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AAA #1 Meet Details
HTAC will be hosting the first AAA meet of 2024! The meet will run as short course prelims and long course finals where all swimmers will automatically advance to the finals and be seeded with their SCM times from prelims.
Psych Sheets and Session Reports are now available (as of January 23).
Saturday’s session will begin at 8:45am (not 9:00am as previously scheduled) and will finish at ~12:35pm.
The 800m Freestyle will swim 2 per lane on Saturday (at the end of the LCM finals session).
Heat sheets will be available on meet mobile.
Version 2 of the assignment of meet officials is now available (as of January 25). HTAC is still in need of officials and timers, if you are interested, please email your preferred position and availability to Bronwyn. 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.
Nova Tech #3 Meet Details
Our clubs are getting ready to host Nova Tech #3 Meets this weekend - our first meets of 2024!!
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 #3 Central - Saturday January 20, 2024
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech #3 Central Meet hosted by the Sackville Waves Aquatic Team at Centennial Pool, reports will be available soon.
NT #3 Central Session Reports as of January 15
NT #3 Central Psych Sheets as of January 15
NT #3 Central Assignment of Officials as of January 15
Anyone interested in helping as a timer or an official can email Jenn with their preferred availability.
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 #3 South - Sunday January 21, 2024
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech South Meet hosted by the Yarmouth Whitecaps at the Universite de St Anne Pool in Clare, please see the following reports:
NT #3 South Session Reports as of January 15
NT #3 South Psych Sheets as of January 15
NT #3 South Assignment of Officials as of January 16
Anyone interested in helping as an official can email Heather with their preferred availability.
NT #3 North - Sunday January 21, 2024
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech Meet hosted by the Port Hawkesbury Antigonish Swim Team at the SAREC Pool in Port Hawkesbury, please find attached the following:
NT #3 North Session Reports as of January 17
NT #3 North Psych Sheets as of January 17
NT #3 North Assignment of Officials as of January 18
Anyone interested in helping as a stroke judge can email Lori with their preferred availability.
2023 Candy Cane Invitational Meet Details
We are excited to welcome everyone to the 2023 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 6th are now available.
Psych Sheets as of December 6th are now available.
The second version of the Assignment of Officials (as of December 7) is now available, if anyone is interested/available in helping as a timer or official, 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 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 800/1500 Free during prelims will swim 2 per lane.
Positive check-in for the 400 Free will be due at 8:30am on Saturday. We will re-seed if we can save heats. They will swim 1 per lane.
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 December 2, 2023
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech #1 Central Meet hosted by the Sackville Waves Aquatic Team at Centennial Pool, reports will be available soon. This meet will be a holiday themed one - everyone is encouraged to wear their santa hats or reindeer ears!!! Join in the fun on deck🧑🎄🎅
NT #2 Central Session Reports as of November 28
NT #2 Central Psych Sheets as of November 28
NT #2 Central Assignment of Officials as of November 28
Anyone interested in helping as a timer or an official can email Jenn with their preferred availability.
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 December 2, 2023
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 following reports:
NT #2 South Session Reports as of November 27
NT #2 South Psych Sheets as of November 27
NT #2 South Assignment of Officials as of November 27
Anyone interested in helping as a timer or an official can email Siobhann 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 2, 2023
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 November 27
NT #2 North Psych Sheets as of November 27
NT #2 North Assignment of Officials as of December 1
Anyone interested in helping as a timer or an official can email Kyanne with their preferred availability.
2023 Scotia Sprints 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, RECC Pool (TCSC host)- Sunday November 26th 3:15pm for 3:45pm start.
The second draft of the Assignment of Officials is now available (as of Nov 24). Timers are still needed, if interested, please email Genevieve
The first draft of the session reports are available here
Central, Centennial Pool (HTAC host)- Saturday November 25th 12:30pm for 1:00pm start
The first draft of the session reports are available here
The Assignment of Officials is now available.
South, 14 Wing Greenwood (GDSC host) - Saturday November 25th 1:30pm for 2:00pm start
The first draft of the session reports are available here.
The Assignment of Officials is now available.
2023 AUS Kemp Fry Invitational Swim Meet Details
Please see the first version of the psych sheets and session reports in preparation for the Kemp Fry AUS Invitational hosted by the Dal Tigers this weekend.
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 (they are not available on Friday)
The Assignment of Officials (as of November 24) 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 this weekend’s Acadia hosted Age Group Development Meet, please see the first draft of the Session Reports and Psych Sheets and take note of the following important updates and reminders and ensure this information is communicated to all swimmers entered in the meet:
Changes to all Warm-Ups & Meet Start Times
Saturday – Session 1 (distance)
Warm-ups: 12:00-12:30pm
1500m Freestyle Session will start at 12:30pm- positive check-in due at 12:00pm. NOTE: this has been changed to swim as mixed gender, seeded by time, fastest to slowest, all heats will swim 2 per lane.
The pool deck will not be open until 11:45am due to the SMILE program in the water/on deck until noon.
Saturday- Session 2
Split-Warms:
12 & Under Girls/Boys: 2:30-2:55pm
13-14 Girls/Boys: 2:55-3:20pm
15 & Over Girls/Boys: 3:20-3:45pm
Session 2 will start at 3:45pm
Sunday- Session 3
Split-Warms:
12 & Under Girls/Boys: 8:00-8:25am
13-14 Girls/Boys: 8:25-8:50am
15 & Over Girls/Boys: 8:50-9:15am
Session 2 will start at 9:15am with girls 200m backstroke (relays are cancelled)
Coaches are asked to ensure swimmers in the correct age groups are warming up during the correct warm-up time.
The wings will be open for continuous warm-up/down; however they will be closed if swimmers are playing and not swimming.
Parking
The Acadia Craft fair is taking place this weekend, along with other varsity events, parking in the main lot will be limited. Please be sure to park in designated/legal parking spots.
Officials
Thank you to those that have already volunteered to help this weekend; the first version of the Assignment of Officials is attached. If anyone else is interested in helping, please email Sue with availability and preferred position.
Facility Access/Reminders
Swimmers are reminded to not block the hallway directly off the pool deck by family changeroom.
The gym is NOT available for swimmers to use throughout the weekend; swimmers are reminded to stay in designated areas.
Parents are reminded to remain in the designated spectator areas (upper bleachers) and not come onto the pool deck.
The pool deck is reserved for swimmers entered in the meet, registered coaches and officials working the specific session.
Just a reminder that the pool deck will be warm this weekend, please bring your reusable water bottles and stay hydrated.
AGD #2 Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming HTAC hosted Age Group Meet at Dalplex Pool this weekend, please find attached the first version of the Psych Sheets & Session Reports.
The first version of the Assignment of Officials is now available; Timers & Officials interested in helping out can email Maureen.
Please note that warm-ups for session 1 (distance) will take place from 12:30-1:00pm (30 minutes instead of 60 minutes); session 1 will begin at 1:00pm. Session 2 warm-ups will take place from 2:30-3:30pm. The shallow end will be available throughout the meet for continuous warm-up/down.
Positive check-in will be due at 12:30pm (start of warm-ups) for the 800m Freestyle, if there are enough scratches to reduce a heat, they will re-seed, otherwise, swim as empty lanes as indicated in the heat original heat sheets. Positive check-in will be available in the computer room under the scoreboard.
As outlined in the meet package, the 800m Freestyle will swim as 2 per lane, alternating gender, fastest to slowest.
HTAC will have a canteen available above the bleachers.
Further information on facility access will be shared later this week.
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!