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AGD Distance Meet Reports
In preparation for the upcoming Distance Meets on Saturday October 19th, please find attached the meet reports for each respective event.
AGD Distance North - hosted by TCSC
Assignment of Officials as of October 17.
If you are interested in helping as a timer or official, please email Nicole with availability and preferred position.
AGD Distance South - hosted by GDSC
Assignment of Officials as of October 17
If you are interested in helping as a timer or official, please email Danielle with availability and preferred position.
AGD Distance Central - hosted by HTAC
Assignment of Officials as of October 16
Timers and officials are still needed – please email Maureen with availability and preferred position
2024 Dal Relay & Dal Sprint Meet Details
Please note that Dalplex requires we are finished no later than 1:00pm on Sunday.
We have revised the timelines as follows to ensure we are finished on time:
7:10am Building will be open for participants to access the pool
7:30-8:00am Meet Warm-ups (both deep & shallow end)
8:00am-1:00pm Swim Meet (deep end, shallow end available for continuous warm-up/down)
Note that the meet program has already been printed and includes the heat start times – they will be one hour off, please adjust accordingly.
Please be sure everyone is aware of the updated timelines - we will not be able to re-swim any missed events!!
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 2, 2024
Dal Relay Meet Psych Sheets as of October 2, 2024
Dal Sprint Meet Session Reports as of October 2, 2024
Dal Sprint Meet Psych Sheets as of October 2, 2024
The Dal Relay Meet Assignment of Meet Officials is now available online here, as Wednesday October 2, 2024
The Dal Sprint Meet Assignment of Meet Officials is now available online here, as Thursday October 3, 2024
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 7:30am for Swimmers, Coaches & Officials on Sunday for the Sprint 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.
Virginia (Ginny) Smith Inducted into the CSCA Hall of Fame
On Friday September 27, 2024, the Canadian Swimming Coaches Association (CSCA) inducted Virginia (Ginny) Smith into the CSCA Hall of Fame as a Community Coach for her incredible contributions as a coach.
Virginia “Ginny” Smith:
Smith was a volunteer coach at the Yarmouth Y from 1973 to 2016. She has been instructor at national swim conferences, developed the Nova Scotia Swim Coaches Association, and has been a head coach of the Nova Scotia Canada Games swim team.
Many of the swimmers Smith has coached have gone on to swim at the university, national or international levels. She also developed many documents on woman and swimming which continued to be used at the national level.
She was inducted into the Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame in 2001.
For Smith, being inducted into the CSCA Hall of Fame is an acknowledgment for all volunteer coaches.
“This means that Canadian Swim Coaches Association appreciate and values the role of volunteer swim coaches who pursue their careers in a professional manner, realizing that not every community can afford what a professional/paid coach might request,” she said.
One of Smith’s fondest memories was in 1987 when she and Nigel Kemp took a team to the British Nationals at London’s Chrystal Palace.
“The pool was unique and above it were housed layer upon layer of swimmers from all over Europe,” she said. “The swimmers swam well. The icing on the cake was the fact that my son was on the team as well.”
Congratulations Ginny & all other inductees into the 2024 CSCA Hall of Fame!
Many thanks to the CSCA for recognizing the hard work of so many remarkable coaches!
AAA Age Group Development LCM #4 Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming AAA LCM Meet hosted by Swim NS and HTAC this weekend at Dalplex, please see the Session Reports and Psych Sheets and take note of the following important information, including a revised start time on Saturday and share with your swimmers.
FACILITY ACCESS
Everyone must enter Dalplex Pool through the main entrance, through the turnstiles and check-in with the front desk staff.
Swimmers can use their bag tags from David Fry East Coast Champs in March. Swimmers can use these tags for quicker access through the turnstiles to avoid check-in. Those that do not have them will be required to check-in with staff.
The emergency doors will NOT be open this weekend.
800m FREESTYLE
800m Freestyle will require positive check-in by 12:30pm (on the door of the computer room under the scoreboard).
800m Freestyle will swim 1 per lane.
OFFICIALS
The Assignment of Officials are now available; we are still looking for timers and officials for both sessions; if you are interested/available, please email Paul with your availability.
Assignment of Officials v1 - Saturday June 8th
Assignment of Officials v1 - Sunday June 9th
TIMELINES
Please see the following summary of meet timelines and ensure swimmers/coaches, etc are not on the pool deck during the bulkhead times (meet times are included in the session reports, however, the bulkhead pull times are outlined below).
