “Coaches Honour Roll" is developed to recognize year-round coaches for their swimmers’ accomplishments at all levels twice per season (April & August). This is an opportunity for our organization to acknowledge the hard work that takes place inside of the pool with coaches from grassroots to performance.
Club head coaches had the opportunity to submit nominations for all levels of coaches within their respective club.
Congratulations coaches!
Coach Eligibility:
· Minimum NCCP Community Coach Trained
· Member in good standing Swim Nova Scotia/SNC/CSCA
· Resident in Nova Scotia for 12 consecutive months
CRITERIA (SEPTEMBER 1 – MARCH 31 & APRIL 1 – AUGUST 31)
Bronze - Nova Tech Grads
NT Level 2 to Age Group
Silver - AA Champs Medalist
Gold - Provincial Champs Medalists
Diamond - Swimmer(s) qualified for SNC designated meets (Easterns, Trials, Senior/Junior Championships, etc)
Platinum - Swimmer(s) on the podium at an SNC designated Meet (Easterns, Trials, Senior/Junior Championships, etc)
Multi - Platinum - Swimmer(s) named to an SNC National Travel Team (Para, Youth, Junior, Senior)
Titanium - Coach named to an SNC National Travel Team (Para, Youth, Junior, Senior)
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