SATURDAY:
11:45am-12:45pm DALPLEX STAFF BULKHEAD PULL – EVERYONE OFF THE DECK
12:45-1:30pm Warm-ups (8 lanes LCM)
1:30pm- ~3:30pm Competition (8 lanes LCM) NOTE NEW START TIME (PUSHED BACK BY 15 MINUTES)
3:30pm-4:30pm DALPLEX STAFF BULKHEAD PULL – EVERYONE OFF THE DECK
SUNDAY:
11:00am-12:00pm DALPLEX STAFF BULKHEAD PULL – EVERYONE OFF THE DECK
12:00-12:45pm Warm-ups (8 lanes LCM)
12:45pm- ~3:15pm Competition (8 lanes LCM)
3:30pm-4:30pm DALPLEX STAFF BULKHEAD PULL – EVERYONE OFF THE DECK
OTHER
Coaches & Officials, please bring a reusable water bottle to refill on deck at one of the refill stations.
Canteen will be available throughout the weekend at the top of the bleachers, provided by HTAC.
Funkita will be on site selling aquatic merchandise, they will be located on the upper level in the old Dalplex reception area.
Just a reminder that the deck is reserved for swimmers entered in the meet, registered coaches entered in the meet through the SNC site and officials/volunteers that are scheduled to work a specific session. Please remind all of your parents and swimmers not entered in the meet to remain in the stands.
2024 AA Spring Champs Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming AA Spring Champs that Swim NS will be hosting this weekend with HTAC, please see the Session Reports and Psych Sheets and please carefully read all of the following important information (we’ve had to make several modifications to ensure we meet the timelines for bulkhead pull and to get the AAA Meet in) and share with your swimmers:
400m/800m/1500m FREESTYLE EVENTS
Friday’s distance events will require positive check-in by 8:30am.
Saturday’s 400m Freestyle will require positive check-in by 8:30am on Saturday morning.
Saturday’s 400m Freestyle has been changed during prelims to swim as mixed gender – separate mixed gender psych sheet is available. We will swim finals by gender/age group.
400m Freestyle during prelims will swim as 2 per lane.
Sunday’s distance events will require positive check-in by 8:30am on Sunday morning.
Sunday’s 800m Freestyle slower heats will swim as 2 per lane.
Sunday’s 1500m Freestyle will all swim during finals and they will swim as 2 per lane.
Positive check-in sheets will be posted on the door of the computer room under the scoreboard.
RELAYS
Relay cards are due at the start of finals daily, name changes will be accepted until 30 minutes before the start of the first relay.
OFFICIALS
The assignment of officials is now available as of Friday June 7th. We are still in need of officials for all positions and timers; if you are interested in helping out as a timer or senior official, please email Kelley
Thanks in advance to everyone who has volunteered to help out so far!
AWARDS
Award presentations will take place during finals – we are requesting that you send your swimmers that have placed in the top 3 to the awards podium as soon as their event is complete or send a designate.
Swimmers should wear a team shirt or jacket during the medal presentations.
All medal presentations will take place on the diving platform.
Ribbons will be distributed to teams throughout the weekend to coaches.
High point awards and the Team Spirit award will be presented on Sunday at the conclusion of finals at ~7:20pm on the awards podium following the last set of medal presentations.
Swim NS Annual Awards will be presented on Saturday at 5:15pm on the Awards Podium – this will take place during warm-ups, swimmers do NOT need to end their warm-ups, they can continue with their warm-ups…
FACILITY ACCESS
Parking passes are required on Friday during prelims; coaches may pick yours up at the start of warm-ups from the computer room under the scoreboard. 1 parking pass will be available per team. Officials will receive their passes from Kelley Polley on Friday when they check-in. All others should use the pay and display parking or park in an alternate area.
Everyone must enter Dalplex Pool through the main entrance, through the turnstiles and check-in with the front desk staff.
Swimmers will be receiving bag tags from HTAC on Friday morning – these will be available in the computer room under the scoreboard. Swimmers can use these tags for quicker access through the turnstiles to avoid check-in.
The emergency doors will NOT be open this weekend.
TIMELINES
Please see the following summary of meet timelines and ensure swimmers/coaches, etc are not on the pool deck during the bulkhead times (meet times are included in the session reports, however, the bulkhead pull times are outlined below).
FRIDAY PRELIMS:
8:00-8:45am Warm-ups (16 lanes SCM)
8:45am-12:00pm Competition (8 lanes deep, 8 lanes shallow available for continuous warm-up/down)
FRIDAY FINALS:
3:45-4:30pm Warm-ups (16 lanes SCM)
4:30pm- ~7:20pm Competition (8 lanes deep, 8 lanes shallow available for continuous warm-up/down)
SATURDAY PRELIMS:
8:00-8:45am Warm-ups (16 lanes SCM)
8:45am-11:45am Competition (8 lanes deep, 8 lanes shallow available for continuous warm-up/down)
11:45am-12:45pm DALPLEX STAFF BULKHEAD PULL – EVERYONE OFF THE DECK
SATURDAY FINALS:
4:45-5:30pm Warm-ups (16 lanes SCM)
5:30pm- ~8:00pm Competition (8 lanes deep, 8 lanes shallow available for continuous warm-up/down)
SUNDAY PRELIMS:
8:00-8:45am Warm-ups (16 lanes SCM)
8:45am-11:00am Competition (8 lanes deep, 8 lanes shallow available for continuous warm-up/down)
11:00am-12:00pm DALPLEX STAFF BULKHEAD PULL – EVERYONE OFF THE DECK
SUNDAY FINALS:
4:45-5:30pm Warm-ups (16 lanes SCM)
5:30pm- ~7:20pm Competition (8 lanes deep, 8 lanes shallow available for continuous warm-up/down)
OTHER
Coaches & Officials, please bring a reusable water bottle to refill on deck at one of the refill stations.
Canteen will be available throughout the weekend at the top of the bleachers, provided by HTAC.
Funkita will be on site selling aquatic merchandise, they will be located on the upper level in the old Dalplex reception area.
Just a reminder that the deck is reserved for swimmers entered in the meet, registered coaches entered in the meet through the SNC site and officials/volunteers that are scheduled to work a specific session. Please remind all of your parents and swimmers not entered in the meet to remain in the stands.
2024 Nova Tech Explosion Meet Details
In preparation for the upcoming Nova Tech Explosion this weekend, please find attached the Session Reports v2 & Psych Sheets v2 and see the important reminders below on the timelines:
Saturday May 25th – 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)
~6:15pm meet finish
~6:15-7:00pm open swim in leisure pool (slides)
Sunday May 26th – 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)
~12:30pm meet finish
The Assignment of Officials is available - thanks to all who have volunteered to date!
TCSC is still looking for some additional stroke judges - please email Gerry if you are interested.
Session 1 Assignment of Officials updated May 22
Session 2 Assignment of Officials updated May 22
The slides in the leisure pool will be available from 6:15-7:00pm on Saturday for all swimmers (as soon as the session ends)
Top Nova Scotia Swimmers Wrapped Up Competition at the2024 Canadian Olympic & Para-Swimming Trials
Nova Scotia's swimming contingent wrapped up an impressive showing at the 2024 Canadian Olympic & Paralympic Swimming Trials in Toronto today, leaving their mark with remarkable performances in the pool.
Ella Collins, representing Acadia University, made waves by setting a new Nova Scotia Provincial Record in the Senior Women’s 100m Breaststroke, clocking in at an impressive 1:11.22. Her outstanding performance underscores the caliber of talent emerging from Nova Scotia's swimming community.
The trials, which featured a total of 857 athletes from 151 clubs across the country, served as the platform for swimmers to vie for coveted spots to represent Canada at the upcoming Olympic Games (July 26-Aug. 11) and Paralympic Games (Aug. 28-Sept. 8) in Paris. Additionally, teams for the Junior Pan Pacific Championships (Aug. 21-24) in Canberra, Australia, and Open Water Junior World Championships (Sept. 6-8) in Alghero, Italy, are also being selected.
Complete Results from Nova Scotia Swimmers:
Ella Collins, Acadia Varsity Swim Team (ACAD)
100m Breaststroke 13th/ 1:11.22
200m Breaststroke 14th/ 2:36.47
Sophie Rooney (ACAD)
200m Backstroke 57th/ 2:24.69
Ella Dobson, Dalhousie Tigers Varsity Swim Team (DAL)
1500m Freestyle 53rd/ 18:03.96
Yannick Morgans (DAL)
Junior 800m Freestyle 32nd/ 8:52.84
1500m Freestyle 40th/16:56.29
Logan Sparkes (DAL)
1500m Freestyle 16th/16:20.07
Aliyah Bloom, Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club (HTAC)
Junior 200m Backstroke 32nd/2:22.40
Isobel McBride (HTAC)
1500m Freestyle 62nd/ 18:10.67
Alexia Morgans (HTAC)
Junior 200m Butterfly 42nd/ 2:26.06
Julie Nolan-McCarthy (HTAC)
Junior 100m Breaststroke 12th/ 1:12.87
Junior 200m Breaststroke 9th/ 2:37.98
Owen Nicholson (HTAC)
400m Individual Medley 15th/ 4:36.60
800m Freestyle 22nd/ 8:27.28
1500m Freestyle 18th/16:21.98
Complete Results Available Here
AA AGD #2 Meet Details
CBD will be hosting AA #2 this weekend at Kiwanis Pool! The meet will run as a short course timed final meet over three sessions.
Psych Sheets and Session Reports are now available (as of May 6).
The 800m Freestyle will swim 1 per lane on Saturday; positive checkin will be due on Saturday at 11:30am, genders may be combined following positive check-in.
Heat sheets will be available on meet mobile.
Assignment of Officials Session 1 as of May 7th
Assignment of Officials Session 2 as of May 7th
Assignment of Officials Session 3 as of May 7th
Anyone interested in helping out as a timer or official can email Gerry with their availability and preferred position.
The pool deck is reserved for swimmers and coaches and any officials working a designated session.
AAA LCM AGD #3 Meet Details
DCSC will be hosting AAA #3 this weekend at Dalplex Pool! The meet will run as a long course timed final meet where swimmers will compete as mixed genders.
Psych Sheets and Session Reports are now available (as of April 29).
The 1500m Freestyle fastest 2 heats will swim 1 per lane on Saturday; positive checkin will be due on Saturday at 8:30am.
Heat sheets will be available on meet mobile.
The Assignment of Officials is now available:
Session 1 Friday - Assignment of Officials as of May 1
Session 2 Saturday - Assignment of Officials as of May 1
Anyone interested in helping out as a timer or official can email Maureen with their availability and preferred position.
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.
2024 TECH to Best Camps
Another fantastic year of TECH to Best Camps has come to a close with a splash!
On Saturday April 27th, we had not one, but two awesome camps at the 14 Wing Pool in Greenwood! Over 60 swimmers from across the province, aged 11-14, dove in for a day packed with excitement and improvement.
Led by our Technical Director, Lance Cansdale, and assisted by dedicated coaches from clubs across the province, swimmers enhanced their technical skills in the pool, mastering everything from starts to streamlining, turns, and kick techniques. Plus, they got some insider tips during a special classroom session featuring a swimmer panel with Nova Scotia Next Gen stars Sophie Rooney and Liam Ferguson!
A big thanks to Sophie and Liam for taking us on a fascinating journey through their swimming careers, from their early days in age group clubs to their stellar performances in varsity programs in Nova Scotia!
Huge thanks to all the coaches and swimmers for making both events a splashing success!
NT #5 Meet Details
Our clubs are getting ready to host Nova Tech #5 Meets 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), the Assignment of Officials for all three meets will be available by Wednesday.
NT #5 Central - Saturday April 20, 2024
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech #5 Central Meet hosted by the Dartmouth Crusaders Swim Club at Centennial Pool:
NT #5 Central Session Reports as of April 15
NT #5 Central Psych Sheets as of April 15
Events 203 (50 Fly) & 204 (100 Fly) will be combined
Assignment of Officials as of April 16
Anyone interested in helping as a timer or an official can email Maureen 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 #5 South - Sunday April 21, 2024
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech South Meet hosted by the Wolfville Tritons Swim Club at the Acadia Pool in Wolfville, please see the following reports:
NT #5 South Session Reports as of April 15
NT #5 South Psych Sheets as of April 15
Events 203 (50 Fly) & 204 (100 Fly) will be combined
Assignment of Officials as of April 16
Anyone interested in helping as an official can email Sue with their preferred availability.
NT #5 North - Sunday April 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 #5 North Session Reports as of April 15
NT #5 North Psych Sheets as of April 15
Assignment of Officials as of April 16
Anyone interested in helping as an official or timer can email Lori with their preferred availability.
AGD #5 Meet Details
SWAT will be hosting the upcoming AGD Meet this weekend at Centennial Pool. The meet will run as a long course timed finals meet over three sessions (two sessions on Saturday and one on Sunday).
The session reports and psych sheets are now available (as of April 2).
The Assignment of Officials as of April 2 is now available. Thanks in advance for those who have volunteered to help run a great meet! If anyone else is interested/available, please email Jenn.
Warm-Ups
Split warm-ups will be in effect for all 3 sessions:
Saturday & Sunday AM
8:00-8:30am – 13 & Under Male & Female
8:30-9:00am – 14 & Over Male & Female
Saturday PM
2:30-2:50pm – 13 & Under Male & Female
2:50-3:10pm – 14 & Over Male & Female
Coaches are asked to ensure swimmers are warming up in the correct warm-up period.
400m & 800m Freestyle Events
Both events will swim 2 per lane, they will swim fastest to slowest, alternating gender
Positive check-in for will be due at 8:30am on Saturday for the 800m Free & 8:30am on Sunday for the 400m Free at the Administration Desk (located in the corner behind the blocks)
Scratches
Scratches are to be brought to the Administration Desk located in the corner by coaches.
Other
Reminder to all coaches, swimmers, volunteers and spectators to sign in at the front desk of Centennial Pool with your vehicle license plate number to avoid being towed/ticketed.
All spectators must remain in designated areas and not access the pool deck.
Please note that only swimmers competing in a particular session are eligible to be on deck to adhere to the pool’s deck capacity limits.
Top Nova Scotia Swimmers to Compete at the 2024 Eastern Canadian Swimming Championships
The 2024 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 Winnipeg, MB.
The competition will be hosted at the PEPS Université de Laval, Quebec City, March 21-24th. 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.
Complete Results/Overall Meet Recap
The following 26 swimmers from across Nova Scotia will be competing against over 600 swimmers from 105 Eastern Canadian Swim Teams:
Dartmouth Crusaders Swim Club (DCSC):
Sophia Deane, Alex Jonsen-Humble
Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club (HTAC):
Madelaine Baikie, Rachael Blackmore, Aliyah Bloom, Yael Bloom, John Cluett, Ethan Daniel, Clara Durling, Elle Holland, Isobel McBride, Maria McDougall, Eadaoin McGrath, Alexia Morgans, Leanna Morgans, Chris Nguyen, Julie Nolan-McCarthy, Dima Popkov, Maya Rasic, Lukka Terauds, Mikaela van den Berg Smith
Pictou County Mariners (PCM):
Lily MacLean
Sackville Waves Aquatic Team (SWAT):
Ethan Kershaw, Eugene Legge
Truro Centurions Swim Club (TCSC):
Ava Nettleton, Audrey Parker
2024 Maine Provincial Team Wrap Up
Huge shoutout to the 2024 Maine Provincial Tour Team for their outstanding performance at the Maine Winter Swimming Championships!
With 42 incredible swimmers from 9 different clubs, and the guidance of 5 dedicated coaches, we soared to victory with a stunning collection of medals and personal best times!
Special congrats to Maria Legge for her stellar 2nd place finish in the 11-12 High Point Female category!
We're proud to earn 2nd place Overall Team and Female Team titles!
Kudos to Maine State Swimming and Bowdoin College for hosting an unforgettable meet, and a huge thank you to Atlantic Coach for ensuring our safe travels!
Many thanks to our amazing coaches - Amanda Bond, Lauren Ching, Lauren Mosher, Daniel Sutherland, and our leader Lance Cansdale - for their unwavering support and guidance.
To all our swimmers: thank you for another incredible weekend filled with memories that will last a lifetime!
2024 David Fry East Coast Championships
Thank you all for joining us this weekend at the 2024 David Fry East Coast Championships in Halifax!
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: Dartmouth Crusaders Swim Club
Individual High Point Award winners were as follows:
12 & Under Female- Claire Chin (SJL)
13 & Under Male- Brody MacPherson (DCSC)
13-14 Female- Mary Ellen-Holland (HTAC)
14-15 Male- Ethan Kershaw (SWAT)
15 & Female Over- Rachael Blackmore (HTAC)
16 & Male Over- Alex Jonsen-Humble (DCSC)
Top Swims of the Meet:
Female- Aliyah Bloom (HTAC)
Male- Omar Metwally (UPEI)
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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!
Please see the important information below in preparation:
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 as of February 27, 2024 - please add ~30 minutes to finals timelines for the B final; prelims may be adjusted if any of the distance events are being swum 2 per lane on Saturday & Sunday.
Psych Sheets as of February 27, 2024 v2
Positive Check-In: Will be required for the 400/800/1500m Freestyle events:
Thursday Distance due at 3:30pm
Saturday 400 due at on Friday at 7:00pm
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 on Thursday, however meet management reserves the right to swim 2 per lane in the 400m & distance freestyle events on Saturday & Sunday.
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).
The third draft of the Assignment of Officials is now available (as of February 29 v2); 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
2024 AA Winter Champs
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 20 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 Assignment of Meet Officials is now available as of Feb 20; we are still in need of timers and officials, please email availability and preferred position(s) to: Maureen
Split Warm-Up will be in effect as follows (sprint lanes will open for the last 10 minutes):
First 30 minutes: 13 & Under Female AND 12 & Under Male
Final 30 minutes: 14 & Over Female AND 13 & Over Male
2024 AUS Swimming Championships
In preparation for the upcoming 2024 AUS Swimming Championships hosted by the Dal Tigers February 23-25, 2024 at Dalplex Pool, please see the Session Reports for prelims, timelines for finals and Psych Sheets (as of February 16).
Thanks to all of the Officials who have volunteered - the Assignment of Officials as of February 20; 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 live throughout the meet!
Spectators are welcome to attend and must remain in the bleachers
NT #4 Meet Details
Our clubs are getting ready to host Nova Tech #4 Meets on Saturday February 17th!
Thanks to those of you (and your team) who have signed up as a timer or Official already! We really appreciate your support.
Parents/spectators are reminded to remain in the designated spectator area and not access the pool deck for any reason. Spectators/parents that enter the deck area is a liability to our organization and may revoke the meet sanction. Deck access is reserved for swimmers entered in the meet, officials and volunteers and registered coaches.
We are still looking for stroke & turn judges and a few timers for all three meets (see contact information below)
NT #4 Central - Saturday February 17, 2024
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech #4 Central Meet hosted by the Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club at Centennial Pool, reports will be available soon.
NT #4 Central Session Reports as of February 12
NT #4 Central Psych Sheets as of February 12
NT #4 Central Assignment of Officials as of February 14
Anyone interested in helping as a timer or an official can email Bronwyn 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 #4 South - Saturday February 17, 2024
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech South Meet hosted by the Greenwood Dolphins at the 14 Wing Greenwood Pool in Greenwood, please see the following reports:
NT #4 South Session Reports as of February 12
NT #4 South Psych Sheets as of February 12
NT #4 South Assignment of Officials as of February 13
Anyone interested in helping as an official can email Danielle with their preferred availability.
NT #4 North - Saturday February 17, 2024
In preparation for this weekend’s Nova Tech Meet hosted by the Pictou Mariners at the Fisheris Pool in Pictou, please find attached the following:
NT #4 North Session Reports as of February 12
NT #4 North Psych Sheets as of February 12
NT #4 North Assignment of Officials as of February 12
Anyone interested in helping as a stroke judge can email Christian with their preferred availability.
AAA #2 Meet Details
SWAT will be hosting AAA #2 this weekend at Dalplex Pool! The meet will run as a long course timed final meet where swimmers will compete as mixed genders.
Psych Sheets and Session Reports are now available (as of February 6).
The 1500m Freestyle will swim 1 per lane on Saturday; positive checkin will be due on Friday at 7:30pm.
Heat sheets will be available on meet mobile.
Version 1 of the assignment of meet officials is now available (as of February 6). SWAT is still in need of officials and timers, if you are interested, please complete the following google sign-up form. Thank you very much to those who have already volunteered their time to help run a terrific meet!
All swim meet participants, including swimmers, coaches, officials, timers and spectators are reminded to enter Dalplex through the main entrance and check-in with the Dalplex front desk staff.
AA #1 Meet Details
DCSC will be hosting AA #1 this Saturday & Sunday at Centennial Pool. The meet will run as a short course timed finals meet over three sessions (one session on Saturday and two on Sunday).
The session reports and psych sheets are now available (as of January 24).
The Assignment of Officials as of January 24th is now available. Thanks in advance for those who have volunteered to help run a great meet!
Distance Events
Distance events will swim 1 per lane, they will swim fastest to slowest, alternating gender
Positive check-In for all distance events will be due at 1:45pm on Sunday at the Administration Desk (located in the corner behind the blocks)
Scratches
Scratches are to be brought to the Administration Desk located in the corner behind the blocks as soon as possible during warm-up to allow time to print new HS if needed.
Scratches are to be brought to the Administration Desk as soon as possible during warm-up to allow time to print new HS if needed.
Other
Reminder to all coaches, swimmers, volunteers and spectators to sign in at the front desk of Centennial Pool with your vehicle license plate number to avoid being towed/ticketed.
Please being refillable water bottles because there will be a limited supply of bottled water available at the canteen.
Heat Sheets (HS) will be available for purchase by spectators at the canteen for a small fee.
All spectators must remain in designated areas and not access the pool deck.